Tompkins Cortland Community College (TCCC), Dryden, New York, United States
Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UFHC), Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Cultivating Reciprocal Education through Sustainable Exchange (CRESE)
This collaborative project will develop both virtual and in-person exchange experiences for underrepresented students in TCCC’S Sustainable Farming and Food Systems program and students in UFHC’S Agricultural Engineering program. The “CRESE” program will enhance students’ educational development, workforce training, and exposure to native Spanish/English language in their academic disciplines and will allow students to learn about the different regional and cultural approaches to sustainable agriculture in their host countries. As these students move into their professional careers, this partnership will allow graduates to advocate for sustainable development from a global perspective.