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XIII WORLD EDUCATION CONGRESS - COMED 2019

"Education in a Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges"

On October 9th, 10th and 11th, 2019 , the Montclair State University, in New Jersey, United States, developed ¨Leaders of the World¨ and hosted the XIII World Congress of Education: "Education in a Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges", organized by the World Confederation of Education (COMED) and Montclair State University.

COMED’s Opening Remarks

The World Confederation of Education (COMED), an NGO with permanent cooperation with UNESCO. Since its origins, it looks forward to develop an education that ensures social inclusion and democratization of education, promotes the pursuit of quality education for all the citizens of the world, through a pedagogical proposal of personalized education.

Prof. PhD Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education, at the Opening Remarks.

In line with UNESCO’s proposals in the New Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 –especially with Objective 4, which refers to ‘Quality Education: to guarantee an inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’— the Conference had dealt with this issue, along with promoting a ‘Education in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges’ and the main presentation of PhD Edgardo N. De Vincenzi: ‘Encouraging the humanization of education before the automation of routine professions’. The main topics that were addressed are the following:

Technology and Education.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Education Policy
Internationalization of Education and its Impact

It is not unusual for Montclair State University to host educators and world leaders. This time, not only did MSU host the XIII World Congress of Education but also hosted the event Leaders of the World.

PhD. Marcelo De Vincenzi in the event Leaders of the World.

Ambassadors, university chancellors, multinational corporate executives, scholars, artists, and representatives attended the conference. They engaged in conversations about the role and impact of ethics, education and environment in a changing world, along with the challenges facing communities at the local, national, and international level.

Leaders of the World.

During the event, the Montclair State University distinguished Prof. Dr. Edgardo Néstor De Vincenzi, President of COMED, for his valuable contribution to education.

Montclair State University distinguished Prof. PhD. Edgardo Néstor De Vincenzi.

PROGRAM
Congress attendees during the plenary sessions.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Creativity and Critical Thinking: Connecting Communities

2:15pm – 2:50pm		Registration
3:00pm – 3:10pm		Welcoming Remarks
Jane Ann Williams, Associate Provost of International Engagement, Montclair State University, USA
Ángel Yánez Vinueza, Mayor of the Cantón de Santa Cruz Galapagos, Ecuador.
3:10pm – 3:30pm		The Galapagos: Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Communities Ángel Yánez Vinueza, Mayor of the Cantón de Santa Cruz Galapagos, Ecuador
3:30pm – 3:40pm		Questions and Answers Jane Ann Williams – Associate Provost International Engagement Montclair State University (USA)
3:40pm – 4:10pm		Moderated Conversation: Global Perspectives on Art Across Cultures
Ronald Sharps, Associate Dean, College of Arts, Montclair State University and Mary Modeen, Associate Dean, International Course, Director of PhD Studies, Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art and Design University of Dundee.
		Ronald Sharps, Associate Dean, College of Arts, Montclair State University, USA Mary Modeen, Associate Dean, International Course, Director of PhD Studies, Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art and Design University of Dundee, Scotland Kevin Li, Chief Executive, KEASS, China Bill Johnson, Deputy Director of International Education, Edge Hill University, Great Britain
4:10pm – 4:20pm		Break
4:20pm – 4:40pm		Keynote and Discussion, Round Table Discussion, and Refreshments Option A: Digital Transition: Towards an Education 4.0... Are We Ready? Keynote: Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina
PhD. Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana and Greg Cant, Dean, Feliciano School of Business, Montclair State University
		Discussion: Greg Cant, Dean, Feliciano School of Business, Montclair State University, Australia Option B: Future Cityscapes: Culture and Enterprise Livia Alexander, Professor, Art and Design, Montclair State University, USA
4:45pm – 5:00pm		Closing Remarks

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10:
Confluence: Art-Tradition-Technology-Innovation

