On October 20, the delegation was received by the college's leadership, led by President Lisa Watson, at the Northwest College campus in Powell, Wyoming. Following a welcoming meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Northwest College and the Indira Gandhi School of Medicine. The document lays the foundation for systematic collaboration in the training of nursing personnel, the development of simulation training, and the integration of digital technologies into medical education.

A detailed tour of the college's facilities and sites followed. At the main campus in Powell, the delegation toured the academic buildings, library, student center, and infrastructure for applied programs.

Particular attention was paid to the nursing programs. The college showcased simulation classrooms with highly realistic mannequins, vital sign monitoring stations, and equipment for practicing clinical skills. The use of VR technology to simulate various clinical scenarios and assess the students' performance in real time was demonstrated. This practice-oriented model is integrated into the Associate Degree in Nursing program, which combines theory, laboratory classes, simulation, and clinical practice.

 

In the pedagogical track, the parties discussed joint online classes and methodological seminars on general and preschool psychology, research methods in child psychology, modern approaches to working with children taking into account age-related characteristics, and methods for teaching English in elementary schools and preschools using digital solutions. They also discussed faculty and student exchanges, the development of joint educational modules, summer schools, and applied research aimed at implementing results directly in the classroom. The Natural Sciences section discussed collaboration ideas in biology with the participation of Magtymguly Turkmen State University. These included student research projects and courses focused on the application of biological methods in various economic sectors, biomedicine, and environmental monitoring, as well as project work at the intersection of biology and management disciplines (school administration, educational analytics). The college presented opportunities for basic training in biology and pathways for continuing education at senior levels.

Practical steps were also discussed with the Turkmen State Financial Institute, including joint modules on academic English for economics, digital financial literacy, and applied data analytics, as well as short-term faculty visits for team teaching and the development of joint educational programs.

In the energy and engineering field, the Yakub Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas expressed interest in integrating pre-engineering training (mathematics, physics, IT, and modeling fundamentals) with modern simulation tools and field-based learning formats.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual commitment to achieving practical results. For the medical field, this includes cooperation on simulation and VR modules, advanced training for teachers, and mentor exchanges; collaboration on developing shuttle methodological complexes and knowledge and skills assessment systems. For teacher education, this includes a series of online classes and methodological seminars, exchanges, and summer schools; and for the natural sciences and engineering, project-based courses for students, integrating pre-engineering training with research practices, and continuing education pathways. It was agreed to formalize these agreements in relevant documents and work plans, define clear performance indicators, and regularly share progress.

During the visit, a meeting was held with students from Turkmenistan. The students were informed about the systematic work being carried out in the country under the leadership of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero Arkadag, aimed at providing comprehensive support to young people. For their part, the students expressed gratitude to the esteemed President and National Leader of the Turkmen people for the opportunity to study abroad, emphasizing that they plan to use all the knowledge they have gained for the benefit of our country and contribute to its development. The American side expressed its readiness to further increase the number of students from Turkmenistan.

That evening, an official reception was held in the Yellowstone building on the Northwest College campus, during which the Turkmen side delivered a presentation on the development of Turkmenistan and the national education system. The presentation highlighted the priorities in education and science under the leadership of the esteemed President and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero Arkadag.

Source: Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan