The College of St. Scholastica joined the HECUA consortium in June 2003. President Larry Goodwin appointed Dorothea Diver, Professor of Languages and International Studies, to be the institution’s first representative on the HECUA Board of Directors. Dave Schuettler took over this position in 2008 when Ms Diver retired.
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Shaped by the Catholic Benedictine heritage, which values community, hospitality, respect, stewardship and love of learning, the College of St. Scholastica provides intellectual and moral preparation for responsible living and meaningful work. St. Scholastica emphasizes the civic mission of higher education and seeks to foster intentional learning and collaborative action so that their graduates may better serve and lead their communities. Through HECUA, St. Scholastica students have opportunities to practice and live out service and leadership for their communities and the world.
Community
Sharing responsibility to create and support community. Creating a climate which promotes a sense of community while valuing the uniqueness of the individual. Manifesting an ability to adapt to circumstances without compromising our values.
Hospitality
Creating a welcoming atmosphere personally and institutionally. Listening and responding sensitively to all. Extending warmth and acceptance to all. Welcoming new ideas and being open to change.
Respect
Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life. Treating persons with dignity and reverence without regard to age, gender, race, minority, sexual preference or economic status. Honoring and supporting the spirituality of each person. Valuing the dignity of all work. Promoting participation of all persons in the decisions affecting their lives.
Stewardship
Utilizing human resources responsibly. Providing wise and respectful use of all material and monetary resources. Promoting prudent use of resources and energy. Finding time for work, play and prayer in daily life, which will promote physical, mental and spiritual growth.
Love of Learning
Preserving the intellectual and material heritage entrusted to us by past generations. Transmitting the treasures of human culture to new generations. Creating scholarly, artistic and scientific works which enrich and enlarge human life. Integrating thought and action as complementary aspects of a full human life.
Application Process
St Scholastica students follow HECUA deadlines for all programs. Students can apply directly to HECUA, but do need to have the application signed by the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Study Abroad Office before sending the complete application to HECUA. Students can recieve more information about HECUA and assistance on credits, application process, enrollment etc... from Dave Schuettler (Chair, Global, Cultural and Language Studies- Spanish), who also needs to sign the application.
Study Abroad Office
Tower Hall Room 16
[email protected]
| Term | Fall | January | Spring | Summer |
| Deadline: International Program | March 15 | October 1 | November 1 | -- |
| Deadline: Domestic Program | April 15 | -- | December 1 | April 15 |
Need more assistance?
As you begin the application process and for more information about available programs, requirements, and fees, a HECUA Program Representative is always available:
| Kari Pederson Behrends [email protected] 651-287-3317 |
Lauren White [email protected] 651-287-3311 |
The following students have also agreed to respond to questions about their specific HECUA experience:
- Anders Evenson, participated in Community Internships in Latin America Spring 2015, [email protected]
- Breanna Hattenberger, participated in Community Internships in Latin America Spring 2015, [email protected]
- Emily Eichstadt, participated in Community Internships in Latin America Spring 2015, [email protected]
- Delaney Babich, participated in New Zealand Culture and the Environment Fall 2014, [email protected]
- Mashauna Brudwick, participated in New Zealand Culture and the Environment Fall 2014, [email protected]
- Jessica Bortolus, participated in New Zealand Culture and the Environment Fall 2014, [email protected]
- Mai Xee Pha, participated in Environmental Sustainability Fall 2014, [email protected]
- Kindee Porter, participated in Race in America Summer 2014, [email protected]
- Luc Schlosser, participated in New Zealand Culture and the Environment Fall 2013, [email protected]