Academic Training

Program Network

A listing of graduate and undergraduate level academic training programs that provide training for work with SIL and its partners in language related roles is found on the SIL public website, along with a descriptive page of each program.

News

  • Dallas International University Presidential Appointment

After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Berthiaume as the third president of Dallas International University effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Berthiaume brings academic strength and cross-cultural living experience to the position. As an active scholar, he has a broad publishing record related to linguistics and culture, both in English and Spanish. He holds a PhD and an MA from the University of Texas at Arlington and a BA from Biola University. Scott and his wife, Tonia, served in Mexico for 20 years. He has held various leadership positions including President of the Board of Instituto Lingüístico de Verano, A.C. and Director of Language Services for SIL International. Since 2017, Scott has been the Dean of Academic Affairs at DIU. Scott and Tonia have four grown children, and they reside in Dallas, Texas.