9:00am – 9:10am		Opening Remarks & Welcome Jane Ann Williams, Associate Provost, International Engagement, Montclair State University, USA
9:15am – 9:35am		Keynote: Public Policies in Education: A World View Francesc Pedró, Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC), Spain
PhD. Francesc Pedró, Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC).
Keynote: Public Policies in Education: A World View.
Jane Ann Williams, Associate Provost, International Engagement, Montclair State University; Prof. PhD. Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education; Pang Maokun, Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts, China and Francesc Pedró, Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC).
9:35am – 10:00am		Global Education Congress
Global Education Congress.
		Willard Gingerich, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Montclair State University, USA Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education and Rector Emeritus, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina Francesc Pedró, Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC), Spain Pang Maokun, Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts, China Ahmed Fahli. Vice President, Universitat Hassan 1er, Morocco Moderator: Jane Ann Williams, Associate Provost International Engagement, Montclair State University, USA
Conference attendees during the Session
Conference attendees during the Session
10:05am – 10:25am		Keynote: Internationalization as Change Agent in Higher Education
Ahmed Fahli, Vice President, Universitat Hassan 1er.
		Ahmed Fahli, Vice President, Universitat Hassan 1er, Morocco
10:30am – 11:00am		Moderated Conversation: Policies in Different World Regions
Mario Néstor Oporto, Deputy of the Nation for the Province of Buenos Aires and former Director General of Culture and Education of the Province of Buenos Aires; Francesc Pedró, Director, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC); and Ezequiel Mateo Martinich, Director of International Cooperation, World Confederation of Education (COMED).
Moderated Conversation: Policies in Different World Regions.
Mario Néstor Oporto, Deputy of the Nation for the Province of Buenos Aires and former Director General of Culture and Education of the Province of Buenos Aires; Francesc Pedró, Director, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC); and Ezequiel Mateo Martinich, Director of International Cooperation, World Confederation of Education (COMED).
		Luis Scasso, Director, Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), Argentina Mario Néstor Oporto, Deputy of the Nation for the Province of Buenos Aires and former Director General of Culture and Education of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina Edward Heartney, Political Advisor of the Organization of American States (OAS), USA Francesc Pedró, Director, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC), Spain Moderator: Ezequiel Mateo Martinich, Director of International Cooperation, World Confederation of Education (COMED), Argentina
Montclair State University, represented by Jane Ann Williams, distinguished Francesc Pedró, Director, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC).
11:10am – 12:00pm		Questions and Answers
11:10am – 11:20am		Concurrent Session-Live Video Keynote Presentation: The Dilemma of Education: Humanization Before Technological Advances. Axiology for Autonomy, Creativity and Resilience Location: Presentation Hall, School of Communication and Media
Keynote Presentation: The Dilemma of Education: Humanization Before Technological Advances. Axiology for Autonomy, Creativity and Resilience by Prof. PhD. Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education.
Prof. PhD. Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education.
		Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of the World Confederation of Education and Rector Emeritus, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina
11:25am – 11:55am		Break
12:00pm – 1:00pm		Round Tables and Refreshments Option A: Technology & Education: Opportunities & Challenges
PhD. Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President, Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina at the Round Tables.
Round Table: Technology & Education: Opportunities & Challenges
		Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President, Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina Alfredo A. César Dachary, Research Professor, University Center of the Coast, University of Guadalajara, Mexico Stella Maris Arnaiz Burne, Research Professor, University Center of the Coast, University of Guadalajara, Mexico Moderator: Hernán Herrera Russel, Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED) and National President of the National Corporation of Private Colleges of Chile (CONACEP A.G.), Chile
PhD. Nadia Czeraniuk de Schaefer, Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED) and Rector of the Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación Paraguay and Daniel Ricart, President, Ricart Foundation Norbridge College, Argentina at Round Table: Education in 21st Century: Opportunities & Challenges.
