PARTICIPANTS - CUBA TIES 9 / PEARLANGUAGE 2024
The Strategic Alliance has begun to gather. Educational institutions from across the globe are joining forces to expand knowledge, share experiences and look for ways to collaborate across borders.
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Dr. José A. Cabrales, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
José A. Cabrales is the vice president and chief operating officer at AASCU, overseeing operations, human resources, research, and membership services. He also serves as the secretary of the AASCU board of directors. Previously, he managed AASCU Consulting and led student success initiatives. Before AASCU, Cabrales worked at The Education Trust and Excelencia in Education. A first-generation college student from Watsonville, California, he holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Iowa State University, a master’s in student affairs administration from Michigan State University, and a bachelor’s in marketing from Santa Clara University.
Prof. Moeketsi Letseka is the UNESCO Chair on ODL at Unisa and a professor of philosophy of education. He is the Editor-in-Chief of *Africa Education Review*, a journal published by Unisa Press and Taylor & Francis. He serves as Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee of the WCCES and is on the council of Da Vinci Institute. Prof. Letseka was a senior researcher in the HSRC’s Carnegie-funded study on higher education-industry partnerships. He co-edited a special edition of *Industry & Higher Education* on this topic.
Dr. Shannon Marquez is the Dean of Global Engagement and Director of the Columbia University Center of Undergraduate Engagement. She previously served as Vice Provost for International Development at Drexel University, where she founded and led multiple global health initiatives. Dr. Marquez is an internationally recognized scholar in global health, with expertise in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and environmental health. She has held faculty appointments at several international institutions and has extensive experience in developing and implementing global education programs. Dr. Marquez’s work focuses on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in low- and middle-income countries.
This year, we have the largest number of Cuban universities represented yet. See below the list of institutions that are represented at this year’s Cuba TIES and Pearlanguage. You can show your institutions’ support for international partnerships in Cuba by adding your logo to this page. Keep your eye on this space as this tapestry grows.
CUBA
INDIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
SWEDEN
USA
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TIES CALL FOR PAPERS
We are accepting proposals for papers, posters and audiovisual presentations. Proposals are due September 14, 2024.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We are constantly adding new details so watch this space and we’ll keep you posted on new updates.
SPONSORS
The organizers of Cuba TIES 9 would like to thank the following organizations for their dedication to scientific advancement and partnership.