Summary:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell made an announcement
that they were teaming up with a defense contractor to offer degree programs in
Kuwait. Their decision to do this didn't set well with some people however,
higher-education experts said that the deal is not as unusual as it appears. This
project would allow the University of Massachusetts Lowell to serve as many as
1,200 students in the next few years. All it requires is a contractor (Raytheon
Company) to contribute $50 million which would help cover the cost of the first
seven years of operation. The chief executive of the Business-Higher Education
Forum thought it was a good idea. The Raytheon Company is very well-known. They
have worked with universities in the United States to design academic programs
in fields like cyber security. By offering a degree program in Kuwait it will
allow the University of Massachusetts Lowell to have a bigger presence on the global
stage.
Analysis:
I think it is a good idea to add a degree program in Kuwait.
I think the students would not only benefit from it but also appreciate it. Education
is very important and without it you have nothing. No matter the country you
are from. It may be challenging and even take some time but I definitely think
it is worth it. I also think that when considering the staff it does not need
to be taken lightly. The staff should be not only be qualified to teach but they
should also have to go through some kind of cultural training. This would help
them to better understand their students, help them know how they need to be
taught and teach them to respect their cultural. These students should have the
best of the best.
Candace Burton
9:35 pm
2/14/15
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