CONCERN 2013 sparks 112 MoUs to enhance the internationalization of Indian education

The Consortium for Competence in Education and Research for National Development (CONCERN) 2013 brought together over 100 educational institutions and consultants from across the world in Gurgaon, Haryana this past weekend.  The three-day International Summit on School and Higher Education focused on “Internationalization of Indian Education – Role of ICT & Beyond” as well as “Come to India Program – Taking Indian Education to the World.” During the event, 112 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in areas related to research, dual degree provision, and exchange programmes for both students and faculty were signed. To read more about the event, click here.

March 2013

Making Education Accessible, Relevant, and Internationalized – India’s Goals for Education Reform

What makes a world class university? Many of the same attributes that make a quality community college. As India strives to raise its educational standards and performance, improving accessibility, relevance, and internationalization will be the key criteria for raising the bar across the educational spectrum.

Indian universities continue to fall short in global and regional ranking lists, prompting education experts as well as India’s politicians to increasingly cite the need for universities to produce graduates in subjects that are directly relevant to industry needs.  However, a robust educational system will also recognize that everyone need not obtain a PhD.  Universities and community colleges can both create two-year associate degree or certificate programs that will provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills training in a targeted and industry-relevant area.  Universities can also increase accessibility by making courses or lectures available online, while community colleges increase accessibility by providing diverse training options and accommodating a broader and typically non-traditional student body.

Finally, international partnerships, collaborations and exchanges will help infuse the Indian educational system with a global outlook, and aid educators in critically examining curricula, research programs and governance structures. Not only will the Indian educational system benefit from being exposed to and learning from international best practices, but the visibility gained through international partnerships may just finally gain Indian universities the global recognition that has eluded them thus far.

February 2013

The Global Social Change Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications

The Research Center for Leadership in Action at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is offering a two-week intensive summer program on social change leadership.  The Global Social Change Leadership Institute will bring together university and graduate students and recent graduates together in New York City from July 7-19, 2013, to develop an understanding of the nature and tasks of social change leadership, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with a network of advocates committed to social justice.  The deadline for Early Admission is 12pm (noon) ETS on February 15, 2013, and the deadline for Regular Admission is 12pm (noon) ETS on March 8, 2013.

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