Lee Hamilton Center for Global Engagement and International Programs

Enhancing student engagement with the world – both on and off campus.

It is about more students engaging in global experiences…

… led by ISU faculty in discipline-based coursework.

Professor Bill Mitchell (Biology) demonstrates water testing techniques on river water in Bangkok, Thailand.

Randy Mitchell (Music) and the Ambassador Brass teach in an ISU strategic partner’s demonstration school.

Professor John Conant (Economics) talks with Networks Scholars about China’s economic transformation at a street market in Shenyang, China.

A group of K-12 teachers from around Indiana learn about the cultural importance of tea during a tea ceremony in Beijing while on an ISU-led Fulbright-Hayes group study tour of China.

Experiencing (and learning) in China

It is also about more global themes and concepts in courses taught here and around the world.

ISU students learn about business in Morocco at a meeting in the Economic Development Agency in Casablanca.

ISU students and faculty learn about Thailand’s “sufficiency economy” principle from the owner of a solar banana drying operation in Phitsanulok.

Short-term faculty-led disciplinary study in China, Croatia, Morocco, and Thailand

Semester-long study abroad can be a life-changing experience for ISU students.

ISU students listening to a field lecture in the Australian Outback.

Whitney O’Brien at the Prime Meridian in England.

Joclyn Campbell (Education and Music) in Greece

Benjamin Tomak (History) in England

Bayley Hall (Spanish, History, Int’l Studies) in Argentina

Brandon Kerker (Business) in Australia

Deserea Jones (Comm) in Costa Rica

ISU Students Around the World

Sarah Wachala (Elementary Ed) in Sweden

Short-term faculty-led international experiences can also have a significant impact on students.

A Taste of Italy, 2008Watch video

Education majors in Ireland, 2010Watch video

China trip, 2008Watch video

China trip, 2010Watch video

Erik Andersen graduated from ISU in May 2009 with a degree in Insurance and Risk Management. While at ISU he completed a semester study abroad experience in Rome, Italy at the American University of Rome. Erik stated "Study abroad provided me fuel for wanting to learn about new cultures, people, and continue to travel and discover new things," which lead him to enrolling in a management course that would allow him to travel to Taiwan the following spring. He was able to visit various businesses in the financial services industry and local attractions.

The top 5 reasons by ISU students1. To learn about myself and become more independent2. To learn about a new culture and have a completely new experience3. To learn a new language4. To have fun meeting new people through traveling5. To build my resume and prepare myself for my career

Why Study Abroad?

The Lee Hamilton Center for Global Engagement will administer ISU’s Lee Hamilton Summer Internship at the

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

“I know how great an opportunity this is," Feasel said about his decision. "The Wilson Center is a world-renowned research institution. Not many people get an opportunity to intern there. Most interns are from the Ivy League."

During his internship, Brack worked as a research assistant for three scholars. Part of the research focused on global environmental economics and the impact of reducing carbon footprints. As part of his research, Brack had access to the Library of Congress.

Trenton Feasel, 2011 Hamilton Intern

Darwin Brack, 2010 Hamilton Intern

“This is a wonderful opportunity to have our students in Washington D.C. By being at the Wilson Center, many exciting opportunities will be opened up to these interns.”

“This is a chance to work with world-class scholars and is a perfect example of experiential learning and community engagement. The students learn about public policy and economics while working alongside leading researchers on issues that affect the public.”

- ISU Faculty

Addressing societal needs: connecting local and global communities

Indiana K-12 teachers in China on a professional development program led by ISU faculty

Mexican economics professors at West Vigo H.S. during an international professional development experience co-sponsored by ISU’s Center for Economic Education

Thai high school delegation visiting Vigo County high schools on a program jointly sponsored by ISU and Global Indiana

ISU international students visiting West Vigo Middle School to promote international understanding

Addressing societal needs: promoting international economic & business cooperation in the Wabash Valley

ISU facilitates meeting between Liaoning Province and Liaoning University officials with Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and IEDC officials, 2007

ISU-led delegation to Shenyang, PRC to discuss economic cooperation between Indiana and Liaoning Province, 2008

ISU delegation discusses economic cooperation in Morocco, 2007

Conferences, workshops, and symposia

♦ Joint conferences with partner universities: • With Liaoning University, in Indianapolis in January 2007 and in Shenyang in September 2008 • With Hassan II – Mohammedia, in Morocco in October 2007

♦ Workshops for K-12 schools and other local partners

♦ Coming soon: Annual Lee Hamilton Symposium at Indiana State University

Collaborations

• Internal:– Center for Community

Service– Residence Life– All of ISU’s colleges and

Cunningham Memorial Library

– All of ISU’s faculty– All of ISU’s students

• External:

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

ISU’s first exchange program students at Liaoning University with Chinese faculty and students, August 2011

By 2014, more than double the percentage of students who participate in international (non-credit and for-credit) experiences before graduation.

“Pathway to Success,” ISU’s strategic plan, Goal 2, Objective 4

Goal for 2014: 25% of seniors graduating with a significant international experience

ISU Honors Program students and faculty, May 2009 study tour to Greece and Italy

Progress toward ISU’s Strategic Plan Goals