In those inaugural comments, I made a first attempt to outline what
global education is. I said, “A global education is much more than
studying abroad or developing exchange programs. It is an education
that ensures that students will be able to succeed in a world marked by
interdependence, diversity and rapid change. A global education is one
that provides knowledge and understanding of cultures, languages,
geography and global perspectives. Most importantly, a global education
is one that enables students to understand their roles in a global
community and teaches them how their actions can affect citizens
throughout the world.” I also might add that it demonstrates how events
around the world can affect students in their own lives and therefore
cannot be ignored
