Dr. James A. Kramer, President, World Learning, School for International Training, Vermont, USA, called on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, on August 19, 2001. Dr. Kramer, who was in Dhaka to be the Chief Guest at the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the successful candidates for the Global Partnership's Postgraduate Diploma in NGO Leadership and Management, briefed Prof. Choudhury about the activities of World Learning and SIT in USA and other countries round the world. Prof. Choudhury outlined the present academic programs of BRAC University and future plans for its development. Dr. Salehuddin, Chair of the Global Partnership and Treasurer, BRAC University, was present. The prospects of collaboration between BRAC University and World Learning, SIT in graduate education and distant education were discussed.