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Great discussion on how #technology should #transform #universities at #SXSWEDU panel on The Digital Transformation of #HigherEd. It’s not all about #online learning, it is about delivering #student services, #advising and #careercounseling, among other things. #SXSW #EdTech – at Austin, TX

“We’ll be well over half online in 5 years.” - @JohnKatzman @Noodle_Partners. TIEC believes in this assessment and supporting #EducationTechnology and #DigitalLearning, especially in the #IntlEd space! #GoGlobal #GoOnline #GoTexas #SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU – at Austin, TX

“I’ve been working in #highered for a long time, and I’ve never been more excited about the opportunities. Big things are coming.” Ted Mitchell, president of @ACEducation on the digitization of higher education. #SXSWEDU #SXSW #EducationTechnology #EdTech #FutureofLearning – at Austin, TX

"Students are underwhelmed by student support services and are not getting jobs." Great panel on First Jobs Matter: Innovating College to Career w/ @UIAinnovation, @melissakorn of @WSJ, @PaulQuinnTigers's @michaelsorrell, and @stradaeducation. #SXSWEDU #SXSW #Jobs #HelpStudents

"#Standardizedtesting is not the only thing that kills innovation. Instructors who bring their agendas into the classroom kill curiosity. Within reason, students should be allowed to explore ideas, be corrected and to learn from mistakes." - @PatrickAwuahJr of @Ashesi at #SXSWEDU – at Austin, TX

TIEC is looking for a new Dir of Finance and Ops here in Austin, TX! Do you know anyone w/ 10+ years experience in #finance and #budgets, and 5+ years of #businessmanagement? Help share the news: tiec.org/director-of-finance… #AustinJobs #ATXJobs #FinanceJobsATX #AustinJobBoard #IntlEd

TIEC President @RobinLerner met with President In-Chul Kim of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and international office and the @TESOL_Assn in an effort to continue global pathways between Texas, Korea, and the world. #GoGlobal #InternationalTexas

“A labor of love—it is the production and sharing of knowledge” - President Ricciardone describes the mission of @AUC and why American style education is thriving in Egypt. – at Austin, TX

“We only have students for a few short years. We have to focus on the student experience while we can. If faculty isn’t doing their job, we’re out of business.” -President Ricciardone @AUC #highereducation #internationaled #studentsfirst – at Austin, TX

“The middle east may be full of problems, but if you embrace them, you will find the many opportunities that lie there too.” @AUC President Ricciardone #egypt #middleeast – at Austin, TX

Happening tomorrow at 5PM! Don't miss the President of the American University of Cairo (@AUC) Francis Ricciardone speak about the trends and realities on the ground in Egypt. We are proud to partner with @UTAustin @cmesevents for this event. Join us! #InternationalEd #GoGlobal

TIEC's president @RobinLerner had the honor of meeting with President Sung Nak-in of Seoul National University (@SNUnow). They discussed summer programs and the power of partnering with Texas universities. #GoGlobal #InternationalPartnerships #TexasMeetsTheWorld

“We had to fight and work long hours...but you become very committed. This has been something fundamental and specific to my life...” Dr. Villanueva on her mobile forensic unit, which has enabled more than 500 autopsies in remote Honduras villages #womenofcourage #iwocatx – at Austin, TX

“I think one approach is to have a parenting school. We should teach our families how to show respect to women and children...and to teach that from a young age.” - Dr. Villanueva discusses education’s role in curbing violence against women and children #IWOCATX #womenofcourage – at Austin, TX