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