ULM-CAIRO BILATERAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE AGREEMENT IN JOINT COLLABORATION WITH THE DIES PROGRAMME ” Cairo University 1-4 July, 2006 Prof. Dr. M. A. Zaki Ewiss Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University

A progress report on the achievement of the cooperation between Ulm (Germany) and Cairo universities through the bilateral cultural exchange programs Future prospective and the strategic scientific plan in collaboration with the DIES program.. OUTLINES

Eminent professors and specialists who are willing to discuss issues of cooperation on “ Management of Higher Education and Scientific Research ” Between Egypt, Arab World, and Germany.

SHAPING THE FUTURE The UN General Assembly declared the years to be the World decade of education for sustainable development. This decision to give promotion of education for sustainable development top priority, which require new education policy and develop International co-operation between North and South Universities.

Cairo University

Over the recent decades, strategic planning has been carried out by Cairo University (CU)- not only by its managerial office but also by its faculties and departments. As stated in this plan, the mission and vision of CU are as follows:.

Mission Cairo University Vision A) Mission To create and sustain, in commitment to the universitarian ideal of excellence scholarly and scientific practice, an environment within which knowledge can be produced; shared; and applied to the benefit of the community.

Cairo University B) Vision With its vision statement, CU commits itself to an outward oriented role within Egypt, in the Arab World, in Africa, and internationally. Cairo University: 1. is an academic institution of excellence and a respected knowledge transfer partner. 2. Contributes towards building the scientific, technological and intellectual capacity of Egypt and in the region. 3. Has a campus culture that welcomes diversity of people and ideas. 4. Promotes multilingual teaching

SUBJECT – RELATED PARTNERSHIP WITH GERMAN UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES DAAD FUNDING PROGRAMME

SUBJECTNUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES Engineering30 Mathematics and Science20 Medicine10 Law, Economics, Business Administration, and Social Studies 5 Veterinary medicine, agricultural, forestry and nutritional, ecology 10 Interdisciplinary Project1 Language and Cultural Studies5

ULM – CAIRO BILATERAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Project Description Partnership ULM - CAIRO GoalExchanging Experiences and Novel Ideas in Science and Technology ApproachEstablishing a strategy toward: Research funding Training of Lectures in Modern Science Teaching Technology Developing Infrastructure BenefitRestructuring higher education Improving scientific infrastructure OutlookFuture prospective for introducing new topics in the field of science and technology Increasing capacity building and human resources challengeDeveloping a strategic plan for sustainable development Constructing a joint center of excellence

History Training and Scientific visits Topics: Medicine and Fundamental Science Technical Training in Chemistry Cultural visits Cultural Exchange Present time Agreement on Strategic partnership Training of lectures in modern science

RATIONALE OF COOPERATION IN OUR COOPERATION WITH THE GERMAN SIDE WE PLAN TO COBINE THE GERMAN EXPERIENCE AND THE EGYPTIAN NEEDS. This combination reflected in the following: New materials Nanotechnology Information and Computer Technology Biotechnology and Biochemistry Diagnosis of regional diseases Laser and Applications Cultural Exchange

RUNNING PROJECTS WITHIN THE DIES PROGRAM PHASE I: STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Restructuring the higher education system to serve S&T strategic plan. Research plan for developing industrial sectors (Science Park). Improving the Scientific infrastructure. Information and Computer Science.

RUNNING PROJECTS WITHIN THE DIES PROGRAM PHASE II: STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT The two universities are planning to expand their cultural cooperation in the region area including Africa, Arab World, and Europe. The goals are: Unification of higher education system. Establishing a training program for higher education management. Technology transfer to strengthen higher education reform activities. Capacity building of human resources. Increasing the efficiency of the scientific research infrastructure.

Needs Assessment Diverse, pressing, and contradictory challenges faced by higher education require more complex and higher level leadership, management, and administration. New generation of administrators required to undertake strategic administrative and management functions (e.g. strategic planning, quality assurance, human resources, marketing,, academic development, student welfare,….). In more permeable higher education systems, act as “translators” operate at interface of academic heartland and corporate and administrative centers, link internal higher education with external stakeholders.

Needs Assessment (cont.) Designed to train professional with management competence in higher education with a special focus on Arab World. Qualifying graduates for leading positions in universities and private research organizations. Increasing academic mobility between member state of EC (Germany) and the Arab Candidates. Professionalizing change agents for higher education institutions..

The Fruits of Cooperation Achievements Training Joint Research Building Lab Infrastructure Equipment and Material supply Cairo University Ulm University DIES/DAAD Egyptian Gov., Academy of Science Funding Resources Exchanging Scientific Visits

The Road Ahead

Supply of a Scientific Capabilities and Services Due to the International. Cooperation Progress and Expansion Physical Resources Financial Resources (Investments) Establishing Center of Excellence

Future prospective for Scientific Cooperation Between Germany and the Arab World Joint Research Project The Arab Council of Postgraduate studies and Research Regional & International financing Agencies Network between the Research Labs in the region Economical Aspects Technology Transfer Knowledge and Awareness

EXPECTING OUTCOMES OF COOPERATION Comprehensive understanding of the environmental context of higher education and the implication for institutional development especially for the Arab region. The ability to think and plan strategically especially in relation to problem solving. Develop a professional view of management tasks and processes in expert organization. The ability to use research and analytical methodologies appropriately and the potential to move to doctoral study. The ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity, formulate judgment and communicate them to a wider audience.

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