VIST OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES TO INDIA 
The Orient Spectra, New Jersey, is bringing the following officials of accredited American universities to tour India during April 2008, for entering into educational collaborations with Indian institutions and for recruiting of students for study in America. 

1. Dr. Cathy Sandeen, Dean, UCLA Extension, University of California Los Angeles, California 
2.Dr. Jurg Gerber, Director of International Initiatives, Sam Houston State University, Texas 
3.Ms. Colleen Thapalia, Director of Graduate Admissions, The College of Saint Rose, New York 
4.Mr. Djamal Kellouche, Education Recruiter, George Mason University, Virginia, UAE Campus 
5.Dr. Aisha Ravindran, Professor, George Mason University, Virginia, UAE Campus 
6.Dr. Lynda Baker, Professor & Department Chair, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon 
7.Dr. Joseph Holliday, Vice President of Student Affairs, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon 
8.Dr. James Kho, Vice President of Business Development, DeVry University, California 
9.Dr. Chow Lee, Dean of Academic Affairs, DeVry University, Washington 
10.Mr. Zaid Ghori, International Recruiter, Long Island University, C.W.Post, New York 
11. Mr. S.B.Anumolu, President, The Indus Foundation, New Jersey 

SPRING 2008 TOUR ITINERARY

Arrive Hyderabad: April 15 at 1125 hrs.
Educational and Recruiting Event: April 16 (1000 hrs. to 1700 hrs.)
Depart Hyderabad: April 17 ( Paramount 17502 at 0945 hrs.)
HYDERABAD: April 15-16
Katriya Towers, Rajbhavan Road, Hyderabad

BRIEF PROFILES OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES                                               

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, C.W.POST, NEW YORK 
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, is a prestigious private educational institution widely recognized for its quality academic programs, renowned faculty, nationally respected Cooperative Education program, as well as its magnificent 308-acre campus. With a tradition of excellence since 1954, C.W. Post offers nearly 250 academic programs at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. Located in Brookville, N.Y., on Long Island's beautiful north shore, it is known for its small classes and distinguished faculty. The university admits students for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The university has agreed to accept three-year degree students (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., etc.) to some of their Master’s programs. The university has several programs which are of interest to Indian students, such as MBA, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Psychology, Environmental Science, Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, Immunology, etc. 

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, OREGON 
Oregon Institute of Technology is considered as one of the top engineering colleges of America. Oregon Institute of Technology earned the No. 10 spot among Baccalaureate Colleges in the West in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. The university also ranked fourth in the western ranking of the Top Public Baccalaureate Colleges. The institute provides graduate and post-graduate degrees in many technical and health related fields. It celebrates its 60th anniversary in the 2007-08 academic year. The university remains dedicated to hands-on learning opportunities and personal connection with each student. Students find that  curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of industry; faculty members know and understand the current conditions and concerns of the “real world.”   The institute offers several programs of interest to Indian students such as Engineering (various branches), MIS, Medical Imaging Technology, Respiratory Care, Dental Hygiene, Renewable Energy Systems, etc.

THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, NEW YORK

The College of Saint Rose has been recognized as one of "The Top 70 Best Northern Universities”  by the U.S. News and World Report. The College of Saint Rose is accredited fully by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. The College is dynamic and comprehensive with more than 5,300 students in which teaching is the first priority. Located in the heart of Albany, New York State’s Capital City, the College is a private, independent, coeducational college. The College offers: 60 graduate programs and 43 post-graduate programs. At Master's level, this university has several programs of interest to Indian students such as Bioinformatics, Computer Game Design, Internet Programming, Embedded Real-Time Systems, MBA, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. 

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY - VIRGINIA, UAE CAMPUS 
When the prestigious George Mason University, Virginia, USA, decided to expand internationally, it looked worldwide and decided to set up its campus in UAE to serve the interests of students in Asia. George Mason University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The admissions requirements at the UAE campus are the same as the requirements for George Mason University in USA. Students admitted to George Mason University, UAE get their degrees from George Mason University, USA. The UAE campus is less costly and has several programs of interest to Indian students such as Engineering (various branches), Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Tourism, etc. 

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, TEXAS 
Sam Houston State University, a member institution in The Texas State University System, is organized academically into five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education and Applied Science, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice. Students are offered an extensive range of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as doctoral programs. The faculty and the university are recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally. The university is comparatively less expensive despite being a top class institution. It offers several programs of interest to Indian students such as Agriculture, Computer Science, MBA, MIS, Criminal Justice, Finance, Forensic Science, Clinical Psychology, Kinesiology, Instructional Technology, etc.

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, CAMPUSES IN USA AND CANADA
Devry University has several campuses in the USA and Canada. Devry University is career oriented with more than 90% of its students getting jobs immediately after completing their degree in their chosen professional field. Devry University offers several career oriented programs in the fields of Business & Management, Information Technology, and Engineering. The well-known Keller Graduate School of Management is part of Devry University. The university allows students to accelerate and complete programs in less time than usual, thus helping them to save time and money. It offers several programs of interest to Indian students such as MBA, MIS, Information Security, Network & Communications Management, Health Services Management, Hospitality Management, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, etc.