New Developments
As I consider the environment of higher education institutions that are increasingly seeking out partnerships with counterparts in other countries like China to. . .
Archive for October, 2009
Outstanding Teaching and a Passion for Mentoring
Professors at ELI 360 partner universities are not only some of the best professionals and academics in their discipline, they are also excellent mentors and role models for students. A great example of this is Dr. Janelle K. O’Connell, Department Head and Professor of Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in Abilene, Texas. She was recently recognized as the most outstanding physical therapy educator in the state of Texas at the annual conference of the Texas Physical Therapy Association held in Austin. …read more
IIE reports Cross-Culture Education An Advantage in U.S. Business
The global community that exists today will only continue to expand in future years. Leaders today and in the future will have to understand multiple languages, cultures, and “the emotions that drive the global forces” to understand business and politics.
Students. . .have fun and prepare for success!
Why would anyone NOT want to participate?
Study Abroad
Some things seem to me to be so common sense! But to others the positive effects of living abroad serve as a topic for serious …read more
What Google is Looking for in an Employee
On a recent plane ride, I sat by a young man who has been working for Google for four years as a product strategist. We had an interesting conversation about his education and work at Google. As part of our conversation, he talked about the nature of 21st century jobs and the type of education that might best prepare a young person for those jobs. …read more
My Trip to China – Ready to Celebrate
I’m less than a week away from going to China. I’ll be visiting high schools and universities and with our team. What a great time to be there just shortly after their 60th anniversary. …read more
Tragedy in the Pacific Belt
The earthquake that struck western Indonesia on Wednesday. . .