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    Experiential Exchanges

    Provide a world-wide forum for exchange of information, discussion of experiences, challenges and best practices in leading an engineering program.

    Global Networks

    Build a network that would support engineering deans in playing a leadership role in the development of regional, national and international policies.

    Innovative Partnerships

    Build a network that would support engineering deans in playing a leadership role in the development of regional, national and international policies.

    Quality Standards

    Actively participate in the development and maintenance of a global system of quality standards for engineering education.

    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 October 9th, 2006 and in Istanbul, Turkey, on September 30th, 2007. Inspired by the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) was created in Paris, France on May 9th, 2008.

    The mission of the GEDC is to serve as a global network of engineering deans, and to leverage these deans’ collective strengths for the advancement of engineering education, innovation, and research.

    Participation at annual GEDC summit provides opportunities to network with Deans across the globe. The 2017 GEDC Industry Forum also provided insights on how industry can be meaningfully engaged in enhancing engineering education.
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    Membership Options

    Regular Membership

    Annual Due
    Varies by country

    Regular Membership

    Individuals with a leadership position in either an engineering school, higher learning institution primarily focused on engineering, or of an engineering dean's organization in a respective country and/or region.
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    Corporate Partnership

    Annual Due
    US $ 6,000

    Corporate Partnership

    Corporate Partner membership is offered to individuals who represent corporations and industry (both public and private) in engineering related fields across the world.
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    Former Dean Membership

    Annual Due
    Varies by country

    Former Dean Membership

    Educational leaders who held a deanship or equivalent for a minimum of three years.
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    Ambassador Membership

    Annual Due
    Varies by country

    Ambassador Membership

    Ambassador membership is invitation-only and individuals cannot apply for this type of membership.
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    Quality Partnership

    Annual Due
    US $ 5,000

    Quality Partnership

    Quality Partner membership open for accreditation and other organizations whose missions are dedicated to the quality of engineering education and research.
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    Organization Affiliates

    Annual Due
    US $ 2,500

    Organization Affiliates

    Organization Affiliate membership is offered to individuals who represent government or nonprofit organizations engaged in engineering education activities across the world. This does not include engineering colleges.
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    GEDC annual conference registration discount
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    Ask GEDC members for help to better accomplish their collaborative work and joint activities with academic, associate and institutional partners
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    Member Responsibilities

    GEDC paying members are expected to promote the objectives of GEDC and to act as overall spokespersons for the work of GEDC. The members should demonstrate their commitment to the vision and mission of GEDC, and display integrity, high level of professionalism and engagement in both national and global engineering education activities.

    GEDC paying members are asked to attend at least one GEDC and/or GEDC member-sponsored event per year and have capacity to pay for all associated travel costs. When necessary, GEDC paying members should be available and actively participate in GEDC working groups, event planning and other strategic activities critical to the objectives of GEDC. Other more specific member responsibilities, as outlined in GEDC bylaws, include:

    • Encourage membership and active participation in GEDC of eligible individuals and organizations;
    • Participate in the election of Executive Committee members;
    • Pay their membership fees in a timely fashion;
    • Accept assignments in ad hoc committees and special interest groups of GEDC;
    • Contribute to the dissemination of information regarding engineering and engineering educationworldwide;
    • Engage in other activities to further the purposes of the Council.
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