The GC3 Program is designed to be a three-year program, with certificates earned at the one-and two-year benchmark as well.
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First year: Global Mindset |
Global Awareness Certificate |
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Second year: Embrace and Engage |
Global Engagement Certificate |
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Third year: Experiential Learning |
Global Competency/Leadership Certificate |
Each year focuses on a different aspect of global competency, while still overlapping with previous and future themes.
Year One: Global Awareness
- Focus: Global Awareness and Inclusion
- Mentorship: Ferris Faculty
- Engagement: Big Rapids Communities
Year Two: Global Engagement
- Focus: Community Engagement and Career Preparation
- Mentorship: Ferris Faculty
- Engagement: West Michigan Communities
Year Three: Global Competency
- Focus: Professional Engagement
- Mentorship: Career Professionals
- Engagement: Professional Organization
The five foundational pillars of the GC3 curriculum are:
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Learning
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Career and Civic Preparation
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Engagement
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Experiential Learning
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Assessment
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Interested in joining the GC3 Program? Click here to request information.
Have a question about the GC3 Program? Email Megan Hauser-Tran at [email protected].