The Center for Global Education provides a diverse portfolio of
The CGE collaborates with multiple departments and faculty on campus to prepare students throughout the entire process: the application, pre-departure, while abroad, and returnee phases for all
Our staff are experts in international education and seek ways to increase student engagement in overseas programs. We represent Chapman in international education organizations and conferences around the world.
Mission & Vision
The mission of the Center for Global Education is to drive the university's global enterprises by: providing opportunities that meet the needs and contribute to the holistic education of students; inspiring the Chapman community to look beyond their immediate borders; and effectively serving our international and domestic constituents.
Our vision is to be an internationally recognized model and university of choice for academic partners engaged in global education.
The Center for Global Education is a proud member of:
CGE Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking
- Understand the interrelationship of global systems and develop sophisticated solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrate awareness of global issues and their impact internationally, nationally, and locally
Communication
- Articulate international experiences in multiple contexts with a variety of audiences
- Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills, both in native and foreign languages
Cultural Relativism
- Understand socioeconomic and cultural differences that contribute to the systems of privilege and stratification
- Appreciate diversity and inclusion in a global context
- Understand why multiple perspectives are critical and valid
- Understand their economic, environmental, social, and cultural impact of living in a host country
Professional Development
- Develop lifelong career skills such as adaptability, a tolerance for ambiguity, and enhanced teamwork skills
- Experience their chosen field in a global setting
- Create personal and professional connections
- Apply global experiences back into the Chapman classroom and within extracurricular activities
- Identify and/or clarify academic and career goals
Intrapersonal Development
- Enhance student’s identities and global self-awareness through interaction with other societies
- Increase independence and confidence in new environments
- Develop openness, curiosity, and respect when interacting with other cultures or perspectives
- Establish an awareness of personal and social responsibility, both globally and locally
History of Global Education at Chapman
Global educational opportunities started at Chapman in 1965 with the creation of the World Campus Afloat program. Chapman was the academic sponsor for World Campus Afloat (now known as Semester at Sea) until 1975. In 1980, Professor Betsy Traux inaugurated an exchange program with King Alfred’s College, Winchester, England. In 1992, Professor Ken Tye founded the Center for International Education. In 1994, Chapman initiated short-term travel courses with the Chapman Quest program in Costa Rica.
In 2004, the Center for Global Education was created as a centralized location for international activities at Chapman, bringing together study abroad and international student services. Since then, the CGE has expanded to include semester and academic year study abroad, interterm and summer travel courses, summer international internships and international student and scholar services.
In 2019, the Center for Global Education restructured to have better student support and outreach during their program selection and application processes. Global Education Advisors are assigned to each college to guide Chapman students, exchange students, families, and faculty through education abroad applications and preparations. The Operations team handles student enrollment, Travel Course management, and planning for faculty and administration. International Scholar Services is under Office of Faculty Affairs and International Student Services is under Office of Admissions. Read more at A Note from the Director.
The Center for Global Education is committed to Chapman University’s mission to provide a personalized education that leads students to “productive lives as global citizens.”
