You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
International Programs. The university encourages global understanding through academic exchange and cooperation. Toward this end, the university has partnerships with universities around the globe. Institutions in more than 20 countries offer Fresno faculty, staff, or students opportunities for teaching, research, or study abroad, or they send their faculty, staff, or students to this campus.
A faculty advisory council works with International Programs to provide international experiences.
For further details, refer to the Web site at http://www.csufresno.edu/International_Programs.
Study Abroad for Students. Several programs allow students to complete part of their studies in other countries.
The university offers three "semester abroad" programs in London, Greece, and Armenia.
Short-term travel study programs to other countries each summer and winter break are also offered.
Other semester and year-long options are available through CSU International Programs and the University Studies Abroad Consortium.
(See International Programs - Special Programs.)
Faculty/Staff Opportunities. Partnerships with universities in other countries provide opportunities for campus faculty and staff to teach or conduct research abroad, attend international conferences, or receive special training overseas. Participation in study abroad offers enriching international experiences, such as Visiting Professors or Resident Directors, as well as in a variety of fellowship programs (Fulbright, Rotary, CSU International Programs, etc.)
Visiting Scholars. Each year, departments and colleges host visiting scholars from other countries who engage in research, offer lectures, and enrich the campus with their expertise.
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