UNE announces international partnership with Mexico's Technologico de Monterrey
The University of New England on March 31, 2009, signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding between UNE and Tecnologico de Monterrey (“Tec”), a private, non-profit multi-campus university system in Mexico with 33 academic centers across the country.
Through this partnership, UNE will initiate a new study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico in Spring 2010. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will launch a semester program at Tec’s Cuernavaca campus.
In addition to taking coursework in Mexican history and culture and Spanish, UNE students will be involved in citizenship through volunteer activities in the mountain village of Amatlán. In fact, a number of UNE students have already volunteered in Amatlán through the University‚Äôs existing Citizenship requirement, and will be doing so again this May.
Medical Schools
In addition, in a pilot project under way, UNE and Tec hope to establish a partnership between their two medical schools that could provide clinical opportunities. A Tec medical student is now participating in a clinical rotation with a College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) student. The goal is to establish a rotation exchange opportunity that enables UNECOM students to also perform clinical rotations in Mexico.
Building on Strengths
“We are excited that UNE is drawing upon our strengths to establish new, unique international programs. This partnership provides an opportunity for UNE to extend our reach more globally, and is a model that we hope to build upon,” says Trisha Mason, Founding Director of UNE’s Center for International Education.”
CIE develops and promote a wide range of international and intercultural educational and research opportunities for members of the UNE community, and provides support services to international students, scholars, and visitors to UNE.
UNE President Danielle Ripich, Ph.D., adds: “Tecnologico de Monterrey’s rigorous academics, successful and innovative programs, as well as commitment to service and excellence in educating student leaders, aligns closely with the University of New England’s. We hope this partnership will serve as an example for future international efforts at UNE and between our two organizations.”
José Ramos, dean of the Health Sciences Division of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, said: "We are very proud of this new alliance and are confident it will be a win-win situation for our institutions, patients and students."
Tecnologico de Monterrey
Founded in Mexico in 1943 by Eugenio Garza Sada and a group of businessmen, Tec operates independent of any political party or religious group. Its mission is become an engine for the development of local communities and the country.