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Azerbaijan
 Integrated
High School Curriculum Design Client:
American University in Baku (AUB)
Start: September 1997 End:
January 1998
Funding Source: American University
in Baku and private sector
Project Description:
A TIEC team consisting of university education
faculty and high school teachers developed an
integrated, problem-based curriculum for a four-year,
American-style secondary school in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The secondary school was affiliated with the American
University in Baku, also designed and operated
by TIEC. The curriculum team developed the
curriculum design principles and the four-year
structure and courses for the first year (9th
grade) in mathematics, science, social studies,
language arts, and technology. Course designs
included learning standards, course objectives,
topic outlines, and textbooks. TIEC also
recruited high school teachers to initiate the
curriculum in Baku. |
 Design
of Early Childhood Learning Center, Baku Client:
American University in Baku (AUB)
Start: 1996 End: 2000
Funding Source: American University
in Baku
Project Description:
TIEC organized a team of early childhood learning
specialists who designed an American-style Early
Childhood Learning Center for children ages 3-5
for implementation in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following
the success of this venture, TIEC also led a team
of master elementary school teachers who designed
a kindergarten and first grade program for the
Learning Center. These efforts were the first
steps in the overall plan to develop a school
affiliated with the American University in Baku
that was to offer high-quality, private K-12 education
programs. |
 University
Program Development, Operation & Management
Assistance Client: American University
in Baku (AUB)
Start: 1996 End: 2000 Funding
Source: American University in Baku and
private sector
Project Description:
TIEC assisted with the establishment of a private,
American-style university in Baku. The project
focused on all academic functions including curriculum
development in Business and Management, International
Relations, and Computer Science; provision of
key administrative leadership; recruitment and
assignment of faculty; procurement of equipment,
materials, and books; and general assistance with
university management, fundraising, and international
linkages. More than 30 TIEC academic faculty and
administrators participated in this effort. |
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Georgia
 Demand Study for a New University Client:
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Start: March 2011 End: May 2011
Funding Source: Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Project Description:
TIEC conducted a demand study relating to the potential development of a new higher education institution in Georgia offering American academic programs and degrees. The study considered university enrollment trends and workforce development needs throughout the greater Black Sea/Caspian Sea/Central Asia region. |
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Germany
 USIA
E/C - Texas International Education Consortium
Central/Eastern European English as a Foreign
Language Educator Workshop Client:
USIA Office of Cultural Centers and Resources
Academic Exchanges Division, European Board
Start: August 1993 End: March
1994
Funding Source: United States Information
Agency
Project Description:
A delegation of highly qualified English as a
Foreign Language (EFL) professionals from twelve
Central and Eastern European nations and several
of the Newly Independent States (NIS) in the region
participated in an intensive, interactive workshop
in Dresden and Berlin, Germany from October 4-12,
1993. This workshop was conducted by the
Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC),
in conjunction with the Technische Universitat
Dresdin (TUD) and the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Institute
for North American Studies of the Frele Universitat
Berlin. The workshop dealt with topics in
EFL administration and instruction, as well as
participant development of curricular modules,
incorporating themes from contemporary American
society. |
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Hungary
 Management
Capacity Development Program of the Higher Education
Reform Project Client: Ministry
of Education
Start: January 2000 End: September
2000 Funding Source: World Bank Loan
to the Republic of Hungary
Project Description:
A TIEC team served as advisors to the Management
Capacity Development Program of the Higher Education
Reform Project in Hungary. Funded by a World Bank
loan to the Republic of Hungary, the project assisted
in the integration of higher education, the implementation
of reforms in the structure and management of
higher education in Hungary, and development of
local capacity in the field of higher education
management training at Hungarian training institutions. |
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India
 American Studies Institute for Teachers of English from India Client: Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section, New Delhi, India
Start: January 2010 End: 2010 Funding Source: U.S. Department of State, Public Affairs Section
Project Description:
This two-week Teacher Ambassador Program brought English teachers from India to Texas to promote a deeper understanding of the United States through cultural immersion and instruction and to enhance their knowledge of best practices in the instruction of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Goals of the program included strengthening teaching about American culture and society and improving the quality of English language teaching in India. |
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Russian Federation
| 1996 TESOL Russia
Conference & Exposition, Moscow Client:
Moscow State University
Start: 1995 End: 1996
Funding Source: Conference & Event
Fees
Project Description:
TIEC co-hosted with Moscow State University the
1996 TESOL Russia Conference and Exposition in
Moscow in June titled, "Global Community:
EFL in an Evolving World." TIEC participated
in all conference activities including organization,
program development, publicity, management, registration
in the U.S., plus pre- and post-conference professional
and cultural events. World-wide attendance exceeded
600 registrants. |
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Turkey
 Sponsored
Student Program Client: Higher Education
Council of Turkey (YÖK)
Start: 1993 End: 1995
Funding Agency: Government of Turkey
Project Description:
TIEC provided intensive English language training,
university preparation and placement, academic
advising, and student monitoring services for
government scholarship recipients for graduate
study in U.S. universities. Over 200 Turkish students
were placed in U.S. universities in nine states. |
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