Case Western Reserve U, Tel Aviv U, Establish $20,000 Inter-school Exchange Program

A $20,000 exchange relationship between Case Western Reserve University and Tel Aviv University was approved this week by the board of trustees, Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. The allocation, to extend annually for a three-year period, will begin with the academic year 1971-72, according to Maurice Saltzman, president of Federation. Basic objectives of the inter-school exchange, according to Saltzman, will include the development of faculty through consultation, individual study, research and teaching; the development of cross-cultural research studies jointly and/or collaboratively sponsored; the enrichment of education opportunities for students; and the promotion of a better understanding of the respective cultures of the two countries. The basic exchange activities will include visiting professors and lecturers, faculty, advanced study and research and student exchanges. The exchange, believed to be a first in the field of Social Sciences, was recommended to the board by Federation’s Endowment Fund Committee. William C. Treuhaft, board chairman stated: “With changing world conditions and continuing diverse demands in the field of international social welfare and social work education, it is increasingly apparent that the understanding of professional social workers must extend beyond the parochial boundaries of their own immediate regional or national environments.”