History of Curriculum Integration at the University of Minnesota
In the late 1990s, the University of Minnesota began a pilot project to test new ways of integrating study abroad in the undergraduate curricula. Collaboration between the University's study abroad office and the Institute of Technology led to a substantial increase in study abroad participation by engineering and technology students. This success led to funding by FIPSE and the Bush Foundation to develop the "Minnesota Model" in a way that could be shared by other institutions.
Read Gayle Woodruff's article, Curriculum Integration: Where We've Been, Where We Are Going, on the status of Curriculum Integration at the UofM.
The "Minnesota Model"
The University of Minnesota's model of study abroad Curriculum Integration is based upon several guiding principles and concrete goals. An innovative pedagogy was developed to assess the undergraduate curricula with regard to study abroad and how faculty, academic advisers, and education abroad professionals partner to motivate students to study abroad.
Current Curriculum Integration Activities
On-going activities for UofM faculty, staff, and academic advisers regarding curriculum integration include engagement opportunities for faculty and staff.