US-Russia Cooperation in Higher Education: Engaging in Professional Dialogue Higher Education Working Group Social Expertise Exchange Program Eurasia Foundation May 26, 2015

Program An overview of the SEE Higher Education Working Group The working group’s practical guide to US-Russia collaboration entitled “How to Build Partnerships between US and Russian Universities – From Motivation to Results” Results of local research conducted by US and Russian experts on opportunities for collaboration between US and Russian higher education institutions/ professionals Information on the US-Russia University Partnership Program (UPP), a new program offering

An Overview of the SEE Higher Education Working Group Svetlana Filiatreau Co-Chair, SEE Higher Education Working Group Manager, Global Learning Integration George Mason University

Higher Education Working Group Academic experts and representatives from educational institutions and non-profit organizations Goal: – To increase civic involvement and enhance collaboration among higher education institutions in Russia and the US. Focus is on: – Building partnerships through the development of, and cooperation among, professional organizations, associations of colleges and universities, and service networks. – Analyzing and expanding existing US/Russian higher education institutional partnerships to facilitate the sharing of best practices and to address common challenges to both educational systems. – Promoting university engagement with the local community to implement community-centered projects, facilitate student activities, and promote gender inclusiveness.