The Townsend Institute for Global Competency

The Townsend Institute for Global Competency was made possible by a gift from Carolyn Townsend McAfee in memory and honor of her parents, Raymond Clay Townsend and Sophia Malin Townsend. The Institute supports the belief that a college experience should offer students exposure to, and training with, other countries and cultures. The Institute prepares our students to better understand the global economy as well as global politics, education, religion, conflict, service responsibilities, and art and design. This global training includes study abroad, cultural travel courses, global and cultural workshops, language training, global festivals, and cultural service projects. (See Globalization/Study Abroad for a detailed listing of Townsend Institute training opportunities.)