International alumni relations is about recognizing an important population that wants to be connected but often feels disengaged. This article shows how to engage international alumni by customizing programs to meet their needs. It suggests four areas of programming: brand awareness; career and life networking; resource development (fundraising…

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all levels and forms of education, impacting the lives of millions of learners and teachers across the globe. UNESCO in the Asia and Pacific region is adopting different measures to support its Member States in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such measures have focused on ensuring…

In this paper we report on the successes and challenges of a creative project involving museums, schools and interactive technologies. The MuseumScouts project is EU Comenius 2.1 funded and involves teachers, teacher educators, museum staff, students and researchers from five European countries: Germany (Berlin and Munich), Lithuania (Vilnius),…

Describes a five-year Canadian-Indonesian faculty development project that involved a variety of activities and resulted in sustainable faculty development, namely the creation of faculty development centers in two post-secondary institutions. Discusses the mentor-mentee relationship, developing expertise, understanding multiple cultural contexts,…

Describes the cost advantages of air transportation over road, rail, and river transportation in many circumstances which prevail today in developing countries. Presents accounts of International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO's) efforts supporting civil aviation programs in these countries. (DS)

This article discusses events that have led to recognition of the need for enhanced human rights education; describes aims and projects of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe; notes establishment of the European Centre for Human Rights Education; and examines possible Nordic…

Provided is a summary report of the third IOC/WMO (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission/World Meteorological Organization) workshop of marine pollution monitoring. Summaries are presented in nine sections, including: (1) workshop opening; (2) welcoming addresses; (3) reports on the Marine Pollution (Petroleum) Monitoring Pilot Project…

This report of the Proceedings of an international congress to mark the 30th anniversary of the Associated Schools Project of UNESCO is divided into seven sections. Section I, an introduction, outlines the background of the congress and initial proceedings: the opening address, election of officers, presentation of the program and rules of…

In the 1970s, Edmund King's postcompulsory education research program in five European countries identified the educational needs of the 16-20 age group and influenced related national policy. During the 1980s, King led a research commission and a World Council International Network resulting in a common framework of themes for comparative…

The primary reason the United States continues to spend billions of dollars on the arms race is that fears the Soviet Union. This fear is based on lack of understanding that is reinforced by lack of educational exchange programs and language programs. This lack of international insight also dramatically affects the U.S. ability to compete…

Describes a joint project in which California State University, Los Angeles delivered an advanced course to students at Tomsk Polytechnic University in Tomsk, Russia using Telnet communications. Discusses the technology, course alterations, the role of local coordinators, delivery, and future opportunities. (AEF)

This document lists projects funded under the Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education's (FIPSE) Comprehensive Program from 1995 through 1998. Also included in this edition are abstracts of the three 1998 FIPSE focus competitions: Disseminating Proven Reforms, European Community/United States Joint Consortia,…

Discusses: (1) the factors contributing to increased involvement by South African business and industry in Black education and training; (2) the Urban Foundation's commitment to non-formal education in Black communities; (3) intervention by American corporations; and (4) the dramatic failure of capitalist initiatives. Contains 55 references. (SV)

This report discusses the first phase of a feasibility study to determine the current status of distance education in Europe and to propose a coordinated international program of distance education for higher education and vocational training education. The first section presents the options agreed upon by the representatives of education…

This paper looks at the position taken in available literature and evaluation reports of multinational and bilateral agencies in regard to vocational education in developing countries. Section 1 provides background on such topics as links between education and development, support of vocational education, diversified secondary education, foreign…