Scholars of Global Distinction is a partnership between community colleges in North Carolina, including Wake Tech, and UNC World View, a UNC-Chapel Hill outreach program that provides educators with best practices and resources to prepare students to engage with the interconnected and diverse world.
UNC World View helps Wake Tech faculty add global content to their courses and identifies speakers, films, webinars and other activities and resources that educate faculty and students about regions across the globe and issues they face.
Students can earn a "Graduated with Global Distinction" notation on their transcripts by meeting the following requirements:
Participating in eight international activities and dialogues
Gaining 30 hours of global experience in a study abroad or domestic intercultural experience
Completing a capstone presentation related to their two-year global learning experience
Students who earn the notation should be able to investigate the world beyond their immediate environment, framing and researching significant problems and finding ways to create positive change. They also should be able to recognize and articulate their own and others' perspectives and communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences.
