UCO Centre for Global Competency

Global competency is the process of personal transformation resulting from immersion in a someone else’s way of life, confronting preconceived notions, engaging new ideas, and emerging with newfound cultural freedom, self-awareness, and appreciation for diversity. In an increasingly diverse world, a recent survey showed that 25% of Americans placed in global assignments were failing (SOURCE), at great cost to the individual and the corporation. Certification from the Centre for Global Competency at the University of Central Oklahoma shows employers that students who are globally competent are flexible, self-reliant, motivated, team-oriented, open-minded, creative thinkers who have great regard for all people and are ready to compete, at home or abroad. The CGC certification prepares students to achieve their goals and makes them attractive candidates to all employers.

The Centre for Global Competency at the University of Central Oklahoma represents an alliance between the offices of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs dedicated to providing UCO students a comprehensive, multi-cultural experience. The Centre provides opportunities to students that enhance the core values of the UCO educational experience: Character, Civility, and Community. By fostering a transformational learning experience through academic achievement, global experiences, and personal reflection, the Centre for Global Competency endeavors to empower students to understand, appreciate, and personally thrive in a global world.