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FEP alumni at the TESOL Central Asia Regional Conference

On June 13-16, 2022, FEP alumni – Ms. Munira Zaylobidinova, professor of the English Language department at Fergana State University, Ms. Gulnoza Radjabova, professor of the department of Theoretical Aspects of English at Uzbekistan State World Languages University and Ms. Gulnora Niyazova, Senior professor of the English Language department at Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature named after Alisher Navoi successfully participated at TESOL regional conference that gathered 500 language specialists from 22 countries in Tashkent.

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πŸ“ŒJob opportunity alert! | Program Assistant

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, mentorship, support, alumni activity and follow-on for American Councils programs in Uzbekistan. Programs include Open World, and Uzbekistan Business Leaders. As a key member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Program Assistant will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to a Senior Program Officer, and will also work directly with program staff in Central Asia, Eurasia, and in the Washington, D.C. office of American Councils.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, and will be notified via email or phone.
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US Embassy Tashkent and American Councils for International Education host faculty from Harvard College Writing Program for the Central Asia Academic Writing Workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (June 24, 2022) – The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, in partnership with American Councils for International Education, invited Dr. Thomas Jehn and Dr. James Herron of the Harvard College Writing Program and Dr. Rauf Salahodjaev of the Higher Education Virtual Education Center to facilitate the Central Asia Academic Writing Workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from June 22-23th.

The Central Asia Academic Writing Workshop is one of several ongoing initiatives under the Central Asia University Partnership Program (UNICEN) platform. UNICEN was launched in 2018 as a regional public affairs and higher education initiative to enhance and promote partnership between higher education institutions in the United States and Central Asian republics (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan). Since its inception, UNICEN has cultivated over 70 collaborative university-to-university partnerships and brought several U.S. based experts to Central Asia to discuss and support research, student mobility, dual degree programming, and various aspects of scholarship and higher education administration.

The Central Asia Academic Writing Workshop brought 38 young active researchers and faculty members from public universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan together to discuss research question formulation, proper writing techniques, identifying appropriate academic journals, proper use of citations, how to navigate the peer review process, and how to search for and write research grants. Dr. Jehn and Dr. Herron provided insightful and individual feedback to the participants and emphasized that quality research methods were crucial to successful article publication.

For more information about UNICEN please visit: https://unicen.americancouncils.org/
For inquiries, please email info.uz@americancouncils.org or contact the program via Telegram at @ACCELS.

AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION is a leader in international education, academic exchange, and overseas language immersion and works to strengthen international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional, and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.

American Councils reopened its Tashkent office in 2018 and currently manages a diverse portfolio of 13 programs in the country including Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), American Windows, Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL), and English Speaking Nation Program (ESN:STT). For more information about American Councils, please follow @ACCELS via Telegram or contact the office at info.uz@americancouncils.org.
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FEP Alumnus participates at the annual Teaching Learning and Research Symposium.

On May 31, 2022, FEP alumnus Ulugbek Islamov presented research findings from his AIP (academic inquiry project) at the University of Arkansas. The annual Teaching Learning and Research Symposium at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) was dedicated to Best Practices for Student Engagement, Academic Counseling and Research.

One of the main purposes of visiting the University of Arkansas for Ulugbek as an FEP fellow in Fall 2021 was to explore the best practices in Faculty Mentoring. During his stay, Ulugbek conducted several interviews with Engineering faculty members and attended Mentoring Conference at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. The outcomes of his research findings were presented at the University of Arkansas bi-weekly research seminar in December 2021, and recommendations for home university (WIUT) were developed.

Ulugbek's contribution to the annual Teaching Learning and Research Symposium included the discussion of Faculty Mentoring Practices at the University of Arkansas and was followed up by recommendations for home university (WIUT).

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On June 27, 2022 during visit to United States, Open World Program delegation representing the Senate and Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan Parliament met with Senator Eliot Bostar at Nebraska Legislature. Visitors were informed about activities of the only unicameral state Legislature in the USA.

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Developing Central Asian Universities Air Quality Knowledge Hub

Air quality is a pressing issue that impacts quality of life and health around the world. However, the impact of pollution in Central Asia is not well studied on an international level. 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, universities in the United States, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are tackling the issue through the creation of an Air Quality Knowledge Hub.

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YPIP Alumnus Davron Muslimov joins to Eurasia Foundation in Washington DC

YPIP 2020 alumnus Davron Muslimov shares his latest exciting news! He graduated from George Washington University with a LLM (Master of Laws) degree in International and Comparative Law and will be joining Eurasia Foundation in Washington DC as a project associate for the implementation of Human Trafficking and Civil Governance projects in Central Asia.

"I can not express with words my gratitude to my family, friends, professors, and university administration, who helped and supported me along the way. The year was full of joy and challenges, from making new friends to the classroom experience. This is a door for new opportunities! As B. Franklin said: Investment in education pays the best interest", shares Davron.

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FEP Alumna initiates a partnership with the University of Arkansas

Munira Zaylobidinova, professor of the English Language department at Fergana State University and FEP 2021 alumna from the University of Arkansas, initiated a partnership between Ferghana State University and the University of Arkansas.

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Forwarded from American Corner Namangan
American Corner Namangan organized a webinar with Joe Kapp, internationally recognized trainer and the Director of National Centre for Resources Development, USA, as a part of "July Month of Business and Entrepreneurship".
The topic "How to work with clients effectively" drew a large audience from around Uzbekistan. Joe Kapp provided information about sales and CRM tools, as well as how to build a loyal customer base. Around 80 people attended the webinar online and in-person at American Corners in Namangan and Karshi. Attendees improved their awareness on the importance of Consumer Relations Management and Sales.
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Increasing research capacities at Central Asian and U.S. universities addressing current Issues of Seismic Stability of Buildings and Structures

Improving the seismic resistance of buildings and structures is of high importance in the Central Asian region. 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, University of California-Berkeley; Kyrgyz State University of Constructions, Transport and Architecture – Scientific-Research Institute of Seismic Construction, Kyrgyzstan and Institute of Mechanics and Seismic Stability of Structures, Uzbekistan are tackling the issue through increasing research capacities.

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