WFCP Recognizes Excellence
Vitória , Brazil, September 24, 2016 The second World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics(WFCP) International Awards of Excellence was held today in Vitória Brazil, on the occasion of the 8th biannual World Congress. Twenty members were recognized for their innovative and inspirational projects, institutions, and, in one case, individual achievements for a total of 21 […]
CONIF and IFES welcomes the World for the WFCP 2016 World Congress
Vitória , Brazil, September 23, 2016 The 8th World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) 2016 World Congress opened today with a spectacular opening ceremonies showcasing local Brazilian talent. The three-day event, from September 23 to 25, 2016 is hosted by Conselho Nacional das Instituições da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica (CONIF) […]
Travel Info for the Vitória Airport
With the World Congress only two weeks away, many of you are preparing to travel to Brazil for the pre-Congress activities and the Congress itself. You will arrive in Vitória by way of the domestic airport (VIX), pictured below; the airport in Vitória is small and easy to navigate. There will not be a pick […]
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September 2016 – PIN Newsletter
Check out the latest PIN newsletter to meet new PIN president, Larry Rosia of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and learn about the 2017 PIN Conference in New Zealand. 2016 September PIN Newsletter
Official Notice: Annual General Meeting
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics hereby notifies its members that the Annual General Meeting will be held on September 23rd, 2016 at 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Coordinated Universal Time. The meeting will achieve the following: To receive the report from the Chair of the Board of Directors; To receive the Federation’s financial […]
Reminder: WFCP Board Election
The WFCP Board of Directors is accepting nominations for five vacant seats available on the Board. The seats will be filled through a vote of the members at the Annual General Meeting in September in Brazil. Nominations should be received by the Secretariat no later than August 19th, 2016. The WFCP Board of Directors is […]
UNESCO looks to award innovative uses of ICTs to reach disadvantaged groups
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is now accepting applications for the King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education Prize. The theme for the 11th edition of the annual prize is the use of ICTs in education for disadvantaged groups. Two organizations […]
Translations of the CIQG International Quality Principles Now Available
In June 2015, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group (CIQG) released the CIQG International Quality Principles to establish a framework for international deliberation and action about quality in higher education. Translations of the Principles are now available in Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish. Click here to read or download these translations, […]
WFCP International Youth Camp
There is still time to apply to attend the 2016 World Congress International Youth Camp in Vitória, Brazil. Students who attend the Youth Camp will have an opportunity to meet their peers from around the world, visit local institutions in the state of Espírito Santo, participate in cultural activities, attend the World Congress, and take part […]