The President and Vice President from the
University of Hassan II in Morocco have traveled a long way to work on a
partnership with Gainesville State College (GSC).
GSC President Dr. Martha T. Nesbitt says University of Hassan II
President Rahma Bourqia and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nabil
Benchekroun are in the states to explore further collaborative
partnerships among the institutions.
"What we're working on is possible faculty exchanges, student exchanges,
and then information exchanges," Nesbitt said.
She said the University of Hassan II is especially interested in
learning more about GSC's geographic information system and technical
theatre program.
In February of 2007, a delegation which included individuals from
Gainesville State College, Kennesaw State University, North Georgia
College and State University and the University of West Georgia
traveled to the University of Hassan II with the same purpose: to work
on an international partnership.
While in Georgia, the Hassan II Delegation will participate in a variety
of events and activities which are designed to promote a global purpose
and deeper cultural understanding.
"It's all part of the Global Initiative to provide more opportunities
for international education for both our students and our faculty and
staff," Nesbitt said.
Nesbitt said she hopes to have a University of Hassan II faculty member
teaching at Gainesville State in the Fall.
