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Diana Cvitan, Director, Office Of Global Learning

TNT Institute 2008 Students’ Perspectives On Their OwnStudents’ Perspectives On Their Own

Learning :Learning :FDU’s Global MissionFDU’s Global Mission

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The University's MissionFairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.

 

                      

                 

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“He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages; so ignorant

that he bought a cow to ride on." - Ben Franklin

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PROGRAM EXAMPLES: - Global Virtual Faculty (GVF) Program - FDU Study Abroad - United Nations Pathways - Global Issues Gateway (GIG) - Global Virtual Classroom (GVC)

. . . . . . but global learning can take many forms and can appear throughout the curriculum in student-centered activities

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"Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that

governs his passions. Who is rich? He who is content. Who is that? Nobody."

- Ben Franklin

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FDU’s Global MissionFDU’s Global Mission GLOBAL VIRTUAL FACULTY PROGRAM

“Having Billy Futter <GVF member> as part of our discussion was one of my finest experiences. Being exposed to professors who

have worked all over the world is one of the best chances to update your knowledge. The way he participated in every discussion, by

throwing light on the global aspects of the pharmaceutical world was amazing. He commented on every post by presenting his point of view and asking us questions. Through these discussions we saw different aspects of present issues . . and issues of the past too. I

never though an online class would be so interesting.”

-- Sana Mirza, Pharmaceutical Mgmt Student

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Travel Journals/Travel Blogs

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http://www.gig.org/ge/?vid=117

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http://www.gig.org/eg/content/?aid=98

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Using Weblogs to Prepare Active World CitizensCourse: Globalization and World Citizenship

J. Michael Adams & Angelo Carfagna

“I wanted to present the importance of the notion that to be human is to care, that to care is to take action, and that every little bit counts. Although this

blog was set up as a requirement for a political science class (Globalization & World Citizenship), I hope that it will be the start of a fruitful journey to

exploring the issue of global hunger.”- Daniel Suh, Student

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FDU’s Global MissionFDU’s Global Mission “Now I feel like I can do something that benefits everyone.” Shu-Ming Chang, Student