University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819, is the second old American public institutions. Princeton Review the University of Cincinnati is the best public university in the Midwest. And Case Western Reserve University and Ohio State University par, in the United States public research university ranked 25th, the world's 2,500 well-known research universities in the top 5% Cincinnati University's career planning center topped the list. Cincinnati is ranked 200th in the world at the Global Rankings (2015) published by National News. According to the US News and World Report, UC is “among the top tier of the Best National Universities.” This makes UC a great choice for student education--you can receive a respected degree at a leading university. UC continues to impress today.
NC State University
When NC State University was founded in 1887, the school embodied ideals that were rapidly transforming the field of higher education. Chief among them was the belief that colleges should not be reserved for a select few and that the children of farmers, mechanics and other workers should have access to the opportunities and benefits of higher education. A new generation of progressive thinkers founded the college, known then as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university. Situated in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, N.C., UNC has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. Carolina prides itself on a strong, diverse student body, academic opportunities not found anywhere else, and a value unmatched by any public university in the nation.
IACP
IACP is an independent non-profit organization of scholars, students, and practitioners interested in planning issues in China.Founded in Washington DC, USA, in 2005, its mission is three-fold: (1) to serve as a bridge between urban planning researchers and practitioners in China and their counterparts in other countries, (2) to provide a forum for scholarly and professional dialogues, and (3) to form a lively and supportive community for its members.
IACP currently has more than 2000 members and friends. They include professors and students at universities, planners and managers from international institutions, government agencies and consulting firms, and other professionals. IACP members come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, such as urban planning, architecture, geography, economics, public policy, environmental management, and real estate development. The whole membership has a wide geographic representation, which includes North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. IACP also has corporate members.
As a global network of scholars, students, and practitioners, IACP is committed to promoting the career advancement of its members by fostering fellowship, exchange, and cooperation among them.
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai University was founded in January 1964, CMU was the first institution of higher education in the north, and the first provincial university in Thailand. Chiang Mai University is a Leading University with Academic Excellence in International Standards, focusing to become a research-oriented institution of higher education and producing graduates with high moral and ethical standards, equipped to practice good governance under the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and Sustainable Development.It has four campuses together, the main campus, Suan Sak campus, is located about 5 kilometers west of the city center. Set against the backdrop of Doi Suthep Mountain, this campus occupies an area of 615 acres (249 hectares). Here you will find the Office of the University, the Faculties of Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Economics, Law, Mass Communication, Political Science and Public Administration, the College of Arts, Media, and Technology, the Graduate School, here owns three Research Institutes, the Academic Support and Community Services Units, including the newly opened International Centre for Education (ICE), Autonomous Organizations, all of the Campus Resource Facilities and Services, and major sports facilities.
Chulalongkorn University
Thailand’s first institution of higher learning officially came into being in March 1917. The groundwork and preparation, however, took place more than a century ago. The worldwide economic, social and political changes in the late nineteenth century contributed to Siam’s decision to adapt in order to avoid being colonized by Western powers (“Siam” became “Thailand” in the year 1939). Thus, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) introduced a royal policy to strengthen and improve the government so the country could successfully resist this tide of colonialism. One of the major parts of this policy was to improve the Siamese educational system to produce capable personnel to work in both the public and private sectors. As a result, a school was founded in 1871 at the Royal Pages Barracks within the Grand Palace compound. Later, in 1882, King Chulalongkorn developed this school and gave it the name “Suankularb”. In the same year, the King also established other schools, the Army Cadet School, the Cartographic School, the School for Princes and the School for Dhamma Studies. Chulalongkorn University is composed of 19 faculties, 23 colleges and research institutes. Chulalongkorn University Strategies 2012-2016 were set to formulate guidelines for the university’s development plan for the period 2012-2016. The initiative focuses on different aspects of development and improvement with the objective of raising the university to a level of excellence that will qualify it as a “World Class National University”. To fulfill its mission to be the “Pillar of the Kingdom”, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of its founding, Chulalongkorn University is employing six strategies：Advancement, Admiration, Efficiency, Sustainability, Care, Happiness.
