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The Center for International Programs was established in 1993. Its mission
is to assist in internationalizing Marshall University and the surrounding
community through a coordinated effort. The Center contributes to one
of the primary missions of Marshall University - to educate a citizenry
capable of living and working in a global environment.
According to an American Council on Education survey, only 35% of U.S.
colleges and universities referred to international education in their
mission statement.* Marshall University's mission
statement lists international education as one of our top priorities.
Marshall University is committed to infusing an international dimension
into our teaching, learning, research and service.
The administrative offices of the Center are located in Old Main 320
with classrooms on the ground floor of the Morrow Library building. The
Executive Director of the Center, Dr. Clark Egnor, reports to the Provost
and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Center's focus includes:
- Community and Campus Outreach
- Office of International Student Admissions and Recruitment
- Office of Study Abroad
- Cooperative International Research
- International GA Internship Program (IGAI)
- Office of International Student and Scholar (ISAS)
- English as a Second Language Institute
- China Projects
- Global Green Scholarship Fund
- International Education Week
Community and Campus Outreach
Working with government, education, business, campus and community to offer
programs such as the Language
Buffet, the Homestay Program (for Spring, Fall and Winter Break Only),
the Language Bank,
the Dual Credit Japanese program at Huntington High School and Cabell Midland
in Cabell County, the Chinese Language Program at Sissonville High School
in Kanawha County, and the International Festival.
Office of International Student Admissions and Recruitment
Conducting admissions for undergraduate, graduate and ESL programs and
providing limited academic advising for international students. The Office
recruits students from all over the world utilizing print advertisement,
student fairs, website marketing and partnerships with other higher education
institutions and networks. International student enrollment in Fall 2006
was 410 students from 53 countries, almost 50% increase since 2000. Visit
the International Admissions website.
Office of Study Abroad
Assisting students to study abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year
to provide an understanding of other cultures and earn academic credit
toward their Marshall University degree. The Office secures relationships
with institutions in other countries to provide locations to exchange
both students and faculty, including exchanges and articulation agreements
with institutions in Japan, South Korea, China, India, United Kingdom,
Spain, France, New Zealand, and Mexico. Visit the Office
of Study Abroad website.
Cooperative International Research
Seeking opportunities with universities in other countries to cooperatively
conduct research; assisting academic departments to locate grant funding
to provide international graduate teaching assistants and visiting professors
and exchange opportunities for students and faculty.
International GA Internship Program (IGAI)
Operating an internship program that prepares graduate students through
on-the-job training and seminars. Visit the IGAI
website.
Office of International Student and Scholar (ISAS)
Providing international services to students and faculty at Marshall University,
including immigration advising and compliance, orientation, student activities,
and assisting all University departments/divisions who wish to invite
international faculty and research scholars to join their programs on
a temporary basis. Visit the
ISAS website.
English as a Second Language Institute (ESLI)
Providing several ESL services to the University, including the L.E.A.P.
(Learning English for Academic Purposes) Intensive English Program;
the TEFL Certificate Teacher Training Program (not currently offered),
English proficiency assessment, short-term customized English programs,
and the English Conversation Partners Program.
China Projects
Operating the Appalachians
Abroad Teach in China Program to prepare individuals with the necessary
teaching skills along with the linguistic and cultural competencies for
living and teaching in the People's Republic of China.
Global Green Scholarship Fund
This annual fund develops support for international education at Marshall
University. Donors receive benefits based on the amount of the their gift.
Funds go to support scholarship costs for international education and
also support activities that create a global awareness, such as the annual
International Festival. Visit the Global
Green website.
International Education Week
The Annual International Festival kicks off International Week at Marshall
University in November. In addition to the International Festival, the
week includes the Festival of Flags, Study Abroad Fair and more. Visit
the International Fesitval website.
* Siaya, L. & Hayward, F. (2003). Mapping Internationalization on
U.S. campuses: Final Report. Washington, D.C.: American Council on Education.
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