Abstract:
A research project on the globalization of learning environments for students at north central U.S. colleges of agriculture was conducted in 1998. Findings for a one-year period included: 1) over 1,000 students participated in study and work abroad; 2) over $300,000 in study abroad scholarship money was available to students through their colleges of agriculture; 3) over 2,500 international students studied at these colleges; 4) few colleges require the study of another language; 5) 1 college offers a degree and 4 colleges offer a major or secondary major with a significant focus on global dimensions; and 6) over 1,000 faculty and staff traveled to other countries.
Keywords:
globalization, learning environment
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