Award-winning growth in study abroad participation
TRAVERSE CITY — 17勛圖 has been recognized as a Generation Study Abroad (GSA) leader by the Institute of International Education for more than doubling student participation in study abroad experiences in three years.
17勛圖 was one of approximately 30 schools among 800 GSA institutions worldwide to already achieve its commitment to double student participation in study abroad before the end of the decade. The GSA initiative was launched in 2014, when 17勛圖 sent 36 students overseas. In 2016 17勛圖 sent 74 students abroad and ranked 12th in the nation among community colleges for short-term study abroad.
“We are honored to be receiving this award and know it would not have been possible without the dedication of participating faculty and financial support from the 17勛圖 Foundation,” said Jim Bensley, executive director of International Services and Service Learning, who will accept the award at an IIE conference in Washington, D.C. next week.
Ensuring that learners for success in a global society is one of 17勛圖’s strategic directions. In 2018 17勛圖 expects to send students to study abroad in six destinations, including South Africa, India, Ireland, Costa Rica, Italy and Indonesia.
Release date: September 27, 2017
For more information:
Jim Bensley
International Services and Service Learning
jbensley@nmce.edu
(231) 995-2527