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ICC-China Exchanges
ICC has an on-going relationship of student and faculty exchanges with two institutions in southeast China. We have memoranda of understanding with Xiamen Huaxia College and Shenzhen Polytechnic to engage in a variety of programs and activities.
At this time, two faculty have been to Huaxia College through the exchange. One taught ESL classes for one month and one provided technical assistance in database management. In spring semester 2007 another faculty member will go to Huaxia College to teach ESL for two months.
Additional opportunities may be available in the future. To learn more about the experiences of those faculty and staff who have provided project service in China,
contact Shari West (309)694-5374 and Bill Beckner (309)694-8419. Dr. Barbara Burton and Dr. Jill Wright have visited both of the exchange colleges. Dr. Jill Wright is scheduled to provide teaching in China in Spring 2007.
Fulbright Opportunities
Opportunities for Overseas Projects Fulbright GPA Grants
Opportunities and applications are offered through the Midwest Institute periodically. Contact Janice Kinsinger, 694-5758, for more information.
Midwest Institute for International/Intercultural Education (MIIIE)
Illinois Central College belongs to the Midwest Institute for International/Intercultural Education(MIIIE), a self-funded consortium of two-year colleges located in the Midwest region. Its primary objective is to support curriculum and professional development by organizing curriculum workshops, fall and spring conferences, overseas projects for faculty and students, assistance with grant development, provide faculty mentoring and professional networking.
Refer to: http://orgs.kvcc.edu/midwest/
The website includes various international study abroad opportunities and an extensive list of curriculum modules representing 30 disciplines.
Midwest Institute Curriculum Modules
Curriculum Modules developed by Faculty. http://orgs.kvcc.edu/midwest/Modules/
To view the modules, enter: Username:Paramore - Password:Zac
Illinois Central College Fulbright Winners
Deborah Wilson, English and Language Studies
David Thompson, Social Sciences
ICC is honored to have a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Gilbert L. Taguem Fah, from Cameroon, Africa teaching here as a Visiting Professor in the Social Sciences Department for 2006-2007.
ICISP Two Week Faculty-Administrator Exchange Program
As part of the Illinois Consortium of International Studies and Programs (ICISP), ICC offers its full-time faculty and administration the opportunity to participate in two-week professional and cultural exchanges with the Netherlands and Finland. The faculty member or administrator is matched as closely as possible with a faculty member or administrator with similar job responsibilities. The two-week exchange allows for nine days of professional exchange, three days of weekend time, and a day of orientation upon arrival. English is spoken at both locations. All arrangements are made by ICISP in cooperation with ICC.
The ICC Luxembourg Mini-mester
View pictures of Summer 2008 Mini-mester abroad students in Luxembourg (opens in new window).
Illinois Central College ICISP Participants
Paul Resnick, English - David Thompson, History - Eric Ockerhausen, Welding -
Kim Ritchhart, Dental Hygiene - Marty Potts, Engineering
ICISP Faculty Staff Resources:
http://web.sau.edu/studyabroad/icisp/AdministratorsPage.htm
ICISP Application Timelines:
mid-January - Applications become available from Janice Kinsinger.
April 1 - Applications are due to Janice Kinsinger.
July1 - Participants are notified if a match has been made.
mid-September - US participants attend a Saturday orientation at Illinois State University.
mid-October - Participants from Finland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland arrive for two-week exchange.
mid-May - US participants travel to Finland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland for two weeks to complete the exchange.