Mission, Goals, & Objectives
Mission
The Center for Global Education (CGE) sets out to expand the education of students by living and learning in settings where diversity is the norm and cultural understanding is the most valuable currency. The bridge between cultures is created here, and students benefit from direct exchange of ideas and collaborating throughout campus, inevitably preparing them for a more diverse and global society.
Goal & Outcomes
- As a result of study abroad, most students indicate that their understanding of, appreciation, and respect for other cultures including their host culture significantly changed, and they have more appreciation and respect for cultures and societies unlike their own as a result of study abroad.
- Most students felt that the experiences they had while abroad caused them to change their understanding of how people around the world view the United States. As a result of these areas of growth, students reported the ability to provide a unique and useful perspective on issues discussed in LVC classes upon their return.
- Most students traveled extensively around the host country and beyond, and those who traveled reported learning a great deal from their independent travels. Planning travel either independently or with a group allows for growth in many world-ready skills including problem solving, adaptability, flexibility, communication, financial awareness, and risk-taking.