Mid Continent Consortium programs

Founded in 1997, the Mid-Continent Consortium counts as its members ten institutions of higher education in Tennessee and Kentucky: Austin Peay State University, Lipscomb University, The University of Louisville, The University of Memphis, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech University, Union University, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and The University of Tennessee at Martin.  The Consortium intends to offer students at member universities study-abroad programs which will deepen their understanding of foreign cultures and languages.  At present, the Consortium sponsors immersion programs each summer at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (3 & 5 weeks), and the Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico (4 weeks)and the University of Castilla- La Mancha in Toledo, Spain. All programs will feature three essential components which will enable participants to maximize their learning experiences and to learn to communicate with ease in their target language: (1) Rigorous language and culture courses offered by our partner institutions abroad and taught by native speakers on their staff; (2) a homestay with families who are residents of the host countries; and (3) various supplementary cultural activities and excursions.  As part of the admission requirements, students sign a pledge that they will communicate in the target language for the duration of their programs. 

Not all programs are available at each member institution, please contact your study abroad office to determine which programs are available at your home institution.

For more information on the Mid-Continent Consortium, please contact:

Jean Marie Walls

Executive Director, Language Department
Union University
Office: PAC A-38, Box 1822, Jackson, TN

731-661-5359