A University Turns to the World: A Personal History of the Michigan State University International Story Contributor(s): Smuckler, Ralph H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0870136461 ISBN-13: 9780870136467 Publisher: Michigan State University Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Education | Higher - Education | History |
Dewey: 378.774 |
LCCN: 2002007723 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.58" W x 9.14" (0.73 lbs) 189 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Michigan - Locality - Lansing-E. Lansing, Michigan |
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Publisher Description: A University Turns to the World examines the growth of Michigan State University's pacesetting International program beginning in 1956, when President John Hannah named the nation's first international dean, Glen Taggart, to head a university-wide effort. In the years that followed, MSU's technical assistance projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America were an important contribution to economic growth and development, and they were integral to broad efforts to strengthen the international dimension at home. The faculty members who went to Okinawa, Colombia, Brazil, South Vietnam, and Pakistan in the early years defined important goals and they learned much. As the years passed, their experiences led to increased sensitivity to the complexities of development activity and the need for patience. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smuckler, Ralph H.: - Ralph H.Smuckler was a faculty member at Michigan State University from 1951 until his retirement in 1993. Smuckler witnessed and led MSU s international studies and programs as they grew to national leadership and world prominence. |