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The first group of the 2021 FLEX exchange program finalists from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 has safely arrived in the United States of America! 🇺🇸 Yay! The participants will spend one academic year with American peers and live with host families 👨👩👦🏠 We wish them the best of luck and hope they have an unforgettable year. We look forward to welcoming them back to Uzbekistan in a year!
📌Job opportunity alert! | Program Assistant
Future Leaders Exchange Program
American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan is hiring!
American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.
Position Summary:
The Program Assistant is responsible for promotion, recruitment, administration, support for American Councils’ FLEX program in Uzbekistan, secondary exchange program. As a key member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Program Assistant will also be expected to support and administer daily programming tasks. This position reports to a Program Manager/Officer, and will also work directly with program staff in Tashkent, Uzbekistan office.
🔗Click here to learn more: FLEX Program Assistant
If you have any questions please, email them to info.uz@americancouncils.org
Future Leaders Exchange Program
American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan is hiring!
American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.
Position Summary:
The Program Assistant is responsible for promotion, recruitment, administration, support for American Councils’ FLEX program in Uzbekistan, secondary exchange program. As a key member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Program Assistant will also be expected to support and administer daily programming tasks. This position reports to a Program Manager/Officer, and will also work directly with program staff in Tashkent, Uzbekistan office.
🔗Click here to learn more: FLEX Program Assistant
If you have any questions please, email them to info.uz@americancouncils.org
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American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges,…
🇺🇸🇺🇿 First group of fellows of FEP program from Bukhara State University and Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature arrived to their host HEI, University of North Alabama.
Funded by the United States Embassy in Uzbekistan and administered by American Councils for International Education, the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) offers university instructors from Uzbekistan the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise through a four-month U.S. academic enrichment program.
According to the results of the selection process for the second cohort of the Faculty Enrichment Program, 29 faculty members have been selected from various universities across Uzbekistan. Fellows from Uzbekistan will have the opportunity to experience the American education system at prestigious HEIs for one academic semester, learn about the latest trends in global higher education, improve their understanding of the U.S. higher education system, establish new connections, and create new opportunities.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements via Telegram at @ACCELS or visit https://fep.americancouncils.org.
Funded by the United States Embassy in Uzbekistan and administered by American Councils for International Education, the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) offers university instructors from Uzbekistan the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise through a four-month U.S. academic enrichment program.
According to the results of the selection process for the second cohort of the Faculty Enrichment Program, 29 faculty members have been selected from various universities across Uzbekistan. Fellows from Uzbekistan will have the opportunity to experience the American education system at prestigious HEIs for one academic semester, learn about the latest trends in global higher education, improve their understanding of the U.S. higher education system, establish new connections, and create new opportunities.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements via Telegram at @ACCELS or visit https://fep.americancouncils.org.
Navigating the World of Academic Publications
Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is a priority for researchers in Uzbekistan higher education to disseminate their knowledge. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Iowa State University and the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers-Bukhara Branch (TIIAME-BB) are enhancing the reputation of research through professional development.
In Winter 2021, Iowa State University delivered a series of online professional development seminars for 22 TIIAME-BB faculty. Designed by the Engineering-Liberal Arts and Sciences Online Learning (ELO), the instructional design unit at Iowa State University, the modules shared best practices in the design of research projects and tips on how to write, find, and apply for grants.
In May 2021, Professor Tina Coffelt traveled to TIIAME-BB to share insights with professors on publication in journals abroad, collaboration with foreign professors, and English language for scientific fields. Prof. Coffelt consulted with 25 Uzbekistan faculty and provided feedback and edits to facilitate English development and emulate feedback from top-tier, high impact academic journals.
Iowa State continues to engage with TIIAME-BB faculty members and their research interests, to connect faculty from Uzbekistan with faculty at Iowa State and be a catalyst for new collaborations for joint publications, conference presentations, research projects, visiting fellowships, and access to library resources. Iowa State and TIIAME-BB outline their future collaboration as Uzbek faculty visits to Iowa State University to access to laboratory equipment, field stations, library resources, and observations of teaching methods.
