Seminar 3 – Local

Establishing the American University of Sicily as a Laboratory for Innovation

April 14, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm ET

Introduction

In this session, higher education experts provided feedback on an effort currently underway to establish an American university in Sicily.

Questions

  • What could a new university for the Mediterranean look like?
  • What lessons should the leaders of that institution consider to optimize success?

Goals

  • Introduce the American University of Sicily (AUSI) to relevant stakeholders
  • Collect feedback on plans for development from experts
  • Apply insights on post-pandemic innovation from prior seminars

Featured Speakers

  • Sami Basha, President, The American University of Sicily
  • Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education
  • Clara Lovett, President Emerita, Northern Arizona University

Video Recording