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2007 - the Faculty of Arts & Science - University of Toronto

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WENDY ROLPH<br />

Wendy Rolph, senior decanal advisor on international<br />

programs and partnerships, and Miranda Cheng, U <strong>of</strong> T’s<br />

director <strong>of</strong> international student exchanges, are devoted<br />

to providing students with an international learning<br />

experience. U <strong>of</strong> T has exchange or study abroad<br />

agreements with 115 universities and institutions in<br />

32 countries around <strong>the</strong> globe. In recognition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

leadership, Wendy and Miranda are both recipients<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Internationalization Service Award from <strong>the</strong><br />

Canadian Bureau for International Education.<br />

LEARNING IN A<br />

GLOBAL CONTEXT<br />

66<br />

undergraduate students took part in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Internationalized Course Modules<br />

pilot program, travelling to international<br />

destinations for hands-on study relating<br />

to <strong>the</strong>ir courses.<br />

Exposing students to o<strong>the</strong>r cultures through educational opportunities that take<br />

<strong>the</strong>m around <strong>the</strong> world – or bring <strong>the</strong> world to <strong>the</strong>m – helps to broaden and<br />

enrich <strong>the</strong>ir academic experience, promote cross-cultural understanding and<br />

assist in <strong>the</strong>ir development as global citizens. We give our students <strong>the</strong> world<br />

when <strong>the</strong>y come to study at U <strong>of</strong> T. We <strong>of</strong>fer a curriculum that literally covers<br />

<strong>the</strong> globe and an international community <strong>of</strong> students, faculty and staff.<br />

Increasing <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> international exchange opportunities and exploring<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r models for <strong>of</strong>fering our students an international experience is a priority<br />

for us.<br />

10 2006-<strong>2007</strong> Year In Review

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