Forsyth Technical Community College
Additional Resources
"International Education at North Carolina Community Colleges." by Melissa Whatley, Ph.D.
Included is a study completed by North Carolina State University on the international studies and exposure opportunities for learning on a global scale in North Carolina's Community College system. The Scholar of Global Distinction program, a partnership between community colleges and UNC World View is one of the programs mentioned and only available in 40% of the community colleges surveyed (Refer to page 11 of attachment). Forsyth Technical Community College was one of them and cooperated in the full study (Refer to page 26 of attachment).
Click on the button below to review the report (PDF) by Melissa Whatley, Ph.D. for the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, North Carolina State University, entitled, "International Education at North Carolina Community Colleges."
The Stevens Initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, and is administered by the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. To learn more about the Aspen Institute visit their website at: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/
To find out more about the Stevens Initiative including the Global Scholars program click on the link below.
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Chris Stephens
Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge is a virtual exchange initiative that supports workforce development in the U.S., Iraq, and Jordan. Community college and university students from the U.S. and technical college and university students from Iraq and Jordan come together to solve global challenges in their communities. The program improves global citizenship, strengthens problem-solving skills, and develops enduring connections while enhancing students’ job skills through online collaboration.
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To learn more about the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge visit their website at https://www.irex.org/project/global-solutions
or click on the link below.
