Friends:
a Letter from our President As you well know, our University’s motto, Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana – for
Baylor and for the world – has long guided Baylor University. Now, we expand that historic motto as we launch our new strategic vision for the University – Pro Futuris. As one of its five aspirational statements, Pro Futuris calls us to “Informed Engagement” in our communities at home and abroad. We are called to serve the needs of what our Lord called “the least of these” in nations around the world. As a Christian institution of higher learning in this, the Global Century, this mission is as important as it ever has been.
Baylor President Ken Starr at the 2011 Homecoming parade. Photo courtesy of Debra Gonzalez
The opportunities that the Center for International Education offers are shining examples of global outreach. This year, our faculty and students will travel to more than 30 countries. This affords our students the extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultures and learn from colleagues around the world.
CIE also offers valuable services to international students who choose to study at Baylor University. This fall, Baylor welcomed 587 new and returning international students to campus, representing 73 countries. They bless us by calling Baylor their second home. At the dawn of the Pro Futuris era, our University’s commitment to global education is as strong as ever. We are grateful for the important work of the Center for International Education in fulfilling Baylor’s lofty mission. Yours sincerely,
Baylor University President
Going Places | Center For International Education