Rinker Center for Global Affairs

The Rinker Center for Global Affairs promotes diversity and cultural understanding; enriches the Ball State student, scholar and faculty experience, and encourages and supports global citizenry on all levels. Made up of four units (Study Abroad, International Student Success, Academic Engagement and Global Initiatives, and the Intensive English Institute) the Rinker Center is a recognized facilitator for international initiatives within Ball State University and the greater global community, and serves as a ready resource for both campus and community members.

Study Abroad supports BSU students to engage in credit-bearing, high impact, international experiences that can include both study and work. Programs vary in length, location, and cost.

International Student Success provides comprehensive academic coaching and student success strategies by working with units around campus to enhance the international student experience at Ball State. Intercultural programming is also provided to the BSU and local community.

Academic Engagement and Global Initiatives facilitates and supports all aspects of strategic institutional internationalization including global partnership development, international relationship management, and global operations assessment.

The Intensive English Institute supports ESL-only and conditionally admitted international students through language proficiency development, acculturation to the U.S. classroom experience and broader cultural experiences.

For information on the services offered by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, call 765-285-5422.