A Strategic Plan for Global Competence
This presentation provides an overview of the strategic planning process and the plan completed by the Global Planning Committee.
Presenters:
– Harriet Swedlund, Director of International Programs
– Edward Hogan, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Technology Director
– Penny Powers, Associate Professor, Nursing
Location: The Walder Room, USU 269

Global Competence Through Faculty Development
Panelists will share how faculty development opportunities have made them more globally competent teachers and scholars.
Panelists:
– Loye Romereim-Holmes, Professor, Educational Leadership
– Jane Hegland, Associate Professor, Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design
– Lyle Olson, Professor, Journalism
– Nels Granholm , Professor, Biology & Microbiology
Location: The Campanile Room, USU 169

Perspectives on Global Competence from International Faculty
Listening to the stories and understanding the experiences of our own international faculty can enhance global competence in the university community. A panel of international faculty will share their perspectives.
Panelists:
– C.Y. Wang, Associate Professor, Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality
– Fathi Halaweish, Associate Professor, Chemistry
– Yadhu Singh, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
– Evert Van Der Sluis, Associate Professor, Economics
Location: The Pasque Room, USU 255

Becoming Globally Competent in Research and Scholarship
Find out more about the challenges and opportunities associated with international scholarship and creative activity.
Panelists:
– April Brooks, Professor, History
– Carol Cumber, Associate Professor, Economics
– Martin Draper, Associate Professor, Plant Science
– Chris Chase, Professor, Vet Science
Location: The Crest Room, USU 153

Refreshments & Governor’s Grant Awardees Poster Session
Continue the conversation with colleagues while enjoying a tasty selection of international snacks and perusing some of the SDSU faculty’s latest work with technology in education.
Volstorff Ballroom

Global Competence through Study Abroad
How do you set up a study tour? What components make a program work? Learn from experienced faculty facilitators about key strategies for success.
Panelists:
– Susan Strickler, Assistant Professor, Apparel Merchandising & Interior
Design
– Dean Isham, Associate Professor, Apparel Merchandising & Interior Design
– Tish Smyer , Associate Professor, Nursing
– Tom Johnson, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy
Location: The Walder Room, USU 269

Classroom Approaches to Enhance Global Competence
Roll up your sleeves for this interactive session on how to integrate global competency and international perspectives in your courses.
Facilitators:
– Meredith Redlin, Assistant Professor, Rural Sociology
– Larry Janssen, Professor, Economics
– Del Lonowski, Professor, Political Science
Location: The Campanile Room, USU 169

A Departmental Model for Achieving Global Competence
Learn about how SDSU’s English department has built and sustained efforts to enhance global awareness among its faculty and students.
Panelists:
– Mary Haug, Associate Professor,
– Paul Baggett, Instructor,
– Kathleen Danker, Professor,
– Dave Evans, Professor and Writer in Residence,
– Karen Zagrodnik, Assistant Professor, and
– Kathleen Donovan, Associate Professor
Location: The Crest Room, USU 153

Understanding Language in Building Global Competence.
An understanding of foreign languages can help faculty and students become more globally competent. Find out how and why this can be relevant to your work.
Panelists:
– Anthony Richter, Professor, Modern Languages
– Karen Cardenas, Professor, Modern Languages
– Marie-Pierre Baggett, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages
Location: The Pasque Room, USU 255