Enhancement of the third mission’s quality and relevance in Georgian institutions
“Alterbridge” International University of Management and Communication is actively participating in all major educational activities. Given the current situation, we feel it is even more critical to improve universities’ third purpose and support Georgia’s long-term social, economic, and cultural growth. Tbilisi State University’s first operational online meeting, in which Alterbridge was represented by Vice Rector Mariam Darbaidze, accomplished this function. The project includes the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, the National Center for Education Quality Development, the International Accreditation Council EFMD (Belgium), eight Georgian universities, and three European universities. The parties examined the issue and practical means of improving the university’s third goal – contributing to the growth of society – in addition to teaching and research.