Update
104 Curtiss Hall PHONE: (515) 294-8454 FAX:
(515) 294-9477
Email: iap@iastate.edu
URL: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/international/
January-February,
1998
Globalizing College of Agriculture
Programs:
Preparing for the 21st Century
The environment for international involvement by College of
Agriculture faculty, staff, and students has changed significantly in
recent years. In response, the College of Agriculture, with input
from DEO's, Center Directors, the IAP Faculty Advisory Committee, and
Iowa businesses has drafted a strategic plan for international
programs in the College for the years 1998-2001. A draft version will
be available in January on the College of Agriculture web site for a
one-month comment period at:
http://www.ag.iastate.edu/international/programs/strategicplan.html
Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the plan and send comments
to me at dacker@iastate.edu.
Thank you.
--David Acker, Director
Provost's Workshop on Russia and Ukraine
On December 10, 1997, the Provost convened a workshop on Russia and Ukraine for over 100 ISU faculty and staff, as well as representatives of government agencies, the private sector, and an official from the Embassy of Ukraine. Dr. Jischke presented a luncheon address on the development of international programs at ISU. Outcomes of the workshop included a data base on faculty involvement and institutional connections in Ukraine and Russia, inter-college networking, and increased awareness of funding opportunities. Please contact Elena Polouchkina (294-8493; elenap@iastate.edu) for a copy of "Funding Opportunities and Programs" prepared by Dr. Jerry Klonglan, Ron Prescott, and Elena Polouchkina. A report on the workshop will be prepared by Dr. Glenn Schrader in the Provost's Office. Given that 70 faculty have expressed interest in participating in a workshop focusing on China, look for a similar workshop in the spring.
Study Abroad Update
A total of $16,900 in study abroad scholarships were awarded to 108 students in the College of Agriculture. Active faculty and staff leadership of study abroad courses coupled with increased scholarship assistance is expected to produce more than a 50% increase in the number of students going abroad this year.
Australia. Eleven ISU ag students are participating in a travel course to Australia and New Zealand offered by MIAC. These students are participating in the program in conjunction with students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Kansas State University. The group is scheduled to leave on December 25, 1997, and return on January 13, 1998. Dr. Tom Loynachan from Agronomy was responsible for the recruitment and pre-departure orientation of our eleven students.
Thailand. Four students and one faculty member from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Thailand spent Fall Semester at ISU. The students studied Agronomy, Food Science, Management and Information Systems, and Plant Pathology. The faculty member from Thailand participated in research in Seed Science.
Russia. Three students from Timiryazev Agricultural Academy- Moscow spent Fall Semester conducting research in Economics.
Hungary. Two students from Budapest University of Economic Sciences will spend Spring Semester at ISU.
Slovakia. Three students from the Slovak Agricultural University at Nitra, Slovakia, will participate in an internship program at ISU during Spring Semester.
International Ag Club
An upcoming event scheduled for Spring Semester is a panel discussion on issues related to careers in international agriculture. International students will be invited to prepare dishes from their countries which will be served to the participants.
Spanish Courses
Two Spanish grammar/conversation courses complemented with Latin American culture are being offered for eight weeks during Spring Semester. The beginning class will be held from January 20 through March 12, 1998, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The intermediate class is scheduled for January 21 through March 11, 1998, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Cost of instructors will be covered by the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and the Institute for International Cooperation on Animal Biologics. Contact Eduarda Becerra at 294-3972 or ebecerra@iastate.edu for more information.
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