Global Programs

History of Global Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Iowa State University formally began its international development and outreach activities in 1945 with the founding of the Iowa State College Tropical Research Center in Guatemala. In 1961, an office responsible for overseeing international activities was opened, but it was not until July of 1973 that the Global Programs office was officially established in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Since then, the Global Programs office, along with ISU departments and centers, has been engaged in international research and development activities in over 40 countries throughout the world. International involvement has served the needs of both ISU and cooperating countries. International programs have provided professional enrichment and continuing education for faculty and staff and have enhanced the education of many students. At the same time, they have provided educational programs for hundreds of international participants. Student exchanges have also added to the scope of programs and services provided. See a more detailed listing of specific Global Programs Projects.

Global Programs has been involved in international activities with the following countries during the past 25 years:

AFRICA	ASIA	LATIN AMERICA	EUROPE
Egypt	Bangladesh	Argentina	Czech Republic
Ghana	China	Bolivia	Hungary
Kenya	India	Brazil	Poland
Morocco	Indonesia	Costa Rica	Romania
Nigeria	Japan	Cuba	Russia
Senegal	Kyrgyzstan	Ecuador	Slovak Republic
South Africa	Pakistan	Guatemala	Turkey
Sudan	Saudi Arabia	Honduras	Ukraine
Tunisia	Taiwan	Mexico	(and most countries
Uganda	Thailand	Nicaragua	in Western Europe)
Zambia	Uzbekistan	Panama
Zimbabwe		Peru
		Uruguay