		Option B: Education in 21st Century: Opportunities & Challenges René Polo Salinas, Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education and Rector de la UCATEC, Bolivia Ahmed Fahli, Vice President of Universitat Hassan 1er, Morocco Daniel Ricart, President, Ricart Foundation Norbridge College, Argentina Moderator: Nadia Czeraniuk de Schaefer, Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED) and Rector of the Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación Paraguay
Global Expo.
PhD. Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President, Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina at Global Expo
Prof. Patricia Zinno , General Director of Galileo Galilei School and Ezequiel Mateo Martinich, Director of International Cooperation, World Confederation of Education (COMED), Argentina at Global Expo.
1:00pm – 2:00pm		Global Expo: International Fair with Montclair State University and International Partners Feliciano School of Business Room 140 Open to students, faculty, staff and the community. Learn more about study abroad programs; student and academic mobility and exchange programs; international research opportunities; degree options; and other internationalization activities.
2:15pm – 2:30pm		Lunch
2:30pm – 2:50pm		Return to University Hall
2:15pm – 2:30pm		Lunch
2:50pm – 3:00pm		Panel: Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion´s Panel.
María Inés Fernández, Member of the Association of Argentine Private Educational Entities, Argentina, at the Panel: Diversity and Inclusion.
		Betullah Colak, Director of International Relations, Respect Graduate School USA and Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED) Turkey Hamal Strayhorn, Director of the Office for Social Justice and Diversity, Montclair State University, USA Beatriz Graciela Mirkin, National Senator, Tucumán Peronism, Alliance Front for Victory, Honorable Senate of the Argentina Nation, Congress of the Argentina Nation, Argentina María Inés Fernández, Member of the Association of Argentine Private Educational Entities, Argentina Moderator: Luis Franchi, Vice Rector of Extension Programs, Universidad Abierto Interamericana, Argentina
PhD. Francesc Pedró, Director, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO-IESALC); María Inés Fernández, Member of the Association of Argentine Private Educational Entities, Argentina; Alicia Scarinci, General Director of Leonardo Da Vinci School, and Prof. Patricia Zinno , General Director of Galileo Galilei School
Karen Elena Raudales Aranda and the Honduras delegation of COMED.
Daniel Airasca from Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina; Hernán Herrera Russell and Denysse Rivas Cabrera form CONACEP, Chile; María Isabel Gonzalez; Lucio Minaberrigaray and Marta Elisa Politi, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, from Argentina.
3:00pm – 3:30pm		Questions and Answers
3:30pm – 3:45pm		Roundtables and Refreshments Option A: Barriers to Healthcare Among Women in Disadvantaged Communities
Roundtable: Barriers to Healthcare Among Women in Disadvantaged Communities.
		Susana Juniu, Chairperson, Exercise Science and Physical Education Montclair State University USA and Argentina Silvia Amesty, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Population and Family Health Center for Family and Community Medicine, Columbia University Venezuela and USA Option B: Critical and Creative Thinking
Roundtable: Barriers to Healthcare Among Women in Disadvantaged Communities.
		Ronald Sharps, Associate Dean, The College of the Arts, Montclair State University, USA David Sanders, Professor, Communication and Media, Montclair State University, USA David Stobbe, Production Manager at The Juilliard School, USA Tom Franklin, Assistant Professor, School of Communication and Media, Montclair State University, USA Phoebe Farber, Instructor, Department of Theatre and Dance, Montclair State University, USA
3:45pm – 3:55pm		Break
3:55pm – 4:00pm		Partnerships across Continents-China, Scotland and the U.S. Confluence:
Mary Modeen, Associate Dean, International Course, Director of PhD Studies, Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art and Design University of Dundee, is opening the Exhibition.
		Tradition in Contemporary Art Exhibition Mary Modeen, Associate Dean, International Course, Director of PhD Studies, Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art and Design University of Dundee, Scotland
Pang Maokun, Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts, China, accompanied at the opening by the Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts, China.
		Pang Maokun, Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts, China
4:00pm – 4:20pm		Introduction of Honored Guests from China and Scotland
Daniel Gurskis, Dean, College of the Arts, Montclair State University at the Exhibition.
		Daniel Gurskis, Dean, College of the Arts, Montclair State University at the Exhibition.
4:25pm – 4:45pm		Presentation for The People's Republic of China
4:50pm		Presentation for Great Britain
5:00pm		Procession led by Chinese Lion Dancer and Scottish Bagpiper to
COMED members visit the exhibition.
		Confluence Art Exhibit in Kasser Theater and Segal Gallery
COMED members visit the exhibition-
		Opening Reception, Confluence: Tradition in Contemporary Art Exhibit Kasser Theater and Segal Gallery

