91ÁÔÆæ president presents at international conference in Austria
Article By: Staff
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs is presenting at the International Association of Presidents (IUAP) triennial conference in Vienna, Austria July 5-8, as a member of a panel addressing new trends in education.
The five university presidents on the panel, representing four nations, will discuss how innovation in education has kept their respective institutions invigorated and moving forward. In addition to Dr. Jacobs, the panel will include university presidents from Australia, China, Mexico, and California.
The conference will also highlight innovations in industry and university collaborations, 21st century challenges for higher education, new university models and approaches to education, and modern technologies.
IAUP is an association of university chief executives from higher education institutions around the world that continues to contribute to a worldwide vision of higher education, promote peace and international understanding through education, and strengthen the international mission of institutions throughout the world.
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