COE Mission Statement on International Education
The following mission statement has been developed by the committee to support international education in the College:
College of Education
International Education Mission
The mission of international education in the College of Education is to encourage students, faculty, and staff to become members of an international community of educators who are committed to the development of human potential throughout the world. In providing a program of international education the College seeks to graduate students who will engage with and respect other cultures, be sensitive to commonalities and differences among and within cultures, and have the ability to understand multiple perspectives through reflective practice.
To accomplish this mission, we support a cohesive and dynamic approach to international programming in the College including:
• Internships, field placements, practica and student teaching abroad
• The enrollment and support of students from around the world
• Faculty development and faculty exchange programs
• Study abroad and travel study programs for students, faculty and staff
• International program development and delivery methods
• A curriculum rich in international and global content
You can also download a copy of the mission at: Mission
December 5th, 2006 at 4:53 pm
Here are some thoughts:
I think a mission statement for international study is critical, especially in light of our ongoing discussions about comparative analysis as a potential capstone production. I do not know what “human potential” is and would like to see the inclusion of understanding of the human experience (as it is constructed by cultural, geographic, economic and political realities). It would also seem to me that an outgrowth of such experience would be justice and peace as well as understanding. If fear that within capitalistic dynamics there always has to be a profiteer and that is resolved through hegemony of weaker groups. An outgrowth would also include some productions/study that is comparative and analytical in nature.
bill