Transcript International Education - Sept 07 Board Presentation

International Education
An opportunity for NWTC
Our Vision
We will provide all learners the highest quality,
life-long learning opportunities that are:
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what you want
when you want
where you want, and
how you want them
So you may continue learning and
successfully engage in a career that enhances
your quality of life in a global community.
Prior Board Discussion
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Skilled workers need to be globally literate and
feel at ease with cultures other than their own
NWTC goal: 10 new international students/year
recruited worldwide
• Market NWTC associate degree programs that
articulate to baccalaureate programs: Engineering
Technologies, E-Business, Supply Chain
Management
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2 recruiting trips/year and half-time student
support person
Program will be self-supporting by end of year 3
Proposed Project Funding from
Fund Balances
International Student Recruitment
FY06 - $45,000
FY07 - $30,000
FY08 - $15,000
$90,000
Manager of International Education
at NWTC
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Charter created for the international education
committee
Job description designed by the committee to
have a champion for international activity at the
college
Kelly Holtmeier hired April 2007
Policy Questions
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Why should NWTC pursue international education?
• Better prepare our students for the global
workplace
• Develop cultural diversity competence
What types of international activities should we
pursue and what should be our priorities?
• Enroll international students in certificate and
degree programs
• Short cultural visits from abroad
• NWTC courses abroad for NWTC students
• Seminars and training opportunities locally and
abroad
• Teacher/staff exchanges
• Service learning opportunities for NWTC students
• English Learner instruction
Policy Questions
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To what extent should NWTC partner with other public
and private organizations to provide international
services?
How should we fund international activities?
• Partial use of tax levy
• Self-sustaining
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Should we pursue only international students with the
ability to pay full out-of-state tuition to the exclusion
of those with lesser economic ability?
• The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be
remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and
the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the
total credits for the system.
Why is International Education
Important?
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“Education teaches more than students. It teaches all of us
to see beyond our borders and boundaries, both real and
imagined.”
Margaret Spellings, U.S. Secretary of Education, November, 2006
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“… it is only by bridging the knowledge gap, that we can
combat exclusion and marginalization and bridge the divide
among peoples and cultures.”
Kofi Annan, former U.N. Secretary General, November, 2001
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“What nations don’t know can hurt them…for their own
future and that of the nation, college graduates today must
be internationally competent.”
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program,
November, 2005
What is International Competence?
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Knowledge of one’s own and other pertinent
cultures
Recognition of specific differences between
cultures
Understanding of how culture influences behavior
in the workplace
Ability to empathize with, adapt to and/or
manage differences, as expressed in business
structures, system and priorities, within
multicultural work environments
Society for Human Resource Management white paper, “Assessment
Instruments for the Global Workforce”, by Douglas Stuart, Ph.D.
c. 2006
Why Does International
Competence Matter?
The world has been watching the U.S. and has learned what
we’ve done well. We have not kept pace. Jobs are going
overseas (e.g., call centers and other positions). Other
countries paid attention to the U.S., while we’ve rested on
our laurels.
The World is Flat, a Brief History
of the 21st Century
by: Thomas Friedman, c 2005
International Student
Population
564,766 international students
studied in the U.S. in 2005/2006*
• 83,160 (14.7%) studied at Associate
degree granting institutions*
 7,166 (1.2%) studied in Wisconsin*
• 131 (.023%) studied within the WTCS
system^
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1 (.00018%) was at NWTC^
* Source: the Institute of International Education, 11/06
^ Source: WTCS state office 8/07
Tuition and Fees
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The average cost for tuition and fees for international
students attending Community Colleges in the U.S.
is $6,500 per semester
Inside Higher Education ‘Branding Community Colleges Abroad’ July,
2007
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The average international student tuition and fees at
UWGB (after scholarships and remission) is $4,417
per semester
The average international student tuition and fees at
St. Norbert College (after financial aid) is $3,464
per semester. International student fees are often less
due to additional scholarships.
Out-of-state cost for tuition and fees at NWTC is
$6,962 (for 12 credits per semester) without grants
or remission.
