Thursday, June 24, 2004

Universities a success story in Iraq

The Washington Times reported today that, despite the many challenges that remain, U.S. administrators have made great strides in rebuilding the Iraqi educational system. Highlights:
  • Iraq now has 20 functioning universities
  • Iraq now has 43 technical institutes and colleges
  • These have experienced a 50% increase in freshman enrolled last year
  • Institutional policies are determined by their own presidents rather than the central government
  • University students have access to the Internet
For the story by Stephanie Dornschneider click here.

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