The Global Engagement Certificate Program is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to enhance their Ohio State experience while becoming global citizens.
At the Office of International Affairs, the Global Engagement team provides student involvement activities aimed at promoting cross-cultural interactions where domestic and international students are able to develop an understanding of different cultures.
By participating in the Global Engagement Certificate Program, students will:
- Be exposed to cultural perspectives different from their own, promoting students’ curiosity about and empathy toward others
- Gain knowledge about different cultures and develop a more nuanced understanding of their own
- Develop the skills and confidence needed to communicate with others from different cultural backgrounds
- Foster meaningful interactions and sustainable relationships
- Learn to articulate how becoming more globally engaged enhances their experience as an Ohio State student, preparing them for a global workforce
This certificate program does not count toward academic credits and is intended to augment students' experience at Ohio State and improve their intercultural skills and understanding.
How it works
Students must indicate their intent to pursue the certificate by filling out the intent form. After the Intent Form is reviewed and approved, students will be enrolled in the Global Engagement Certificate Program course on Carmen. Registration is currently closed.
In order to successfully complete the program, students must attend or participate in globally engaging events or activities offered at the Office of International Affairs. Students can also count events from other Ohio State offices and departments if they can demonstrate that the event promoted cross-cultural interaction or awareness about global issues.
Participation will be counted on a points system. Students successfully complete the program and receive the certificate once they have earned 12 points in one academic year.
To earn points, students must complete and submit a brief event reflection within one week of attending an event or within one week of completing an activity (e.g. a student leadership role).
Please note that this program is designed for students who will be able to attend events in person on the Columbus campus for the full academic year. If you have questions about whether you will be able to meet program requirements, please contact global-engagement@osu.edu.
Completing the reflection form
Students must submit statements in the Global Engagement Certificate Program Carmen course of 100-200 words no later than one week after event attendance. In the reflections, students should discuss what they learned from the experience, any new insights into cultural understanding they feel they gained and other influences the event/program has had on them.
All reflections, including those for leadership groups, should be submitted no later than April 15.
| Ways to earn points | ||
|---|---|---|
Points | Programs and Events | |
| Complete two required workshops | Two points each | Workshop #1: Tuesday, October 10, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 160 Enarson Classroom Building Workshop #2: Thursday, January 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 160 Enarson Classroom Building |
| Participate in a leadership group (optional) | Four points (students in more than one group will receive four points plus one point per additional group) | Global Ambassadors (cannot count Global Engagement Nights since attendance is a requirement) Global Leadership Initiative (cannot count GLI meetings since attendance is a requirement) ECP or LIT Participants, Facilitators and Coordinators (participants can earn one point each semester, facilitators can earn two points each semester and coordinators can earn four points per year) |
| Attend events and programs | One point each and must have a minimum of three different types of programs (only a maximum of two points can count from events/programs offered outside of the Office of International Affairs). When choosing programs, aim to target all learning objectives above over the year. | Global Engagement events and activities (six points minimum) Events from other Office of International Affairs units
Events from an outside organization – students can email to inquire whether a non-Office of International Affairs event/program could earn a point |
Questions?
For more information, email global-engagement@osu.edu.