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Message from the IACEE President

My dear IACEE Colleagues: There is much to enjoy in this edition of Pulse: news and photographs from the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration; IACEE’s new partnership in China; and information on the webinar recording, “Workforce of the Future: Continuing Your Success Story.” Most importantly, however, we launched the LinkedIn group devoted to SERINA (IACEE’s global sustainability initiative); see

below for the link. Many thanks to Anthony Smith of the University of Tasmania and Bianca Rogers of Cahoot Leaning in Melbourne, Australia for their efforts in forming the group. Please follow us on LinkedIn and like us on Facebook and let us remain connected. Warm Regards, Soma Chakrabarti, PhD President, IACEE

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Join IACEE’s LinkedIn page devoted to SERINA – A Global Initiative in Sustainability Education and Research In Action. SERINA is aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability initiatives displayed in this LinkedIn group, SERINA Facebook page and the SERINA portal are categorized in line with these goals.

Through our SERINA initiatives, the IACEE seeks to connect and grow a global community of individuals and organizations committed to creating a sustainable and prosperous future for everyone.

Don’t forget to “like” the IACEE Facebook Page to stay informed about upcoming events & read the latest IACEE news. We would also love to have you join the IACEE Facebook Group to see what other IACEE members are doing in the continuing education world.

IACEE Pulse A Newsfeed for Members 2/28/2019 www.iacee.org

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IACEE Webinar – “Workforce of the Future: Continuing Your Success Story”

Left to Right: Panelists Sheryl Friedman, Trilogy Education Services, Dr. Nelson Baker, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Jennifer Carpenter, Delta Air Lines, and Moderator Dr. Yakut Gazi, Georgia Tech Professional Education

On 14 February 2019, the Georgia Tech Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference hosted a panel discussion that was broadcast live from the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, GA, USA. This panel considered the effects of technological advancement on the future of work. What are the changing expectations of future workers? How can workers prepare for this future in terms of skills and tools? RECORDING IS AVAILABLE If you were unable to join the live webinar, we encourage you to take advantage of the recording which is now available online: https://www.iacee.org/webinars.php.

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IACEE Embarks on an Outstanding Partnership in China On 1 February, IACEE held its Winter 2019 Executive Committee Meeting where Beijing Outstanding International Education Investment Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China Chuanglian Education Financial Group Limited, signed a 5-year agreement with IACEE to work on the use of IACEE’s Quality Program for Professional and Continuing Education in China. The Outstanding group will be engaged in the initial market survey, customer discovery, service design related to Quality Program based training, self-assessment and assessment by third party, marketing, sales, customer service and operations management in the People’s Republic of China.

Dr. Soma Chakrabarti (President, IACEE) and Cheng Wang (Chief Executive Officer, Beijing Outstanding International Education Investment Co. Ltd. sign a partnership agreement at the IACEE Executive Committee meeting on 1 February 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA). Standing, from left to right, Paul Marca (Stanford University), Celine Zoushanglin (China Chuanglian Education Financial Group Limited), Dr. Nelson Baker (Georgia Institute of Technology), Camille Howard (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ragna Ann Berge (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Marc Goossens (European Society for Engineers and Industrialists), Kim Scalzo (The State University of New York), Edward G. Borbely (Apollidon Learning), Wu Xiujun (China Association of Continuing Engineering Education), Dra. Patricia Caratozzolo Martelliti (Tec de Monterrey), Dr. Douglas Reindl (University of Wisconsin-Madison).

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IACEE Council Representation at CIEC A number of IACEE Council Colleagues gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) to participate at the Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) 2019 from 29 January to 1 February. There were many presentations by the Council members who participated with their American Society for Engineering Education colleagues at various meetings. The following photographs were taken by Craig Gunn of Mississippi State University, unless otherwise mentioned. Craig has been taking photographs at CIEC for a long time. IACEE Council expresses its sincere gratitude to Craig for taking the images and letting us share with all of you.

Left: Cheng Wang (China Chuanglian Education Financial Group Limited / Beijing Outstanding International Education Investment Co. Ltd.) and Paul Marca (Stanford University) are presenting on international partnership formation. Right: Dr. Yakut Gazi (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dra. Patricia Caratozzolo Martelliti (Tec de Monterrey) and Paul Marca (Stanford University) at the CIEC exhibition.

(Left) Kim Scalzo (The State University of New York) and Edward G. Borbely (Apollidon Learning) at the plenary session, asking questions.

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Left: Eli Vinogradoff (IACEE 2020 project manager) and Ragna Ann Berge (IACEE general conference chair) with the IACEE 2020 poster. Right: Ragna Ann Berge (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Kim Scalzo (The State University of New York), Cheng Wang (China Chuanglian Education Financial Group Limited) and Dr. Soma Chakrabarti (President, IACEE and photographer of this image) presented on Global Trends in Continuing Engineering Education.

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