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Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is a priority for researchers in Uzbekistan higher education to disseminate their knowledge. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Iowa State University and the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers-Bukhara Branch (TIIAME-BB) are enhancing the reputation of research through professional development.
In Winter 2021, Iowa State University delivered a series of online professional development seminars for 22 TIIAME-BB faculty. Designed by the Engineering-Liberal Arts and Sciences Online Learning (ELO), the instructional design unit at Iowa State University, the modules shared best practices in the design of research projects and tips on how to write, find, and apply for grants.
In May 2021, Professor Tina Coffelt traveled to TIIAME-BB to share insights with professors on publication in journals abroad, collaboration with foreign professors, and English language for scientific fields. Prof. Coffelt consulted with 25 Uzbekistan faculty and provided feedback and edits to facilitate English development and emulate feedback from top-tier, high impact academic journals.
Iowa State continues to engage with TIIAME-BB faculty members and their research interests, to connect faculty from Uzbekistan with faculty at Iowa State and be a catalyst for new collaborations for joint publications, conference presentations, research projects, visiting fellowships, and access to library resources. Iowa State and TIIAME-BB outline their future collaboration as Uzbek faculty visits to Iowa State University to access to laboratory equipment, field stations, library resources, and observations of teaching methods.
Follow us on social media:
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#acglobal #internationalization #uzbekistan #iowastate #tiiame-bb #centralasia #globalresearch #academicwriting #highereducation
Learn more about UniCEN: https://unicen.americancouncils.org/
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Between June 30th and July 26th, the ESN: STT program conducted the TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) for selected RPMs in six regions of Uzbekistan: Namangan, Fergana, Samarkand, Bukhara, Nukus, and Tashkent.
The TCCP training events are coordinated by American Councils for International Education and delivered by TESOL International Association (TESOL) and ESN Coaches.
Following the July TCCP Program, more RPMs are expected to take the certification program throughout August and fall of 2021. Within the scope of the ESN: STT, 307 RPMs are expected to go through the TESOL certification program. Read more: here.
The TCCP training events are coordinated by American Councils for International Education and delivered by TESOL International Association (TESOL) and ESN Coaches.
Following the July TCCP Program, more RPMs are expected to take the certification program throughout August and fall of 2021. Within the scope of the ESN: STT, 307 RPMs are expected to go through the TESOL certification program. Read more: here.
Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) is a high-impact four-month U.S. academic enrichment program for Uzbek university instructors to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise.
13 US Universities host FEP fellows from Uzbekistan this year:
Arizona State University
Colorado State University
University of Arkansas
Hartwick College
Michigan State University
Missouri State University
Ohio Northern University
Penn State University
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
University of North Georgia
UW Milwaukee
University of Kansas
University of North Alabama
Selected fellows will have an opportunity to spend a semester at a U.S. university in various fields such as: urban transportation/road safety, biotechnology, business, engineering, digital economy, art education, project management, economics, English literature, TESOL, education, project management & innovation/industry synergies, international relations, political science, computer science, environmental engineering, history, accounting, chemistry and law.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Telegram at @ACCELS
Website: https://fep.americancouncils.org/
Email: fep@americancouncils.org
13 US Universities host FEP fellows from Uzbekistan this year:
Arizona State University
Colorado State University
University of Arkansas
Hartwick College
Michigan State University
Missouri State University
Ohio Northern University
Penn State University
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
University of North Georgia
UW Milwaukee
University of Kansas
University of North Alabama
Selected fellows will have an opportunity to spend a semester at a U.S. university in various fields such as: urban transportation/road safety, biotechnology, business, engineering, digital economy, art education, project management, economics, English literature, TESOL, education, project management & innovation/industry synergies, international relations, political science, computer science, environmental engineering, history, accounting, chemistry and law.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Telegram at @ACCELS
Website: https://fep.americancouncils.org/
Email: fep@americancouncils.org
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Between August 1st and 22nd, the English Speaking Nation: Summer Excellence Training (ESN: ESET) program is conducting concurrent trainings to 420 secondary school teachers of English at local public schools and in-service requalification centers in seven geographically diverse regions of Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan, Termez, Bukhara, Qarshi, and Urgench.
