• Medium-sized Public University • 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs • 28,000 students, 720 faculty • College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences • • • • 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad.

Transcript • Medium-sized Public University • 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs • 28,000 students, 720 faculty • College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences • • • • 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad.

• Medium-sized Public University • 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs • • 28,000 students, 720 faculty College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences • • • • 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad. students 215 Faculty, 13 departments, 25+ degree programs Engineering: CE, ME, EE, ENE, CS, CM Sciences: Bio, Geo, Chem, EnvSci, For, Math, Physics/Astro

Internationalization at Northern Arizona Univ.

 Center for International Education  Houses/coordinates all intl. operations  1100 international scholars; 600 outgoing  International House  Broad selection of international exposure  Study abroad  Faculty-led, short-term programs  International Internships  Global Science and Engineering Program (GSEP)

Global Science and Engineering Program

 Comprehensive STEM internationalization option      Immersive five-year program 14 STEM majors, 5 languages 4 th Year Abroad: Study + Internship Dual-degree: a second BA rewards investment Maximize attractiveness, minimize effort and risk  Emphasis on operational efficiency, program sustainability  Uniform model spanning all degree programs   Extensive shared infrastructure, scalable funding model Special curricular adjustments for smooth integration

How do we sell the value proposition?

 Students (and parents)  Cite globalization statistics   Job fairs, invited speakers But…they’re basically sold already  Administrators (and legislators)  New relevance to industrial constituency  Competitive edge with attractive offerings  Do the math: high benefit-cost ratio (see financing)  Faculty   Credit towards workload, promotion, financial support Not so critical up front…they’ll follow along…

How do we finance internationalization?

 Financing your program itself  Nice: grants, foundations, donors  Need efficient, scalable, sustainable financial model  Best: recoup student tuitions while abroad  Financing for student participants  Keep program costs low!  Grants: local + external  Make sure there are outcomes with tangible financial impact  Financing campus internationalization  Ideally: university-level initiative, part of strategic plan  Focus on small steps, clear criteria, accountability

What is the proper role of language?

 Some foreign language

study

is critical   More effective

English

communication with ESL collaborators At least six semesters to claim “global competence”  Language + culture = global competence  Language does not come natural to many STEM majors  Emphasize the practical:    Events that emphasize clear tangible benefit of language Specialized STEM-oriented curricula: relevant and engaging Strong peer support within same-language cohorts  Smart integration into curricular tracks   Allow intensive abroad experiences only later  maximize effect Place language to preclude “gaps” before leaving

Achieving internationalization at home

Few students

Comprehensive Programs  “Constellation” of integrated options  Plan for failure, “downshifting”  Many small elements = large combined effect Short internship Study Abroad Summer Program International Teams Applied Cross cultural training Intl. Campus Events Global Themes in General Studies

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