Knowledge Crossing Borders: Building a Global Future through Research and Innovative Practices

Posted by on February 27, 2012

Knowledge Crossing Borders: Building a Global Future through Research and Innovative Practices

Pre–Conference Learning Institutes: May 29, 2012
Conference: May 30 – June 1, 2012
Cultural Exchanges/Programs: June 2 – June 3, 2012

http://www.wcupa.edu/KnowledgeCrossingBorders/default.asp

The International Higher Education Congress is a biennial conference seeking to build a sustainable future through global partnerships in higher education.

Presented by West Chester University of Pennsylvania and the Universidad Nacional (Heredia, Costa Rica), this year’s theme is Knowledge Crossing Borders: Building a Global Future through Research and Innovative Practices. Scholars from around the world will examine the challenges and transformative opportunities for cooperation, change, creativity, and innovation.

The conference will address the research, pedagogical, outreach, and administrative functions of institutions of higher education. Conference participants will explore and develop common interests and intersecting scholarly work linking two or more of the participating countries and institutions.

Topics include: Technology and Science; Sustainability; Best Practices in Higher Education; Globalization and Transnationalization in Higher Education; Funding Models for Higher Education.

The conference takes place at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383 USA.


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