Center for Global Engagement
The Center for Global Engagement is committee to the principle that global experiences and perspectives are essential to any education. To that end, we strive to provide opportunities for the Maryville College community to develop intercultural understanding, global perspective, and appreciation for the breadth, diversity and richness of human experience in its various social and cultural dimensions. Reporting direction to the VP and Dean of the College, the Center for Global Engagement works to lead, coordinate, and support the College’s strategies for global education, partnership and engagement. Our mission is to support Maryville College’s goals around intercultural understanding and the development of global competency in students, faculty and staff. We are committed to integrating meaningful global experiences (in the USA and abroad) into the curriculum and campus life. We strive to achieve this mission by working with other college departments offices, groups and individuals to enhance the global learning environment at Maryville College.
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is proud to welcome international students from around the world and assists Maryville College students to integrate a period of education abroad into their academic program. Further details about these programs can be found in the education abroad section of this catalog.
The Center provides a variety of resources and services to help international students make the most of their college experience. The CGE offers international student orientation programs, international and exchange student advising, a variety of social, cultural and educational programs throughout the year, and referrals to other campus services to assist with issues related to health, housing, language, immigration and student development.
Global engagement includes a wide range of activities from curricular and co-curricular programming to international student, faculty and staff recruiting. Global awareness and global competence are essential skills in today’s interconnected world. Ongoing programs include the Global+ Program, International Education Month, Global Connections Host Family program, the iMentor program, and two affiliated organizations: the Global Citizenship Organization (GCO) and Study Abroad Ambassadors (SAA).
Students who have additional questions about Maryville College education abroad programs or international student services, please either visit International House, e-mail kirsten.sheppard@maryvillecollege.edu or call 865.273.8991.