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Peter Young . Herat/San Jose State University. An Overview. SJSU Overview. Oldest of California State University 23 campuses 27,400 students 3,190 employees Heart of Silicon Valley 154-acre downtown campus 10 th largest city in US 1 million people One of America’s safest cities
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Peter Young Herat/San Jose State University An Overview
SJSU Overview • Oldest of California State University 23 campuses • 27,400 students • 3,190 employees • Heart of Silicon Valley • 154-acre downtown campus • 10th largest city in US • 1 million people • One of America’s safest cities • Area is home to 40,000 Afghans
Key Features of Grant Curriculum Faculty advancement Internships Technology Resource library
Curriculum • Multi media, especially “new media” • Graphics • Print • Radio • Television • Internet TV and Radio • Social Media • Websites, Blogs, Twitter, Facebook
Faculty Advancement • Herat Professors • Master’s Degrees • On Campus & Distance • One and a half year program, but will extend
Internships • SF/SJ/Monterey & Herat • TV • Radio • Newspapers • PR Firms • NGOs
Technology Internet radio station
Resource Library Translated texts English texts Technical manuals Help from Afghan Coalition
Afghan Coalition Translate texts Teach business skills Social events
Afghan Ambassador Program One professor and two students assigned to each visitor Attend together: Bay Area and SJSU cultural events International House events Coffees with various departments on campus Afghan Coalition events
CSU East Bay PresidentMo Qayoumi: Our key cultural advisor Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan…