The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is making strategic investments in new global learning credentials through the Curiosity to Impact initiative. C2I supports the creation or revision of courses, certificates, and programs. Fifteen projects across the college were selected to receive financial support, including the following two projects proposed by IGI centers.
Indigenous Latin American languages (Q'anjob'al and Quechua): The Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies plans to develop four online certificate programs, focused on both beginner and intermediate Q'anjob'al and Quechua. The certificates are intended to meet the needs of professionals who serve Q'anjob'al and Quechua-speaking communities — including lawyers, health care providers, clergy, educators, and small business owners — as well as heritage speakers and community members who are interested in language learning and cultural training.
European Union Studies undergraduate minor: The European Union Center plans to convert an existing undergraduate certificate into a new interdisciplinary minor. This program in European Union Studies will equip students with an enhanced multicultural awareness, grow their intercultural competence, and sharpen their professional skills by guiding their curiosity around European and transatlantic politics, cultural issues, and history.