Abstract:
Faculty in agricultural colleges and universities are increasingly asked to consider short-term international teaching assignments. Benefits of such experiences can accrue to both the host country and the faculty member's institution. However, careful planning and considerable effort is required for such experiences to achieve the desired benefits. This article outlines the steps taken in development, presentation, and follow-up of a successful continuing education program conducted in Lithuania. The general objective of this program was to introduce principles of agribusiness marketing and finance to Lithuanian agribusiness managers and university faculty. Keys to the program's success included careful initial planning of all program details, development of teaching materials oriented toward the host country's situation, inclusion of host country faculty in all phases of the program, and a plan developed before the program was conducted for how this international experience would be brought into the domestic classroom.
Keywords:
agribusiness management, Lithuania, international perspective, undergraduate teachers
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