Spencer Center for Global Engagement

When you come to Taylor University, have your passport ready to go. 

Global engagement is central to what you’ll experience here. It’s what you’ll talk about in classes, what you’ll hear in chapel, the travel you’ll do, and the events you’ll go to with your friends. We’re committed to sending Taylor to the world and bringing the world to Taylor through the Spencer Center for Global Engagement.

We work to inspire global ethos in the Taylor experience on campus and beyond.

Did you know...?

25

countries Taylor students traveled to last year

25%

of the student body studies internationally each year

84%

of students who studied abroad report feeling more equipped to enter the workforce

Global Opportunities

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  January Term (J-Term)

  Taylor’s 4-1-4 semester structure allows for focused international trips in January. Over 240 students will travel on Lighthouse service trips and academic trips this January.

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  Semester Study Abroad

  Go deeper into studying abroad for an entire semester. The Office of Off-Campus Programs is a great place to learn about the trips offered through Taylor and partner schools.

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  Summer Academic Trips

  Summer trips offer an opportunity to travel and learn outside of the standard school year.

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  On-Campus Programs

  The Office of Intercultural Programs hosts a wide variety of on-campus events and programs that create an atmosphere of welcome and support.

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  International Student Groups

  The Spencer Center welcomes groups of international students to study at Taylor for J-term and during the summer.

Why is Global Engagement so Important?

Global engagement is embedded in Taylor's learning experience. This robust intercultural vision is pivotal to Taylor’s mission to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

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Mission Statement

The Spencer Center for Global Engagement was established in January 2006 to expand the university’s ability to dynamically integrate Christian faith, life-long learning, and global service. It serves as a conduit for collaboration and innovation to unify and to reinforce Taylor’s purpose of whole person education and ministering Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. The Center also significantly enhances Taylor’s historical strength in global outreach, evangelism, and intercultural learning opportunities.

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Meet the Team

Dan Darko

Dean for Global Engagement & Professor of Biblical Studies

Eunice Adjei

Graduate Assistant for Global Engagement

Diana Bowman

Program Assistant, Spencer Center and Honors Guild

Abraham Chin Chang

Professor of English & Modern Languages; Director of On-Campus International Programs and Korean Initiatives; Director of Upland Sejong Institute

Lydia Hoffman

Asia Initiatives Support

Kenneth Kiers

Professor of Physics

Jennifer Moeschberger

Interim Director of Off-Campus Programs