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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
fundamental to a liberal arts education and serves as the primary focus of the Sklenar
Center. All students should have the opportunity to travel and study abroad, meet people
of other cultures, and develop intercultural competencies. Toward this end, the Sklenar
Center operates three major programs: Global Engagement Initiatives, International
Student and Scholar Services, and Study Abroad/Exchange Programs.
Global Engagement Initiatives
Global Engagement Initiatives provide opportunities for students and the campus
community to explore global issues and to engage with cross-cultural perspectives,
including intercultural programs and training and celebrations of diversity and culture.
The Center sponsors International Education Week, organizes campus lectures to address
global issues, and provides administrative support for student organizations with an
intercultural mission. The Sklenar Center also serves as Fulbright Scholar Program
Liaison for faculty and staff.
International Students and Scholar Services
The Sklenar Center, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, supports
exchange students and visiting scholars. This support includes immigration advising
and offering formal opportunities to connect with other students, faculty, and community
members as an enhancement of the student experience and cultural exchange.
Study Abroad/Exchange
All students at the College are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Study abroad can be
integrated into any academic major. The Sklenar Center provides advising and orientation
services for students interested in study abroad/exchange. The College maintains
exchange agreements with institutions in China, England, France, Germany, Japan, and
the Netherlands. These programs offer opportunities for Birmingham-Southern College
students to apply need and merit aid to term-length study abroad. Additionally, students
may study in other selected locations through direct enrollment with foreign university
partners or through North American partnering agencies in countries worldwide.
Students who participate in study abroad/exchange must meet the following
requirements:
(1) maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.500 or higher if required by the host
institution
(2) comply with Sklenar Center and host institution deadlines for program application
and scholarships
(3) complete a study abroad transient pre-approval form prior to enrollment at the host
institution and an enrollment verification form once matriculation begins