To be a global citizen, one is knowledgeable of peoples, customs and cultures in regions of the world beyond one's own; understands the interdependence that holds both promise and peril for the future of the global community; and is committed to combining one’s learning with a dedication to foster a livable, sustainable world.
Global Citizenship as defined by the Global Citizenship Committee, April 2018
About the Initiative
Launched in 2007, the Global Citizenship initiative at Santa Monica College develops and promotes activities that prepare students for the 21st Century. Such preparation includes awareness of the social, cultural, and environmental transformations taking place in our world of unprecedented global interconnection; attitudes of tolerance and respect for diversity and of anticipation and adaption toward global change; skillful command of the technologies that revolutionize the way we obtain information and interact with each other; and a commitment to act as responsible global citizens through political engagement, entrepreneurship, and community service.
The major event highlight of the Global Citizenship calendar is the SMC Global Citizenship Symposium (opens in new window) which features work students have completed for any of their classes, in any subject, that illustrates ideas of global citizenship.
Global Citizenship Themes
The Global Citizenship theme for 2024-26 is Mobility, Migration & Movement (opens in new window) . As with preceding years' themes, the goal is to help students and faculty connect their work, across disciplinary boundaries and inside and outside the classroom, by offering a tangible set of issues that illustrate the more abstract ideas of globalism and citizenship. You can find, and help contribute to, evolving bibliographies for each of our themes at our Goodreads site (opens in new window) , where you can contribute your own suggestions. If you have an SMC e-mail address, you can also join our Global Citizenship Goodreads group (opens in new window) , and participate in an online discussion about the themes, global citizenship, and related readings.
Upcoming Events & Programs
| Event/Program | When |
|---|---|
| Global Citizenship Symposium (opens in new window) | May |
| SMC Community Teach-In (opens in new window) | October |
| Study Abroad (opens in new window) | Visit the Study Abroad website for more information. |
Contact
If you are interested in learning more about Global Citizenship at Santa Monica College or have suggestions for the initiative, please contact the Global Citizenship Committee Chair Delphine Broccard at broccard_delphine@smc.edu.