Global Initiatives
State colleges and universities equip students to navigate an interconnected world. AASCU builds partnerships that make it possible.
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We empower our members to shape graduates who think, act, and lead globally.
Global Citizens
Upon graduation, students will have experience:
- Analyzing the historical, political, and cultural contexts of global issues.
- Interacting with and learning from different perspectives and cultures.
- Developing an empathetic, responsible ethic of global citizenship.
- Collaborating and taking action to address complex problems and drive change.
- Engaging in spaces where curiosity, openness, and humility are valued.
Global Institutions
To prepare their graduates, institutions must:
- Provide and promote study abroad and exchange opportunities.
- Establish global partnerships for instruction, research, and service learning.
- Integrate international perspectives across disciplines.
- Embed global engagement in the institution’s mission, goals, and action plans.
- Cultivate a campus culture that values different perspectives and global citizenship.
Experiences that connect students, leadership, and faculty to their global communities.
Student Programs
Be immersed in rich culture while making a lasting impact in public schools throughout France.
Support the strengthening of Franco-American relations through education exchanges.
Welcome Chinese students seeking concurrent degrees from a U.S. and Chinese institution to your campus.
Find scholarships for students enrolled at AASCU member institutions to study in China.
Professional Development Programs
Create and sustain educational partnerships with Chinese institutions.
Highlight and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
Opportunity for faculty interested in expanding or developing faculty-led programs in China.
Receive support in assessing and realizing your campus’ internationalization goals.
Visit China and explore ways to integrate Chinese studies into curriculum and campus activities.
Visit Japan and explore ways to integrate Japanese studies into curriculum and campus activities.
Travel abroad to promote connections between your institution and its international peers.
Impact
Globally-connected Institutions
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international partnerships built between U.S. and global institutions as a result of AASCU programs.
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leaders have traveled abroad as part of AASCU programs.
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campus consultations have provided institutions serving ##+ students support in realising their internationalization goals.
World-ready Graduates
6,500
students from 182 institutions (144 Chinese, 38 U.S.) have participated in the Sino-U.S. CHEPD 1+2+1 Program, which carries $400 million in total economic impact.
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of AASCU institutions provide study abroad and exchange opportunities compared to ##% nationally.
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study abroad scholarships awarded through AASCU programs.
Troy University – Alabama’s International University
The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.
Programs
- Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact
20+ years
Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
1071
Chinese students participating in the program since 2001
$32M USD
Funds acquired by campus through participation into program
Troy University – Alabama’s International University
The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.
Programs
- Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact
20+ years
Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
1071
Chinese students participating in the program since 2001
$32M USD
Funds acquired by campus through participation into program
Troy University – Alabama’s International University
The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.
Programs
- Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact
20+ years
Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
1071
Chinese students participating in the program since 2001
$32M USD
Funds acquired by campus through participation into program
Troy University – Alabama’s International University
The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.
Programs
- Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact
20+ years
Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
1071
Chinese students participating in the program since 2001
$32M USD
Funds acquired by campus through participation into program
Troy University – Alabama’s International University
The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.
Programs
- Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact
20+ years
Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
1071
Chinese students participating in the program since 2001
$32M USD
Funds acquired by campus through participation into program
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Committee on International Education
A passionate, diverse team of presidents and chancellors shaping the direction of AASCU’s global initiatives.
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Awards celebrating the innovative ways our members demonstrate their commitment to institutional globalization.
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