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Mission Statement

Marist International Programs is dedicated to identifying, developing and implementing educational opportunities for Marist students overseas and enhancing the global perspective of academic programs at Marist College.

MIP goals are to foster:

• Cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural dialogue;
• Reflection on global issues;
• Enlightened and responsible global citizenship and leadership;
• Learning, self-discovery, personal and professional growth; independence;
• Appreciation for diversity.

MIP services include:

• Advisement for educational opportunities abroad, including internships;
• Pre-departure orientation and assistance and support to students for the duration of their experience;
• Overseas advisement by resident directors and host institution staff;
• Support to faculty and staff in the design and administration of all types of study abroad programs;
• Coordination among relevant academic and administrative departments at Marist College and between Marist and partner institutions abroad;
• Regular site visits by Marist administrators and faculty.

MIP objectives are to:

• Integrate study abroad in the undergraduate curriculum;
• Work with faculty and schools to develop a curriculum that responds to global changes;
• Provide undergraduate students with an abroad experience;
• Continuously explore and develop new program sites, and increase the range of opportunities for study around the world;
• Foster academic excellence in all programs abroad;
• Encourage the study of foreign languages (on-campus and abroad);
• Encourage internships and other practical learning experiences abroad;
• Promote semester/academic year programs as well as short-term programs during inter-session and summer periods;
• Facilitate student exchanges;
• Integrate study abroad with on-campus academic programs, advisement, and activities.