The Shiv Nadar University has tied up with Duke University of North Carolina to collaborate in research, teaching and student and faculty exchange programmes.

The alliance envisages bringing in Duke’s expertise up to the school level in identifying talent and upgrading education systems.

A press release from Shiv Nadar University based in Noida said the alliance will pave the way for the two institutions to partner in academic programmes and experiential learning opportunities for the faculty and students. They will also work under the aegis of Duke’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) to develop educational activities for students in India.

Duke University will assist SNU in institutional development including supporting curricula development; faculty recruitment and development; identifying and implementing best practices in university administration and other forms of institutional development.

A core team comprising key people from both universities will support the initiatives and assist in the development and implementation.

Established in 1980, Duke’s TIP provides resources for gifted elementary, middle and high school students, their parents, educators, and schools for the development of students’ optimal educational potential. The alliance will provide assistance to the SNU School of Education to help develop curriculum for the programme.

Duke TIP’s first collaborative program with SNU will take place this February , when the two organisations will co-host a conference for Indian educators to share best practices to identify, plan curriculum for, and evaluate the learning of gifted students.

balaji.ar@thehindu.co.in

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