From October 24 to 28, Caucasus University (CU) hosted a high-level delegation from Kean University, United States, as part of the exclusive strategic partnership between the two institutions. The visit aimed to further strengthen institutional cooperation, discuss the development and implementation of joint academic programs, and identify opportunities for expanding the partnership.

The delegation consisted of Dr. David S. Birdsell, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Ms. Katherine Gallagher, Senior Vice President for Student Success at Kean University.

The strategic partnership between Caucasus University and Kean University represents an important area of long-term institutional cooperation, encompassing the implementation of joint academic programs and the development of academic and institutional initiatives. The partnership focuses on expanding access to internationally recognized education and providing students with opportunities to pursue academic pathways integrating Georgian and American higher education.

On October 26, the delegation was officially welcomed by Dr. Kakha Shengelia, President of Caucasus University and Vice President for Internationalization, Irena Melua. The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation within the framework of the exclusive strategic partnership, the implementation of joint academic programs, and opportunities for further development.

Following the official meeting, the delegation toured the historic campus of Caucasus University and was introduced to the university's academic facilities and infrastructure.

As part of the visit, a working meeting was held with the deans and academic leadership, representatives of International Relations Department of Caucasus University. Discussions addressed the academic components of joint degree programs, curricula, program implementation mechanisms, quality assurance procedures, and coordination of academic processes. The participants also considered opportunities for expanding academic cooperation and developing joint initiatives.

The delegation also visited the Ortachala Campus of Caucasus University, where the representatives were introduced to the academic environment and available facilities.

On October 27, the delegation held official meetings at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) of Georgia and the Embassy of the United States of America in Georgia.

The meeting at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement addressed matters related to Georgia's higher education quality assurance framework, international academic cooperation, and the implementation of joint educational programs.

The meeting at the U.S. Embassy focused on Georgian-American educational cooperation and the existing strategic partnership between Caucasus University and Kean University.

The visit also included a meeting between Kean University representatives and Caucasus University students. During the session, students received information about educational opportunities at Kean University, the American higher education system, the academic environment, and student support services. The meeting included a question-and-answer session, allowing students to communicate directly with the Kean University representatives.

The exclusive strategic cooperation between Caucasus University and Kean University includes the development of joint academic programs in Business Analytics and Data Science, Media Arts, Cybersecurity, International Relations and Politics, Psychology. These programs incorporate study periods in both Georgia and the United States, subject to the fulfillment of the relevant academic requirements.

The meetings held during the Kean University delegation's visit provided an opportunity to review ongoing cooperation, discuss academic and administrative aspects of joint program implementation, and identify potential areas for further collaboration.

For Caucasus University, the exclusive strategic partnership with Kean University represents a priority area of international cooperation, contributing to the development of joint academic programs, the expansion of international educational opportunities for students, and the strengthening of Georgian-American academic relations.