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Potential and Promise: Global Education At James Madison University

Potential and Promise: Global Education At James Madison University. A Report for Dr. Douglas T. Brown Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs Lee G. Sternberger, Ph.D. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU. OVERVIEW I. Basis for the Report

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Potential and Promise: Global Education At James Madison University

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  1. Potential and Promise:Global Education At James Madison University A Report for Dr. Douglas T. Brown Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs Lee G. Sternberger, Ph.D.

  2. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • OVERVIEW • I. Basis for the Report • II. International Programs at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU

  3. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU • B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities • C. Review of Recent Source Documents

  4. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU (48) • 1. Office of International Programs Staff • 2. OIP Directors • 3. OIP Area Coordinators • 4. OIP Faculty Members in Residence • 5. Summer Program Directors • 6. Student Affairs Staff • 7. Accounting Services Staff • 8. External Funding • 9. Other Relevant Individuals

  5. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU (48) • B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities • 1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6) • George Mason University • Old Dominion University • University of Virginia • Virginia Commonwealth University • Virginia Tech • William and Mary

  6. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU (48) • B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities • 1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6) • 2. “America’s Hot Schools,” 2000-2001 (9) • Boston College (exemplary program but not a “hot pick”) • Emory University • New York University • Oberlin University • Rice University • Tulane University • University of Michigan • University of Southern California • Wesleyan University

  7. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU (48) • B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities • 1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6) • 2. “America’s Hot Schools,” 2000-2001 (9) • 3. Reviewed a Cross-Section of Websites/Materials (50) • Public and Private • Religious/Denominational and Secular/Non-denominational • “Research 1” • Doctoral, Master’s, and Baccalaureate

  8. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • I. Basis for the Report • A. Meetings at JMU (48) • B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities • C. Review of Recent Source Documents • 1. Higher Education in the 21st Century: Global Challenges and National Responses (1999) • 2. Open Doors report (1999-2000) • 3. Expanding the International Scope of Universities (2000) • 4. Major Obstacles and Best Practices in International Educational Exchanges (2001) • 5. Public Experience, Attitudes, and Knowledge: A Report on Two National Surveys About International Education (2001) • 6. Beyond September 11: A Comprehensive National Policy on International Education (2002) • 7. One Year Later: Attitudes About International Education Since September 11 (2002) • 8. The Brave New (and Smaller) World of Higher Education: A Transatlantic View (2002) • 9. Journal of Studies in International Education (2002 volumes)

  9. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • II. International Programs at JMU • A. Overview of Programs and Operations • 1. Office of International Programs (OIP) • 2. Directors and Area Coordinators • 3. Faculty Members in Residence (FMIRs) • 4. Summer Program Directors • 5. Non-JMU Programs and Internships • 7. International Students and Faculty • 8. CMISS • 9. Accounting Services

  10. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • II. International Programs at JMU • A. Overview of Programs and Operations • B. The Office of International Programs (OIP) • 1. 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff who manage: • Semester study abroad programs (fall, spring, summer) • International students and faculty (e.g., visas, etc.) • Non-JMU programs (e.g., coordination with other organizations) • International internships (e.g., associated with various classes/ programs)

  11. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • II. International Programs at JMU • A. Overview of Programs and Operations • B. The Office of International Programs (OIP) • 1. 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff • 2. Study Abroad Programs • London (fall, spring, summer) • Florence (fall, spring, summer) • Salamanca (fall, spring, summer) • Paris (fall, spring) • Antwerp (fall--beginning in 2002--and summer) • Austria (summer) • Ghana (summer) • Honduras (summer) • Ireland (summer) • Malta (summer) • Martinique (summer) • Rome (summer)

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  17. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” For example: • Elon College 60% by 2007 • Michigan State University 40% by 2006 • University of Minnesota 100% • University of Virginia 80% by 2020

  18. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” • 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “ global education” experience during a typical four year period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)... • Boston College 50% • Emory University Over 50% • George Mason 24% • Georgetown University Over 50% • Oberlin College 35-45% • Rice University 35% • University of Virginia 36% • Wesleyan University 40% • William and Mary 40%

  19. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” • 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “ • global education” experience during a typical four year • period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)...to quite low (i.e., 1% or less). • Old Dominion University 6% • Tulane University 7-10% • University of Michigan 5% • Virginia Commonwealth University 1%

  20. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” • 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “ global education” experience during a typical four year period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)...to quite low (i.e., 1% or less). • JMU sends approximately 4.5% of its student body abroad per year, or 18% over a four-year period.

