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International efforts strengthen our learning and impact
Faculty/Staff of Administration, Rehabilitation &
Postsecondary Education/Interwork Institute
College of Education
ARPE and Interwork’s Vision
Responsiveness to all adult learners in every community through education,
research and partnerships
Our Values
Passion for what we do every day Commitment to make positive differences in
the lives of every person we touch Commitment to question, challenge and
change processes and outcomes that negatively impact people and systems
Inclusion of every person, including those with disabilities, in all aspects of our community
Development of sustaining partnerships that insure increased community capacity
Three International Initiatives
Degree efforts with island communities in the Pacific
Rehabilitation & Education efforts with China Disabled Persons Federation, China National Institute for Educational Research & City University of Hong Kong
Education Partnerships in Afghanistan with Nangahar University & the Ministry of Higher Education
Degree efforts with island communities in the Pacific
Current MA in Leadership in Palau, State of Pohnpei & American Samoa
Current BA in Palau & Federated States of Micronesia (with TE, EdTech and SPED)
Past efforts - over 130 MA & BVE graduates
Facilitated distance learning programs offer access for degrees in remote island communities
Palau 3D BA Cohort
Pohnpei MA Cohort
Palau MA Students & Graduates
Benefits of Degree Efforts
Increase teaching opportunities in unique communities
Assist in translating Pacific Islander expectations to impact their communities
Conduct collaborative research opportunities Expand teaching experiences Impact education - through their actions - for
current and future learners in each Pacific Island community
Rehabilitation & Education efforts with China
Student exchanges (SDSU & City University)
Collaborative research with colleagues in Beijing & Hong Kong
Partnership for research & training with CNIER
Training of Rehabilitation Administrators from/in China
Future collaborative academic & training programs
Benefits of Rehabilitation & Education efforts with China
Expand student learning opportunities & exchanges
Learn with colleagues at China National Institute for Educational Research
Conduct cross-cultural research studies Teach by distance with Chinese faculty Implement long-term rehabilitation & education
efforts Infuse cultural content in our courses Collaborate with University and community
members - San Diego & China
Education Partnerships in Afghanistan
Technology capacity for NU (with Fred Saba)
English Language curriculum & degree (with LARC and others)
Faculty development & teaching with current and future NU faculty
Curriculum development & graduate degrees in Engineering (with College of Engineering)
Benefits of Afghan efforts
Make a difference for faculty and students at NU (local capacity building)
Establish long-term developmental relationships with colleagues
Learn about education & training in developing communities
Expand our learning and experience base for future partnerships
Why these International efforts????
Translate our belief in education to practice Demonstrate means and strategies for
collaboration, partnerships and change Influence and impact teaching and research Address our future - for students, faculty &
community partners Diversify opportunities for all - students, faculty
and staff Demonstrate impact for all - evidence of
practice