Introduction It is well documented over the years that technology has impacted education and changed the landscape of teaching and learning. For the most part information technology has been credited with making teaching and learning an active and engaging process…
During the course of my college teaching career, I have become an enthusiastic proponent of empathetic-type classroom assignments and activities. These techniques are an excellent way to engage students in analytical thinking and to create some memorable classroom moments. About…
During plenary panel dialogue at the 2013 NYU Faculty Resource Network Conference, Reinventing Liberal Education, Stockton College’s President Saatkamp reminded the audience that the Holocaust was orchestrated by one of the most educated, technologically advanced societies of its time. Liberal education…
A study conducted by Hart and Associates on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (2010) reveals that employers believe that two and four year institutions need to place more emphasis on written and oral communication as well…
What an exciting year for distance learning! Cutting-edge communication systems allowed universities to escape the tired confines of face-to-face education. Bold new technologies made it possible for thousands of geographically dispersed students to enroll in world-class courses. Innovative assessment mechanisms…
There are now 40% more international students studying at U.S. colleges than there were a decade ago (Institute 2013). At Johnson C. Smith University, roughly 4.4% of undergraduates identify as internationals, representing a little over 60 students of the on-campus…
Introduction Our world has become very small because of globalization. The World Is Flat (Friedman 2006) helped us understand that if the world is not exactly flat, then it is deeply interconnected. Friedman describes how technology and the fall of trade…
Abstract The Seven Pillars Model of Global Competency provides a conceptualized framework where students: 1) gain hands-on learning experiences in cross-cultural situations; 2) interact with diverse groups which are outside their own perspectives; 3) gain extended overseas work and learning…
After a decade of FRN’s summer seminars, I am a grateful veteran. Most experiences have exceeded my expectations from so many points of view: intellectual and social growth, experimental teaching approaches, bolder design for curriculum development to share with my…
Abstract In thinking about the “global imperative for higher education,” the authors explore the ways in which faculty, staff, and administrators can utilize institutional resources, especially historical legacies, to promote global education. As each of the following sections argues, we…
A Global Perspective It is recognized that technological advances and scientific innovations are not confined to geographic borders. Instead, it is the transgeographic exchange of ideas that allows the impact of science and technology to be broadly manifested. Therefore, modern…
Introduction Nearly 25 years ago, when I began my academic career, I served as an assistant professor and counselor in the College Discovery Program at Kingsborough Community College (KCC) in Brooklyn, New York. KCC is one of 21 colleges and…
The Historical Context . . . It [white supremacy] gained us the land on which the Native Americans and Mexicans used to live; it produced prosperity for generations who directly and indirectly profited from the free labor of slaves; it…
This presentation examines strategies we have employed at Farmingdale State College (FSC) for introducing global issues in the classroom and the curriculum in history. Our goal, in addition to introducing the discipline, is to help shape our students as “global…
Creativity and Community As a teacher of creative writing, I study the effect of the educational environment on student writers, looking to make my university and our creative writing program a place where young creative writers can thrive. Frank X.…
Introduction Although the world is more connected than ever and competition is global, political strife continues to bubble up not only in the Middle East but also in Eastern Europe and Africa. Global education can provide students with opportunities to…
Wagner College is a private co-educational liberal arts college, located on Staten Island, that began over one hundred years ago in 1883, in Rochester, N.Y. Wagner relocated to Staten Island in 1918, bringing about a new era in the history…
Classrooms in America are becoming increasingly diverse, especially in large metropolitan cities such as New York City. This diversity comes in several layers, such as ethnic, cultural, linguistic, social, economic and otherwise, as represented by the students served in our…
The research is increasingly clear that a key component of a 21st-century liberal education is global awareness. Knowledge of global interconnections leads to better citizens, who are more prepared and engaged to interact locally and globally. Because of this, national…
Abstract The modern college classroom hosts students and instructors from a myriad of backgrounds. A decade ago, there was a great deal of attention focused on the millennial student and the implications that this new cohort had for the college…