The Wiley Learning Institute and National Louis University’s Office of
Teaching are partnering to host the Global Education First Conference
(GEFC) September 26-27, 2013 on the NLU Chicago campus. The purpose of
the GEFC is to inform educators about how they can increase the
effectiveness of local projects that seek to improve access to quality
education and foster global citizenship in post-secondary learning
environments.
The conference, inspired by the United Nations Secretary-General’s
Global Education First Initiative (GEFI), seeks to renew and
reinvigorate global commitments to education. The goal of the GEFI is to
1) put every child in school, 2) improve the quality of learning, and 3)
foster global citizenship. Jean-Pierre Ezin, a mathematics professor
in Benin, Africa and former Commissioner in charge of Human Resources,
Science and Technology at the African Union Commission, will be the
featured presenter. National Louis, well-known for a deep history of
providing access to high-quality education for individuals of all
backgrounds, as well as its innovative preparation of future teachers,
also has leadership and faculty presenting at the event, including
Generosa Lopez-Molina, vice provost of Academic Programs and Faculty
Development, and James O’Meara, lead director of the Office of Teaching
and Learning and Director of the Advanced Studies in Teaching at NLU.
“The Wiley Learning Institute team looks forward to facilitating the
virtual portion of this amazing event. Presenters from all around the
world—including Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria, United Kingdom, India, New
Zealand, Australia, and the United States—will focus on issues of access
to and quality of education, as well as global citizenship” said Kevin
Kelly, Ed.D., Director of Wiley Learning Institute.
NLU, in partnership with The Wiley Learning Institute, also is promoting
access to the event through use of technology via virtual attendance of
the GEFC. A special registration rate is available for educators located
in least developed countries. As part of the conference activities, The
African Scientific Institute is holding a networking event, “STEM
Learning Exchange Mixer: Bridging the Divide,” on the evening of
September 26. A pre-conference event about higher education in
Africa will be held on September 25 in Grayslake, IL. For more
information and other conference details, including registration, visithttp://www.nl.edu/t4/gefc/eventsdates/.
About Wiley Learning Institute
Wiley
Learning Institute advances and supports online professional
development for higher education faculty and campus leaders. Through an
unlimited online subscription, institutions, individual faculty, and
department chairs can access live events, on-demand workshops, and other
resources to help solve teaching, learning, and leadership development
challenges. Through partnerships with college and university systems,
campuses, and faculty development centers, Wiley Learning Institute
enables faculty to excel in their work, fulfill the education mission of
their institutions, and provide additional opportunities to enhance
teaching and learning.
About National Louis University
Founded in 1886, National Louis is a nonprofit, non-denominational
University comprised of three colleges: National College of Education;
College of Arts & Sciences; and College of Management and Business. From
its inception, National Louis has provided educational access to adult,
immigrant and minority populations – a mission it sustains today. The
University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in fields
of education, management, human services, counseling, public policy, and
others concerned with human and community development. National Louis is
well-known for an exceptional history in teacher preparation, and
continues to be a leader in educating future teachers and community
leaders to succeed in urban environments. For more information, visit www.nl.edu.
