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SKLENAR CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Anne Ledvina, Associate Director
The Sklenar Center for International Programs (SCIP) provides
leadership for international education on the campus of Birmingham-
Southern College. SCIP maintains the belief that international experience is
a fundamental part of a liberal arts education and is of significant value to
a student’s academic and professional development. The center divides its
responsibilities between three areas: exchange and study abroad advising,
international student and scholar advising, and internationally-focused
programming. Through our contacts and knowledge, SCIP provides
programs and creates connections that offer international study, internship,
research, volunteer and teaching opportunities worldwide. We believe
that all members of our college community should have the opportunity
to travel abroad, meet people of other cultures, develop friendships
and networks, enhance their language skills, and explore their personal,
academic and professional goals.
International Study
SCIP prepares and encourages the development of globally-engaged
students through the support of study abroad, internships, research
opportunities and interaction with international students and scholars.
The center provides
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highly regarded study abroad and exchange program options in all
academic disciplines and majors,
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knowledgeable, insightful advising and information to anyone
considering or planning a study abroad experience,
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skilled facilitation of the incoming and outgoing exchange process
which includes working closely with students to develop the best
possible experience on-campus and abroad,
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affordable options for study abroad through financial aid advising
and the generous support of endowed scholarships,
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extensive planning assistance for students, faculty and staff
interested in pursuing study, internships, research and professional
opportunities abroad.
Requirements for participation in the study abroad program:
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a) meeting all SCIP deadlines for application, scholarship and course
pre-approval
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b) meeting the minimum GPA of 2.5
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c) completing the requirements of the IS 101 course (Pre-Departure
Topics for Study Abroad) the semester prior to travel
