Hope College is committed to the internationalization of our curriculum and to providing students with a global education. The Communication Department is excited that our own Dr. Deirdre Johnston has been appointed to oversee Hope’s next stage in the internationalization process!
Dr. Johnston is appointed as the Interim Associate Dean of Global Education. She leads Hope’s faculty-focused global efforts by spearheading the faculty development for global education, leadership in developing a global curriculum, faculty-led off campus study programs, faculty exchange programs, and the development of intercultural competencies across faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Johnston’s research, teaching, leadership strengths, and expertise in globalized curricula make her uniquely qualified to lead Hope forward, preparing students for lives of leadership and service in a global society.
Reflecting on her appointment, Dr. Johnston stated, “I have a passion for global learning and diversity education. I am excited to work with students, faculty and staff to promote understanding of intercultural communication and ethical global engagement. Global learning experiences both on-and off-campus will better prepare both students and faculty in fulfilling Hope’s mission to be critically reflective and ethically responsible global citizens.”