A Global Education: No Longer Optional
November 16, 2011
As part of International Education Week (IEW) Goucher College, NAFSA, and honorary co-host Senator Barbara A. Mikulski hosted a policy conversation about the importance of study abroad and what can be done to ensure all students have access to a global education.
Speakers
- Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)
- Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)
- Marlene M. Johnson, CEO and Executive Director of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Panelists
Videos from the Event
Photos from the Event
@SenatorBarb - Barbara Mikulski
Proud 2 join @GoucherCollege & @NAFSA today 2 discuss importance of study abroad programs 4 civic engagement. #IEWforum pic.twitter.com/pYm8wTvt
@NAFSA
"International education is inspirational education. It inspires you to do more for your community & your country." @SenatorBarb #iewforum
@Alun_Hughes - Alun Hughes
My experience of grads with intl experience echoes this "@NAFSA: Employers are looking for graduates with international literacy. #iewforum
@NAFSA
Did you know that @gouchercollege students have to study abroad? First college in US to make this requirement. #iewforum
Sponsors
Special Guest
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International & Foreign Language Education Services at the U. S. Department of Education, Andre Lewis, and his staff also attended.
I share the vision of President Obama and Secretary Duncan that all students have access to an education that prepares them for success in today’s globally competitive economy. Our best prepared graduates in this global century will have had a study abroad experience and perhaps one that changes them forever. These experiences are so important and we must all work together to ensure that many more students have the opportunity to expand their minds and broaden their horizons through study abroad.
-Andre Lewis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International & Foreign Language Education Services, U. S. Department of Education
