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From San Diego to Tbilisi — Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia: Georgia II STEM Higher Education Final Evaluation Report
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Goldman, Charles A.
- Language:
- English
- Other Title:
- From San Diego to Tbilisi — Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia
- Place of Publication:
- RAND Corporation 2024
- Summary:
- More than ever, nations around the world understand that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills are key to driving economic growth and overall competitiveness. A compact between the United States, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the country of Georgia's government sought to bring international higher education to Georgians — particularly in the area of STEM — to develop human capital, advance economic growth, and reduce poverty in the country. This effort included a project to ensure and enhance the delivery of high-quality STEM bachelor's degrees in Georgia in four ways: (1) partnering with a U.S. university to offer U.S. STEM degree programs, (2) improving STEM-related infrastructure and technology in partner Georgian universities, (3) assisting partner Georgian universities in reaching international STEM standards and acquiring international program accreditation, and (4) preparing world-class skilled STEM specialists from diverse backgrounds. San Diego State University (SDSU) partnered with three Georgian public universities — Tbilisi State University, Georgian Technical University, and Ilia State University — to fulfill these goals. In this report, the authors assess the project's implementation, graduate outcomes, sustainability, and return on investment. Additional resources for this report are available on the Millennium Challenge Corporation evidence platform website (https://mcc.icpsr.umich.edu/evaluations/index.php/catalog/248).
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