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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.