Office of International Education Newsletter Winter 2003-04 Issue
HOST Families Sought To House International Visitors Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have someone living abroad share their ideas, culture and language with you and your family? Visiting students and educators are anxious to meet and learn from you, too. Opportunities to host a short-term visitor for a few days, a month, or even up to a full school year are available. Our office works with host families throughout each hosting period. Here are just a few situations for you to open your home and heart to: § April or May: two, 2-week host families are needed. § April-May: four, 1-month host families are needed. § August 2004 – May 2005: two host families are needed the entire school year. We hope you think seriously and act quickly about this unique opportunity. For more information: § Attend the International Afternoon Break Session on “Hosting Internationals”, Thurs. Feb. 12, 4:00 p.m., Room S116, § Call 414-297-7765, or § Visit Milwaukee Campus Room M224.		ICISP Educator Exchange Photo courtesy of the MATC Times, November 2003 MATC, a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), encourages educators to look beyond the U.S. for professional and personal opportunities. For two weeks, educators travel abroad and live in each other’s homes, attend each other’s classes, and learn about their host’s educational system. MATC will again participate during 2004-05. 2004-05 program information has already been distributed via GroupWise e-mail. DON’T WAIT TO APPLY! 2003-04 Dates: þ MATC receives educators: October 12-25, 2003 þ MATC sends educators abroad: May 8-22, 2004 2004-05 Dates: þ Application deadline: March 15, 2004 þ MATC receives educators: October 16-30, 2004 þ MATC sends educators abroad: May 7-21, 2005

China Cultural Study Tour Imagine cruising down the Yangtze River, viewing valleys and gorges where civilizations began, feeling the modern city of Shanghai’s success, and standing in Tiananmen Square! If you have been thinking about traveling to China but just don’t know how to put together this trip of a lifetime, consider joining Alex Li as he conducts China Cultural Study Tours IX and X. Submit your reservation today. 2004 Dates: Ø Orientation Date: February 21, 2004 Ø Spring Tour: April 9-20, 2004 Ø Summer Tour: June 11-22, 2004 Ø For more information call 414-297-7765	Maxine Lubenow Scholarship Fund Update The Maxine Lubenow Scholarship award helped pay tuition costs for MATC students studying in Cuernavaca, Mexico December 26, 2003 – January 18, 2004. Without these $300.00 awards, some individuals may not have been able to experience this unique learning opportnity. Thank you to everyone at MATC for donating to this fund through the Giving Campaign and other means. Your gifts have made a difference in the lives of our students.
WTCS Summer Institute June 1,2 and 3, 2004 Mark your calendars now to attend the 2004 WTCS Summer Institute on Internationalizing the Curriculum, Bring the World to your Students! Mid-State Technical College will host this year’s conference in Wisconsin Rapids. § If you are interested in presenting a session, contact Sandy Clark at: Sandy.Clark@mstc.edu § Watch your GroupWise e-mail for further announcements and applications to attend.	1-Month Student Internship Program Quebec, Canada Business Administration faculty have an opportunity to enhance their students’ educational experience by encouraging them to travel to Canada and complete a month long, nonpaying internship. What an opportunity! Students accepted in this program will travel to Quebec, live with a family for a total immersion experience, and work within their program industry. Encourage Your Students to Apply Today Mid-April through mid-May internships are available. Information is available at the Milwaukee Campus Room M224; telephone 414-297-7765
WTCS International Education Committee The standing committee on international education is composed of representatives from all 16 college districts and was established in 1994 to facilitate internationalization throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System. The committee’s work includes initiatives in professional development for students, faculty and staff; curriculum development; sponsoring the annual summer institute on internationalizing curriculum; and collaboration on activities to foster globally competent citizens. MATC is represented by Rahim Setoodeh, Joanne Johnson-Clauser, Tony Baez (ISA rep.) and Barbara Cannell (committee chairperson).

MATC International Education (I.E.) Committee Twenty MATC faculty and staff donate time as members of the International Education Committee. Projects these individual work on include: Providing recommendations on FIPSE direction, procedures and practice I.E. activities college-wide. Reviewing MATC student scholarship applications. Writing grants and Applications for I.E. projects, including Fulbright projects. ICISP MATC educator applications, selecting college representatives as hosts of visitors from Europe in October 2004, and as travelers to Europe in 2005.	Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education (FIPSE 3-DEE) Student Exchange Program
	During January, Mequon Campus Environmental and Pollution Control Technology students Jennifer Adams and Julie Radermacher will spent 3 weeks in Mexico studying at Universidad Tecnológica de Tula-Tepeji in a similar program, visit industry sites and analyze pollution and water. Final project criteria include developing web-based activities to facilitate relationship-building and creating a greater knowledge base. Stipends and scholarships support the students participating in this unique learning experience. Later this year, students from Mexico and Canada will participate in the program by traveling to Wisconsin, living with “host” families, and attending classes at Mequon Campus. This is the first time exchanges have occurred in this five-year project.
MATC International/Ethnic Fest XXI March 15-19, 2004 Mark your calendars and clear your schedules for “Doorways To The World” This weeklong program celebrates MATC’s diverse student and employee populations. Ongoing activities during the week occur with the dedication, volunteerism, and participation of students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars and speakers. Help plan or present a session. For more information: E-mail Henry at esquiveh@matc.edu or Veronica Rogers at rogersv@matc.edu (ISO student co-chairs)