GLOBAL EDUCATION
Goals
- Support internationalization as an integral and significant element of the UW mission
and strategic plan;
- Promote and sustain greater involvement of COE students in study abroad experiences;
- Contribute to a supportive academic and cultural environment for international students
and scholars;
- Increase and sustain international endeavors for COE faculty;
- Internationalize COE curriculum across all program areas;
- Develop and sustain transnational research and scholarship opportunities for COE faculty
and students.
Vision
The College of Education aims to provide its students with both an understanding of
our local, diverse community, as well as the tools to become active leaders and responsible
members of the increasingly interconnected, global society they will work in. The
College also seeks to support faculty in their internationalization efforts on and
off campus. These objectives are met through curricular and co-curricular offerings;
interaction with students and faculty from a broad range of cultures; and opportunities
to travel, study and perform research abroad. In order to realize the College of Education's
vision for internationalization, we constantly seek to: increase our international
population through visiting and full time students; determine how best to incorporate
more global perspectives into our curriculum; increase the diversity of our faculty;
increase opportunities for the College's students and faculty to travel abroad for
the purposes of study, research and cultural awareness; develop funding sources for
international programming on campus and abroad; increase our presence and name recognition
globally; increase co-curricular offerings with an international focus, including
internships, volunteer opportunities, lectures and more; support development of increased
international competency fo faculty and staff; focus on world regions and international
opportunities that advance the College of Education's global education mission. (inspired
by Barnard College, Columbia University)
Mission
Our purpose is to educate students as global citizens, including attributes of openness
to and understanding of other worldviews, empathy for people with different backgrounds
and experience to oneself, the capacity to value diversity, and respect for indigenous
peoples and knowledge (inspired by the Internationalization Leaders Network organized
by the Canadian Bureau for International Education).
Worldwide Engagement
Our faculty and students are engaging in international activities, including study
abroad trips, university partnerships, and research. Take a virtual trip around the
world to see our latest efforts to engage UW students in a global society.
Points of Pride
UW Pride is more than just colorful clothing—it’s a bold attitude that draws on a
rich heritage of education, exploration and enterprise, and symbolizes the spirit
of the West. UW celebrates the achievements of the individuals who represent our institution
including students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors, as well as its unique bond
with the people of Wyoming.
Excellence
UW Pride also showcases our commitment to excellence in facilities and programs supported
by public and private contributions, ranging from the Michael B. Enzi STEM facility
and the Buchanan Center for Performing Arts to the Top-Tier Science Initiative and
Trustees Education Initiative.
Go Pokes!
Learn hard, play hard. For more than 100 years, Pokes fans have been cheering on
their favorite UW athletic teams while sporting their best Brown and Gold. Our outstanding
student-athletes compete in both NCAA Division I-A and club sports, and strive for
excellence on and off the field. Go Pokes!