Sixty secondary school teachers of English from Samarkand are now attending 108-hour English language training. They have an opportunity to increase their proficiency, specifically in speaking and listening skills, reflective practice, public presentation, and peer review. Some of the most experienced English Teacher Experts - Kendra Staley, Mary Enright, Robert Dunn, Ellen Barrett, and Phil Owen, are delivering the training in Samarkand which curriculum has five areas of focus such as General English, Classroom English, Professional Development, Conversation Time, and Microteaching.
Read more here
Sixty secondary school teachers of English from Samarkand are now attending 108-hour English language training. They have an opportunity to increase their proficiency, specifically in speaking and listening skills, reflective practice, public presentation, and peer review. Some of the most experienced English Teacher Experts - Kendra Staley, Mary Enright, Robert Dunn, Ellen Barrett, and Phil Owen, are delivering the training in Samarkand which curriculum has five areas of focus such as General English, Classroom English, Professional Development, Conversation Time, and Microteaching.
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On August 21, U.S. Embassy Tashkent Charge d'Affaires Paul Poletes met 14 Uzbek high school students 2021 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) finalists on their way to the United States. These students, who are going to Texas, Arizona, Iowa, California, and other states, will join the other 11 FLEX students who are already in their host families in the United States. During the 2021-2022 Academic year in the U.S., FLEX students also will serve as representatives of their cultures in their host families, schools, and communities. These students will also have the opportunity to participate as volunteers in social activities and develop their personal skills.
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program was created and launched in 1993-1994 by former Senator Bill Bradley in the hope of ensuring long-lasting peace and mutual understanding between the U.S. and the countries of Eurasia. To date, more than 29,000 students from 22 countries proudly call themselves FLEX alumni.
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program was created and launched in 1993-1994 by former Senator Bill Bradley in the hope of ensuring long-lasting peace and mutual understanding between the U.S. and the countries of Eurasia. To date, more than 29,000 students from 22 countries proudly call themselves FLEX alumni.
📢 Welcome back to "All About FLEX"! Join us for another zoom session to learn more about FLEX Program and hear about incredible experience from our FLEX alumni.
📅 Date & Time: 30 August 2021, 11 AM
🔍 Agenda:
• Q&A with Alumni Program Officer
• FLEX Experience from Alumni
📝Sign-up for a zoom session via Google Form:
https://forms.gle/fGcTHSVERUE8TUQv7
🇺🇸 FLEX is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by American Councils for International Education.
📕 It gives you an opportunity to spend an academic year in the United States, living with a host family and attending a U.S. high school.
For more information, please visit: www.discoverflex.org
📅 Date & Time: 30 August 2021, 11 AM
🔍 Agenda:
• Q&A with Alumni Program Officer
• FLEX Experience from Alumni
📝Sign-up for a zoom session via Google Form:
https://forms.gle/fGcTHSVERUE8TUQv7
🇺🇸 FLEX is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by American Councils for International Education.
📕 It gives you an opportunity to spend an academic year in the United States, living with a host family and attending a U.S. high school.
For more information, please visit: www.discoverflex.org
FEP finalist 2021, Mehriniso Rakhmatova from Bukhara State University is strengthening her professional disciplinary expertise at Arizona State University.
