Sister College Program
Taizhou Community College / Taizhou Radio and TV University (CHINA)
Ohlone's relationship with Taizhou Radio and Television University and Taizhou Community College (collectively referred to as Taizhou) began in August 2004 when a delegation from Taizhou, China, visited our college. That visit was followed in November 2004 with a trip to China by a group of Ohlone personnel. From these meetings came an agreement between Taizhou and Ohlone to work together to enhance learning at both institutions.
Ohlone Community College District
Cities of Fremont and Newark
California, United States
http://www.ohlone.edu/
Taizhou Radio and Television University
Taizhou Community College
Taizhou City
Zhejiang, China
http://tztvu.edu.cn/
Ohlone faculty teach at Taizhou
In Summer of 2007 English as a Second Language (ESL) faculty Connie Olsen and Multimedia faculty Pilar Lewis traveled to Taizhou to teach ESL and Multimedia courses, respectively, to Taizhou students. Taizhou graciously hosted our faculty, and students and faculty alike enjoyed intercultural learning experiences that served to deepen the friendship between our two schools.
Ohlone approves out-of-state tuition waiver for Taizhou students
In October 2007, Ohlone College President Doug Treadway approved one Out-of-State tuition waiver per semester for a Taizhou student to be nominated by our partners in Taizhou.
Taizhou hosts Ohlone at International Forum
In November 2007, Taizhou hosted the first annual International Forum on Community Education. Consular officials, educational administrators and faculty and members of the business community from numerous countries throughout the world attended this 3-day event. At the forum Ohlone Director of International Programs and Services Eddie West delivered a speech titled Internationalizing Community Education: Strategies for Economic and Social Development.
Major Objectives
Curriculum Development
To work collaboratively to enhance curriculum development at each institution, including improving existing majors as well as developing new majors. Of particular interest are the areas of English, economics, international trade, computer science, electronic engineering, and health science.
Distance Education & Online Resource Sharing
To explore distance education and online teaching and learning as tools to facilitate our joint ventures as sister schools and the creation of online learning communities for both students and faculty.
Faculty Exchanges
To develop faculty exchange programs to increase awareness of the college systems in the United States and China, to pursue specific professional development activities, and to provide guest lecturing services.
Student Exchanges
To establish a formal and active program of Student Exchange and establishing the community-based student support systems needed for this program to succeed.
Documents and Links
Documents
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- November 2004 Ohlone College Delegation Visit to China
- August 2004 China Delegation Visit to Ohlone College
