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

Education, Research& Training options in China and at SDSU

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)

English through Technology class with Mr. Gul Razool at Nangarhar University

Internet connected computers provide links to the rest of the

World

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