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11:
The Impact of Internationalization in Education

9:00am – 9:05am		Welcome by Montclair State University
9:10am – 9:30am		Round Tables Option A: Impact of Internationalization on Education in Latin America
Luis E. Franchi, Vice Chancellor of Extension Universidad Abierta Interamericana and Treasurer of the Federation of Educational Associations of Latin America and the Caribbean (FAELA), Argentina, Wanderson Gomes, General Manager of UNIS and Secretary of the Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED), Brazil, PhD. Nadia Czeraniuk de Schaefer, Rector, Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación and Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED), Paraguay, Hernán Herrera Russel, National President of the National Corporation of Private Colleges of Chile CONACEP A.G and Mario Néstor Oporto, Deputy of the Nation for the Province of Buenos Aires and former Director General of Culture and Education of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina at Round Table: Impact of Internationalization on Education in Latin America.
		Wanderson Gomes, General Manager of UNIS and Secretary of the Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED), Brazil
PhD. Nadia Czeraniuk de Schaefer, Rector, Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación, Paraguay at the Round Table: Impact of Internationalization on Education in Latin America.
		Nadia Czeraniuk de Schaefer, Rector, Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación and Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED), Paraguay
Hernán Herrera Russel, National President of the National Corporation of Private Colleges of Chile CONACEP A.G at the Round Table: Impact of Internationalization on Education in Latin America.
		Hernán Herrera Russel, National President of the National Corporation of Private Colleges of Chile CONACEP A.G and Regional Director of the World Confederation of Education (COMED), Chile Moderator: Luis E. Franchi, Vice Chancellor of Extension Universidad Abierta Interamericana and Treasurer of the Federation of Educational Associations of Latin America and the Caribbean (FAELA), Argentina
Round Table: Juxtaposition and Integration in Contemporary Art.
PhD. Marcelo De Vincenzi, Vice President, Management and Evaluation and Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina at Round Table: Juxtaposition and Integration in Contemporary Art.
		Option B: Juxtaposition and Integration in Contemporary Art Pang Maokun, Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Art, China Zhu Hai, Head of Research, Oil Painting Department Sichuan Institute of Fine Art, China Jiao Xingtao, Vice Director, Sichuan Institute of Fine Art, China
9:40am – 10:10am		Meeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals- After Hurricane Dorian
Deborah Deal, Chairperson of the Energy and Environment Committee, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce.
		Deborah Deal, Chairperson of the Energy and Environment Committee, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, The Bahamas
10:10am – 10:20am		Questions and Answers
COMED authorities received Certificates of Appreciation
10:20am – 10:50am		Certificates of Appreciation
10:50am – 11:00am		Break
11:00am – 12:15pm		Closing Lunch
11:00am – 11:10am		Closing Remarks: World Confederation of Education
Montclair State University distinguished Prof. PhD. Edgardo Néstor De Vincenzi.
		Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of World Confederation of Education (COMED), President, Federation of Educational Associations of Latin America and the Caribbean (FAELA) President of Association of Private Educational Institutions of Argentina (ADEEPRA) Emeritus Rector of Universidad, Argentina
12:15pm		Depart by bus to NYC from University Hall
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Prof. PhD. Edgardo N. De Vincenzi, President of World Confederation of Education (COMED) at United Nations.
United Nations
COMED members at United Nations.
Visiting Guide at United Nations.
Session in progress at United Nations.
		United Nations Tour
5:00pm – 5:30pm		Shuttle Bus to Port
6:00pm – 7:30pm		Twilight Spirit Boat Cruise
9:00pm		Shuttle Bus departs to Montclair (Those who choose to stay longer may use Uber or Taxi to return to hotel)

Presentation to download:

Ahmed Fahli – Videos and Presentation
Ángel Yánez Vinueza – Videos and Presentation
Edgardo N. De Vincenzi - Presentation
Francesc Pedró – Presentation
Marcelo De Vincenzi – Presentation 1 and Presentation 2
Pang Maokun – Presentation
Marcelo De Vincenzi – Presentation 1 and Presentation 2
NOTE: the others speakers don´t use a presentation during the event.

