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Global Training Initiative

Faculty Engagement

The Global Training Initiative partners with faculty across North Carolina to connect with our global network. The GTI brings groups of international students and professionals to campus or sends faculty overseas to provide short-term, non-credit academic programs.

Collaborate With GTI

Let us know if you would like to share your expertise through research mentorship, workshop presentation, short-term training programs or other global training opportunities.

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New Publications Emerge from Short-Term Research Seminar

The GEARS seminar has produced an impressive series of student-faculty co-authored publications, underscoring the power of collaborative inquiry and hands-on mentorship in higher education.

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Faculty Mentor

Host and provide a research experience for talented students

Cultural Competence

Help students develop cultural competence in your classroom

Global Networking

Connect with other faculty based on common research and/or regional interests

Host Network

Sign up to host international visitors for a meal or activities.

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Cultural Competence for Global Learning


Cultural Competence refers to one’s ability to effectively interact across cultural differences. It is an interpersonal skillset utilizing an open attitude, awareness and knowledge to adjust their behaviors for more inclusive and effective outcomes.

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