The mission of the Institute is to advance intercultural initiatives' promote international
education, coordinate international student services, develop international/intercultural
studies, and promote and coordinate ESL initiatives.
Through the Institute students and faculty are supported in their efforts to engage in
intercultural and interdisciplinary learning opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad.
The Institute supports a number of study-abroad programs sponsored by affiliated organizations
such as the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities and the Consortium
for Global Education. On campus, the Institute develops programs and services that
enhance the international and intercultural awareness of the entire campus community,
with particular focus on interdisciplinary and global service-learning endeavors.
