The International Relations and Global Engagement office is here to help you find a global connection. You can learn more about us and find our contact information below.
Kaitlin Palmer
Kaitlin grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota with a natural love for the outdoors and a sense of adventure. Kaitlin's first international education experience brought her to Florence, Italy during her undergrad where she spent a semester in 2013 exploring the Tuscan hillsides by bicycle. She graduated as a University Honors Scholar with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Psychology from Black Hills State University (BHSU) in 2014 and a Master's degree of Education in Administration of Student Affairs from South Dakota State University in 2019. She has enjoyed serving BHSU students since 2015 and attributes her love for education to her Alma mater, BHSU. When asked what she enjoys most about her work, she shares, "Every day I get to explore culture and learn something new about our world. BHSU is such a special place and we are lucky enough to have students from all over the world to share their cultures with us and our community."
Kaitlin spends her free time cooking, baking, playing Lego, camping, biking, and hiking with her husband, Woodrow. She also enjoys the company of her dogs, Molly and Maggie; two cats, Charlie and Beans; and her many houseplants! To connect with Kaitlin, you can email her at Kaitlin.Palmer@BHSU.edu or call (605)642-6942 or make an appointment on her calendar.
Mission Statement:
The International Relations and Global Engagement office is the hub for international activity at Black Hills State University.
Vision Statement:
The International Relations & Global Engagement (IRGE) office is charged with the development, growth, and sustainability of a global campus community. This charge is currently carried out by way of five strategic initiatives:
- Recruitment of degree-seeking international students
- Recruitment of international and domestic students to participate in bilateral exchanges, independent study abroad experiences, and/or service-learning programs that facilitate global understanding
- Develop and maintain Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) which link BHSU with partner universities abroad
- Development of opportunities for BHSU faculty and staff to participate in visiting professor, visiting researcher, or visiting staff exchange programs in addition to other collaborative service and scholarly activities
- Create and maintain strategic collaborations on campus and in the local community which integrate internationalization into the fabric of the communities.
