RSS 1.0Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs (MU)
The mission of MU's Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs (VPIP) is to develop an internationalized, quality infused and inclusive academic environment. VPIP aims to provide support and services to ensure global orientations, representation and vibrant participation by and at MU. We seek to infuse the university with dynamic intercultural and international perspectives in academics, research, economic development and outreach. We strive to foster a faculty, staff, and student body that are prepared to engage the challenges of the rapidly globalizing 21st century.
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Developing Inclusive Multilingual Family Literacy Projects
(Cambio Center, 2018)"Our Multilingual Family Literacy Project was designed in collaboration with a language immersion school in the Midwest that we call the Spanish Immersion Elementary School (SIES). At the time of our partnership, SIES was ... -
Examining Storylines of Emergent Bilinguals in Algebra Textbooks
(Cambio Center, 2018)"The purpose of our study was to examine the resources and suggested pedagogical strategies provided in high school algebra teacher’s guides. In particular, we wanted to understand how the resources and pedagogy aligned, ... -
Cambio de Colores, 17th, 2018 : Table of contents
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Cambio de Colores, 17th, 2018 : Conference program
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Latinx in the heartland : fostering resilience and cross-cultural connections : proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference, June 6-8, 2018, University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Cambio Center, 2019)"The 2018 conference proved to be a good place for participants from thirteen states to explore collaboration and unity, in contrast to the nation's climate. The 17th Cambio de Colores Conference, titled 'Latinx in the ... -
Sharing best practices and research findings through digital humanities and social science : an invitation to join the Rural Immigration Network
(Cambio Center, 2019)"How can we meet the goals that Cambio de Colores espouses: fostering cross-cultural connections, well-being, inclusion, prosperity and integration among all peoples living in rural communities? In-person contacts, supported ... -
Cultivating positive ethnic identity in southern California's youth through 4-H day camps
(Cambio Center, 2019)One approach to cultivating positive ethnic identity is aiming to foster pride in cultural heritage through helping youth learn about their ethnic groups' histories and providing opportunities to participate in cultural ... -
A cross-cultural collaboration to improve healthy retail practices in tiendas : the Shop Healthy Iowa initiative
(Cambio Center, 2019)"Chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, disproportionately affect Latinx populations as compared to white populations. For example, estimates suggest that Latinx individuals are 50 [percent] more likely to die ... -
Welcoming new Americans : a perspective from South Dakota
(Cambio Center, 2020)At a historically turbulent juncture, this presentation has two aims. Firstly, it directs attention to the lack of representation of Latinx people in research. It points at rural and urban Latinx communities in South Dakota, ... -
Cambio de Colores, 18th, 2019 : Table of contents
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Narratives of Latinas in the Midwest higher education in the Midwest education
(Cambio Center, 2020)The Pew Research Center noted there are 30.1 million Hispanic adults in the United States and 14.4 million of them -- or 48 [percent] -- are women. According to recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates among immigrant Hispanic ... -
Immigration and migration policy propoal's impact beyond farm labor markets across the United States
(Cambio Center, 2020)Most agricultural workers in the United States are from Latin America. The National Agricultural Workers Survey suggests 69 [percent] of hired workers on U.S. farms are born in Mexico. More than half of these same farm ... -
Hispanic/Latino/a farmers in Pennsylvania : characteristics, farming challenges, and engagement barriers with non-formal educators
(Cambio Center, 2020)The number of Hispanic/Latino/a farmers is on the rise in the United States, and Pennsylvania is not an exemption. However, research about the characteristics and needs of Latino/a farmers in Pennsylvania has not been ... -
Cambio de Colores, 18th, 2019 : Conference program
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Cultivating positive ethnic identity in southern California's youth through 4-H day camps
(Cambio Center, 2019)One approach to cultivating positive ethnic identity is aiming to foster pride in cultural heritage through helping youth learn about their ethnic groups' histories and providing opportunities to participate in cultural ... -
A cross-cultural collaboration to improve healthy retail practices in tiendas : the Shop Healthy Iowa initiative
(Cambio Center, 2019)"Chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, disproportionately affect Latinx populations as compared to white populations. For example, estimates suggest that Latinx individuals are 50 [percent] more likely to die ... -
Welcoming Immigrants & Newcomers in Turbulent Times : Knowledge, Connections & Action : Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2019
(Cambio Center, 2020)"The 2019 conference proved to be a good place for participants from nineteen states to explore collaboration and unity in contrast to the nation’s climate. The 18th Cambio de Colores Conference, titled “Welcoming Immigrants ... -
Todos Juntos : collaboration and unity in uncertain times : proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference, June 14-16, 2017, St. Louis, Missouri
(Cambio Center, 2018)"The 16th Cambio de Colores Conference was held in 2017 with the theme "Todos Juntos: Collaboration and Unity in Uncertain Times". The 2017 conference bore witness to almost six months of uncertainty under a new administration ... -
Cambio de Colores, 16th, 2017 : Conference program
(Cambio Center, 2018)