USD Magazine Spring 2012

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Undergraduate study abroad participation has long been a hallmark of the USD education experience. The Institute for International Education’s

GOING GLOBAL USD best in the nation for undergraduate participation in study abroad programs [ e x p l o r a t i o n ] Open Doors Report has recog- nized USD as No. 1 in undergrad- uate study abroad participation.

hether studying the origin of USD campus buildings in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, immersing them- selves in the vibrant culture of Florence, Italy or exploring the storied sights of London, England, Toreros are expanding their hori- zons and traveling the world in record numbers. According to the most recent data from the Institute for Interna- tional Education (IIE) publication, Open Doors Report , which exam- ined institutions and study abroad undergraduate student participa- tion for the 2009-2010 academic year, USD ranks No. 1 with 71.4 per- cent participation among doctorate institutions. Data indicates that 825 students of the 1,156 total under- graduate degrees conferred at USD in 2009-2010 studied abroad for at least one semester, summer or dur- ing the January Intersession. “We’re thrilled with this outside recognition. It validates the com- mitment across campus to pro- vide a globally relevant education for our students,” Associate Pro- vost for International Affairs Denise Dimon, PhD, says. Dimon, an economics professor at USD since 1982, is well-acquaint- ed with the value of international education for undergraduate and graduate students, due to her long- time role as director of the Ahlers Center for International Business. All colleges and schools on campus — the College of Arts and Sciences, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, School of Busi- by Ryan T. Blystone W

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