The Alabama Commission on Higher Education

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education is the state agency responsible for the overall statewide planning and coordination of higher education in Alabama, the administration of various student aid programs, and the performance of designated regulatory functions. The Commission seeks to provide reasonable access to quality collegiate and university education for the citizens of Alabama. The agency also provides a state-level framework for institutions to respond cooperatively and individually to the needs of the citizens of the State.

Troy University Montgomery

Troy University’s Montgomery Campus is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Alabama and includes unique facilities like the Rosa Parks Library and the Rosa Parks Museum, the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts and the W.A. Gayle Planetarium. Our outstanding Montgomery faculty and staff are dedicated primarily to serving the “nontraditional” student, who is often a working adult. We do this by providing the widest variety of learning options, including an incredible number of degree programs, 29 in all, that can be completed by attending evening classes. Weekend, TV, online and blended classes are also available, allowing our students to learn when and how it’s best for them.

Alabama State Council on the Arts

The Alabama State Council on the Arts is the official state arts agency of Alabama. The staff of the Council, directed by Al Head, administers the grants program and provides financial assistance in arts education and programming.

The Mission of the Alabama State Council on the Arts is to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality for all Alabamians by providing support for the state’s diverse and rich artistic resources

The National Endowment of the Arts

Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. Visit arts.gov to learn more about NEA.

Korean Ministry of Education

Korean Education centers have been established in various cities globally, and finally the Korean Ministry of Education established the center in Atlanta in 2017. The center has been supporting approximately 150 Korean Community schools to promote education in the Korean language, history, and culture in six southeastern states: Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico within a short period time. The center’s passion lies in educating our future generations in order for them to realize their identity as Koreans and to be an important part of the global society.

The center not only supports Korean Community schools, but also provides Korean language and culture programs on location for adults and coordinate various government programs such as English teaching programs (TaLK and EPIK) and the Korean proficiency exam (TOPIK).

Pike Road Schools

The strength of Pike Road Schools is grounded in our sincere desire to create a culture of intellectual curiosity. We are fearless about doing what is best for our students. We refer to how we do things as “The Pike Road Way.”

Mission: To create a culture of intellectual curiosity where all students have ownership over their learning and are inspired to think, innovate, and create.

Vision: Our students are lifelong learners who use their knowledge, skills, and influence to make the world a better place.

Alabama State Department of Education

Auburn City Schools

Cotton and Pine Print Shop

Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs

Interstate Character Council

Mobile City Public Schools

Tallapoosa County Schools

University of West Alabama

What We Do:

• Provide critical need language programs for Alabama’s students

• Advocate for those with barriers to communication

• Help prepare Alabama businesses reap the benefits of a globalized workforce

• Promote cultural learning with performances,, exhibitions, art and community conferences

Why Partner With Us:

• Our leadership training provides a deeper understanding of Korean and American cultures and history to bridge differences between individuals, institutions and corporations for economic prosperity.

• We’ve made history by organizing the first Korean as a Second Language (KSL) program for public and private schools in Alabama.

• We’re using Korea as an example for other organizations to see the benefits that can come from international partnerships, mutual understanding and community inclusion.