AVU at the ICDE SCOP 2011
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The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org will be attending the ICDE SCOP 2011 meeting http://choose.esc.edu/scop2011/index.html in New York on 19-22 June. The AVU will be represented by its Rector, Dr. Bakary Diallo The Standing Conference of Presidents (SCOP) is a body of policy level decision makers from ICDE member institutions and co-operating organizations. The annual Standing Conference of Presidents meeting provides a unique opportunity for Rectors, Presidents, and Chief Executive Officers of open and distance education universities from around the world to meet to exchange information, share expertise, establish benchmarks, and determine advocacy directions. The theme for this year's SCOP meeting is: "Open Learning in a New Economy". The discussions will focus on issues and opportunities associated with open learning and its innovative uses of technology. Professor Bhagwati, University Professor at Columbia University, a Senior Fellow in International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research will be keynote speaker. The programme also includes a moderated panel entitled Foundations and Funders with representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank, and a technology panel featuring leaders from EDUCAUSE, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Cisco and Pearson eCollege. The SCOP meeting will be preceded by a Policy Forum focusing on the issues of quality and collaboration. The AVU Rector shall also be attending UNESCO OER Chairs Networking Meeting in New York on June 18-19. The Rector will make a presentation on the AVU Open Education Resources (OERs). |
