Dr. Jane Robison, the Executive Director of the English Language Institute, won the MIDTESOL 2018 Distinguished Service Award. She now becomes a free Lifetime Member of MIDTESOL. MIDTESOL is an affiliate of TESOL International Association and has members from four states: Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Dr. Robison has served on the board in a variety of positions: … [Read more...] about Dr. Jane Robison wins the MIDTESOL 2018 Distinguished Service Award
On Sep 18 the School Board of Springfield Public Schools (SPS) ratified an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the ELI Khebrat program which has been in process since March of this year. The MOU includes SPS's offer to host the Khebrat teachers for a 9-week school immersion experience, which is the culmination event of Khebrat's 12-month teacher leadership training. The … [Read more...] about Khebrat Finalizes Contract with Springfield Public Schools
Having great global partnerships is one of the main reasons why International Programs could implement the vision of globalization across so many countries and at Missouri State. It takes two sides of efforts to build, maintain and develop the partnership. Travelling abroad and visiting partner universities and/or institutions become very common for lots of International … [Read more...] about International Delegations Visit Missouri State to Enhance Partnerships
The International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) celebrated the completion of the Southwest University (SWU) Summer Program on August 24. It is the largest summer program that the ILTC has ever hosted. 58 students and 5 professors received their program certificates. Brad Bodenhausen, Assistant Vice President of International Education and Training briefly introduced … [Read more...] about Successful completion of the Southwest University Summer Program
Jim D. Morris Center is always fulfilled with cultural events. In August, two groups from ELI-Special Program (ELI-SP) and International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) host a culture night for the Springfield community. 70 youth and 10 professors from a Japanese local high school spent 10 days at Missouri State for the Isesaki Culture Exchange program with ELI-SP. … [Read more...] about Students from Japan and China Showcase National Culture