Global Perspectives

We envision laying the foundation of our global theme by building a community capable of developing opportunities to collaborate across a diverse world of cultures, race, gender, orientation and age which prepares us for global participation. We understand that building a global perspective, is not limited to travel abroad. We do believe that in this effort, we should strive to capture the wealth of diversity and opportunity which exists locally, regionally, and nationally. Accomplishing this theme is a continuum that we will pursue over time. The ACE report is a good overview.

In his white paper on Global Education, President Saatkamp recommends that we should

1. look to the resources closest to home,
2. use technological innovations to enhance local resources and reach beyond our communities,
3. meet global competition with quality education,
4. enhance our standard ways of building a global agenda, and
5. reexamine our general education requirements.

Draft Objectives that support this theme:

S6 – Develop a globally diverse Stockton community

S7 – Enhance capacity to participate globally

ER 1- Develop faculty and staff skills to support high-value learning, engagement, global education and sustainability

ER5 - Create faculty and staff exchange and immersion programs

IP1 – Strengthen internal processes to support high-value learning, engagement, global perspectives and sustainability

IP2 – Integrate global program efforts among multiple units of the college

RS1 – Establish additional revenue sources

RS2 – Reduce expenses

RS3 – Align resources to support the strategic plan