{"id":771,"date":"2024-09-26T06:06:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T06:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/?page_id=771"},"modified":"2024-09-27T02:30:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T02:30:49","slug":"theme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"771\" class=\"elementor elementor-771\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d56c0 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42d56c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d0855a e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d0855a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd0a0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ebd0a0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d2e3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"18d2e3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99d29c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c99d29c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>HEPA Forum 2025 is dedicated to exploring the dynamic changes and forward-thinking strategies that are revolutionizing the higher education landscape across Asia. This event serves as a converging point for educators, researchers, policymakers, administrators and industry leaders committed to fostering excellence in education. The core focus of the forum will be on three pivotal themes: <span style=\"color: #0070c0;\"><b>Innovation<\/b><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #325a28;\"><b>Sustainability<\/b><\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Engagement<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e019692 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e019692\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39809 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4e39809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-content{width:100%}@media (min-width:768px){.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper,.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{display:flex}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:right;flex-direction:row-reverse}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:left;flex-direction:row}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-top .elementor-image-box-img{margin:auto}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-top .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-start}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-middle .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:center}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-bottom .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-end}}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-bottom:15px}}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-title a{color:inherit}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-description{margin:0}<\/style><div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Innovation.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-868\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Innovation.png 448w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Innovation-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Innovation-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Innovation in higher education encompasses the integration of cutting-edge technologies, novel pedagogical approaches, and the creation of new learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of students in the 21st century.<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Digital Transformation and Technological <b>Innovation<\/b>:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Digital Learning Ecosystems<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Exploring the role of technology in creating effective digital\nlearning environments.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>AI and Data Analytics<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Leveraging AI and data analytics for personalized learning and\ninstitutional efficiency.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Virtual Reality and Gamification: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Integrating VR and gamified learning\nexperiences in higher education.<b> <\/b><\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Lifelong Learning: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Promoting continuous education and professional development.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Industry Collaboration<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Strengthening ties between academia and industry for better employment<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:17.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0a620f elementor-position-right elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f0a620f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sustainability-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-877\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sustainability-1.png 448w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sustainability-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sustainability-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Sustainability in emphasizing the need for educational institutions to adopt practices that ensure long-term viability and minimal environmental impact. This includes incorporating sustainable practices into campus operations, curricula, and community partnerships. <\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:0cm\"><b>Sustainability<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> and Environmental Responsibility:<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Green Campuses<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Implementing sustainable practices within university operations.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Environmental Education: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Incorporating sustainability into the curriculum and research agendas.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Universities and SDGs: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Higher education's role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Diverse Learning Environments<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Promoting cultural competency and diversity\nin the classroom.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Holistic Education: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Focusing on the overall development of students beyond academics.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Support Services: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Enhancing academic, career, and personal support services for students.<\/span><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467564d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"467564d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Engagement-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-876\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Engagement-1.png 442w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Engagement-1-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/hepa-association.org\/forum\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Engagement-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Engagement focuses on the holistic involvement of all stakeholders in the educational process\u2014students, faculty, administrators, communities, and policymakers. Engagement underscores the importance of creating inclusive, participatory environments that foster collaboration and shared responsibility for educational success<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0cm\"><b>Engagement<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> and Partnerships:<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Cross-Border Collaboration: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Enhancing international partnerships and collaborative research.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; 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line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Global Curriculum Design: <\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Developing curricula that reflect global perspectives and competencies.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Interdisciplinary Approaches<\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Fostering interdisciplinary learning to\ntackle complex global issues.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p style=\"margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; 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