Eastern University and Laidlaw College Partnership

During the week of 15 March 2010, Laidlaw College hosted visitors Harry Gutelius (Associate Dean, Loeb School of Education) and Stephanie MacTavish (Vice President for East Asian Relations) from Eastern University in Philadelphia. The purpose of the visit was to finalise an agreement for a student exchange programme allowing students from both institutions to experience a semester abroad, starting with our Bachelor of Teaching students. This will allow a great cross-cultural experience for our students as well as facilitating opportunities for further interactions between faculty and staff of Eastern University and Laidlaw College. Discussions were also held about possibilities for exchanges in masters level programmes, and these discussions will be ongoing. 

Eastern University is a Christian university founded in 1925 which offers comprehensive undergraduate through to doctoral programmes across a broad range of disciplines. International partnerships such as these are vital to the life of any college, and generate fruitful discussions ensuring the programmes being offered are internationally relevant. 

Both parties greatly enjoyed their time together and were inspired by the possibilities this type of experience would offer their students. 

If you are interested in finding out more about the student exchange programme between Eastern University and Laidlaw College, please contact Martin Sutherland, Vice Principal (Academic), at Laidlaw College.