Rich serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, under which education abroad falls. He is a longtime program director, having run programs in Asia and Europe for over a decade.
Sarah is responsible for overall development and oversight of the college’s education abroad program. She provides direct support to program directors and manages relationships with partner institutions around the world. Sarah is responsible for the college’s education abroad scholarship funds and awards. She previously directed the college’s program to Japan for many years.
Guanglong supports program visibility through events such as education abroad fairs and information sessions. He also facilitates unpacking sessions for students returning from overseas experiences. In addition, he oversees the education abroad ambassadors and the Buddy Program, which fosters intercultural friendships and promotes global community development between domestic and international students.
Max oversees all aspects of education abroad advising, reviews and signs all course approval forms (CAFs), and manages the application, interview, and admissions process for all direct enroll and exchange programs. He currently serves as the lead instructor for the college’s pre-departure education abroad course, a requirement for all students studying abroad for a full semester.
Ben serves as the Office for Education Abroad liaison to the Broad College of business. In this role, he provides support with Via TRM processes and guides program directors in managing program logistics and budgets.
Paul is the Executive-in-Residence at the Broad College, focusing on strategies to enhance the global acumen of Broad students, including expanding education abroad opportunities and enhancing the experience of international students. In addition, Paul has been a guest lecturer on various topics, including ethics, global culture, and the global regulatory environment.
“Education abroad opened my eyes to new perspectives, immersed me in a different culture and language, and helped me build lasting personal and professional connections that I will value forever!”
Programs Participated: “Japanese Language and Culture with JCMU” and “Finance Internships in Tokyo”
Contact: tancamer@msu.edu
“My education abroad experience changed my life, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and introduced me to my best friends. I am forever grateful for my abroad experiences and look forward to sharing that with other students at MSU.”
Programs participated: “International Business Studies in Europe” (London and Paris) and “Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility in Cambodia”
Contact: daltonci@msu.edu
“Studying abroad will provide you with a growth and experience unlike anything you have ever experienced. I firmly believe that any student would greatly benefit and grow from studying abroad!”
Program participated: “International Business Studies in Europe” (Czech Republic and Hungary)
Contact: herna835@msu.edu
“Studying abroad allowed me to immerse myself in another culture and travel around Europe, while also increasing my self-reliance, communication, and social skills. Highly recommend studying abroad to everyone!”
Program participated: “Corvinus University of Budapest” (Hungary)
Contact: kreczme1@msu.edu