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Actions Speak Louder ThanWords: OperationalizingStrategic Plans for Internationalization
Presenters:Dr. David L. Di Maria, Associate Provost for International Programs
Montana State University
George F. Kacenga, Director of International Enrollment ManagementUniversity of Colorado Denver
David Woodward, President & CEOAssociates in Cultural Exchange
Outline Introductions and Context
Key Concepts and Considerations for Strategic Planning
Internationalization Models
Operationalizing Strategic Plans for Internationalization University
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“…we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will notcatch it, because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase it,because in the process we will catch excellence.”
– Vince Lombardi
Montana State University
University of Colorado at Denver
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Associates in Cultural Exchange
Audience
What are the burning issues impacting strategic planning at your institution/organization?
Key Concepts and Considerationsfor Strategic Planning
Dr. David L. Di MariaAssociate Provost for International Programs Montana State University
Strategic Planning• “It is the continuous process of making
present risk-taking decisions systematically withthe greatest knowledge of their futurity;organizing systematically the efforts [think resources] needed to carry out these decisions;and measuring the results of these decisionsagainst the expectations through organized,systematic feedback” (Drucker, 2008, p.125).
“A vision without resources is hallucination“- Jeffrey Garten, Author of The Mind of the CEO
Process to DeveloPia
, p e - ent, and Rev ewn ng rocess
Planning Cyo1e Begins• "'i . 'il Mi'csson/Vision'E'nvironmen·al Sc• S\'VOT and ap Analy is• Develop . oansJObjectives
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Annual ReviP e-Piann1ng ro ·ew Pant DeveliOp pre iminary fi dings• Ev I ate s ccess of he proce
Re11iiew Planni g Cnmmittee/Charge
E d of PI n Revl'ew•Goal Completion•Additronal Adhievsments•Co tfnuedAppllcabilltv ofGoa s/ Objedives
Hinton, 2012, p. 21
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Systems
Second Edition ©2014, 2010 Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation, www.watersfoundation.org
Seek to Understand the Big Picture See Patterns and Trends Over Time
Adapted from Second Edition ©2014, 2010 Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation,www.watersfoundation.org
Recognize How a Systems Structure Affects Its Behavior
Identify Circular Nature of Cause and Effect Relationships
Adapted from Second Edition ©2014, 2010 Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation,www.watersfoundation.org
Make Connections Within and Among Systems
Change Perspectives to Increase Understanding
Consider How Mental Models Affect Reality
Adapted from Second Edition ©2014, 2010 Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation,www.watersfoundation.org
Identify Possible Leverage ActionsConsider Short-term, Long-term and Unintended Consequences of Actions
Pay Attention to Accumulations and Rates of Change
Adapted from Second Edition ©2014, 2010 Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation,www.watersfoundation.org
Recognize the Impact of Time Delays Check Results and Change Actions Accordingly
Change
(Kotter, 1996, 2008)
Internationalization Cycle
(Knight, 1994)
Wilkinson et al., 2007, p. 52; Hinton, 2012, p. 9
Structure
Strategic Planning by the Numbers
(Olson, 2012, p.11)
95% of typical workforce doesn’t understand its organization’s strategy
90% of organizations fail to execute strategies successfully
86% of executive teams spend less than one hour per month discussing strategy
60% of organizations don’t link strategy with budgeting
Survey of Student Affairs Administrators
(Di Maria, 2012)
84.8 % (n=56) would like to know more about the internationalization strategy at their institution
51.3% (n=34) desire for their unit to have more involvement in efforts to internationalize the campus
47.1% (n=32) were unaware of the internationalization strategy at their institution
43.4% (n=30) indicated that their unit is not included in efforts to internationalize the campus
Internationalization Plans
(Childress, 2009, p. 294 & 297)
Survey of Senior International Officers
61% stated planning/visioning skills were valued within SIOs
53% indicated internationalization was given high priority within institutional strategic plans
31% indicated that international goals and activities were mentioned in institutional mission statements
(Kwai, 2015)
Strategic Action Plan for International Programs at Montana State University
International Programs
Key Features
- Supports University’s Goals
- Maintains Buy-in
- Institutionalizes International Actions, Processes and Competencies at Systems Level
International Students and
Scholars
Study Abroad and Exchanges
Curriculum and
Research
International Partnerships and Protocol
Global Operations
and Systems
Childress, L. (2009). Internationalization Plans for Higher Education Institutions. Journal of Studies in InternationalEducation, 13(3), 289-309.
Di Maria, D. (2012). Factors affecting views of campus services for international students among student affairs administrators at five public universities in Ohio (Doctoral Dissertation). The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Retrieved from http://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/141666
Drucker, P. (2008). Management. New York: HarperCollins
Hinton, K. (2012). A practical guide to strategic planning in higher education. Society for College and University Planning. Retrieved from http://oira.cortland.edu/webpage/planningandassessmentresources/planningresources/SCPGuideonPlanning.pdf
Knight, J. (1994). Internationalization: Elements and checkpoints. Canadian Bureau of International Education Research, 7, 1-15.
