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International Programs

English Language Program | International and Area Studies Programs
| Study Abroad Programs | International Development Programs

Dr. Kenneth Holland, Associate Provost for International Programs
Office of International Programs
304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5990
Fax: 785-532-6550
E-mail: oip@ksu.edu
Home Page: www.ksu.edu/oip/

Building upon several decades of international involvement, K-State provides a range of programs that link the campus with other parts of the world.

The Office of International Programs, directed by the Associate Provost for International Programs, is responsible for university-wide coordination of international activities and general enhancement of K-State's global roles. The Office of International Programs supervises Study Abroad, the English Language Program, and international recruitment and works closely with the International Student Center, International and Area Studies, and other university and college programs. An International Activities Council, with representation from all of the colleges, provides ongoing strategic planning, program review, and policy guidance.

International Activities Council

Enid Cocke, Chair
205 Fairchild Hall
785-532-7324
Fax: 785-532-6550
E-mail: ecocke@ksu.edu

The International Activities Council (IAC), an advisory body that reports to the Provost, is composed of faculty and administrators from throughout K-State. IAC meets regularly, usually on a monthly basis, to promote and support international activities at K-State, and to enhance the internationalization of the university's activities.

English Language Program

Mary Wood, Director
English Language Program
205 Fairchild
Phone: 785-532-7324
Fax: 785-532-6550
E-mail: elp@ksu.edu
Home Page: http://www.ksu.edu/elp

The English Language Program offers intensive English courses primarily for international students who plan to enter degree programs at K-State. However, it also accepts students who wish to come for English instruction only.

The program offers four levels of full-time intensive English. It also offers three part-time university English courses designated specifically for students in academic classes who need help with English. These courses provide continued instruction and support in English while students take courses in their degree field. These courses are:

  • DAS 176 - Advanced reading skills
  • DAS 177 - Written communication for non-native speakers of English
  • DAS 178 - Oral communication for non-native speakers of English
  • DAS 179 - Speaking and pronunciation skills
  • DAS 181 - Advanced integrated skills
  • DAS 185 - Teaching and cultural orientation for Teaching Assistants
  • DAS 186 - Introduction to the American educational system

Many graduate departments offer conditional admission to students who are academically qualified but do not yet have the necessary English proficiency. These students then apply to the English Language Program and receive an I-20 form to cover both their English study and the time that they spend earning their degree. They study in the English Language Program until they receive the necessary test score or earn the recommendation of the English Language Program.

The program also screens the English proficiency of incoming non-native speakers of English. Students with a TOEFL score between 550/213 CBT and 600/250 CBT are tested, and some, depending on their test results, may be required to take some English courses. In addition, the English Language Program administers the oral proficiency test (speak test) for students who wish to qualify to be graduate teaching assistants.

For other information and a brochure, write the English Language Program at the address above.

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International and Area Studies Programs

Dr. Bradley Shaw, Director
215 Eisenhower Hall
785-532-1988
Fax: 785-532-7004
E-mail: bradshaw@ksu.edu

Students interested in world affairs may take advantage of several interdisciplinary opportunities. The Latin American Studies and International Studies Programs offer secondary majors to undergraduates. International Trade Studies provides an area emphasis for graduate students.

Several other international programs do not offer degrees but provide advice and opportunities to interested students and faculty. These include the South Asia Center and groups of scholars with interests in the Middle East, Western Europe, Eastern and Central Europe, and Africa. For more information, contact the following:

African Studies
Wayne Nafziger, 785-532-4579

International Studies
785-532-1988

International Trade Studies
Patrick Gormely, 785-532-4576

Latin American Studies
785-532-1988

Middle East Studies
Michael Suleiman, 785-532-6842

Russian Studies
Walter Kolonosky, 785-532-6760

South Asian Studies
Bimal Paul, 785-532-6727

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Study Abroad Programs

Elizabeth Ward
Director Study Abroad
304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5990
E-mail: lizward@k-state.edu
Home page: http://www.k-state.edu/oip/students/programs/

The Study Abroad Program provides information for students who wish to study in another country. K-State has bilateral exchange agreements with more than two dozen universities abroad. In addition, the university participates in the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), and other consortial arrangements through which other exchanges are possible.

Qualified students are encouraged to apply for Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Rotary, and other international scholarships.