Mehriniso Rakhmatova is an associate professor at the Department of the English Language Linguistics at Bukhara State University. Throughout her stay at Arizona State University she will be deepening her professional expertise in English Literature and work closely with faculty mentors. Arizona State University is a public research university in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Founded in 1886 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, ASU is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the U.S.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Telegram at @ACCELS
Website: https://fep.americancouncils.org/
Email: fep@americancouncils.org
Mehriniso Rakhmatova is an associate professor at the Department of the English Language Linguistics at Bukhara State University. Throughout her stay at Arizona State University she will be deepening her professional expertise in English Literature and work closely with faculty mentors. Arizona State University is a public research university in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Founded in 1886 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, ASU is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the U.S.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Telegram at @ACCELS
Website: https://fep.americancouncils.org/
Email: fep@americancouncils.org
YPIP Friday Event at Hyatt Regency Tashkent!
On August 20, 2021, American Councils conducted a weekly session with 36 participants of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) cohort 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent.
Adrian Erlinger, Senior Program Manager, led a masterclass on how to “create stories for a job interview”. During the session, the interns reflected on the top job-ready skills they learned during their 8-week internship. The session also helped YPIP interns build competitive and accurate resumes and prepare them for future job interviews. Interns participated in interactive break-out sessions, which allowed the cohort to self-reflect in groups.
*What is the YPIP?
The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) provides summer internships, networking, and mentorship for Uzbek students to gain professional business and STEM skills in a real-world environment.
On August 20, 2021, American Councils conducted a weekly session with 36 participants of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) cohort 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent.
Adrian Erlinger, Senior Program Manager, led a masterclass on how to “create stories for a job interview”. During the session, the interns reflected on the top job-ready skills they learned during their 8-week internship. The session also helped YPIP interns build competitive and accurate resumes and prepare them for future job interviews. Interns participated in interactive break-out sessions, which allowed the cohort to self-reflect in groups.
*What is the YPIP?
The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) provides summer internships, networking, and mentorship for Uzbek students to gain professional business and STEM skills in a real-world environment.
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Did you know that the FLEX Program accepts applications from secondary school students in *22 countries* in Europe and Eurasia? Since 1993, more than 29,000 students have experienced life in the United States with the #FLEXProgram, living with a U.S. host family, and attending a U.S. high school.
📌Application for FLEX 2022-23 will open September 1, 2021! Learn more about applying at: discoverflex.org/apply
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program FLEX is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship program funded by the U.S. Department of State that operates in #Armenia, #Azerbaijan, the #CzechRepublic, #Estonia, #Georgia, #Greece, #Hungary, #Kazakhstan, #Kyrgyzstan, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Moldova, #Mongolia, #Montenegro, #Poland, #Romania, #Serbia, #Slovakia, #Tajikistan, #Turkmenistan, #Ukraine, and #Uzbekistan.
📌Read the brochure to learn about age and grade requirements!
https://aisforms.s3.amazonaws.com/ais/FLEX/2022/FLEX_2022_Program_Brochure.pdf
📌Application for FLEX 2022-23 will open September 1, 2021! Learn more about applying at: discoverflex.org/apply
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program FLEX is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship program funded by the U.S. Department of State that operates in #Armenia, #Azerbaijan, the #CzechRepublic, #Estonia, #Georgia, #Greece, #Hungary, #Kazakhstan, #Kyrgyzstan, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Moldova, #Mongolia, #Montenegro, #Poland, #Romania, #Serbia, #Slovakia, #Tajikistan, #Turkmenistan, #Ukraine, and #Uzbekistan.
📌Read the brochure to learn about age and grade requirements!
https://aisforms.s3.amazonaws.com/ais/FLEX/2022/FLEX_2022_Program_Brochure.pdf
🇺🇸🇺🇿 Mr. Adrian Erlinger – Senior Program Manager for Innovation and Capacity Building programs at American Councils for International Education met with partners at the National University of Uzbekistan and Graduate School of Business and Economics.
Please read more at: https://telegra.ph/UniCEN-Highlights-08-28
Please read more at: https://telegra.ph/UniCEN-Highlights-08-28