MC Scots Abroad
Travel Leader Information
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Maryville College has seen a robust return to study abroad since global travel was suspended in 2020. Our team remains committed to cross-cultural education and global engagement. We appreciate your partnership.
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Center for global engagement
Kirsten Sheppard: Director - Questions about Global+, Faculty-led Program Design & Delivery, Partnerships, International Student Services. Ex-Officio member of the International Programming Committee (Primary Leader Contact)
Olivia Stephens: Education Abroad Advisor - first point of contact for study abroad advising; Marketing (Primary Student Contact)
Sara Venable: International Student Advisor - first point of contact for international students. (not shown)
Will Doran: International Enrollment Counselor - first point of contact for prospective international students, recruiting. (not shown)
The Center for Global Engagement is committed to the principle that global experiences and perspectives are essential to any education. To that end, we strive to provide opportunities for the Maryville College community to develop intercultural understanding, global perspective, and appreciation for the breadth, diversity and richness of human experience in its various social and cultural dimensions. Reporting directly to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Center for Global Engagement works to lead, coordinate, and support the College’s strategies for global education, partnership and engagement. Our mission is to support Maryville College’s goals around intercultural understanding and the development of global competency in students, faculty and staff. We are committed to integrating meaningful global experiences (here and abroad) into the curriculum and campus life. We strive to achieve this mission by working with other college departments, offices, groups and individuals to enhance the global learning environment at Maryville College.
International Programming Committee (IPC)
The International Programming Committee strives to provide opportunities for the Maryville College community to develop intercultural understanding, global perspective, and appreciation for the breadth, diversity and richness of human experience in its various social and cultural dimensions.
To that end we: set goals, procedures, and policies for international programs both on and off campus. We initiate, provide oversight and resources for, and evaluate programs and assist academic departments on curricular offerings in international and cross-cultural studies.
Dr. Naji Bsisu, Chair
Dr. Ariane Schratter
Dr. Scott Henson
Dr. Leire Echevarria-Canal
Education Abroad Core Values
EDUCATION ABROAD MISSION
Maryville College is committed to the principle that global experiences and perspectives are essential to any education. To that end, we strive to provide opportunities for the Maryville College community to develop intercultural understanding, global perspective, and appreciation for the breadth, diversity and richness of human experience in its various social and cultural dimensions.
The Maryville College education abroad program gives students the opportunity to participate on life-changing education abroad programs. Our programs offer students the opportunity to:
Live and learn alongside locals
Build real connections and gain a true understanding of what it is like to live in another culture
Be part of an international community
Have access to affordable, high-quality programs
Earn academic credit for time spent in another country.(study/intern abroad)
CORE VALUES:
Quality & Affordability | Our philosophy is to find the highest quality of programs at a reasonable price.
Diversity of Access | Travel abroad should not be just for the most privileged. We are committed to providing access to underrepresented populations in study abroad.
Immersion | “Living like a Local” is about encouraging students to seek out hos community voices, challenges, and strengths as a part of travel plans. We seek opportunities to partner with organizations and institutions where students can engage with the communities they become part of.
Global Competency | While immersion contributes to developing global competency, we believe that we need to be intentional about building global competency across all of our global opportunities. This generation of students lives in an interconnected, diverse, and rapidly changing world. Global (intercultural) competency is one of the main tools we, as educators, can give students to thrive in this new environment. To achieve this, we need a globally focused curriculum and goals and strategies for each program we offer. Global competency is also one of the skills identified by both national and local employers as needed in graduates.
Sustainable Travel | Sustainable travel aims towards preserving the local communities, authenticity and resources of the destination you visit. It refers to three main aspects of the impact that travel has on communities and places: the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impact. We are committed to making a positive impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals through our education abroad program.
Support | MC Scots Abroad programs offer wrap-around support that includes individual advising, a pre-departure course to help you prepare, local coordinators/directors onsite, and re-entry programs to help you unpack your experience.
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