Category: Faculty


  • Previous Faculty Spotlight: Kirk Robey

    Do you remember…the former Director of Foreign Student Programs, Kirk Robey?  Kirk joined Ball State in 1976, as an immigration specialist and advisor to international students. We recently had a chance to catch up with him.  Prior to coming to Ball State, Kirk graduated from the University of Buffalo (New York) with a master’s degree […]

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  • Global Advocacy: Faculty Spotlight – Dr. John Pichtel

    Dr. John Pichtel, Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Resources, in the College of Sciences and Humanities, has led an effort to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahidol University in Thailand.    Dr. Pichtel began this collaboration prior to the pandemic through discussions with institutional administrators and faculty at Mahidol University.  This MOU formally […]

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  • How is “Internationalization” measured?

    Global university activity and engagement is challenging to fully assess.  Participation in international projects is a longstanding aspect of measuring engagement.  When a university earnestly participates in this work, it may result in global mobility, but it commonly includes faculty professional development, organizational improvement, as well as research and publication opportunities. Similarly, the humanitarian and […]

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  • Internationalization Faculty Fellows Spotlight: Passport Saturdays with Dr. John Anderson

    In May 2021, 10 BSU faculty were provided a week of professional development and support focused on their proposed Internationalization projects. Faculty brought faculty-led study abroad proposals, partnership development opportunities, curriculum internationalization and review concepts, and other well-designed and insightful efforts. Over the course of the 2021-22 Academic Year, these IZN Faculty Fellows will shepherd […]

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  • Become a Study Abroad Faculty Leader

    Ball State Faculty, Have you ever considered being a Study Abroad program Faculty Leader? Did you know this was a possibility? The Study Abroad office at Ball State gladly accepts proposals from faculty seeking to develop study abroad programs or exchange partnerships. The Rinker Center even makes grant funding available for site visits to faculty […]

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  • A History of Friendship

    Internationalization can not happen without influential figures like Dr. Mir Masoom Ali. His contributions have made “an indelible mark on the community, both academically and culturally.” Check out this article that highlights his amazing work. #rinkercenter #internationalization

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  • English Language Fellows Program

    Calling all TESOL professionals!! Are you looking for opportunities to enhance your TESOL career? Do you want to take your skills abroad? Then the English Language Fellow Program is the perfect opportunity for you! The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around […]

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  • Dr. Caity Placek’s Global Health Research

    Check out this video of Dr. Caity Placek, an assistant professor of Anthropology at Ball State, discussing her research on modern global health issues as it pertains to women’s reproductive health. Her research has focused on communities here in Indiana and India! Dr. Placek’s research exemplifies #internationalization occurring at Ball State and around the globe. #rinkercenter #internationalresearch  

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