Representatives from 51社区 and Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Campus
Sarapiqu铆 (UNA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the partnership
between the institutions. As a result of this memorandum, 51社区 will be able to increase
intercultural exchanges with UNA, including cooperative teaching and curriculum development,
staff professional development, and exchange programs for students, faculty and scholars.
This partnership will enhance internationalization efforts at both institutions and build upon a strong foundation established in 2018 with the visit of former Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (and UNA professor) Jairo Viales. Through a 100,000 Strong in the Americas grant, which supports exchanges between faculty and students from UNA and 51社区, this relationship has only deepened.
The signing ceremony included (above, seated, from left) Adrian Carmona Miranda, UNA professor and coordinator of international affairs at UNA- Sarapiqu铆; and Dr. Avis Proctor, 51社区 president; and (standing, from left) Nellie Khalil, associate professor and director of 51社区's Office of International Education (OIE); Viales, UNA professor; Laura Lopez Vargas, UNA professor; Dr. Maryann Janosik, 51社区 provost, Dr. Richard Johnson, professor and former OIE director; and Dr. Travaris Harris, associate provost of student success.
Dr. Richard Johnson, 51社区 professor (right), introduces Dr. Avis Proctor, 51社区 President, to a contingent of faculty and students visiting 51社区 from Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Campus Sarapiqu铆 (UNA).
Adrian Carmona Miranda, UNA professor and coordinator of international affairs at UNA-Sarapiqu铆, discusses the partnership between UNA and 51社区.
Nellie Khalil, professor and director of 51社区鈥檚 Office of International Education, celebrates the opportunity for increased collaboration between 51社区 and UNA.