Dr. Alfonso Lopez, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Topic:  Education in Developing Countries: How Canadian Universities Can Make a Difference

Universities’ roles in international assistance have been traditionally in educating international students in Canada, and to a lesser extent implementing projects in developing countries that are funded by governmental organizations such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).   Insufficient funding is undoubtedly the single largest obstacle to helping foreign institutions.  However, the rapidly growing access to Internet in developing countries has opened an extraordinary opportunity to help students in underprivileged universities at practically zero cost.  In this presentation I will give specific examples on  how UPEI instructors could make a substantial difference worldwide.  I will also challenge some of the myths surrounding “education informatics.” In helping underprivileged students it is not money that is needed, but the most precious commodity of contemporary professorship: time.     

Time: 12-1:00pm
Location: Webster Centre Boardroom, RL 234