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 places you'll go, and the events you’ll attend. We’re committed to sending Taylor to the world and bringing the world to Taylor through the Spencer Center for Global Engagement.

Learn boldly, serve faithfully, and go globally through study abroad and missions trips.

Semester Study Abroad

Go for fall or spring semester.

Semesters Abroad

Academic January Trips

Travel abroad for J-Term and earn academic credit.

Academic J-Term Trips

Lighthouse Trips

Service-focused trips partnering with missions organizations during J-Term.

Serve During J-Term

Spring Break Missions

Go serve with a team during spring break!

Spring Break Missions

Studying and Serving Abroad

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  Ecuador

• 
  Rome

• 
  Malawi

• 
  Ireland

• 
  Hollywood

• 
  London

Study or Serve during January Term

Taylor's J-Term offers a great opportunity to travel abroad on a shorter timeline, but still fully experience studying or serving in unique locations. 

January 2026 Recap

On-Campus Global Opportunities

The Office of Intercultural Programs hosts a wide variety of on-campus events and programs that create an atmosphere of welcome, support, and global enrichment for the entire campus community. 

Global Community on Campus

1 in 4

1 in 4 Taylor students travel abroad every year

#4

#4 in the top 20 baccalaureate colleges for short-term duration trips

84%

84% of students who studied abroad report feeling more equipped to enter the workforce

Our Mission

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 significantly enhances Taylor’s historical strength in global outreach, evangelism, and intercultural learning opportunities.

Within the Spencer Center, Taylor World Outreach (TWO) sends out Lighthouse and mission trip teams to serve during January term and spring break. All academic trips, both semester and J-Term, are managed by TU Global. 

Multicultural Philosophy Statement 

Meet the Team

Scott Moeschberger

Executive Director of Global Engagement; Executive Director of Honors

Abraham Chin Chang

Professor of Spanish; Director of On-Campus International Programs and Korean Initiatives; Director of Upland Sejong Institute

Emilie Hoffman

Assistant Director of Study Abroad

Kenneth Kiers

Professor of Physics; Director of Ecuador Semester

Jen McKim

Taylor World Outreach Coordinator

Emily McNeil

Global Operations and Honors Program Coordinator

Jennifer Moeschberger

Director of Off-Campus Programs

Contact the Spencer Center for Global Engagement

Phone: 765-998-5106 

Off Campus Programs (semester and academic J-Term): [email protected]
Taylor World Outreach: [email protected]
Lighthouse Service Trips: [email protected]

Follow us on social media:
@taylorstudyabroad_
@taylor_world_outreach 

The Spencer Center is located on the first floor of Paul and Barbara Gentile Hall, at the corner of Reade Ave and 3rd St.