Internationalization
 In
order to be prepared to live and compete in a dynamic
workplace of an increasingly global and interdependent
society, university students need to learn about and be
exposed to the international environment. They must receive
an education that will make them capable of working effectively
anywhere and with anyone in the world.
ALEC is committed to playing an active role in Higher
Education’s internationalization challenge, reflecting
this need in what and how we research, teach, and learn.
Faculty in ALEC participate in international and internationalization
activities involving teaching, research, and outreach.
Some recent examples include:
Teaching:
• Course on International Agricultural Development
(ALDR 5770/7700)
• Infusion of international issues and examples
into the curriculum
• Developing a study abroad course in Malaysia
• Coordination with the Office of International
Agriculture regarding their Certificate in International
Agriculture. Participation in the Undergraduate Certificate
Program in Latin American Studies.
Research regarding:
• Factors affecting the internationalization of
the agricultural curriculum
• Special needs and challenges of agricultural
educators and agricultural education institutions and
programs in post-communist societies
• Education, communication, and extension issues
affecting agricultural and human development in different
areas of the world.
Outreach:
• Evaluation of agricultural programs at the United
Arab Emirates Technical High Schools
• Participation in community development programs
in Mexico and Argentina
• Participation in the planning and design of
a Ph.D. program in Thailand
• Guest lectures in Thailand, Lithuania, and Mexico
• Participation in programs for university collaborators
from France, Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Wales,
Argentina, and Poland.
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