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Alan Ruby has had a long career in government, business, philanthropy, and education, serving as a classroom teacher and as Australia's Deputy Secretary for Education. Currently, he is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) and focuses on the effects of globalization on higher education. He leads graduate seminars on globalization and the university, and has been recognized for his teaching excellence with the School’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2006. He previously directed the Global Engagement office at Penn GSE, advising the Dean on ways to enhance the school’s international impact. Additionally, Ruby has contributed as a consultant to various organizations, including the Government of India and the World Bank. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for his significant contributions to international education and global reform initiatives. Ruby reviews for the Journal of Studies in International Education and the Online Learning Journal. His extensive experience includes leading education programs in the Asia-Pacific region and chairing committees at the OECD focused on developing educational metrics and frameworks.
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