Sacred Heart University”™s College of Nursing study abroad program has received an honorable mention in the 2016 Institute of International Education Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education.
The award recognizes schools that provide “innovative programs and services to make study abroad more accessible to a broader student population,” according to the IIE.
“The SHU community is proud to be awarded a Heiskell award honorable mention in recognition of the opportunities we developed to extend access of a rich array of study abroad experiences for our nursing students,” said Carrie Wojenski, SHU”™s executive director of global affairs. “At SHU, we understand the importance of providing our students with the skills and experiences needed to serve our global community. The strides made in our nursing program are a testament to the achievability of a global experience for students in all degree programs.”
The IIE is an international education and training organization. It developed the Heiskell Awards in 2001 to “recognize and honor outstanding international higher education initiatives conducted by IIE member universities and colleges.” The Heiskell Awards were presented in study abroad, internationalizing the campus and international partnerships.
One part of the SHU College of Nursing study abroad program allows students to take part in clinical field experiences in Jamaica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, learning while delivering health care to developing countries. Other SHU College of Nursing-partnering countries and regions include Ireland, Australia and Ghana.
