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Center of Advanced Studies at TSU

Explore the Center for Advanced Studies at TSU and its focus on enhancing Georgian education through sustainability. Discover the key initiatives, collaboration opportunities, and funding sources for applied research and academic development.

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Center of Advanced Studies at TSU

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  1. Center of Advanced Studiesat TSU Shota Vashakizde 03/14/2013 Educational Advising Center Kvali

  2. Sustainability Environment • Georgian Legislation • New laws (funding, State vs. Private) • 2012-13 New Concepts In Georgian Education • Autonomy = flexible and dynamic administration and infrastructure; • Academic Freedom = Scientists are in charge • Quality = Peer review, international board, International integration • Existing Resources In Georgia and Abroad • Georgian Scientists abroad • Three major universities in Georgia – Exceptional status of the TSU • Schools for exceptionally gifted students

  3. Sustainability Strategy • Excellence cluster • Adapt to Georgian Reality • Ongoing Projects and Programs • Kvali Education Program • Virtual University • Regional Training Network – Tbilisi Node • Long Term vision and broad inclusion • High School • University • Research • International Collaboration

  4. Governance • Board of Directors • Scientists decide and rule • Administration • Reduce management hassle • Speed up decision implementation • Low overhead • Board of Trusties • Ensure the highest standards, quality control • Eliminate conflict of interests • Overall guidance

  5. Faculty • Heavy reliance on Georgian Diaspora • 1200 professionals, dominated by Physicists, healthcare professionals, applied math/IT, Engineers • Collaboration with Georgian Professionals • Flexible organizational structure • Department • Research Teams, PI led. • Mobility and International Collaborations • Applied Research • University – Education + Economy + Government

  6. Students • Two tear approach on all levels • Coordinated programs with TSU and Profiled High Schools • Diploma/certification • Comprehensive three level education • High School • Undergraduate • Graduate • Research Oriented • Applied Research – Outsourcing

  7. Funding • Georgian Government • Georgian Grants - Rustaveli Foundations • International Grants • Outsourcing • Applied research

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