Having great global partnerships is one of the main reasons why International Programs could implement the vision of globalization across so many countries and at Missouri State. It takes two sides of efforts to build, maintain and develop the partnership.
Travelling abroad and visiting partner universities and/or institutions become very common for lots of International educators. Flying for 10-15 hours itself is not that enjoyable, but the intention behind that is very essential. It is an important way to get to know more about the partners, keep consistent communication with them, and show them how much we value the relationship.
September seems to be a great month for four of our wonderful partners to visit MSU.
Southwest Minzu University Delegation Visit
Time: Sept 15-17
Members of the Delegation:
- Vice President Minzu Yuelin Jike
- Dean of the College of International Education Shanglin Ma
- Dear of the Graduate School Guo Wan
- Director of the Department of Science and Technology Weiming Cai
- Associate Dean of the Institute of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Qingping Zhou
- Associate Dean of the College of Foreign Languages Yongqiang Wu
Highlights:
First delegation visit from Southwest Minzu University
Discussed about the 2+2 undergraduate program and 3+1+1 Accelerate Master’s Program
Met with current ILTC students from Southwest Minzu University, and talked about the study, life, cultural difference and immersion, safety and more
Management Development Institute (MDI) Partner Institutions Delegation Visit
Time: Sept 17-19
Members of the Delegation:
- CEO of both International Business Driving License (IBDL) and Institute of Professional Managers (IPM) Khaled Khallaf
- Chief Business Officer of IBDL Adel Sadek
- Project Management and Leadership trainer of IBDL Mohamed Anwar al Kharj
Background: Missouri State through the MDI certifies and validates IPM and IBDL’s professional development and non-credit programs. IPM works with MDI as a leadership and mini-MBA training provider. IBDL markets a three-level, professional training service in business administration skills.
Highlights:
Met with Brad Bodenhausen, Associate Vice President of International Education and Training, and Allen Kunkel, Associate Vice President of Research and Economic Development
Discussed about the transition of the management of this partnership to International Programs, and led by Jeffrey Schmedeke
Decided on that MDI and ILTC will leverage this partnership to grow the ILTC and the reach of MSU’s international programs
Liaoning Normal University Delegation Visit
Time: Sept 18
Members of the Delegation:
- Secretary of CPC Committee Fuqing Gong
- Dean of the College of International Business Yamei Liu
- Dean of the College of International Education Wei Guan
Highlights:
President Smart and Dr. Gong signed 2 new agreements for faculty exchanges and ILTC summer programs.
It has been 18 years of partnership between MSU and LNU, and College of International Business of LNU is the only branch campus of MSU.
Toured the College of Business with LNU Alumnus including faculty, staff members, and students
Ningxia University Delegation Visit
Time: Sept 25-27
Members of the Delegation:
- Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office Xiaoling Ma
- Dean of the Graduate College Jianshe Li
- Dean of the College of Education Xiangming Liang
Highlights:
Met with ILTC and reviewed the ILTC 10-month program
Met with the College of Education and reviewed the short term Education program
Met with 60 current ILTC 10-month program faculty and students from Ningxia University
Met with Graduate College and reviewed the MPS program
Met with the first and second cohort of the MPS program