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For Release: Nov 07, 2006
New Report Highlights Five Outstanding Recipients of the 2006 Senator Paul Simon Award for Internationalization
WASHINGTON, November 7, 2006 – A new report released today by NAFSA: Association of International Educators showcases the accomplishments of the five distinguished recipients of the 2006 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Internationalizing the Campus 2006: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities highlights model approaches and practices in internationalization at Arcadia University, Concordia College (Moorhead, Minn.), Earlham College, Michigan State University, and Purdue University.
Named for the late Senator Paul Simon, (D – Ill.), the award seeks to recognize institutions where international education is “broadly infused” across the learning environment. Senator Simon was a strong advocate for international education throughout his career in public service. His efforts were instrumental in the creation of the National Security Education Program, and his visionary leadership remains central to current efforts to establish a national program to greatly increase the number of American students who study abroad.
“We are honored to present this award, named for a great champion of international education, to these remarkable schools,” said NAFSA Executive Director and CEO Marlene Johnson. “Internationalization is crucial to the mission of higher education to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped for today’s global challenges.”
Internationalizing the Campus 2006 takes an in-depth look at U.S. colleges and universities that are leaders in their commitment to creating a college experience with a global perspective. The support and participation of campus leadership, faculty, visiting scholars, staff, students, and the community create an integrated global approach to curriculum, campus programs, and outreach at these institutions. By capturing the breadth and depth of accomplishment in internationalization at U.S. colleges and universities, the NAFSA report presents an agenda for action at a time when institutions across the country are increasingly recognizing the need to better prepare students for a global economy and an interconnected world.
Three additional schools are recognized in this year’s report for special achievement in a particular program or initiative related to international education. They are Babson College, Old Dominion University, and the University of Richmond.
The 2006 selection jury included Stephen Dunnett (jury chair; University of Buffalo-SUNY), Jon Booth (Syracuse University), Linda Melville (University of New Mexico), Wendy Weiner (Community College of Allegheny, now at Chatham College), and James H. Williams (George Washington University). The report is made possible through generous support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
Named for the late Senator Paul Simon, (D – Ill.), the award seeks to recognize institutions where international education is “broadly infused” across the learning environment. Senator Simon was a strong advocate for international education throughout his career in public service. His efforts were instrumental in the creation of the National Security Education Program, and his visionary leadership remains central to current efforts to establish a national program to greatly increase the number of American students who study abroad.
“We are honored to present this award, named for a great champion of international education, to these remarkable schools,” said NAFSA Executive Director and CEO Marlene Johnson. “Internationalization is crucial to the mission of higher education to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped for today’s global challenges.”
Internationalizing the Campus 2006 takes an in-depth look at U.S. colleges and universities that are leaders in their commitment to creating a college experience with a global perspective. The support and participation of campus leadership, faculty, visiting scholars, staff, students, and the community create an integrated global approach to curriculum, campus programs, and outreach at these institutions. By capturing the breadth and depth of accomplishment in internationalization at U.S. colleges and universities, the NAFSA report presents an agenda for action at a time when institutions across the country are increasingly recognizing the need to better prepare students for a global economy and an interconnected world.
Three additional schools are recognized in this year’s report for special achievement in a particular program or initiative related to international education. They are Babson College, Old Dominion University, and the University of Richmond.
The 2006 selection jury included Stephen Dunnett (jury chair; University of Buffalo-SUNY), Jon Booth (Syracuse University), Linda Melville (University of New Mexico), Wendy Weiner (Community College of Allegheny, now at Chatham College), and James H. Williams (George Washington University). The report is made possible through generous support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
