September, 2011‐May, 2012

The Palestinian Faculty development Program (PFDP) is pleased to announce a series of monthly
Roundtables on key issues in higher education for members of the faculty and administration of Palestine’s major universities. The Roundtables will occur each month from September, 2011 through May, 2012. Each will involve a review and discussion of international best practices in critical areas of interest identified by PFDP alumni and higher education leaders in Palestine. International experts and specialists from Palestinian universities will collaborate to adapt international best practices to the Palestinian context. Central European University, Northwestern University, Portland State University have already agreed to participate as co‐sponsors).

Goals

The National Roundtables series has four major goals: