December
12, 2006
Oakton President Attends Global Studies Forum
Oakton Community College is joining the effort to help increase enrollment in global studies programs nationwide.
Oakton President Margaret Lee recently attended the Illinois Presidents' and Provosts' Forum on Increasing Opportunities for Study Abroad in Chicago. The meeting allowed state public university presidents and chancellors to discuss the challenges they face in enhancing study abroad opportunities for students. The forum also addressed ways to meet the national goal of having one million students participate in global studies programs by 2017.
"Participation in international programs provides a unique experience," said Lee. "Such programs help us to better understand cultures that are different from our own. In fact, Oakton's mission statement includes educating all students to be capable global citizens."
Oakton is a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) and offers cost-effective study abroad opportunities. Currently, Oakton students have the opportunity to study in Great Britain, Australia, Austria, and Costa Rica. In 2007, Oakton students will have additional opportunities to travel to China and Puerto Rico.
For more information about Oakton's global studies program, contact Katherine Schuster at 847-376-7118, or schuster@oakton.edu.
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