Latest News
Concordia and Valparaiso University Announce Launch of Center for Global and Professional Studies
Concordia College and Valparaiso University have agreed to establish a jointly-sponsored Center for Global and Professional Studies, under which collaborative programs will be developed and offered on both campuses and overseas in areas of high synergy where there appear to be exceptional opportunities for programmatic enrichment. The collaboration intends to capitalize on the strengths and resources of both institutions, including business, media/communications, law, nursing, social sciences, and the humanities. In addition, the Center will facilitate international study and faculty development on both campuses. The launch of the first joint programs is targeted for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Concordia students will be able to explore more opportunities for global learning by participating in Valpo’s affordably-priced overseas study programs at its residential centers in China, Mexico, Germany, and England, as well as experiential learning opportunities in communications, meteorology, and sustainability programs offered at Valpo. In addition, there are many opportunities open to Concordia students for seamless transition to Valpo’s graduate programs in fields such as business, law, nursing, and media. Discussions will be pursued between the institutions to explore the opportunity for combined programs leading to the Master’s degree in an accelerated time frame, e.g. a five-year accelerated track to a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a field such as Media instead of the usual six years.
What gave impetus to this collaboration was a realization that both institutions have many shared values, complementary strengths, and a vision to prepare leaders who are well-versed in global issues, sensitive to customs and mores in other cultures, facile with the modern tools of technology, and who can think critically and communicate effectively. Both institutions have a deep commitment to values-based education as students are prepared for the future.
Concordia’s President Viji George summed up the intent of the jointly-developed programs as follows: “Global education, experiential learning, and the integration of disciplines are essential to the long-term success of students in a rapidly changing world. By enriching the exceptional programs available at both institutions, this Center will help students discover their calling in life and develop the knowledge, values, and skills needed today and in the decades to come.”
About the Current
- Executive Editor: Paul Grande Pré, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- Editor: Charlie Browne, Director of Communications, x2167, charlie.browne@concordia-ny.edu
- North Callahan, Senior Director of Marketing
- Laura Gossage, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
- Chris Koutsovitis, Assistant Dean for Student Development
The Concordia Current is published by Concordia College-New York, which is solely responsible for its content. ©2010.
Visit Any of the Websites in the Concordia Community...
