US-China Exchange Council (USCEC) and San Jose State University (SJSU) International and Extended Studies (IES), announce the establishment of a strategic alliance to set up collaborative programs in international education between China and the United States. It is the intent to foster maximum interaction between SJSU/IES and USCEC in support of this alliance and to encourage long-term cooperation on projects dedicated to promoting understanding, friendship and cooperation between people, companies and agencies in the U.S. and China.

SJSU/IES Overview

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the world’s high tech capital, SJSU successfully educates students to compete in and contribute to the complex, global economy of the new century.

Founded in 1857, San José State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast of the United States. From its beginnings as a normal school to train teachers for the developing frontier, SJSU has matured into an international university with eight colleges offering more than 134 bachelor’s and master’s degrees. SJSU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

International and Extended Studies increases opportunity through access to quality lifelong education for Silicon Valley and the world. IES links SJSU to the world outside Silicon Valley by hosting international guests, developing new programs, and encouraging the internationalization of the campus.

Strategic Alliance Overview

Combining the academic resources of SJSU and the professional network of USCEC in China and America, the major focus of the alliance will be on short-term executive training programs and study visits for inbound Chinese government, university, and industry officials to San Jose, California.

IES will be in charge of coordinating academic resources for these training programs by assigning faculty and classrooms, and academic and visa support services. USCEC will be in charge of coordinating Chinese agencies and training groups for payment, logistics for housing, internships, field trips and study tours.

USCEC will identify and refer interested and qualified clients in China who desire to pursue a course of study at SJSU. Appropriate training leads in China received by IES will be passed to USCEC for follow-up, negotiation, and coordination on behalf of the university. USCEC and IES will also work together at the annual SAFEA conference in Nanjing, China to promote the alliance.

The alliance will also expand into the following area of cooperation; others may be added as needed.

o Coordinating business tours to China
o Promoting international business incubation and development
o Developing cooperative linkages between SJSU and universities in China
o Providing outbound educational programs, credit and non-credit, in China
o Establishing an SJSU office in China
o Arranging student internships in China