July 2013
Vice Provost A. Chevallier describes how Rice University responds to the increasing strategic importance of Joint & Double degrees as a key instrument to attract international students, strengthen research cooperation, and increasing international reputation. Attached to the briefing paper – published by the Institute for International Education – is a list of “Possible questions that might be asked by review committees and the senate”, with chapters on i.a. rationale, curriculum, partner, students, academic standards, financial support, administration & governance.
Report available through kees.kouwenaar@vu.nl.
July 1, 2013