Regional Focus
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Around the WTCS system, international education
has various drivers
• Some schools (MATC Madison and MATC
Milwaukee) view international education as
opportunities to send staff and students abroad
• Some focus on incoming students (NTC and FVTC)
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Potential partners looking to grow their
international programs include Lakeland College,
St. Norbert College, and UWGB
NWTC Has Been Involved in
International Education
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Without a strong focus:
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Students have gone abroad with faculty
• Germany; England
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Students have attended international conferences
• United Arab Emirates
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Staff have gone abroad to further advance our
international connections
• Irapuato, Mexico; Luca, Italy; Hessen, Germany
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Hosted international visitors from various countries
• Netherlands; Germany
International Education at
NWTC
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Bringing in students to study at NWTC–
specifically targeting Africa, Asia, and South
America
Providing opportunities for students to go abroad
Providing opportunities for staff to go abroad
Enhancing training and seminar options for
business
International Students at
NWTC
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Have been defined as those students coming to
NWTC from another country of origin for the
purpose of study. We have accepted students
here on a F1 visa
which is specific to
study. Thus far NWTC
has not accepted any
other types of visas.
We use the SEVIS
system to process
international students.
Department of Education
Title VI B Grant
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NEW International Business Project
• Partnership with UW-GB, Green Bay Area
Public Schools, and Green Bay Area Chamber
of Commerce
• 2-year award, began July 1, 2007
• 13 projects in total, 9 of which are identified as
all or in part by NWTC
• 50% of Manager position, in-kind
Other Potential Initiatives to
Pursue
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Offer a Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity
course abroad
Service Learning with nursing students in
Mexico
Japanese visitors for short stay initiative
Growing the International Program to be
cost neutral
Benefits of International
Education
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Heightened awareness of the College and Northeast
Wisconsin on a global level
Preparation for business expectations
• Fall 2006 Survey of Northeast Wisconsin Businesses
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59% indicated they are exporting outside the United States
Of the 41% not expanding their exporting globally, 19% indicate lack of
knowledge about foreign business practices and/or culture is main concern
NWTC is located in an increasingly diverse world
• 2005 census data shows 12.7% of Brown County is comprised of
minority populations
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Staying ahead of the competition
• Intellectual and work experience capital
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Foreign students gain appreciation of our society/way of life
• Create friendships, educate future leaders, promote understanding
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World’s diversity enriches education
• Exposure for our students and staff to individuals of diverse
backgrounds
Keys to a Successful
International Education Effort
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Identify goals
Support from the top
Prepare College community for increased diversity on
campus
• Environment of value provided by campus
Shared understanding as to why international students are
desirable
Increase marketing– so NWTC is identified as an institution
accepting international students
• Know why students would want to come to NWTC
Realistic budget commitment
Payment plans, scholarships, on-campus employment
Analyze how we should grow the program
Dedicated advisor
International Center
• Ensure fit with our current Multicultural Center
Potential Barriers
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No clearly established path at NWTC
Relatively unknown nationally
• Why choose NWTC over other options in US?
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Language concerns
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Tuition concerns
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Housing issues
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Awareness
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1 staff position dedicated to
international, 50% of which is
dedicated to Title VI B grant
Policy Questions
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Why should NWTC pursue international education?
• Better prepare our students for the global
workplace
• Develop cultural diversity competence
What types of international activities should we
pursue and what should be our priorities?
• Enroll international students in certificate and
degree programs
• Short cultural visits from abroad
• NWTC courses abroad for NWTC students
• Seminars and training opportunities locally and
abroad
• Teacher/staff exchanges
• Service learning opportunities for NWTC students
• English Learner instruction
Policy Questions
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To what extent should NWTC partner with other public and
private organizations to provide international services?
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How should we fund international activities?
• Partial use of tax levy
• Self-sustaining
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Should we pursue only international students with the
ability to pay full out of state tuition to the exclusion of
those with lesser economic ability?
• The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be
remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and
the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the
total credits for the system.
Questions?