Enhancing research and teaching on disability with Syracuse University

During the meeting, Dr. James L. Bellini stated that he is planning a one-year visit to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as a visiting professor with three objectives: research/academics, collaboration/teaching, and consultation on the topic of people with disabilities. Regarding research/academics, he hopes to learn about the Vietnamese government's policies, services for people with disabilities, and networks among people with disabilities. Regarding collaboration/teaching, he wishes to build relationships with faculties and departments within the University that are interested in issues related to people with disabilities through lectures, improving research skills, organizing research groups on people with disabilities, and promoting international publications. Regarding consultation, he proposed assisting relevant faculties and departments in developing and expanding curricula on counseling and rehabilitation for people with disabilities at various educational levels.

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh presents the potential for cooperation between the two sides (Photo: Tran Minh)

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh highly appreciated Dr. James L. Bellini's proposals and believed that the two sides have great potential for cooperation in the aforementioned fields. In particular, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the topic of people with disabilities is currently included in the curriculum of the Psychology and Sociology departments. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities can utilize Dr. James L. Bellini's knowledge and experience to support research and teaching. Furthermore, collaborative research and teaching on people with disabilities in the Vietnamese context will make a significant contribution to disability research in general.

Syracuse University is known to be one of the oldest universities in the United States.