U.S.-India Cooperation in Higher Education Conference in Palm Springs

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Opening New Frontiers: US-India Cooperation in Higher Education
October 18-20, 2012
Palm Springs, California

From October 18–20, 2012, California State University, San Bernardino will host a unique international education conference, "Opening New Frontiers: US-India Cooperation in Higher Education." The primary goal of the conference is to provide a forum where American institutions can share best practices in establishing successful partnerships with Indian institutions in the context of the Indian system of higher education and the changing political environment. Representatives from Indian institutions will share their perspective and the needs of Indian institutions. Participation by representatives of the U.S. Department of State, the Institute of International Education, and the Department of Education will provide a unique opportunity to place this type of cooperation in a larger context of the U.S.-India relationship.

The intended outcomes of the conference are:

• Dissemination of best practices in establishing partnerships
• Greater understanding of the complex environment of Indian higher education
• Publication of the proceedings to reach even greater audiences, including Internet posting of the selected materials
• Creation of a listserv group for further consultation and communication among participants

All are welcome to submit papers based on the following themes:

• Establishing Partnerships: Models for Cooperation
• Meeting Student Needs: Experiences and Expectations
• Mobilizing Stakeholders: Faculty and Community Engagement
• Securing Funding

Conference Registration Fee: $150.00

For more information, contact: Dr. Tatiana Karmanova, Dean, College of Extended Learning, at tkarma@csusb.edu or (909) 537-3889.