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ACE Annual Meeting 2007:
International Component
In 2007, the ACE Annual Meeting attracted more than 70 university
presidents, vice presidents, rectors, and directors as well as education
ministry officials and embassy staff from more than 30 countries. The
following sessions had a global focus:
Saturday, February 10
9–11 a.m.
Overview of U.S. Higher Education
This international visitors' briefing provides an overview of U.S.
higher education. The challenges facing U.S. higher education also are
covered.
2–4:30 p.m.
New Models of International Partnerships: A Global
Perspective
Co-sponsored by ACE, Higher Education for Development
(HED), the International Association of Universities, and the
International Association of University Presidents.
This roundtable discussion will bring together international
participants with U.S. presidents and chief academic officers to discuss
new and innovative forms of bilateral and multilateral partnerships and
how these cooperative activities can enhance campus
internationalization.
A reception for all attendees will immediately follow the
session.
Monday, February 12
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Expanding Access: Lessons from Abroad
The United States is not alone in its quest to expand success to higher
education. According to OECD data, the United States is now 7th in its
participation rate in higher education. Some countries have dramatically
increased enrollments, and others are seeking to move to ever-higher
levels of participation. This session will focus on the policy
initiatives of other nations that have promoted access.
3–4:30 p.m.
Increasing Access in Latin America: Challenges for Reform
Access is a global higher education issue. Latin American countries,
like many others around the world, are working to expand access at the
same time they are working to enhance quality. In this session, rectors
from Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil will describe the challenges of access
in their countries and strategies to address them, including the role of
private higher education, distance education, and cross-border
providers.
Tuesday, February 13
8–9 a.m.
International Networking Breakfast
10:30 a.m.–Noon
A Presence Elsewhere: Developing U.S. Campuses and
Programs Abroad
Increasingly, U.S. institutions are bringing their academic
programs to students, in their home countries, in effect "exporting"
programs and building campuses overseas. The United States is not alone
in providing cross border education. Australia and the United Kingdom
lead the world in their presence in other countries. Hear an overview of
U.S. activity in overseas programs and campuses and learn about the
leadership challenges facing U.S. institutions developing programs and
campuses abroad.
Please direct questions about this page to:
international@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on: 03/20/2009
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