Cuba TIES V: October 21 - 25, 2018

WE STAND FIRM

Despite changes to travel to Cuba made by the US Department of Treasury on June 5, 2019, our commitment to building sustainable partnerships based on mutual respect and benefit continues. US educators and students can still travel and participate in educational programs, professional and academic workshops even under the new OFAC rules. For complete details on the new Cuba Assets Control Rules, visit https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20190604.aspx.

In response to the confusion created by the mainstream media, we are maintaining our early bird pricing through the final registration deadline. Additionally, we are accepting abstract proposals on a rolling basis until September 1. General registration will remain open until September 10, 2019. Click this link to continue straight to our pricing and registration page.

CUBA TIES V REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

DATES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
WHERE: CIENFUEGOS, CUBA

Join us in Cienfuegos, Cuba as international education leaders gather for the 5th Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education (Cuba TIES V). Cuba TIES V will take place from Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25 hosted by the University of Cienfuegos. This year’s themes are internationalization, culture and identity.

For the second year, the Cuba TIES organizing committee welcomes students from different disciplines to learn, network, and share the Cuban experience. The Student Forum is a collaboration between the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cienfuegos within Cuba TIES. Successful candidates are welcomed to participate in the Cuba TIES V workshop along with specialized sessions where you will learn and network with fellow Cuban students and international education leaders.

Organizing Committee
Orquídea Urquiola Sánchez, PhD
Rector, University of Cienfuegos

Yailén Monzón Bruguera, Ph.D.

Adianez Fernández Bermúdez, Ph.D.

Executive Secretary
Lourdes Pomares Castellón, MBA

Members
Dayni Diaz Mederos, MA

Lilian M. Peraza Vilorio, MA

Oscar Luis Muñoz Hernández, MA

Jesús Díaz Rumbaut, MA

We would like to thank the following organizations for their support and dedication to building partnerships in Cuba based on mutual respect and understanding.

Moments from Past Cuba TIES

Over 100 international educational leaders from 50 institutions attended the 3rd Annual Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education
(“Cuba TIES 2017”)

Dr. Juan B. Cogollos, Rector of University of Cienfuegos, delivers opening remarks at the Cuba TIES 2017 inauguration ceremony.

“Academic, educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges are vital to laying the groundwork of mutual understanding, helping us learn from each other, and creating a more secure and prosperous world. These programs are what make it possible to build on the foundations of collaboration and understanding when political winds shift.” - Jill Welch, Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy for NAFSA, Association of International Educators

Afro-Cuban cultural group Rumbalay performs at the Cuba TIES 2017 opening celebration.

Dr. Bette Bergeron, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs of SUNY Potsdam is interviewed by local Cuban news on the collaborative efforts between her institution and the University of Cienfuegos.

Drs. Karen Rauch, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Diane King, Associate Professor, Special Education Department of Kutztown University network with Cuban colleagues.

Pre-conference session on Internationalization, Education and Leadership led by (front row from left to right) Dayni Díaz Mederos, M.Ed. International Academic Relations specialist, University of Cienfuegos and co-founder of Cuba TIES; Dr. Gabrielle Malfatti, Director of Global Engagement, University of Missouri College of Education and; Dr. Xiomara García Navarro, Dean, Pedagogical Sciences Faculty, University of Cienfuegos.

Idris Robinson, MPH, Assistant Director for International Programs of the Office of Global Health at Drexel University describes the “CHE” program, a multidisciplinary experience in Cienfuegos centered on public health.

Dr. Jacqueline Thayer Scott, Cape Breton University receives an award from Rector Juan B. Cogollos of University of Cienfuegos for her outstanding commitment to partnerships in international education.

(from Left to right) Dr. Teresita A. Levy of Lehman College, Dr. Iliana Gonzalez Crespo of La Universidad de Camagüey and Dr. Ana Beltran, La Universidad de Sancti Spiritus after presenting their ongoing joint programs.

Dancers of the after school program Proyecto Maracá rehearse in front of Cuba TIES 2017 delegates. Proyecto Maracá is a program offered to children and adults in the community led by professors of the University of Cienfuegos Arts Department.

Professor of English at Montgomery College in Maryland, Dr. David G. Lott, reads excerpts from his recently released bilingual poetry book, New to Guayama.

University of Cienfuegos English Department Chair, Daniel Cima Mesa (at left), led the team of faculty and student interpreters. Cuba TIES is a bilingual event.

Cuba TIES 2017 delegates visit el Castillo Jagua at the mouth of Cienfuegos bay. Built in 1742, the French-designed fort predates the founding of the city by 74 years.

Photo Credit: Idris Robinson, Drexel University

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT CUBA TIES

Attending the 1st Annual Workshop for the Internationalization of Higher Education (TIES 2015) organized by Civitas Global Education Services and hosted by Universidad de Cienfuegos.

The event was very productive in providing first hand insight about educational initiatives in Cuba as well as the interest of US institutions. It was quite interesting to hear about

Collaboration Cuban institutions have had with Argentina, Ecuadorian and European Institutions. The event served as an excellent opportunity to become familiar with

Cuban institutions for those interested in establishing collaboration as diplomatic ties between the US and Cub may allow for the re-establishment of education related collaboration.

Louis F. Dessau, MBA, Regional Director Mexico & Latin America
Global Carolina
University of South Carolina
I attended TIES 2015 conference and not only did I meet great colleagues from across the USA, who have become friends, but Hamline walked away with great new partners in Cienfuegos that we are simply thrilled to be working along side. Our visit resulted in a January, 2017 course and March, 2017 choir tour. We are looking forward to deepening this relationship with faculty, staff and student exchange in the near future. Of course, none of this would have happened without the great work and advice of Civitas GES. TIES, 2015 was an incredible success!

Kari Richtsmeier, PhD, Director, International and Off-Campus Programs, Hamline University
I found the TIES conference to be a wonderful venue for establishing relationships across institutions and individuals. The organizers were efficient, responsive, and well prepared to handle a large, diverse group of international educators.

Dr. Alvin Wang, Dean, The Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida
Attending TIES 2015 was my first Cuban experience and it exceeded my expectations: a diverse mix participants (US and Cuban institutions as well as government representatives), a variety of presentations, and an urban experience outside of Havana. Overall, a hospitable and well-organized conference event. TIES 2015 spoke to International Educators and faculty and administrators from a range of academic disciplines (STEM, Humanities, Education, etc.) and provided the vehicle for educators from Cuba and America interested in the region to spend time together. It truly was a priceless experience.

Michele L. Petrucci, Ph.D., Associate Vice President: International Education and Global Engagement, Executive Director: American Language Institute - Indiana University of Pennsylvania