Global Education Engagement

The Office of International Studies in Education’s (OISE) programs and initiatives within the College of Education support Michigan State University’s land-grant mission to advance knowledge and transform lives at home and around the world.

Global Education Engagement, or GEE, designs professional development and learning experiences that respond to evolving educational and workforce needs and enable individuals and groups from across the globe to research, critically examine, and apply solutions to challenging, multi-dimensional educational issues in their home contexts.

The College of Education’s graduate study programs in both elementary and secondary education have ranked #1 in the US for more than 30 years straight (U.S. News & World Report). In 2025, it also ranked #1 in educational administration and higher education administration, with curriculum and instruction, education psychology, education policy, and special education not far behind.

GEE brings together experts from across the College’s departments—and even across the University more broadly—to work together with partners to tackle shared educational issues. GEE is intentional about program design that fosters bi-directional learning. Whether you’re looking for 2-week training or are a Bolashak Scholar looking for a 12-month program, GEE may be just the right fit for you.

We work with a variety of audiences, including educators, administrators, and teacher educators in pre-K, primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, as well as ministry officials and other education stakeholders.

Selecting the Best Fit for You

Each of the programs outlined below are core programs and reflect the minimum amount of time and topics that—together—bring coherent, stand-alone value to partners.

A core program includes multiple modules, which address the different topics that make up the program. A module could take a day to complete or could be longer. Module activities might entail a faculty/graduate student seminar, independent group work and discussion, field activity, suggested reading homework, etc. Each core program can also be supplemented with additional modules depending on the partner’s needs and goals.

Program topics include: AI and Technology in the Classroom; Curriculum Design & Development; Development of Professional Practice; Effective Design of Online Courses; Inclusive Education; Leadership Development; Literacy; Numeracy; Innovative Teaching Methods; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and Teacher Educator Professional Development.

Outcomes & Results

Individuals that participate in our programs leave the experience with materials and new connections and networks that enhance teaching, learning, scholarship, and research or that support ongoing program development. Depending on the focus and length of your program, materials could include new curriculum elements, handbooks and guidelines for practices, and assessment materials.

Contact Us

If you or your school, organization, or post-secondary or government institution are interested in pursuing a professional development and learning experience, please contact us at edoise@msu.edu in the Office of International Studies (OISE) in Education within MSU’s College of Education.

Global Education Engagement