“It’s an honor to be the only community college selected for this partnership,” president Steve Johnson said in a statement. “Sinclair has seen tremendous growth in student success and completion over the past several years and it is great that we now have the opportunity to extend our efforts across international boundaries through online learning.”
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Sinclair will partner with a Japanese college to establish shared teaching and learning opportunities online, according to the school. The initiative, Johnson said, will allow Sinclair to build “global awareness” and partnerships to help students and the Dayton region prepare for an increasingly globalized society.
“This is an excellent opportunity for Sinclair students who may not have the means to interact with students abroad, to learn more about different cultures, virtually meet students from other parts of the world and collaborate on projects,” said Deborah Gavlik, director of Sinclair’s international education office.
Sinclair’s selection to join the initiative notches another win for the school this year. In 2018, Sinclair awarded a record number of degrees and certificates, received initial approval to offer two bachelor’s degrees and purchased Far Hills Church in Centerville where it will add another learning center location.
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