Indeed, through its curricular, social, and service dimensions, the Global Engagement Community SLO will constitute a visible campus hub for thoughtful intercultural communication, the development of meaningful peer relationships among students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and new leadership opportunities for globally-minded students as they design and implement collaborative service projects both within and beyond the Penn State community.
–Global Partnerships at the PSU Libraries
We believe that the Global Engagement Community has a unique opportunity to support multiple university and Library strategic goals, including fostering global engagement, student engagement, and diversity on campus.
—The Student Engagement Network
A global perspective plays a critical role in President Barron’s ‘Engage Penn State’ initiative. A platform of hands-on and experiential learning is critical for the development of the students, the initiative, and the future of undergraduate education at Penn State. The impact on the student, the institution, and the community are at a crossroads. Versatile and nimble students are the future world community. The Student Engagement Network is excited to partner with this project!
The Global Engagement Community will be a wonderful opportunity for domestic and international students alike who are interested in programming for globally-minded students. Whether it be returned study abroad students, current exchange or international students, or students interested in engaging more in a global community, this special living option will provide a unique experience for those it serves. The Global Engagement Community has the potential to foster global awareness at the individual, university, and community levels through not only the programming opportunities offered, but through the nature of the intercultural environment it provides to residents.
—PSU Intensive English Communication Program (IECP)
We are excited about the opportunities of the Global Engagement Community to bring together students from around the world! The housing option will allow global citizens to immerse themselves in a truly international community while sharing the dream of higher education and working towards common goals. The experience of the GEC will not be limited to the time at Penn State but will extend for a lifetime!
~ Residence Life, University Park
Residence Life is committed to creating safe and inclusive living-learning communities that foster academic, social, cultural and personal growth through meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, and residential staff at Penn State. As a part of residence life’s educational priority, we aim to provide opportunities for our students to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their communities. We believe the Global Engagement Community will bolster this living-learning experience by offering students a unique opportunity to engage in global awareness at the individual, university, and community levels through programming and an intercultural environment as it relates to, for example, conflict resolution and inclusive language and action.
— College of Agriculture, International Programs
The Global Engagement Community is setting an example for the kinds of understanding that is needed to address real challenges in this globally connected world. We are excited to support the work of the community members to develop a deeper understanding of each other and the world around them. By learning from and with each other, students engage in powerful discovery as they live and learn side-by-side. This community creates an environment to maximize creativity and innovation that comes from learning from people with different perspectives and cultures from around the globe.
Smeal College of Business recognizes that globalization is an increasingly important aspect of any business. Employment outlooks for the twenty-first century indicate that successful candidates in the job market will possess evidence of an international perspective and a demonstrated interdisciplinary approach to education. We are excited to engage students in the Global Engagement Community about becoming global business leaders and develop the skills needed for an increasingly global world.