ACTR Programs in Russia

[Benjamin Rifkin]

Dear SEELANGers:

In response to the comments raised regarding ACTR programs, I want to share with SEELANG colleagues that I served as an external reviewer of the ACTR Russian-language programs in Moscow, Vladimir, and St. Petersburg in December 2006 and found the programs at all 3 sites to be of the highest quality.  Student satisfaction was very high; classes were well taught; administration - responsive.  There are always, in any program abroad or here in the US, instances in which students may be dissatisfied.  These instances are, of course, best addressed locally.

I join my words to Tom Garza and others who find value in ACTR programs in Russia for American students.  I have been a member of the Board of Directors of ACTR since 1992 (if memory serves) and am proud to participate in the governance of this organization.  

Sincerely,

Ben Rifkin



*******
Benjamin Rifkin
Professor of Russian and
Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
College of Liberal Arts, Temple University
1206 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
voice (215) 204 1816
fax (215) 204 3731
brifkin at temple.edu
www.temple.edu/fgis/rifkin



-------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Use your web browser to search the archives, control your subscription
  options, and more.  Visit and bookmark the SEELANGS Web Interface at:
                    http://seelangs.home.comcast.net/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------