Global EngagementSlide 2Why should you be “globally engaged”?Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8How will the world be meaningful to you?Global Engagement: Personal ActionsSlide 11Slide 12Slide 13Exploring the World: ASU Students AbroadHow do I learn more?Global EngagementConnecting with the Worldwww.asu.edu/asu101Anthony (Bud) RockVice President for Global Engagement Office of the Vice President for Global EngagementArizona State UniversityLast updated 07-31-07 &&&&Why should you become “globally engaged”?To have the ability to solve problems of both local and global importance and to work effectively in other cultures;To understand and appreciate the variety of contributions people from other societies can make to the globally dynamic knowledge community;To achieve an experiential base for living and working in a global environment, and to appreciate that diverse perspectives are increasingly important to working through new and creative solutions to the challenges that they will face;To negotiate decisions about issues that blend advances in science and technology with policy concerns, with appreciation for varying global perspectives•Cultural exchange–Celebrate, through education and research, the origins of human diversity and the richness of human talent.Why should you be “globally engaged”?•Competitiveness–Strengthen the economy and ensure the greatest opportunities for the U.S. in the world–Work cooperatively with other nations to assure economic growthWhy should you be “globally engaged”?Why should you be “globally engaged”?•Advance the Frontiers of Knowledge – Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship–Emphasis on applications that are in service to mankind–International research and internship opportunities•Security: –Protect and promote our interests around the world–Build positive and constructive relationshipsWhy should you be “globally engaged”?Why should you be “globally engaged”?•Sustainability is global (not just local)–Meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.–Foster economic growth in balance with environmental stewardship and social development.Being global is not an option; it is a reality!How will the world be meaningful to you?Increased global inter-connectedness•Global impact of events –Political–Economic–Environmental–Social•Global business opportunities and challenges•Cultural diversityGlobal Engagement: Personal Actions•Get a passport and be ready to travel!•Attend Study Abroad 101: http://ipo.asu.edu/asu/sa101.php•Take a language course (even if your major does not require it)•Take a global course in your area of study•Make connections with international students at ASU; we had over 3,000 international students at ASU in 2006Global Engagement: Personal Actions•Check out international associations and clubs at ASU (http://www.asu.edu/international/oganizations.html) •(http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/clubs/)•(http://www.west.asu.edu/sa/international/programs/isaapp.htm)Global Engagement: Personal Actions•Attend an ASU International Film Series•Attend the ISO World Festival on campus•Attend an ASU International Lecture Series presentation•Take advantage of study abroad opportunities (it’s easier and more affordable than you think – resources are listed at the end of this presentation)Global Engagement: Personal Actions•Attend cultural events in your community•Watch a foreign film•Visit an international restaurant•Volunteer with an international service organizationExploring the World: ASU Students Abroad1,582 ASU students studied abroad in 2006-07, with some students traveling to more than one country.How do I learn more?•ASU Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement www.asu.edu/global •ASU International Programs Office http://ipo.asu.edu/ •Summer/Winter Study Abroad Programs
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