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Universities are transformational forces in society today.  They must apply their knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to the challenges facing their communities and the world.

The University Design Consortium, a boundary-spanning organization founded by Arizona State University (USA) and Sichuan University (China), challenges public universities around the world to develop innovative strategies to address the complex issues of the 21st century.  Designed as both a think tank and a “do” tank, the consortium engages academic leaders and policy makers to share ideas, generate solutions, and take action to make a difference in society.

The University Design Consortium is guided by the following values and principles:

Innovation
to encourage new models of academic work and organization
Collaboration
to work in partnership with universities worldwide in global dialogue on higher education reform
Analysis
to identify entrepreneurial practices and promote their wide adaptation
Action
to foster positive change in teaching, learning and research
Impact
to make a positive difference in society
Excellence
to conduct our work with high quality and to encourage others to do the same

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Re-inventing the University

Join the global dialogue about creating a new vision for higher education by adding your opinions on the directions needed for higher education if universities are to contribute to their communities and to the grand challenges facing our world.

 

U.S. Supports Arizona State University’s Higher Education Program in Vietnam

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a $2.4 million grant to ASU to support the expansion of the Higher Education Engineering Alliance Program (HEEAP) that leverages public and private sector funding to improve the quality of higher education in the country. Learn more here.

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