  21. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and • doing? • 3. Many institutions have enhanced the profile and prominence of • study abroad on campus by a) emphasizing the “global” nature of their focus and activities and/or b) according greater prominence and centrality to global education leadership. • George Mason University Director, Center for Global Education • James Madison University Executive Director, Office of International Programs • Old Dominion University Executive Director, International Programs • University of Virginia Vice Provost for International Activities • Virginia Commonwealth Vice Provost for International Education • Virginia Tech Associate Provost (pending) • William and Mary Dean of International Affairs

  22. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 3. Many institutions have enhanced the profile and prominence of • study abroad on campus by a) emphasizing the “global” nature of their focus and activities and/or b) according greater prominence and centrality to global education leadership. • 4. Likewise, in a recent national survey of four-year institutions in the U.S., 44% include “international education” in their mission statement and 38% list internationalization among their top five priorities (from ACE 2002, Transatlantic Dialogue).

  23. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • 5. Other national survey data also indicate that “global education” is an increasingly important priority for today’s students. For example, a recent (2001) survey of college-bound seniors found that: • 98% took a foreign language in high school and planned to continue such • studies in college • 86% planned to participate in international courses and programs • 85% believed that proficiency in a foreign language would help them find a better job • 80% believed that acquiring international skills and competencies would help them in the workforce • 75% wanted the institution they attended to offer foreign languages and international courses, study abroad programs, and opportunities to interact with foreign students

  24. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • III. Global Education Nationally • A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? • B. What recommendations are offered for universities that intend want o emphasize global education (NASULGC, 2000)? • 1. Include internationalization as an integral part of the institutions mission and strategic plan. • 2. Promote greater involvement of all students in significant international education experiences. • 3. Create and maintain a stimulating and supportive academic and • cultural environment for international students and scholars. • 4. Increase the international activity of faculty and professional staff. • 5. Internationalize the curriculum. • 6. Assure that research and scholarship pertaining to international matters permeates disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields. • 7. Ensure that international awareness is an integral part of appropriate outreach and extension activities.

  25. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • 1. Centers for Global Education • Institutional Priority • University Wide • Strong Administrative Presence • Organization, Integration, Leadership • Examples: Boston College, ODU, Penn State

  26. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • 2. Internationalizing the Curriculum • Global Proficiency Program (Boston College) • Honors Programs (GMU) • Short-term, Concurrent, or Alternating Programs (GMU, FSU) • Service Learning and Internships (FSU) • Graduate Courses (U of St. Thomas) • Non-Western Languages and Destinations (Georgetown) • Curriculum Development (U of Minn)

  27. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • 3. Faculty Development • Faculty Exchanges (Boston College) • CIEE Study Programs/Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange • Cross-Disciplinary Group Projects (Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad) • Travel and Curriculum Development Grants (Tech) • Database/Directory (Michigan State, ODU) • Integration into Reward System (Tech)

  28. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • 4. External Funding • Partnerships/Consortia (Global University Alliance) • U.S. Department of Education (Title VI, FIPSE International Programs) • U.S. Department of State (Sponsor of the Fulbright) • Private Foundations/Corporations (U of Minn) • Development Strategies (William and Mary)

  29. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • 5. Assessment • Assessment of Learning Outcomes (Georgetown/Title VI) • JMU Programs and Assessment Day (Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores) • Goals and Objectives • Value-Added for International Experiences

  30. Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU • IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices • B. Summary and Conclusion • 1. Basis for the Report • 2. International Programs at JMU • 3. Global Education Nationally • 4. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU • Center for Global Education • Internationalizing the Curriculum • Faculty Development • External Funding • Assessment

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