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Walking the Walk: Maximizing Opportunities for Faculty and Staff Professional Development. Walking the Walk Presenters. Francisco Diez , CIEE Resident Director, Alicante, Spain Joti Sekhon , Director of International Programs and Professor of Sociology, Winston-Salem State University
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Walking the Walk: Maximizing Opportunities for Faculty and Staff Professional Development
Walking the Walk Presenters Francisco Diez, CIEE Resident Director, Alicante, Spain JotiSekhon, Director of International Programs and Professor of Sociology, Winston-Salem State University Kevin Morrison, Assistant Dean of Global Studies and Director of Study Abroad, Elon University Erin Santana, Senior Coordinator for Custom and Faculty-Led Programs at CIEE
Staff / Faculty Exchange, CFL, IFDS opportunities CIEE Alicante opportunities: 2010-2013 and future
6Elements to consider when organizing your exchange Timing Length Legal aspects Other aspects • Fall/Spring/Summer • Other times of the academic calendar/year • Staff: 2-4 weeks • Faculty: semester • IFDS: 7 -12 days (generally) • Spain: Staff exchanges - No VISA required for less than 3 months. Signed agreement (SA) • US: Faculty exchange – J1 visa required / SA • IFDS: no VISA required • Additional/optional aspects such as housing, health insurance, meal plans, etc
Feedback: Thoughts from exchanges, IFDS, etc. • CARLA BOTELLA , Staff exchange [CIEE ALICANTE – MEREDITH COLLEGE] 2010 My staff exchange experience was one of the most useful opportunities that I have ever had. It was my first time spending at a US University. This was something I felt I needed in order to better perform my task as an RD working at an American Study Abroad third party provider. Having the chance to observe/analyze the process from the other side, was for sure the most enriching part. This exchange put me in the academic and international advisors’ shoes. It definitely opened my eyes to the issues, questions and doubts that students face when they start the process. Working in an American environment (with new schedules and responsibilities) and having the chance to exchange procedures and best practices was something that will be in my “study abroad baggage” forever. • RAFAEL VALOR, Facultyteaching [CIEE ALICANTE – WOFFORD UNIVERSITY] 2011 I had the chance to work at Wofford college as a visiting instructor during Fall semester in 2011. Some key facts about this experience: • I got to know in first person the daily life of an American higher education institution. • I taught three classes. I also substituted one of the professors a couple of times in her Spanish Culture class • I met a lot of colleagues in the Foreign Languages Department who provided me with great knowledge. • I cooperated very actively in the creation of materials for classes (exams, slides presentations…) • I was also provided with free meal tickets, so I went for lunch everyday to the campus cafeteria where I had the chance to meet a lot of other professors from different areas and I could feel much more integrated • I participated in an very active way in all the cultural activities that were taking place on campus (sports, music, theater, homecoming…) • I participated in the regular meetings, both at the Spanish department as well as the ones with all faculty members. • I created the Spanish Table, where all members of the Wofford community could attend to practice their Spanish. • I represented CIEE during the Study Abroad fair on campus. • I even got the chance to attend live a political debate that took place at Wofford with all the Republican candidates that were running for president of the USA
Feedback: Thoughts from exchanges, IFDS, etc. • IFDS Modern Debates Along an Ancient way 2012 Comments from US faculty who attended the 2012 IFDS – Camino de Santiago • “The seminar was inspirational on many levels -- from pedagogical to research methodological. Also, it's a great opportunity to make professional connections and generate new ideas”. University of Central Oklahoma • “The Camino has influenced me in ways I did not expect. I hope to return to Alicante and the Camino in the future. The 2013 seminar in Spain was my fourth one. They provide unusual opportunities to explore subjects with professionals from diverse academic backgrounds. The interaction between the faculty participants and with the scheduled speakers was enriching and rewarding”. Jacksonville University. • “Rich experience, deliver what it promised. I will attend again, if possible”. Portland Community College • “I had an excellent experience! The choice of activities was excellent and the program was extremely well-organized and run”. Portland Community College • “Every single aspect of the seminar--each plan, the lectures, the EXPERIENCES--was superlative and I can't imagine anyone having a poor experience if other seminars are like the one that I was on”. Metropolitan State University of Denver. • “The wonderful experience of the seminar and the wonderful interactions with both the other faculty members and the seminar leaders”. Winston-Salem State University.
WSSU Brief Institutional Profile Location: Winston-Salem, NC Founded: 1892Status: Public, master's level coeducational (a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina). Winston-Salem State University is a historically black institution with a diverse enrollment.Total Enrollment: 6,442 (Undergraduate: 5,975; Graduate: 467)Undergraduate Programs: More than 40Graduate Programs: 10Motto: "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve."School Colors: Red and WhiteTeam Name: RamsConference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFull-Time Faculty: 400Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid: 86%Undergraduates In-State / Out-of-State: 91% / 9%
CIEE/IFDS Participation: Proposal Process Faculty members are selected through a competitive process on the basis of proposals submitted. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: describing teaching and research interests in relation to the seminar selected. Includes: • an explanation of how they expect to benefit professionally from participation in the selected seminar; • an overview of how they will develop international modules and/or infuse global perspectives within existing course curriculum, or develop a new course; • an explanation of how their students as well as WSSU will benefit from their experiences; LETTER OF SUPPORT from Department Chair that includes a statement of how this seminar experience relates to curricular priorities in the program area or department.
Integrating Knowledge about India into the Curriculum • 2010: WSSU IIE/IAPP Process • Developed a Strategic Plan for India on the basis of internal assessment of current engagement with India and infrastructure for internationalization on campus Key Goal: • Prioritize faculty development and research to increase knowledge of India across the curriculum and promote curriculum development and student learning.
NEH Humanities Initiatives Grant 2012-2014 Awarded a grant of $100,000 for a faculty development seminar: “Integrating India into the Liberal Arts Curriculum” Objective: Enhance the global competence of students at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) by incorporating knowledge about India across the curriculum and through co-curricular activities.
Professional Development Opportunity Info Session for Faculty and Staff • Invite program representatives to campus • Give each time to present their opportunities • Plenty of time for one-on-one follow-up with individuals • If possible have unstructured drop-in time for faculty and staff who cannot attend the info session
