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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    February 24, 2010

 

 
Senate Endorses Resolution Promoting International Education

 

 

 

JEFFERSON CITY—In conjunction with International Education Day, where more than 200 international college students representing more than 50 countries from around the world visited the Capitol, the Missouri Senate today passed a resolution encouraging Missouri’s institutions of higher learning to promote international education in and out of the classroom.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 31, sponsored by Sen. David Pearce (R-Warrensburg), was passed by the Senate and now moves to the House for approval. The resolution encourages Missouri’s colleges and universities to promote international education in many areas, including increasing study abroad opportunities, improving foreign language instruction and exposing Missouri students to a cross-cultural educational environment.

The resolution also recognizes the importance of making the state a desirable place for international students to receive an education and the economic impact of international students on the state’s economy.  

To listen to audio or view video of Sen. Pearce presenting SCR 31, please click here.  

The Second Regular Session of the 95th Missouri General Assembly runs through May 14, 2010. For more information about the Missouri Senate, visit www.senate.mo.gov. To contact the Senate Newsroom, call (573) 751-3824 or e-mail newsroom@senate.mo.gov

 

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