Student Exchange Programs

Australia
Deakin University

China (People's Republic of)
Yangzhou University, Jiangsu
Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou
Luoyang Institute of Technology,
Xiangtan University, Hunan
Zhengzhou Grain College

Costa Rica
University of Costa Rica
Institute of Technology of Costa Rica

Czech Republic
Charles University, Prague
Czech Technical University, Prague
Czech Agricultural University, Prague

Denmark
Aarhus School of Architecture
University of Copenhagen

France
Blaise-Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand
Ecole Superiere d'Agriculture de Purpan
Institute National Polytechnique de Lorraine, Nancy

Germany
European Universitat Viadrina
Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen
Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Ludwig Maximilian Universitat, Munich

Korea (Republic of)
Korea University

Mexico
Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterry (ITESM)

The Netherlands
Maastricht University

New Zealand
University of Otago, Dunedin

Paraguay
Autonoma University, Asuncion
Catholic University, Asuncion
Columbia University, Asuncion
National University, Asuncion
Pacifico University, Asuncion
Catholic University, Encernacion

Russia
Novosibirsk State University
Voronezh State Pedagogical University
Voronezh State Academy of Technology
Voronezh State University

South Africa
Orange Free State University
Port Elizabeth Technikon
University of Port Elizabeth

Switzerland
Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule, Zurich (ETH)

United Kingdom
Norwich Institute of Art and Design
Nottingham Trent University
University of Sunderland
Glasgow School of Art and Design
University of Liverpool
Heriot-Watt University
Dundee University
University of Hertfordshire
University of Newcastle

North American Agribusiness Consortium - NAAC
Canada
University of Manitoba, Winnepeg
Laval University, Sante Foy
Mexico
University of Sonora, Hermosillo
ITESM, Monterrey

Group Study Abroad

Group Study Abroad Coordinator
E-mail: oip@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-5990
Fax: 785-532-6550

Travel seminars occur on a regular basis during spring break, intersessions and summer. Seminars are short-termed courses (1-7 weeks) led by K-State faculty for K-State credit.

Consortial and other multi-institutional programs

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
Links with 100 plus universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Canada and Latin America.

Japan, Nakajo
SIU-Carbondale (MAUI)
Study Abroad, 785-532-5990

MAUI-Utrecht Program
Links with 25 universities across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Estonia.

Scholarship Programs for Foreign Study

Fulbright
Walter Kolonosky, 785-532-6760

Marshall, Rhodes
Jim Hohenbary, 785-532-6904

Partnership Exchange (Germany/Switzerland)
Study Abroad, 785-532-5990

Pearson, James B. Fellowship
Study Abroad, 785-532-5990

Rotary International
Larry Erpelding, 785-532-6151

Vernon Larson Study Abroad Scholarship
Corliss Lamont Humanist Community Service Program
Joseph & Elizabeth Barton-Dobenin International Exchange Scholarship
Heather Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Doris Hays Fenton Memorial Scholarship
Catherine Joyce Memorial Scholarship
Joseph & Elizabeth Barton-Dobenin Fellowship in Business
Ming-Hwa Tiao International Student Scholarship

Study Abroad, 785-532-5990

Marc Johnson International Studies Scholarship
Larry Erpelding, 785-532-6151

Yamani Scholarship(Middle East)
Michael Suleiman, 785-532-6842

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International Development Programs

Mid-America Universities International Council (MAUI)
Elizabeth Ward, 785-532-5990

International Business Consortium
Yar Ebadi, 785-532-7351

International Community Service Program
Carol Peak, Director, 785-532-5701
http://www.ksu.edu/csp

International Trade Studies
Patrick Gormely, 785-532-4576

Kansas-Paraguay Partners
Robert Klemm, 785-532-2737

International Agricultural Programs

Steven Graham, Coordinator
Larry Erpelding, Co-Coordinator
105D Waters Hall
785-532-7034
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_iap

Food and Feed Grains Institute
Roe Borsdorf, Interim Director, 785-532-4056
http://www.k-state.edu/ffgi/

International Grains Program
John Howard, Director, 785-532-4071
http://www.ksu.edu/igp/home.htm

International Meat and Livestock Program
Janice Swanson, Director, 785-532-6533
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/pr_imlp/

International Sorghum and Millet Program (INTSORMIL)
Joe Hancock (Animal Nutrition), 785-532-1230
Mitchell Tuinstra (Plant Breeding and Genetics), 785-532-7238
Larry Claflin (Plant Pathology), 785-532-1369
John Leslie (Plant Pathology), 785-532-1363
http://intsormil.org/index.htm

Mid-America International Agricultural Consortium (MIAC)
Robert Hudgens, 785-532-7034
http://www.miac.org/

Information Support Services for Agriculture (ISSA)
Donna Schenck-Hamlin, 785-532-7452
http://www.lib.ksu.edu/depts/issa/

Wheat Genetics Resource Center
Bikram Gill, 785-532-6176
http://www.ksu.edu/wgrc