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Fordham University

PERSONNEL

Dr. Susan Ray, Coordinator of International Initiatives
Phone: (718) 817-2658
Fax: (718) 817-3050
sray@fordham.edu

Dr. Ronald S. Mendez-Clark, Director, Office of International and Study Abroad Programs
Phone: (718) 817-3464
Fax: (718) 817-3471
mendezclark@fordham.edu

Toni Fine, Assistant Dean
International & Non-J.D. Programs, Fordham Law School
Phone: (212) 636 7709
Fax: (212) 636 6922
tfine@law.fordham.edu
 
Mr. Salvatore C. Longarino, Director, Office of International Services
Phone: (718) 817-3145
Fax: (718) 817-5573
longarino@fordham.edu
 
Mr. Michael Kravatz, Coordinator, Global Outreach/Service Learning Program
Phone: (718) 817-4506
Fax: (718) 817-4505
kravatz@fordham.edu

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 158
Total international graduate students (FTE): 405
Origin of International Students: 90 nations, from Albania to Zambia.

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS

• El Salvador: Casa de la Solidaridad at Universidad de Centroamerica*
• South Africa: CIEE/University of Cape Town, Service Learning*

Term of service: Semester or Year

CIEE/University of Cape Town-Service Learning is a program appropriate for students from all academic disciplines that have a strong interest in learning about contemporary South African life and society as well as the forces that have created that society. The host institution, the University of Cape Town (UCT), is internationally recognized as one of Africa's leading research universities. The program at UCT provides students with a range of academic and non-academic experiences that enable them to reflect upon the complexities and challenges facing the new South Africa. The Service Learning Program in particular offers participants the opportunity for work and integration in local communities. Through guided projects and extensive field work students become participants in, rather than mere observers, and gain a comprehensive understanding of social relations within South Africa and well as a deeper appreciation of a very dynamic and evolving environment.

Global Outreach is an organization run out of the Campus Ministry Office and modeled on the Jesuit tradition of service, of being men and women for others. The GO program is an example of this mission being brought to life through first hand experiences serving for a short period of time (winter and spring break; summer) a variety of communities both at home and abroad. One of the core principles of this program is learning the importance of social justice and working towards achieving justice for all people. The encounter often calls participants to reconsider the political and social realities they have been taught. In the new Millennium, there are about twenty projects between the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill. They include some of the original sites such as Mexico, Navajo, Appalachia and India, as well as sites that have been returned to after a long absence, such as Haiti. The program has expanded to work with the environment in projects like GO West. Fordham students can now choose between building projects, projects that work with migrant workers, homeless teenagers, Native Americans, women's rights and much more.

Two of our exchange programs (see below) are with Jesuit universities in Mexico City (Universidad Iberoamericana) and Barcelona (Universitat Ramon Llull). In addition, through affiliation agreements our students can participate in programs housed at, or run by Jesuit institutions in Beijing (The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies/Loyola Chicago), Tokyo (Sophia University), Bilbao (Universidad de Deusto), Madrid (Marquette at Complutense).

STUDY ABROAD

Our Study Abroad Roster of Approved Programs includes one hundred and eighty nine programs world-wide. Around 300 students participate in full term (semester/academic year) programs. Around 225 participate in summer or short term (faculty lead study tour) programs.  Around 150 graduate students participate mostly in short term/summer programs and full-term exchange.

Most popular countries: Spain, Italy, England, Ireland, France
Reciprocal Exchange (i.e.- ISEP): Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City; Universitat Ramon Llull (IQS/Facultad de Economia) in Barcelona, Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Federal do Parana in Curitiba

• London Dramatic Academy: a challenging program that provides a lively, intensive, high-quality introduction to the principles of British acting. The program seeks to allow students to perfect their craft using practical rather than strictly theoretical approaches. Classes on British Theatre, Movement, Combat for Stage, British Acting, and Voice Training are offered by trained, working theatre professionals-many of whom are experienced performers with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
• College of Business Administration Spring Term Program for Sophomores
• Faculty-led yearly short term or summer courses open to both undergraduate and graduate students in: France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Kenya, and rotating destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Requirements for studying abroad: For full term programs: junior status, 3.0GPA and a complete application which includes a Statement of Purpose Questionnaire, a Major Advisor Form and a Faculty Letter of Recommendation. For summer/short programs: a complete application by appropriate deadline

Financial aid available: Non-institutional aid: fully portable; Institutional Aid: portable but subject to caps.

Other student services available (i.e.- insurance, housing, etc.): Included in total cost of programs.

Semester Programs in: Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and Korea
Summer Programs in: Seoul, London, Oxford, Belfast, and Dublin

INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM:

Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations:International Political Economy, Latin American and Latino Studies, African and African American Studies, International and Intercultural Studies, Literary Studies, Economics, History, Art and Music History, Medieval Studies, Middle East Studies, Peace and Justice Studies, Irish Studies, Urban Studies, Legal and Ethical Studies, Sociology and Anthropology

Languages available/ Language requirements: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Latin, Greek. Required: 5 semesters.

The major and minor integrate a series of courses in the humanities, social sciences and the arts designed to acquaint students with Latin America and the experiences and cultural expressions of the Latino populations in the United States. The interdisciplinary approach exposes students to the methods, materials, and tools of several disciplines.

These events and programs provide an important forum for ecumenical engagement between Catholics and believers from other faith traditions, and for the academic study of broad "faith and culture" questions in the United States. Overall, the Curran Center extends Fordham's Jesuit tradition of serious intellectual engagement with religious ideas, and its revered commitment to educating "men and women for others."

Conferences, lectures and symposia, made possible in part by a generous endowment from the John and Constance Curran Charitable Foundation, have featured timely and though provoking topics.

James Fisher and Rev. Mark Massa, S.J., Co-Directors (cacs@fordham.edu)

Margaret (Peggy) Person: Program Coordinator (phealy@mail.lawnet.fordham.edu)

Brendan Cahill, Administrative Director (brcahill@fordham.edu)

OTHER PROGRAMS OR INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The IPED Intern Fellowship Program (PEGA 8090 IPED Intern Fellow), working closely with our alumni, sponsors a number of specially selected internships in the private sector (usually in the financial services sector), in government (both US and UN), and in the non-profit sector (both international development and human rights). These specially selected internships are only available on a competitive basis. While internships can be repeated, fellowship awards are given only once. IPED Intern Fellows are exempted from any tuition charges associated with their internship. Intern Fellows frequently receive a small stipend.

Overseas Internships are highly recommended. Almost all career paths value international exposure and foreign language ability, while many career paths require it. To assist students who require additional international exposure or foreign language training, the IPED Program offers, on a competitive basis, Language Immersion Study Awards (LISA), International Peace and Development Travel Scholarships, and an Emerging Market Travel Program. Any of these programs can be used to fulfill the internship requirement.