Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09PARAMARIBO324
2009-10-22 19:29:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Paramaribo
Cable title:
Request for DVC Speaker on Distance Learning Opportunities
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UNCLAS PARAMARIBO 000324
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KPAO NS
SUBJECT: Request for DVC Speaker on Distance Learning Opportunities
for International Students
UNCLAS PARAMARIBO 000324
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KPAO NS
SUBJECT: Request for DVC Speaker on Distance Learning Opportunities
for International Students
1. (U) SUMMARY: Post seeks a speaker for a DVC on "Distance
Learning Opportunities for International Students." In fiscal year
2009, Post made a concerted effort to increase its education and
youth-related programming in order to expand its contact base with
educators and outreach to Surinamese youth. This opportunity would
serve as a continuation of these efforts. End Summary.
2. (U) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Post requests a DVC Speaker on
"Distance Learning Opportunities for International Students."
There is a growing interest among Surinamers about distance
learning opportunities in the United States. The DVC will educate
potential students and educational advisors on appropriate programs
and qualifications.
3. (U) TIME FRAME: We would like to schedule the "Distance Learning
Opportunities for International Students" DVC during International
Education Week, and suggest Friday, November 20 for the event.
4. (U) PROGRAM PURPOSE: The purpose of the DVC on "Distance
Learning Opportunities for International Students" would be to
provide information to students, educators, and government
officials on distance learning, as it is one mechanism for
Surinamers to take courses not yet available in Suriname. (Suriname
has only one university in the country.) Post has compiled
information on distance learning from Washington and other PD
sources to support this proposed event.
5. (U) MSP STRATEGIC GOAL: Goal #1 Mutual U.S./Suriname
appreciation and respect contributing to a more effective
partnership. Goal #4 Evident U.S. contribution to Suriname's
improved economic and social development.
6. (U) AUDIENCE: The audience for the DVC on distance learning
would include interested students, teachers, representatives of the
Ministry of Education, and other embassy contacts. The DVC
facility can accommodate approximately 60 attendees.
7. (U) NAME OF DESIRED SPECIALISTS: Post requests Washington's
assistance in identifying an appropriate speaker.
8. (U) LANGUAGE: English
9. (U) POST CONTACT INFORMATION: Erik Anderson, tel: (597) 472 900
extension 2208, fax: (597) 420 800, email: AndersonEM@state.gov;
Judith Dijks, EducationUSA Advisor, tel: (597) 472-900 ext. 2267,
fax: (597) 425 690, email: DijksJB@state.gov; Rachidie Frangie,
Economic Assistant, tel. (597) 472-900 ext. 2241, fax (597) 425
690, email FrangieRF@state.gov.
10. (U) FUNDING SPECIFICS: Post would be willing to use I-Bucks in
support of this program.
NAY
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KPAO NS
SUBJECT: Request for DVC Speaker on Distance Learning Opportunities
for International Students
1. (U) SUMMARY: Post seeks a speaker for a DVC on "Distance
Learning Opportunities for International Students." In fiscal year
2009, Post made a concerted effort to increase its education and
youth-related programming in order to expand its contact base with
educators and outreach to Surinamese youth. This opportunity would
serve as a continuation of these efforts. End Summary.
2. (U) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Post requests a DVC Speaker on
"Distance Learning Opportunities for International Students."
There is a growing interest among Surinamers about distance
learning opportunities in the United States. The DVC will educate
potential students and educational advisors on appropriate programs
and qualifications.
3. (U) TIME FRAME: We would like to schedule the "Distance Learning
Opportunities for International Students" DVC during International
Education Week, and suggest Friday, November 20 for the event.
4. (U) PROGRAM PURPOSE: The purpose of the DVC on "Distance
Learning Opportunities for International Students" would be to
provide information to students, educators, and government
officials on distance learning, as it is one mechanism for
Surinamers to take courses not yet available in Suriname. (Suriname
has only one university in the country.) Post has compiled
information on distance learning from Washington and other PD
sources to support this proposed event.
5. (U) MSP STRATEGIC GOAL: Goal #1 Mutual U.S./Suriname
appreciation and respect contributing to a more effective
partnership. Goal #4 Evident U.S. contribution to Suriname's
improved economic and social development.
6. (U) AUDIENCE: The audience for the DVC on distance learning
would include interested students, teachers, representatives of the
Ministry of Education, and other embassy contacts. The DVC
facility can accommodate approximately 60 attendees.
7. (U) NAME OF DESIRED SPECIALISTS: Post requests Washington's
assistance in identifying an appropriate speaker.
8. (U) LANGUAGE: English
9. (U) POST CONTACT INFORMATION: Erik Anderson, tel: (597) 472 900
extension 2208, fax: (597) 420 800, email: AndersonEM@state.gov;
Judith Dijks, EducationUSA Advisor, tel: (597) 472-900 ext. 2267,
fax: (597) 425 690, email: DijksJB@state.gov; Rachidie Frangie,
Economic Assistant, tel. (597) 472-900 ext. 2241, fax (597) 425
690, email FrangieRF@state.gov.
10. (U) FUNDING SPECIFICS: Post would be willing to use I-Bucks in
support of this program.
NAY