COOPERATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER, USA

AND

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

In view of their similar dedication to excellence in academic pursuits, the University of Rochester and the Universidad de los Andes hereby agree to this COOPERATION AGREEMENT with the objective of promoting academic collaboration among their faculty and students in the area of physics, in particular within the context of Ph.D. programs.

To achieve this end, the parties agree to the following:

ARTICLE I

 

Student exchange. Each university may accept (as host institution) qualified Ph.D. students in physics from the other institution (home institution), who are recommended by their respective Colleges. Participating Ph.D. students under the terms of this COOPERATION AGREEMENT will be nominated by their home institutions through application of the following general criteria:

The student must be a graduate student in physics in good standing, and must have been admitted through the normal procedures of the home institution. The student must have demonstrated overall academic excellence, and have a knowledge of English or Spanish at a level deemed appropriate by the host institution.

The host institution reserves the right to reject any candidate.

Each student admitted to the host institution shall pursue a Ph.D. program in physics according to the regulations of the host university, and observe all regulations, academic and otherwise, of the host university.

ARTICLE II

Tuition and fees. Each Ph.D. students participating in this COOPERATION AGREEMENT will pay tuition and fees to University of Rochester only when resident at the University of Rochester, and tuition and fees to Universidad de los Andes only when resident at the Universidad de los Andes. Both institutions will make an effort to help the participating students in their search for financial support to cover living expenses.

ARTICLE III

Thesis advisors. Each Ph.D. student participating in this COOPERATION AGREEMENT will have a principal thesis advisor and a local thesis advisor. The principal advisor will belong to the faculty of the home institution, and the local advisor to the faculty of the host institution.

ARTICLE IV

Mutual recognition of credits. Recognition will be given to academic credits granted by both institutions in the area of physics. Transfer courses must meet the host institution’s credit and curricular requirements.

ARTICLE V

Ph.D. exams and other requirements. Any student seeking to receive the host institution’s Ph.D. degree in physics must satisfy all requirements that any other Ph.D. student at the host institution would have to satisfy. Admission to the Ph.D. program at the host institution will be communicated officially to the home institution upon successful completion of course and/or examination requirements. The principal thesis advisor (from the home institution) will be invited to attend the Ph.D. exams given at the host institution, and will be consulted on matters affecting the progress of the student towards the Ph.D. degree. Theses will be prepared for each institution, in the appropriate language in order for a degree to be awarded. At the discretion of the home institution, a second Ph.D. degree may be awarded by the home institution on the basis of a thesis submitted to the host institution, and used to satisfy the host institution’s Ph.D. requirements.

ARTICLE VI

Research programs. Collaborative research programs in physics, involving areas of common interest at the two institutions, will be encouraged.

ARTICLE VII

Faculty exchange. The exchange of faculty members in areas of common interest will be encouraged and considered on a case-by-case basis.

ARTICLE VIII

This COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT shall take effect upon the approval of the appropriate authorities at the two institutions as well as the Colombian Ministry of Education. It will be effective for five years, and will be renewable. Review of the progress of participating students will occur by September 15th of each year in a written communication between principal advisor and the local advisor. It can be terminated by either institution upon written notification at least twelve months prior to the date of termination.

 

For the University of Rochester

 

Dr.Paul F. Slattery, Chair                                                                                                        Dr. Thomas J. LeBlanc

Department of Physics and Astronomy                                                                                     Acting Vice Provost and Dean

 

For the Universidad de los Andes

 

Dr. José M.R. Roldán, Head                                                                                                 Dr. Rudolf Hommes

Department of Physics                                                                                                         Rector