Background on Key Figures and Relevance
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico, has recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Arizona State University (ASU). This move is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s commitment to bolster international academic cooperation and expand educational opportunities for over 2.8 million students and 211,113 teachers in Mexico’s public higher education institutions.
Key Areas of Collaboration
The agreement focuses on several strategic areas, including:
- Innovative educational practices
- Teacher training and development
- Internationalization models
Moreover, the partnership prioritizes microcredentials, certification programs, and digital learning strategies to promote a more open, flexible, and accessible higher education system throughout one’s lifetime.
Impact on Institutions, Teachers, and Students
Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí, the Subsecretary of Higher Education, emphasized that this agreement opens new development possibilities for institutions, teachers, and students alike. Collaborating with a reputable and influential university like ASU reinforces the commitment to quality, pertinence, and an international perspective in higher education.
SEP’s Commitment to International Educational Transformation
Through this alliance, the SEP reaffirms its dedication to building international bridges that drive educational transformation. The focus is on a more adaptable, cooperative, and future-oriented model aligned with the 21st-century challenges.
Participants in the Agreement Signing
The agreement signing was attended by Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí, the Subsecretary of Higher Education; James O’Brien, Senior Vice President of ASU; Paola Hidalgo, Associate Vice President for Mexico Relations at ASU; Carlos Iván Moreno, General Director of Universitary and Intercultural Higher Education; and Graciela Báez Ricárdez, General Director of Educational Policy, Best Practices, and Cooperation at SEP.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main objective of this collaboration? The primary goal is to strengthen international academic cooperation and expand educational opportunities for Mexico’s public higher education institutions.
- Which areas will the collaboration focus on? The agreement prioritizes innovative educational practices, teacher training and development, internationalization models, microcredentials, certification programs, and digital learning strategies.
- Who were the key participants in this agreement signing? The event was attended by representatives from SEP and ASU, including Mario Delgado Carrillo, Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí, James O’Brien, Paola Hidalgo, Carlos Iván Moreno, and Graciela Báez Ricárdez.
