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Associate Provost Global Engagement Update
Welcome to the August edition of the Associate Provost Global Engagement Update. I hope everyone is finding time for relaxation and rejuvenation this summer. We have had a number of exciting updates and are looking forward to the start of the next academic year soon. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom for events and deadlines to add to your calendar now. Thank you for all that you do to make SCU global. Best, Global PartnershipsWe are proud of Santa Clara University’s many strong global partnerships. This summer, we have been delighted to host delegations and visitors from our Jesuit and mission-aligned international partners, including:
Are you interested in exploring a collaborative teaching, research, or program activity with an international university or partner? Reach out to Susan Popko at spopko@scu.edu to discuss. Education Abroad and Global ProgramsThis summer we have 49 students studying and interning abroad on 13 programs in 10 countries around the world. Examples include:
Students can explore all our global study, intern, and research abroad opportunities on the Global Engagement website. Interested in knowing more? Sign up for our student newsletter. ScholarshipsOf Santa Clara University students studying abroad in 2023-24, 22 have received scholarships. The number of SCU students receiving scholarships for Fall 2023 abroad increased by 58 percent from 2022-23. For 2023-24, students have received a total of $96,800 for study abroad. Three SCU students have won the prestigious national Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for education abroad for Fall 2023:
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is a competitive award that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Congratulations to Kyara, Sandy, and Yael! Studying abroad is affordable for students. All SCU financial aid applies to global programs. Find out more about scholarships or financial planning for global programs by visiting our Affording Study Abroad webpage. Register for iExchangeFaculty and staff are encouraged to register for SCU’s international student buddy program through our online form by September 27. iExchange matches international students with SCU faculty and staff to provide cultural support and an introduction to U.S. culture. Learn more about iExchange on the Global Engagement website. International StudentsThis summer, 468 international students have engaged in post-graduation employment Optional Practical Training (OPT and STEM OPT) in Silicon Valley. Examples of our impressive SCU student placements include:
Did you know that international students comprise 12 percent of Santa Clara University’s student enrollment - 6 percent at the undergraduate level and 24 percent at the graduate level? See our total international student numbers on the Global Engagement website. Podcast for StudentsFor students interested in education abroad and global programs, summer is the perfect time to catch up with our podcast, Abroaden Your Horizons. Check out three of our most recent episodes featuring some our LEAD students and Gilman Scholarship recipients:
International TravelPost-pandemic SCU global travel for faculty and staff is back! Are you a faculty or staff member traveling abroad individually for research or work? Register Your Faculty/Staff Travel through the 1-Minute Travel Registry. This ensures faculty and staff are covered by SCU’s insurance. Not traveling individually, but planning a program abroad instead? See more about International Travel Proposals on the Global Engagement website. Questions about travel? Reach out to associatprovostglobal@scu.edu. International Scholars, Faculty, and ResearchersThis summer, SCU is hosting 12 scholars in the following departments: Anthropology, Business, English, Engineering, Law, Physics, Political Science, and Psychology. Congratulations to our SCU faculty and staff serving as International Scholar Hosts. Visit the Global Engagement website to learn more. Global Engagement Staff Updates
Governmental Policy UpdatesSimon Study Abroad Bill Introduced in Congress
Our work in international education is impacted by governmental policy changes from the U.S. and countries around the world on a daily basis, and interpreting policy changes for SCU is a significant part of what professionals in international education do. This month, we are happy to share that the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2023 was finally introduced in Congress. This legislation codifies the U.S. State Department’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program and renames it in honor of the late U.S. Senator Paul Simon of Illinois. This act provides priority to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, institutions that qualify for the Strengthening Institutions Program, and study abroad programs with a world language learning component. Grant funds can also be used to offset individual student costs related to study abroad, which can be a significant barrier to student participation. Upcoming Events & DeadlinesAugust 2023
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