Recognizing the global need for a world-wide forum of engineering deans and rectors, a group of over 20 leaders of engineering education institutions and corporate partners first met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 9 October 2006 and in Istanbul, Turkey, on 30 September 2007. Encouraged by the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) and modeled after the ASEE Engineering Deans Council (EDC), the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) was created on 9 May 2008 in Paris.

Vision

To enhance the capabilities of engineering deans to transform schools in support of societies in a global economy

Mission

To serve as a global network of engineering deans, and to leverage on the collective strengths, for the advancement of engineering education and research

About

Recognizing the global need for a world-wide forum of engineering deans and rectors, a group of over 20 leaders of engineering education institutions and corporate partners first met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 9 October 2006 and in Istanbul, Turkey, on 30 September 2007. Encouraged by the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) and modeled after the ASEE Engineering Deans Council (EDC), the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) was created on 9 May 2008 in Paris. The main goal of the GEDC is to provide engineering deans and rectors with ideas, tools, and “best” practices necessary to become innovative leaders of engineering education

Membership

The GEDC is only just beginning to expand its membership. According to the by-laws, GEDC membership shall comprise a person-in-charge of: an engineering college, school or faculty in a university or institution of higher learning; an education institution of higher learning that is primarily focused on engineering education and research; engineering deans councils in respective countries and/or regions; or industry leaders that identify with the mission and vision of GEDC. Currently the GEDC has members representing over 30 countries from all continents.  For more information, please visit the "Members" section of our site.

Activities

The Council holds regular meetings surrounding four “tracks” or themes as initial focal points for the GEDC to move forward: How to be a successful Dean/Professor, What is a “Global Engineer”, Technology Innovation in Engineering Education, and Building Global Partnerships.  Accommodating for its diverse membership, the GEDC has met in Brazil, Turkey, France, and the U.S., and plans to meet in Singapore and Beijing in the coming years.