ITAM commits to increasing the number of U.S. students hosted at the institution by offering a mixture of unique international educational opportunities
May 21 2015, ITAM has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans to gain international experience through study abroad programs. This is one of more than 450 new commitments announced by IIE.
IIE’s Generation Study Abroad seeks to mobilize resources and commitments with the goal of doubling the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade. ITAM understands the many benefits of an international education and knows that in order for students to be successful they must build global competencies and hence has partnered with IIE in this important initiative and will be increasing, starting summer 2016, its offer of programs and services tailored to U.S. students.
Under the new partnership, ITAM will take concrete, action-oriented steps to expand opportunities for study abroad:
- ITAM will increase the number of courses taught in English within our degree programs at both the graduate an undergraduate levels by 25%
- ITAM will open a new summer course entitled: “Mexico, a Better Perspective”, covering social, political, business and cultural aspects of Mexico in relation to its importance for the United States
- ITAM will seek certification for hosting students with U.S. Federal Loans.
“We encourage and welcome US students to join our community, learn a new language, understand a different culture, take regular classes with our students or join one of our specialized summer programs which will make their time in México a unique educational experience.”
Dr. Alejandro Hernandez D.
PROVOST
As of November 2014, Generation Study Abroad partners to date include over 300 colleges and universities of all sizes and types across the country and around the world, as well as 13 governments, 16 education associations, 67 international partners, and 56 study abroad, K-12, and social network organizations who have committed to specific goals to increase the number of U.S. students studying abroad. Commitments include actions to diversity the population of students who participate in study abroad and provide additional financial resources to make this possible.
IIE launched Generation Study Abroad early this year in the belief that the number and proportion of today’s students who graduate with an educational experience abroad is far too low. Currently, fewer than 10 percent of all U.S. college students study abroad at some point in their academic career, according to the Open Doors Report on International and Educational Exchange published by IIE with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Generation Study Abroad aims to grow participation in study abroad so that the annual total reported will reach 600,000 by the end of the decade.
“Globalization has changed the way the world works, and employers are increasingly looking for workers who have international skills and expertise,” says Dr. Allan Goodman, President of IIE. “Studying abroad must be viewed as an essential component of a college degree and critical to preparing future leaders.”
About Generation Study Abroad
IIE’s Generation Study Abroad seeks to significantly increase study abroad participation by bringing employers, governments, associations, and others together to build on current best practices and find new ways to extend study abroad opportunities and resources to tens of thousands of college students whose needs are not currently served by existing programs. Generation Study Abroad will sustain an ongoing dialogue about the need for more students from all backgrounds and in all fields to gain international experience. This will include research to identify and break down barriers hindering students from studying abroad, communications to share strategies and best practices to increase study abroad, and fundraising to mobilize additional financial resources. IIE will also hold a Summit on Generation Study Abroad on October 1-2, 2015 to engage stakeholders in higher education and all commitment partners.
About ITAM
Commonly referred to as ITAM, the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México was founded in 1946 by the civic association “Asociación Mexicana de Cultura” under the leadership of the distinguished industrialist, Mr. Raúl Baillerés. ITAM is a private non-profit, non-denominational institution of higher education supported completely by student fees and private contributions and governed by its own Board of Trustees.
To insure the highest possible quality of teaching and research, ITAM´s academic activities are carried out through 14 academic departments that are grouped into five academic divisions:
Division of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
Division of Economics, Law and Political Science
Division of Business, Administration and Accounting
Division of Engineering
Division of General and International Studies
About the Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. An independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of 19 offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,200 member institutions. IIE designs and implements programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors with funding from government agencies, foundations, and corporations. IIE also conducts policy research and program evaluations, and provides advising and counseling on international education and opportunities abroad.