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CESL
(Center for English
as a Second Language)
Mission
Statement
[ CESL ][ SIUC ]
The Center for English as a Second Language serves
international students enrolled in CESL or in Southern Illinois
University Carbondale (SIUC), its departments, and the region. Our primary mission is to
provide the highest quality English language program and curriculum,
delivered by professionals in the field of ESL. We aim to:
Provide high-quality ESL instruction to international students
to meet their educational, business, professional and/or personal
goals.
Foster global citizenship by helping international students
acquire a better understanding of US culture as well as their own
culture.
Maintain extensive student services, including advisement
regarding admissions, visa processes, and other acculturation
issues.
Provide effective teacher training and mentoring of
Linguistics Department graduate students.
Encourage professional development in TESOL in order to
contribute to knowledge in the field and to maintain the quality of our
program.
Provide advanced language training, culture, and pedagogy for
international graduate assistants.
Promote international awareness within the SIUC
community.
Advance the SIUC reputation as an international and
multicultural community.
Develop and maintain relationships abroad in order to promote
our SIUC programs internationally.
Establish and maintain linkages with universities abroad to
facilitate faculty and student exchanges and customized
programs.
Develop and nurture our international alumni network.
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Thomas
Leverett, CESL, SIUC
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