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 Heartland Community College (HCC) is one of 44 colleges and
universities across the United States that will use the IDEAS grants
to create, expand, and/or diversify American student mobility
overseas in support of U.S. foreign policy goals. This U.S.
Government program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and
supported in its implementation by World Learning.
“This grant will help fund three new programs designed for
under-served student populations including those in shorter-term,
work ready programs who often don’t have the time to study abroad
for a full semester and those students who do not have the financial
ability to study abroad easily,” said Amy Pawlik, HCC Associate Vice
President of Enrollment & Student Services. “We are looking to
develop some 1-2 week study abroad experiences and also enhance our
international cultural events for students on campus. Being able to
design and implement these programs will benefit not just the
students who participate, but also the larger College community as
it supports our ability to enrich the global experience across the
College.”
Heartland will use the $35.3K grant to support expansion of
international programs to bolster the experience of students
studying agriculture, health sciences, and career and technical
education.
Students will have opportunities to learn about the impact of
climate change on agriculture with a study abroad program in South
Africa. HCC will build upon existing programs for health sciences
students and staff to collaborate with professionals in Tanzania.
Also supported by the grant is a student exchange program with
Finland that focuses on renewable energy and industrial technology.
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“The U.S. Department of State is committed to supporting U.S.
colleges and universities as they continue to rebuild study abroad capacity
impacted by the global pandemic. Our IDEAS grant recipients reflect the full
diversity of the U.S. higher education system – including community colleges,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), rural institutions, and
more – and we are committed to working with them to build study abroad programs
that are accessible for Americans of all backgrounds and that provide more
opportunities for American students to engage with people in more diverse
destinations around the world.” said Heidi Manley, USA Study Abroad Chief,
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Since 2016, the IDEAS Program has awarded 145 grants to 139 institutions in 48
states and territories to create, expand, and diversify their U.S. study abroad
programs in 71 countries across all world regions. In addition to the IDEAS
grant competition, the program also offers opportunities for faculty, staff, and
administrators at U.S. colleges and universities to participate in a series of
free virtual and in-person study abroad capacity building activities.
For further information about other study abroad resources and other exchange
programs offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs visit https://studyabroad.state.gov/.
[Steve Fast
Assistant to the President, Public Information and Communication
Heartland Community College]
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