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Villanova University Joins American Council on Education’s Internationalization Laboratory Cohort
Washington, D.C. —Villanova University, along with eight other institutions, has been named to the American Council
on Education (ACE)’s 2012-13 Internationalization Laboratory Cohort. As a member of the cohort, Villanova will
develop strategies for campus internationalization by: forming campus leadership teams to work on strategic
planning and student outcomes, attending community meetings in Washington, undergoing site visits and peer
reviews, and participating in monthly phone calls with the Laboratory director.
At Villanova University, Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD, will head up this effort as chair of the International Leadership
Team. Mackey-Kallis is an associate professor of communication in the Villanova’s College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences.
“Becoming global citizens is a value in both life and career, both on campus and internationally,” said Susan MackeyKallis, PhD, chair of Villanova University’s International Leadership Team. “Our goal is to develop a plan for
comprehensive internationalization that will help the University strengthen its global leadership and engagement
even further.”
Added Mackey-Kallis: “The team will look closely at many areas—such as education abroad, international scholar and
student development, faculty development, international research and grant development, and international
teaching and learning (including curriculum, area studies programs, and learning outcome development)—to see how
the University can systematically move forward in its strategies regarding internationalization.”
“The Laboratory helps campuses focus attention on and create a community of understanding around the concept of
internationalization,” said Barbara Hill, senior associate in ACE’s Center for Internationalization and Global
Engagement. “This cohort is made up of a diverse group of engaged individuals who will energize their faculty and
leadership to enhance the way they approach global education.”
Since 2002, 68 institutions have participated in the program. Applications for the 2013-2015 cohort will open in
January 2013.
Founded in 1918, the American Council on Education (ACE) is the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher
education institutions, representing more than 1,600 college and university presidents, and more than 200 related
associations, nationwide. It seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and
influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. Click here for more information.
About Villanova University: Since 1842, Villanova University’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the
cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed
while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's five
colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the
College of Nursing and the Villanova University School of Law. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares
them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.
Contacts:
Jonathan Gust, Director of Media Relations
Villanova University
(610) 519-6508
jonathan.gust@villanova.edu
Ginnie Titterton
American Council on Education (ACE)
(202) 939-9368
gtitterton@acenet.edu