Steven Wildhaber & Bethany Pinegar, Office of International Studies William Dantona, American Language & Culture Institute Dean Fairbanks, Department of Goegraphy & Planning
Chico State faculty and administrators from a variety of disciplines discuss their experience recruiting abroad. These professionals have spent portions of their careers traveling the world, recruiting students to attend Chico State. They also encourage Chico State students to study abroad. The benefits of internationalization includes diversity in the student population, diversity in student experiences beyond the U.S., enriched learning experiences for all, increased funding for student-centered missions, and positive local economic impact. The panel also considers reasons international student enrollment has dropped in recent years, as well as where and why Chico State students study abroad.