A controversial contract to develop and implement a new engineering program at Jubail University College (JUC) in Saudi Arabia was signed by Cal Poly in early July.
However, nine months later, JUC has yet to sign its portion so the contract is not finalized and remains private, raising concerns as to whether the deal will actually go through.
The five-year contract would bring $5.9 million to Cal Poly, but opponents worry the deal will lead to discrimination against minority groups including Jews, women and homosexuals.
Articles about the JUC contract
- Poly still waiting for finalized JUC deal: More than three months after sending a signed five-year contract to develop a new engineering program at Saudi Arabia’s Jubail University College (JUC), Cal Poly still doesn’t know the document’s fate.
- Saudi Arabia contract signed: Although Cal Poly signed the contract that would essentially develop and implement a new engineering program at Jubail Unversity College (JUC) in Saudi Arabia, nothing has been finalized and the contract still remains private.
- E-mails stress rushing JUC-Cal Poly contract: A leaked e-mail conversation between Cal Poly officials regarding the proposed faculty exchange between Cal Poly’s College of Engineering and Jubail University College (JUC) in Saudi Arabia detailed the apparent concern to push the controversial deal through before “the Saudis lose patience.”
- Forum looks at state of higher education in Arab world: The state of higher education in the Middle East and North Africa was discussed Thursday, focusing on the lack of representation from American universities in the region. The panel included a visiting Fulbright professor from Algeria, a representative from the World Bank, Cal Poly professors and an engineering student.
- Saudi partnership concerns raised at forum: Cal Poly students voiced their concerns over a potential faculty exchange program on Thursday in a town hall-style meeting that featured a six-member panel, including Cal Poly President Warren Baker.
