Lipscomb University's global learning opportunities are on six of the seven continents and in more than 15 countries!

We seek to provide students with opportunities to develop a global, biblical perspective and understanding through distinct curricular and co-curricular experiences.  We hope studying abroad will better equip our students to reflect Christ to others.

Lipscomb University Global Learning Distinctives

• Experiential learning in the center of another culture with guided preparation and reflection.

• Integration of faith and learning with activities designed to help you develop in spirit, in knowledge, and in maturity.

• Diverse opportunities from which to choose ~ short-term courses that focus on a specific discipline, mid-length language immersion or semester-long study.

Dr. Susan Galbreath, Associate Provost for Academic Administration and Strategic Initiatives, is serving as the Interim Director of the Office of Global Learning. For more information on the position, please see the ad and the HR job posting.

Melissa R. Swann
Site Director, Vienna

Melissa Swann joined the Office of Global Learning in 2009 as site director for the Vienna program. She also coordinates logistics for various travel courses offered by Lipscomb departments. Prior to coming to Lipscomb, she served the U.S. Navy for five years as an aircrewman, avionics technician and training department administrator. Swann earned a BA in German at Lipscomb. She is married to Jaren Swann and claims St. Charles, Mo., as her hometown. Swann has traveled to Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wake Island.  Germany, Austria and Italy have captured her heart, but she says Wake Island and the island of Okinawa, Japan, are favorites for exploring, vacationing, and relaxing. Swann can be reached by e-mail at melissa.swann@lipscomb.edu.

Linda (Benthall) Zelnik
Site Director, Santiago

Linda Zelnik joined the Office of Global Learning staff in January 2010 as site director for the new Santiago, Chile, program. In addition, she coordinates logistics for various travel courses offered by Lipscomb departments. Prior to joining the Lipscomb staff, Zelnik was culture and international trade manager at Advent in Nashville. Zelnik’s other professional experience includes teaching English in China for four years, program management for Shiloh Ministries in New York City and cross-cultural marketing for CNA Life. She earned a BBA in international business from Harding University. Zelnik speaks Mandarin and Spanish and has spent time working with mission efforts in several countries and presently holds a board position with The Living Water Project. She recently married Ian Zelnik and grew up in Maumelle, Ark. Zelnik feels blessed to have spent varying amounts of time in Argentina, Austria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Thailand, Venezuela and Vietnam. It is hard for her to pick a favorite but considers a run, hike or sipping tea with locals and fellow travelers the best way to experience God’s creation. She may be reached by e-mail at linda.zelnik@lipscomb.edu.

Lipscomb University Office of Global Learning
One University Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951
global.learning@lipscomb.edu | 615-966-2100 | Lower Level of Johnson Hall