Hyderabad: A team from the University of San Diego (USD) visited Prof V Balakista Reddy and Prof Sriram Venkatesh of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). They discussed possible partnerships in faculty development, student exchanges, and tech-driven governance. This meeting is a major step in connecting Telangana with international academic institutions.
On Wednesday, TGCHE shared details about the discussions. They focused on several areas:
Master’s Programs: Opportunities were highlighted for degrees like MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence, MS in Applied Data Science, MS in Cybersecurity Engineering, and MS in Cybersecurity Operations & Leadership.
Faculty Upskilling: The US team suggested a long-term collaboration to train faculty and build academic leadership.
Research Projects: They explored joint research possibilities, including intellectual property rights and co-authored publications.
Entrepreneurship: The talks aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial skills among students.
The meeting stressed improving global education access for talented students from Telangana. They discussed scholarships and international opportunities to create new educational paths for deserving students.
This collaboration seeks to boost administrative efficiency and introduce modern governance practices in the state.
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy highlighted the importance of global academic ties, stating, “Telangana is committed to global educational standards. We are excited to partner with the University of San Diego. Empowering faculty, enhancing student mobility, and improving administrative skills are key to our higher education goals.”
Dr. Chell Roberts, Dean of USD, agreed, saying, “At USD, we aim to build global bridges through education. Telangana’s focus on innovation in public education matches our vision for inclusive learning. We look forward to co-developing impactful programs for faculty and students.”
This meeting is a crucial step in Telangana’s journey to globalize its education system, aligning with the state’s goals of international collaboration, skill development, and public service innovation.
