Global Engineering Education: A Partnership Between Rajagiri College (Cochin, India) And Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va)

Abstract

As part of its efforts in global engineering education, the College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University has established a cooperative agreement wit College in Cochin, South India, for a 2+2 B.S. Computer Engineering degree. That i will complete the first two years of the program at Rajagiri College using syllabi and material from Old Dominion University. Students will complete the final two years program at Old Dominion University. The basis for the agreement includes the accre Rajagiri College under Mahatma Gandhi University and University Grants Commissi India. Qualification and experience of the faculty, the college facility, established rela other US universities, familiarity with US education system, efficient management, a financial commitments were assessed to make the cooperative agreement viable. Cur students are enrolled in the program, which began in September 2000. Five Old Dom courses are scheduled for web-based delivery to Rajagiri beginning in Summer 2001. Dominion faculty interact with their counterparts at Rajagiri College for course deliv assessment. Competency examinations, created and graded by Old Dominion faculty used to assess student performance during the first two years of the program. The program is expected to be a “win-win” agreement for all parties involved. Raja students will benefit by the ability to attend a US college of engineering at a much low cost than would otherwise be possible. They will also be introduced to the US system graduated basis. Rajagiri benefits by being able to begin an engineering program wit deal of help. Old Dominion University benefits by being able to attract high caliber s that otherwise would not come to the US. All parties benefit by the daily interaction faculty and students of diverse cultures separated by 10 time zones and two oceans, y linked electronically in today’s global village.