Center of Advanced Studies at TSU Shota Vashakizde 03/14/2013 Educational Advising Center Kvali

Environment Georgian Legislation – New laws (funding, State vs. Private) New Concepts In Georgian Education – Autonomy = flexible and dynamic administration and infrastructure; – Academic Freedom = Scientists are in charge – Quality = Peer review, international board, International integration Existing Resources In Georgia and Abroad – Georgian Scientists abroad – Three major universities in Georgia – Exceptional status of the TSU – Schools for exceptionally gifted students Sustainability

Strategy Excellence cluster – Adapt to Georgian Reality Ongoing Projects and Programs – Kvali Education Program – Virtual University – Regional Training Network – Tbilisi Node Long Term vision and broad inclusion – High School – University – Research International Collaboration

Governance Board of Directors – Scientists decide and rule Administration – Reduce management hassle – Speed up decision implementation – Low overhead Board of Trusties – Ensure the highest standards, quality control – Eliminate conflict of interests – Overall guidance

Faculty Heavy reliance on Georgian Diaspora – 1200 professionals, dominated by Physicists, healthcare professionals, applied math/IT, Engineers Collaboration with Georgian Professionals Flexible organizational structure – Department – Research Teams, PI led. Mobility and International Collaborations Applied Research University – Education + Economy + Government

Students Two tear approach on all levels – Coordinated programs with TSU and Profiled High Schools – Diploma/certification Comprehensive three level education – High School – Undergraduate – Graduate Research Oriented Applied Research – Outsourcing

Funding Georgian Government Georgian Grants - Rustaveli Foundations International Grants Outsourcing Applied research