Connecting Campuses and Building International Competencies with Study Abroad Programs: The Texas A&M University at Qatar Experience

Author

McNulty, Shannon Kelly ; Enjeti, Prasad

Author_Institution

Acad. Services Office, Texas A&M Univ. at Qatar, Doha, Qatar

fYear

2010

fDate

6-9 April 2010

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

24

Abstract

This paper reviews how Texas A&M University at Qatar´s globalized study abroad program addresses multiple needs in the field of international education abroad: 1) Arabic language study, 2) international experience in the Middle East, 3) expansion of opportunities for engineering students abroad, and 4) linkages between student academics, socio-cultural experiences, and professional exposure. The mechanics, processes, support mechanisms, and faculty involvement will be discussed. The sending and receiving successes, challenges, and individual student experiences will also be shared. To conclude, a strategic vision to other institutions considering the development of similar international programs will be posited.

Keywords

engineering education; international collaboration; Arabic language study; Middle East; Qatar globalized study abroad program; Texas A&M University; engineering students opportunities expansion; faculty involvement; international education; international experience; socio-cultural experiences; study abroad program; Commercialization; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Engineering management; Joining processes; Knowledge engineering; Large-scale systems; Medical diagnostic imaging; Systems engineering and theory;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Complex Global Environments, 2010 IEEE

Conference_Location

Dublin

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-6040-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TEE.2010.5508870

Filename

5508870