From San Diego to Tiblisi, Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia : Georgia II STEM Higher Education Final Evaluation Report / Goldman, Charles A., [and four others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goldman, Charles A., 1964- Author.

Contributor:

RAND Education and Labor (Program), contributor.

Rand Corporation, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Higher)--Georgia (Republic)--Evaluation.

Science.

Technical education--Georgia (Republic)--Evaluation.

Technical education.

Engineering--Study and teaching (Higher)--Georgia (Republic)--Evaluation.

Engineering.

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher)--Georgia (Republic)--Evaluation.

Mathematics.

Educational exchanges--United States.

Educational exchanges.

Educational exchanges--Georgia (Republic).

Other Title:

From San Diego to Tbilisi — Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia

Place of Publication:

RAND Corporation 2024

System Details:

Mode of access: internet via WWW

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).

Contents:

CHAPTER 1. Introduction

CHAPTER 2. Overview of Findings for Partnerships, Implementation, and Student Experiences

CHAPTER 3. Program Impacts

CHAPTER 4. Sustainability

CHAPTER 5. Post-Compact Economic Rate of Return

CHAPTER 6. Conclusion and Policy Implications

APPENDIX A. Methodology Details

APPENDIX B. Detailed Tables

APPENDIX C. Stakeholder Comments and Reponses on Drafts