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Global Engagement. Connecting with the World. Anthony (Bud) Rock Vice President for Global Engagement Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement Arizona State University. www.asu.edu/asu101. Why should you become “globally engaged”?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Global Engagement
Connecting with the World
www.asu.edu/asu101
Anthony (Bud) RockVice President for Global Engagement Office of the Vice President for Global EngagementArizona State University
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Why should you become “globally engaged”?
To have the ability to solve problems of both local and global importance and to work effectively in other cultures;
To understand and appreciate the variety of contributions people from other societies can make to the globally dynamic knowledge community;
To achieve an experiential base for living and working in a global environment, and to appreciate that diverse perspectives are increasingly important to working through new and creative solutions to the challenges that they will face;
To negotiate decisions about issues that blend advances in science and technology with policy concerns, with appreciation for varying global perspectives
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• Cultural exchange– Celebrate, through
education and research, the origins of human diversity and the richness of human talent.
Why should you be “globally engaged”?
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• Competitiveness– Strengthen the economy
and ensure the greatest opportunities for the U.S. in the world
– Work cooperatively with other nations to assure economic growth
Why should you be “globally engaged”?
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Why should you be “globally engaged”?
• Advance the Frontiers of Knowledge
– Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
– Emphasis on applications that are in service to mankind
– International research and internship opportunities
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• Security: – Protect and promote
our interests around the world
– Build positive and constructive relationships
Why should you be “globally engaged”?
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Why should you be “globally engaged”?
• Sustainability is global (not just local)
– Meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
– Foster economic growth in balance with environmental stewardship and social development.
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Being global is not an option; it is a reality!
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How will the world be meaningful to you?
Increased global inter-connectedness• Global impact of events
– Political– Economic– Environmental– Social
• Global business opportunities and challenges• Cultural diversity
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Global Engagement: Personal Actions
• Get a passport and be ready to travel!
• Attend Study Abroad 101: http://ipo.asu.edu/asu/sa101.php
• Take a language course (even if your major does not require it)
• Take a global course in your area of study
• Make connections with international students at ASU; we had over 3,000 international students at ASU in 2006
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Global Engagement: Personal Actions
• Attend cultural events in your community
• Watch a foreign film
• Visit an international restaurant
• Volunteer with an international service organization
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Exploring the World: ASU Students Abroad1,582 ASU students studied abroad in 2006-07, with some students traveling to more than one country.
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How do I learn more?
• ASU Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement www.asu.edu/global
• ASU International Programs Office http://ipo.asu.edu/
• Summer/Winter Study Abroad Programs http://www.asu.edu/ssc/abroad/