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The program Global Economic Gardening: An Alliance for Business and International Education in Rural Nebraska is designed to change the current paradigm among our younger population so they begin thinking about growing global entrepreneurial capacity here in Nebraska's Third Congressional District by seeking global links, aquiring global business knowledge, and engaging in global economic growth to prepare them to be globally-focused rural business leaders.
Through alliances with regional leaders in govenment, business, and economic development, activities in this program are designed to help the targeted populations in rural Nebraska recognize and develop opportunities for engagement in global business by continuing to partner with the universities and businesses in Europe and Asia with which UNK has established relationships.
Specifically, the program's objectives and activities are:
Objective One (Acquiring Global Business Knowledge): The grant will enable the college to (1) introduce an International Business minor in the undergraduate program, (2) implement international internships and study abroad opportunities for undergraduates, (3) create a web site to inform students, faculty and community about international business opportunities and experiences, (4) develop a speaker database of faculty and students who have international business experiences, and (5) hold global awareness seminars for students. Further, to encourage the understanding and embracement of the possibilities of global entrepreneurship in the region's K-12 student population, a web-based, pod-casted international entrepreneurship curriculum with complementary lesson plans will be created and made available to the regions elementary and secondary teachers. Objective Two (Seeking Global Links): The grant will enable the College to strengthen its faculty through participation in international conferences and study programs. This will create an environment conducive to teaching, learning, and scholarship in international business. Objective Three (Engaging In Global Economic Growth): The grant will enable the College to provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, business owners, and undergraduate students while learning about and engaging in international business practices and opportunities through (1) seminars and professional development programs, and (2) a non-credit certificate program in International Business and Technology.
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