Exchange Program
between
Indiana State University & Tambov State University
Terre Haute, Indiana Tambov, Russia
The inception of the idea for an exchange program occurred
during the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Conference in
November of 1995.
At this conference, the Director of the Social Pedagogy and Social Work at
Tambov State University spoke on social work and social welfare in Russia.
While listening to her presentation, Robyn Lugar, then field coordinator of
ISU's Department of Social Work, began thinking of the possibility of a
summer exchange program between the two universities.
The plan was for a seminar to be offered (International Social Work Seminar and Internship) in Russia taught by American and Russian faculty. The other half of the seminar would then be taught in Terre Haute at Indiana State University.
A successful and beautiful relationship was forged and as a result a cooperative agreement was signed between representatives from both universities that will seek to do the following activities:
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organize and set a schedule for regular exchange of faculty and students and to make a visiting scholar segment an integral part of these programs.
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explore the possible development of distance education initiatives in fields of mutual interest
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hold joint scientific conferences and seminars in order to broaden and strengthen university scholars' personal contacts and to invite scholars of the two universities to participate in international conferences.
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encourage cultural sports and community programs involving the participation of both Tambov and Terre Haute communities.
Where is Tambov?
Click on the link below to see photographs of recent trips to Tambov, Russia
Photographs of Recent Exchanges