In a first-of-its-kind agreement for both institutions, the University of 雷德兰兹, a private liberal arts, graduate and professional university in Southern 加州, and 塔斯基吉大学, a private historically black university in Alabama, have partnered to provide expanded opportunities for students and faculty.
The new options for students and faculty will include residence at the partner institution for up to one year.
“Our historic new alliance with 塔斯基吉大学 will bring us impressive new opportunities,”医生说。. Ralph Kuncl, president of the University of Redlands. “The two institutions will enrich and strengthen each other’s scholarship and teaching, as we look forward to exploring an array of potential joint programs together.”
“Booker T. 华盛顿, who founded 塔斯基吉大学 in 1881, was keen on educating the entire student—the hands and the heart, as well as the mind,”医生说。. 夏洛特P. Morris, Tuskegee’s interim president. “伙伴关系s like this with the University of Redlands help to ensure we provide our students, 我们的教职员工, with well-rounded academic and professional experiences.”
The initiative grew out of discussions at the U of R, particularly at its Johnston Center for Integrative Studies and Sociology and Anthropology Department, about augmenting domestic off-campus opportunities for students.
“When I started following up on those conversations and researching possibilities for exchanges within the U.S., Tuskegee stood out,” said Leo Rowland, U of R director of study abroad. “When Kendrick [Brown, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,] arrived last year, he shared my enthusiasm for moving forward to learn more about possibilities for collaboration.”
二月初, Brown led a five-person delegation, including representatives from U of R’s Johnston Center, School of 教育, and science faculty, 在塔斯基吉.
“We received a warm welcome,布朗说, whose research in the field of psychology has emphasized social issues and public policy, including diversity in higher education and society at large. “We were impressed by Tuskegee’s talented students and faculty. We also appreciated the student-centered programming and the institution’s commitment to first-generation students—attributes that mirror our own.”
九月底, a group from Tuskegee reciprocated with a trip to 雷德兰兹, where representatives toured the campus and met with U of R’s president, 教务长, 还有三位院长, among others at the University and in the Redlands community.
“This partnership will open new doors for our Tuskegee students and faculty to benefit from the tremendous resources and innovative programs at U of R,”医生说。. 鲤鱼年代. Prakash, dean of 塔斯基吉大学’s College of Arts and Sciences. “We were highly impressed by the passion, commitment and hospitality shown by U of R faculty and administration during our visit.”
布朗补充道, “This multifaceted partnership is an incredible opportunity for us to connect with a historically rich, vibrant university and its surrounding community.”
U of R students who are interested in the exchange program should reach out to Rowland at leo_rowland@雷德兰兹.edu.
