August 2009 - Volume 17 Issue 4

MSU-CIBER Newsletter

Success Story

8th Biennial IBI

I am in awe at MSU’s commitment in promoting international business within community colleges. A lot of thought and work went into the presentations, and workshops at the IB Institute making it a great experience for us who were attending. I would definitely highly recommend the IB Institute to my colleagues.

Patrick Liem - Arbutus College

8th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty

Forty-Two community college professors spent four days learning about international business, business functions and business education strategies at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University.

The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a Biennial conference hosted by Michigan State University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER). It is four days of sessions, workshops and networking specifically targeted at community college faculty. Created in 1995, it brings together professors to learn about international business, exchange ideas and get resources to improve international education at community colleges across the U.S.

Community colleges are a very important part of the higher education in the United States. Nationally, 12 million students each year attend community colleges. More than half of total incoming freshman in the U.S. attend community colleges.

"Community colleges are a vital part of the American education system, but the professors at these colleges are an underserved audience when it comes to international business training programs to attend," said Tomas Hult, Director of MSU-CIBER. "We feel good providing a program that community college teachers need, value and seem to really enjoy."

The program cost for the participants is $600, with major sponsors paying for the majority of the costs of the conference, which equals roughly $1,500 per participant. The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is co-sponsored by the Centers for International Business Education and Research at Colorado, Florida International, George Washington, Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Kansas, Memphis, Michigan State, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Purdue, South Carolina, Temple, Texas, Texas A & M, Washington, Wisconsin, the Center for Advanced Studies and International Development (CASID), Women and International Development (WID) at MSU, MSU University Outreach and Engagement, Lansing Community College, The League for Innovation in the Community College and NASBITE International.

Upcoming Activities

September 9, 2009 U.S. Commercial Service Trade North America Conference
Last year, the United States exported over $385 Billion in products and services to Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico continue to be the largest export markets for small and medium-sized enterprises and outstanding first markets for new to export companies. Grow your business with America's top trading partners by learning more about NAFTA, customs and regulations, market entry strategies and best prospects.

September 10, 2009 Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: George Biltz
Speaker, George Biltz, Business Group President, Dow Chemical Company

September 22, 2009 Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Doug Barry
Doug Barry, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will present "Basic Guide to Exporting"

About MSU-CIBER

The Center for International Business Education and Research in The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER) was designated in 1990 as a National Resource Center in international business by the U.S. Department of Education. In this capacity, the mission of MSU-CIBER is to leverage our leading-edge competencies to provide superior education, research, and assistance to businesses, public policy makers, academics, and students on issues of importance to international trade and global competitiveness using our guiding principles as the foundation. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list.

August 2009 - Volume 17 Issue 4