The Global College

Institutes and Directors


The Global College includes seven active  Institutes which are the foundation of academic learning through the College. Each Institute helps to fulfill the mandate of the Global College by offering summer institutes, teach-ins, symposia, conferences, and lecture series, as well as by encouraging trans-disciplinary education. The Institutes offer a forum for dialogue on international issues that may include local implications.


Institute for Health & Human Potential
Director: Dr. Michelle Owen
204.786.9973

Institute for Human Rights & Global Studies
Director: Vacant


Institute for Literacy, Diversity & Identity
Director: Vacant

Institute for Political and Cultural Studies of the Americas
Director: Dr. Ross McCormack
204.786.9365

Institute for International Women's Rights
Acting Director: Dr. Marilou McPhedran
204.988.7101

The Ridd Institute for Religion and Global Policy
Director: Dr. James Christie
204.786.9247

Institute for War Affected People
Director: Vacant