International Collaboration CSU enters partnership with Chinese college


Earlier this year, a delegation from CSU visited China to explore the possibility of partnerships with Chi- nese institutions of higher education with the goal of exchanging students and faculty.


“This is a global endeavor for Central State University,” said CSU President John W. Garland. “The agreement is the beginning of a long-term partner- ship to expand our reach and en- hance our campus community.”


Some CSU students are enjoying global opportunities, Dr. Bell pointed out. “Last summer the University had several students study abroad, includ- ing five who studied in Ghana, West Africa; one in China and one in Italy,” she said.


CSU President John W. Garland follow- ing the TEDA signing agreement with Jiang Bingkun, president of TEDA Polytechnic.


This agreement was signed to forge a partnership between Central State University and TEDA Polytechnic. TEDA Polytechnic is located in the Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA), a state- sponsored economic development zone about 70 miles southeast of Bejing.


The signing took place on the CSU campus during a visit of a delegation from the Chinese college.


“The first group of students from TEDA Polytechnic is expected on campus in the fall of 2011,” said Dr. Juliette B. Bell, CSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “This agreement is the first step toward Central State University being a more global campus, creating a welcoming environment for inter- national students. This will open up opportunities for educational exchanges between CSU and institu- tions of higher education not only in China but also in other countries.”


The agreement is the first step toward opening up educational opportunities in China and else- where around the globe.


“If America is to remain com-


petitive in the global marketplace, universities must ensure that students are prepared to compete with their counterparts in fast growing, dynam- ic countries like China and India. For Cen- tral State this means increasing the number of young people grad- uating with degrees in the areas of science, technology, engineer- ing and math,” says President Garland.


President Garland added that remain- ing competitive also means providing op- portunities for stu- dents to broaden their understanding of the world and its people through cross-cultural experiences. “This will


help them navigate more easily in the multicultural, multilingual, multi- ethnic environment of the global marketplace.”


The agreement allows TEDA Poly- technic students to transfer to CSU to study English and complete their degrees.


“The signing of our agreement indi- cates a cooperation to find students to attend Central State and resources to support the program,” said Jiang Bingkun, president of TEDA Poly- technic. “We are happy to be collabo- rating with Central State University and look forward to a great working relationship.”


CSU anticipates developing simi- lar agreements with other Chinese universities as a result of the visit last summer.


CSU President John W. Garland and Provost Dr. Juliette B. Bell receive a gift from the TEDA Polytechnic delegation.


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