On Campus - with CITI Program
On Campus - with CITI Program
CITI Program
The American Academy: A Global Partnership Model - On Campus Podcast
39 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
Podcast Introduction
Introducing the Guest & Topic
Dr. Paulo’s Background & Entry into Higher Ed
Brazilian Higher Education System Overview
Origins of the American Academy
Historical Context: Brazil’s International Isolation
Differences in University Entry Models
Benefits of Liberal Arts in Brazil
Global Mindset & Community Impact
Challenges in Promoting Study Abroad
Experiential Learning & Self-Discovery
Building Self-Esteem Through International Experience
Motivation for Creating the American Academy
Establishing the Partnership
Sustaining and Benefiting from Partnerships
Kent State Faculty Teaching in Brazil
Pedagogical Impact of Intensive Modules
Regulatory Challenges & Program Replication
Institutional and Student Successes
Growth of Brazilian Student Population at Kent State
Global Reach of Program Alumni
Future of Global Education & Partnerships
Advice for Students and Administrators
Podcast Closing & Credits
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What does it mean for a university to truly be global? In this episode, we explore how international partnerships and global engagement enrich both universities and the communities they serve. My guest, Dr. Paulo Mussi Agusto, and I share our experience co-creating the American Academy – a unique collaboration between the Pontifical Catholic University in Parana, Brazil and Kent State University that blends liberal arts education with cross-cultural learning. We discuss why global engagement ...