News from IESALC-UNESCO about the Congress:

Organized by:

COMED: World Confederation of Private Education.
CADEICE: European Association of Private Education.
FAELA: Federation of Educational Associations of Education of Latina America and the Caribbean
ACADE: Association of Autonomous Centers of Private Education.
MSU: Montclair State University

Recognized by:

Asociación Africana de Universidades – Ivory Coast
Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico
Asociación de Universidades de África - Ghana
Centro de Desarrollo de la Familia Universitaria de la Universidad de Colima - Mexico
Centro de Estudios para el Desarrollo Turístico Sostenible (CEDESTUR) de la Universidad de Guadalajara - Mexico
Centro Universitário do Sul de Minas - Brazil
Corporación Nacional de Colegios Particulares de Chile - Chile
Embajada de Guatemala en Argentina – Argentina
Escuela Primo Vargas V - Costa Rica
Escuela San Miguel de Turrúcares – Costa Rica
Foro Europeo Educación y Libertad - Spain
Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma Bogotá - Colombia
Grupo Educativo UNIS - Brazil.
Grupo Educativo VanEduc – Argentina
Instituto Educativo Liceo Informático – Argentina
Instituto Marcos Aurelio Soto - Honduras.
Instituto Universitario Escuela Argentina de Negocios - Argentina
L'Institut Supérieur de Gestion - France
Montclair State University - United States of America
The Islamic Institute – United States of America
Universidad Abierta Interamericana - Argentina
Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio - Spain.
Universidad Autónoma de Asunción – Paraguay
Universidad Católica de Córdoba – Argentina
Universidad Juan A. Maza – Argentina
Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda – Argentina
Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral - Argentina
Universidad Nacional de Salta – Argentina
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia – Perú
Universidad Privada de Ciencias Administrativas y Tecnológicas – Bolivia
University of Udayana – Indonesia

Supported by:

Consejo de Rectores de Universidades Privadas (CRUP) - Argentina
Oficina Argentina de la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos – Argentina
Instituto Internacional de la UNESCO para la Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe (IESALC/UNESCO) - Venezuela
Oficina Regional de Educación de la UNESCO para América Latina y el Caribe (OREALC/UNESCO) - Chile.

Recognized by:

The Province of Santa Fe – Government

COUNCIL MANAGEMENT
PRESIDENT
Dr. Edgardo N. De Vincenzi
Argentina

- CV - Prof. Dr. Edgardo
N. De Vincenzi
- CV (brief version) - Prof. Dr.
Edgardo N. De Vincenzi

EUROPEAN VICEPRESIDENT
Dr. Jesús Núñez Velázquez
Spain

TO GUARANTEE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THESE OBJECTIVES, THE FEDERATION SHALL:

1. Sponsor meetings, workshops, congresses, conferences, symposia and many other academic activities related to educational issues and the realization of its objectives.

2. Make public its purposes and accomplishments through the distribution of bulletins and the diffusion of educational and cultural materials.

3. Foster the exchange of educational administrators, institutions, teachers, and students among countries, in order to carry out studies and research aimed to strengthening international integration.

4. Support agreements on behalf of the Federation's objectives between its members and any other national, regional or international organization of similar nature.

5. Maintain solidarity with existing or yet-to-be-created organizations with similar objectives, as well as with international organizations, by sponsoring and holding the necessary meetings to achieve the designs set forth in these by-laws.

6. Promote the creation of educational or cultural institutions which aim to the achievement of these purposes.

7. Promote the exchange of knowledge and skills, plans and programs, methodologies, technologies and educational experiences in general, as well as the exchange of rules and regulations concerning these items, by providing proposals and information to national education systems.

8. Support, publish, and implement prevention and public-service campaigns connected to the issues of education and culture.