25th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers

WHEREAS, there already exist some agreements between universities in the New England states and Eastern Canadian provinces for the purpose of facilitating the exchange of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty; and

WHEREAS, the value of exchanges has been recognized by its participants; and

WHEREAS, the need for international and multi-cultural education is rapidly growing;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers ask their respective university-level coordinating organizations (such as the New England Board of Higher Education, the Conference of Rectors and Principals of Quebec Universities (CREPUQ), and the Atlantic Association of Universities) to explore a significant expansion of university-level exchange programs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the coordinating organizations report to the respective governors and premiers on objectives, targets, resources, and other relevant aspects of the expansion; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT expanded university-level exchanges be an agenda item for the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers in 2001.

Adopted at the 25th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, July 16-18, 2000.

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