University of La Verne Partners with CETYS University for Exchange, Research Programs

University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman and Fernando León García, President of Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS) University signed an agreement March 8 to develop programs for faculty and student exchange as well as collaborative research.

The partnership, effective for five years, allows the universities to exchange faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic information and materials. The universities will also organize joint research programs, publications, conferences, student visits and seminars and other activities.

“Students, faculty, administrators and community members from both institutions stand to gain a wealth of knowledge from this very important agreement,” said University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman. “It fosters countless opportunities for students to expand learning beyond their respective campuses, exposing them to perspectives they might not otherwise encounter. As an institution that embraces diversity and inclusivity, we are honored to be partnering with CETYS University.”

CETYS, based in Baja California, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in management and business, engineering, and humanities. It also offers general, bilingual and international high school education. It is the only institution in Mexico accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

“I’m hoping that this will be a very fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship,” said CETYS President Fernando Leon-Garcia during the signing event.

CETYS and the University of La Verne plan to implement several activities in the next year such as short-term faculty-led programs, participation by University of La Verne students in the International Summer Program at CETYS and participation of CETYS students in existing international courses at the University of La Verne.

University of La Verne Provost Jonathan Reed, who also serves as director of international programs for several countries for the university, echoed the importance of the agreement.

“I know the value of exposing students to different cultures and I’m very excited about this partnership,” Reed said.

Lieberman said such partnerships are valuable because they teach students how to respect each other and address world problems together.

“I believe that it is these partnerships that are critical to the future,” she said.