In addition to language study, UW-Superior has developed significant strength in global studies. The Global Awareness plan builds upon this existing strength to make global studies a centerpiece of the student experience at UW-Superior. The plan includes a number of curricular innovations that fall into three broad categories: 1) Language Study; 2) International Programs; and 3) Global Economic Development.        

2006-2007

• Conducted national search for Mandarin Chinese faculty
• Provided budget increase for Office of International Programs
• Charter institutional member of Global Language Program, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea

2007-2008

• Offer courses in Mandarin Chinese
• Search for additional staff in the Office of International Programs
• Creation of the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Appointment of the Associate Dean for International Education and Programs
• Revised agreement with Ibaraki University, Japan for Japanese immersion exchange program
• Exchange agreement with Bishop's University, Quebec, Canada

2008-2009

• Search for and hire French faculty
• French courses moved from Continuing Education to regular curriculum
• Study Abroad Advisor and support staff added to Office of International Programs.
• Global Studies Minor approved
• ESL course offerings increased to four courses.

2009-2010

• Administrative Guidelines for Learning Abroad Programs revised
• Protocol for Emergencies Abroad developed
• Search for and hire Global Economic Development (G.E.D.) position
• Draft of "What does it mean to be globally aware?" document completed