Global Engagement Centers: Program Design and Institutional Fit at Community Colleges

Abstract

This paper discusses Joliet Junior College's changing demographics in recent years which led to the need for their International Student Services program to build a support network to help with the academic success and retention of students, which is notably a hallmark of JJC’s TRIO programs . The realignment of International Student Services at Joliet Junior College within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success have prompted administrators in these areas to explore the need for creating a Global Engagement Center that would house four pillars – international student services, study abroad, international partnerships, and community outreach/experiential learning