MISSION

The term global village and many other concepts like it have been tossed around since the mid-20th century. In recent years, communication between nations, cultures, and communities have increased exponentially. We are connected to each other in more ways and more often than ever before - and there is still so much to learn.
 

• Serve as a focal point for international education activities at Parkside.
• Provide interdisciplinary academic programs to all students on campus
• Support and foster internationalization on campus.
• Provide an environment conducive to intercultural learning & exchange of ideas.
• Foster opportunities to develop a global perspective fundamental to full participation in the world.
• Encourage scholarly activities in response to local, national and global communities.