Discover Sandy Montross’ inspiring journey from the private sector to enriching international education at UC Davis CPE, where she shapes student success.
More than 1,000 students attended our international and youth programs at UC Davis for summer 2024. A record high since the Pandemic and a 61.7% increase from last year.
Assistant Director of Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs Katrina Koenig is here to help ensure our programs are implemented with the highest quality for students and partners.
Program specialist Kristina Carrizosa brings extensive knowledge and experience in international education to her new role managing Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs.
A benefit of working in international education is the opportunity to work with partners from around the world. In March, we welcomed two delegations from Shandong Province in China and look forward to working on these upcoming ventures together.
Teresa Pargeter is a recipient of the Outstanding Service Award for Teaching. A longtime instructor of UC Davis International Programs, she has more than 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of ages and language abilities.
The Community College Pathway is a college prep program that helps international students like Eddie Lu graduate from top U.S. universities after attending a partner community college.
Intensive learning without the long-term commitment is what makes our Short-Term Content Based Programs perfect for summer and winter break. Students from around the world can explore several distinct subject areas while improving their English language skills and enjoying the cultural and social perks of studying abroad.
Through collaborations with the UC Davis Model United Nations Team, students in our Academic Engagement Program and students from Kyoto Otani High School participating in a custom program are able to increase their awareness and understanding of current issues around the world.
International students participating in the summer Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs share their unforgettable memories from their study abroad experience.
Fall 2021 marked the beginning of a return to in-person learning on the UC Davis campus, and students from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s International programs were among those eager to make the most of their college experience. See what students and their instructors had to say about being back at school.
Ayu Kawashima, an undergraduate at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, envisions starting a Model UN team at her university. After completing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Seminar, Kawashima is determined to play a role in shaping the future of Japan by promoting SDGs and working toward a more equal society.
Intensive English and Professional Programs have served the international community of students and teachers for 43 years. In an effort to continue to be at the forefront of academic programs that serve the needs of our existing university and organizational partners, we look to launch a new innovative, cohort-based program model.
