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12 Higher Education Teams join Inaugural Cohort of the 2024 Transformation Accelerator in the Philippines
The University Design Institute (UDI) welcomed 12 teams from higher education institutions across the Philippines for the inaugural Transformation Accelerator, part of the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL) program.
Philippines UPSKILL Fellows visit Arizona State University for week-long immersive experience
The University Design Institute (UDI) at Arizona State University (ASU) hosted the inaugural cohort of the USAID UPSKILL Innovation Leaders Fellowship Oct 7-11, offering Filipino higher education leaders an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of ASU’s innovative practices and learning ecosystem.
University Design Institute announces Dr. Reynaldo Vea as Global Fellow in the Philippines
The University Design Institute (UDI) is excited to announce that Dr. Reynaldo Vea has been named as a Global Fellow. Global Fellows are world-renowned experts and leaders in higher education and support UDI higher education transformation work in various regions and industries.
Empowering Educators: Lessons Learned at the 2024 CADE Education Conference
Dale Johnson, the Director of Digital Innovation for the University Design Institute, recently attended the Education for Well-Being Conference (CADE) in Lima, Peru and also led workshops at Universidad Norbert Wiener. The visit was the latest move in advancing ASU’s digital learning strategy in the region.
Michael D. Smith and The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World.
The University Design Institute and Arizona State University welcomed Dr. Michael D. Smith on September 13 for the latest lecture in the Frank Rhodes Lecture Series to discuss higher education in the digital world and its implications on learners, institutions, and communities around the globe.
University Design Institute™ launches the 12th cohort of the ASU Leadership Academy
As the Fall 2024 semester at Arizona State University (ASU) kicks off, so does a new cohort of the Leadership Academy, which seeks to nurture and empower 34 ASU leaders this year. This is the 12th cohort of the Leadership Academy at ASU. The Academy is one of three leadership development programs managed by the University Design Institute, including the Advanced Leadership Initiative and the Launching Leaders Program.