the value added of higher education in international development and the role of u.s. institutions...
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The Value Added of Higher Education in International
Development and the Role of U.S. Institutions
Jurgen G. Schwarz
Acting Dean, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
International Food Aide and Development ConferenceJune 29, 2011
Overview UMES
• 1890-Lant-Grant-University• 190 Faculty• 4,400 Students• Over 50 different countries• 5 Schools• 47 Degree programs (B.S., B.A.,
professional)
• 6 MS; 3 MEd; 4 PhD; 3 Prof. Doctoral
Goals
• Internationalization of the curricula
• Expansion of student study abroad and exchanges
• Making international education an integral part of teaching, research, and outreach
Teaching
• Foreign students Undergraduate Graduate Special short-term programs
• Participant training Intensive subject matter programs Observation/study tours and field trips for
USDA-Washington-based short courses Sub-Saharan Africa, The Middle East,
Asia, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean
Research• Average of $19.5 Mil grants/contracts
p.a.• Establish knowledge/data
Nutrients of traditional food plants Acrylamide in fried yam
• Strengthen agricultural research capacity Breeding program Economic analysis
• Publications Manuals
Outreach/Extension
• Technical assistance Short term Long term
FARM®
Farmers Access toRegional Markets
Outreach/Extension (cont.)
• Transfer relevant technologies
• Good Aquaculture Practices Train-the-Trainer
Functions
• Project Manager• Project Coordinator • Agricultural Economist• Breeder/Tissue Culture Specialist• Biotechnologist