North America
Educational and Cultural Delegations to Cuba
Since the beginning of 2015, the Auburn University Office of the Vice President for University Outreach has hosted several Educational and Cultural trips to Cuba in partnership with Cuba Cultural Explorations Group headquartered out of Delray Beach, FL. These trips have created opportunities for University Outreach to explore collaborative educational opportunities and begin to develop relationships with educators and specialists at the University of Cienfuegos, University of Santa Clara, and University of Havana.
Audiology Outreach Program
Each May, Auburn University Department of Communications faculty, doctoral students, and alumni travel to Guatemala to provide hearing services to children who are not otherwise able to benefit from their educational opportunities because they are unable to hear their teachers. Begun eight years ago with a $17,000 seed grant from University Outreach, the program has continued during the following 8 years with support from donors, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Department of Communication Disorders. With continuing encouragement and support from University Outreach, this program has not only provided direct services to hearing impaired children, it has continued to build the relationships, and resources in Guatemala needed to insure project quality, sustainability and ownership by its Guatemalan partners.
Related news story: University Outreach Receives Award for Support of the AU Audiology Outreach Program in Guatemala
