Year: Any 2022 2023 2024
Date of International Activity 5/24/2015 - 5/24/2015
International Activities and Goals I traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to explore the local food community developed via the large farm to consumer market located nearby. My goal was to gain first-hand experience with an alternative and traditional food system will allow me to better convey, with a greater sense of passion, methods and effectiveness of an alternative. This visit will have a direct impact on the Honors Food for Thought 9-hour sequence and in Environmental Studies Introduction to Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Agriculture Practicum.
Date of International Activity 3/1/2015 - 3/1/2015
Partnership University University of Cape Coast, Ghana
International Activities and Goals Over spring break 2015 I was fortunate to travel to Ghana and our partner institution, University of Cape Coast. As a part of this experience, we visited our partner university and met with faculty and staff who work at the University of Cape Coast, and we got a taste of the rich culture and tradition of Ghana. I enjoyed getting a feel for the experience our students might have if they were to study abroad in Ghana and wish that I could have extended my stay. The people were incredibly friendly and welcoming and I appreciated how they received us with open arms. I would be happy to discuss my experience with anyone interested in the delegation grant or visiting University of Cape Coast!
Date of International Activity 2/28/2015 - 2/28/2015
Partnership University University Cape Coast, Ghana
International Activities and Goals I traveled with a GVSU delegation to University Cape Coast, Ghana, spring break 2015. I was exposed to Ghanaian culture and history through presentations and excursions to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the W.E.B. Dubois Center, Elmina Castle, the Kumasi Culture Center and the university. I also met with the Dean of the College of Arts and five faculty members in an exchange of ideas about curriculum and materials.
Partnership University University of Cape Coast Ghana
International Activities and Goals This experience was designed to enhance the partnership with the University of Cape Coast as well as allow the team to explore and experience parts of Ghana. The delegation arrived in Accra and explored some of the historical and cultural sites and met with members of the US Embassy and Education USA before travelling to Cape Coast to meet with counterparts at the University. Jennifer met with the Founding Dean of the Faculty of Law, as well as professors from several disciplines including: Criminal Justice, Hospitality & Tourism, and Law. Jennifer was also able to connect with Rebecca Williams, a Public and Nonprofit Administration major who is currently studying at UCC this semester. The group than traveled to Kumasi, which is the second largest city in Ghana and the center of the Ashanti region. While in Kumasi, the delegation stayed on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and visited additional historical and cultural sights prior to returning to Accra. If you have students interested in study abroad consider directing them to UCC who has partnered with GVSU for more than 12 years and have similar departments and structures as the College of Community & Public Service.
Date of International Activity 1/24/2015 - 1/24/2015
Partnership University Middle East Technical University (hosted visitor)
International Activities and Goals The goal of this grant was to strengthen the relationship between GVSU and our partner institution Middle East Technical University (METU) by hosting Mahinur Akkaya (professor of chemistry) for a two week visit. Mahinur hosted me when I visited METU two years ago. During her visit, Mahinur taught a one-credit short course on Molecular Biology. She also presented a seminar on her research, met with professors and students from several departments, and mentored GVSU students on study abroad opportunities at METU. She also extended an invitation to our faculty to teach six-week graduate courses at METU in the. METU provides an excellent opportunity for GVSU science students to study abroad.
Date of International Activity 1/10/2015 - 1/10/2015
International Activities and Goals I spent the entire Winter 2015 semester living in Malta and working with the Physical Education Teacher Education Program at the University of Malta. The PIC Internationalization grant allowed me to live here and attend many courses/workshops and conferences. I was able to meet with both students and faculty to discuss best practices and curricular development in my field. I was asked to present at two conferences, one for the students and one for professional PE teachers of Malta. I will now be able to add more global aspects of teaching/learning to my courses and PE program.
