Post on 18-Jul-2015
Strategic objectives: 1. Create a statewide Middle East Studies
curriculum
2. Achieve economies of scale with academic resources
3. Establish an Oregon University System foothold in the Middle East
Middle East Studies Consortium
Serve four constituencies: 1. Students
2. Faculty
3. Oregon University System institutions
4. The general public
Middle East Studies Consortium
1. Students
• Greater !exibility & selection of courses in the humanities, social sciences & professional schools
• Create more extensive & uni"ed study abroad programs
Middle East Studies Consortium
Serve our classrooms:
2. Faculty
• Strengthen statewide academic networks & encourage collaboration
• Expand Middle East Studies in professional schools
• Create new assets & partnerships
Middle East Studies Consortium
Serve our colleagues:
3. Oregon University System Institutions
• Competitiveness in renewing National Resource Center recognition
• Higher international pro"le & stronger partnerships
Middle East Studies Consortium
Serve our institutions:
4. Expanding outreach to…
• Businesses
• Government
• K-12 educators
• Media
• e general public
Middle East Studies Consortium
Let knowledge serve the city…and the state:
1. Establish statewide curriculum, including…
• Summer & ‘block’ courses
• Online & hybrid courses
2. Pursue opportunities in the Middle East
3. Serve as a model for other Portland State & Oregon University System interdisciplinary & statewide programs
Middle East Studies Consortium
Approach & Strategy: