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TIEC’s Commitment to Equity Through Virtual Exchange: Growing Capacity Across Texas
Thirteen months ago, TIEC bid farewell to our last in-person exchange participants. A group of 11 K-12 English language teachers from Jordan, Tunisia, and Lebanon arrived in Austin only five days earlier.
Sustaining Momentum for Global Higher Ed Partnerships During COVID: TIEC’s Affiliate Membership And Virtual Networking Approach
While there is no question that COVID-19 has created unprecedented stress and strain on the international education community and industry, it has also brought forward innovation, from VR-enabled international student experiences to institutional support for globally-connected classrooms, to programs introducing students to international communities within their own cities of residence.
STATEMENT: TIEC Urges State Dept.’s Swift Action to Resume Processing International Student Visas
On April 13, 2021, TIEC sent a letter on behalf of Texas universities to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging encouraging the department to resume visa processing for international students at embassies and consulates around the world.
Why Universities Seek Accreditation: TIEC’s Collaboration with the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani
Accreditation is one of the most important steps any university can take to position itself for success in the global economy.
Seven Guiding Principles For Public-Private Partnerships in Higher Education: Reflections from TIEC’s First P3 Conference
People working in the public sector often look to the private sector with a sense of mystery and uncertainty.
Enhanced Online Teaching Procedures at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Last year, TIEC partnered with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the U.S. Embassy in Ghana’s University Partnerships Initiative in response to the need for virtual education due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TIEC Announces Three New Members to Board of Directors
The Texas International Education Consortium is pleased to announce three new members of the board of directors: Dr. Suzanne Shipley, President of Midwestern State University, Dr. Kelly Miller, President of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and and Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Inside TIEC’s Virtual Exchange Program for Nursing in Egypt, Jordan, and Texas
“Teaching students is not only about providing them with theoretical knowledge, but also providing them with exposure to useful experiences that can build their professional character and enhance their self-confidence,” Hamza Al Duraidi said.
News Alert: The Texas International Education Consortium Partners with American University of Iraq, Sulaimani to Build Capacity for Gender Inclusive and Streamlined Degree Programs
The Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) will partner with American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) to support AUIS in their mission to advance an enhanced curriculum that prioritizes the robust integration of gender and diversity, as well as developing more marketable degrees.
Is now the time to build a public-private partnership?
Under budgetary pressures and increased competition, higher education institutions are considering more than adjustments to tuition and fees, draw-downs on endowments, and academic or other cutbacks and consolidations to make ends meet.
News Alert: Texas International Education Hosts Virtual Professional Development Program for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language with U.S. Department of State Teachers Exchange
Texas International Education Hosts Virtual Professional Development Program for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language with U.S. Department of State Teachers Exchange
News Alert: TIEC Partners with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the U.S. Embassy in Ghana’s University Partnership Initiative to Reimagine Education in Ghana
The Texas International Education Consortium Partners with KNUST and the U.S. Embassy in Ghana’s University Partnership Initiative to Reimagine Education in Ghana