Kotter, J. (1996). Leading change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Kotter, J. (2008). A Sense of Urgency. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Kwai, C.K. (2015). A survey of senior international education officers, their institutions and offices. Association of International Education Administrators. Retrieved from http://www.aieaworld.org/assets/docs/Surveys/sio%20survey%20summary.pdf
Olsen, E. (2012). Strategic planning kit for dummies. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Wilkinson, R.B., Taylor, J.S., Peterson, A. & de Lourdes Machado-Taylor, M. (2007). A practical guide to strategic enrollment management planning in higher education. Educational Policy Institute. Retrieved from http://www.educationalpolicy.org/pdf/SEM%20Guide.pdf
References
Strategic Planning for InternationalEnrollment ManagementGeorge F. KacengaDirector of International Enrollment Management University of Colorado Denver
International Enrollment Management Planning includes: Current Enrollment Metrics
Understanding university history and context
Significant Influences on the Enrollment Planning Process Enrollment Goals
Target Markets Geographic
Academic
Enrollment Plan Revenue Assumptions Necessary Conditions to Meet Enrollment Goals Key Enrollment Strategies to Meet Enrollment Goals
Marketing Modalities Cost Sharing and Economies of Scale
ROI
Current Enrollment Metrics
Current Enrollments
Student Retention
New Student Academic Preparedness
Significant Influences on theEnrollment Planning Process Instruction and Enrollment Tuition Revenue
Future Demographic and Secondary Graduation Projections
Pathways and Pipeline Programs
Recruitment with the campus IEP
Sponsored Students
Conditional Admission
Price Sensitivity and Student Affordability
Enrollment Goals
New Freshman Enrollment Goals
New Transfer Enrollment Goals
Graduate Student Enrollment Goals
Special Cohort Enrollment Goals
Distance Learning Enrollment Goals
Target Market Student Enrollment Goals
Retention Goals
Student Academic Quality Indicator Goals
Target Market
Geographic Academic
Enrollment Plan Revenue Assumptions
A revenue projection model has been established for your campus based on the Enrollment Goal. You need to learn the pivotal assumptions about that model so your team can best prioritize actions and expenditures. Examples of these assumptions could include: Growth in graduate students will be primarily in on‐campus graduate programs
where the revenue flows directly to the academic unit involved and thereforewould not be available for expenditure in the main campus budget.
Growth in graduate students will be primarily in on‐campus graduate programswhere the revenue flows directly to the main campus budget and thereforewould not be available for expenditure in the academic department creatingstress when enrollment grows and resources do not.
To meet strategic funding reinvestments goals and build a pool for future scholarprogramming and effective recruiting, a 6% pool is shown as a “strategic fundingreinvestment”.
Necessary Conditions to Meet Enrollment Goals
Top Level Administrative Support
Academic and Curricular Conditions Required to Meet Enrollment Goals Ex., use of the International Student Barometer (ISB) Tool
Co‐Curricular and Academic Support Conditions to Meet Enrollment Goals
Key Enrollment Strategies to Meet Enrollment Goals New Freshmen Students
New Freshman Students with Sponsorship
New Transfer Students
New Students from area Intensive English Programs
Graduate Student Enrollments
Distance Learning Enrollments
Freshman to Sophomore Retention
Staff Performance Appraisal and Key Priorities
Strategies
Marketing Modalities ROI
New Freshmen Students
Current and short‐term strategies in place: Implementation of data management software
Marketing and Communications
Personalized student recruitment
Scholarship/Financial Awards
Engagement with campus IEP
Data Imaging Software Implementation | Going Paperless
Data reporting tools
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University of Colorado Denver2015-16 ESL Academy & International Admission Integrated Marketing Activities
Top ‐Level Strategies to Enhance Student Recruitment (12‐36 months) .April 2015-Augst 2016
( ■ - IA Recruitment, ▲- ESL Recruitment, ● - Global Reach)
Special InitiativesCCD to CUDenver PathwayCreation of Service Indicators (R12, R13, R16, R17) (allows for targeted reporting) Engagement with Sponsors; at least once per yearLeveraging the Presidential Scholar AwardPursuing CEA Accreditation; separate line item in budget Recruitment premiumsSurveys (Discover CU, Quality of Service, end of term, admit not enrolled, etc.) International Alumni RecruitmentUse of Agents (excluding ENGRG from India) Taylor's Wall MuralArmchair Recruitment & Mass MailingsSemi-Annual mass mailings to key stakeholders to maintain relationships and update informationForeign HS Mass MailingSponsor/Agent Mass MailingEducationUSA Mass MailingsBrazil University Mailing - BSMP OutreachLead GenerationPurchase GRE/GMAT names for GradPurchase of lead names through TOEFL (Hobsons)Purchase of names through SAT (ETS)EnvisageCarnegie CommunicationOnline Activity
New Freshmen Students
New long‐term strategies to implement: Strategic International Enrollment Management Plan
Annual Plan
Tactical Briefs
Increasing inquiry pool
Improving applicant conversion rates
Developing pipeline initiatives
Coordinating yield/conversion communications
Assessment and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Yield
New Freshmen Students
Campus Wide Coordination Increase involvement of international faculty, staff and alumni Student Intake/enrollment process Social Media EducationUSA Scholarship Leveraging Implementation of a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system Purchase prospect names from SAT and TOEFL Alumni Recruitment Program
Additional Resources
Heaney, Linda (2009). NAFSA’s Guide to International Student Recruitment,2nd Ed. NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Washington, DC.
Williams, D., Baxton, M., & Watkins, R. (2010). The AACRAO International Guide: A Resource for International Education Professionals. The AmericanAssociation of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Washington,DC.
World Education Services, Inc. (2004). Workshop: Recruiting InternationalStudents. World Education Services. New York, NY.
Strategic Planningfor Intensive EnglishPrograms:
The role of intensive English programs in support of campus internationalization
David B. Woodward, President & CEO Associates in Cultural Exchange
A.C.E. Supports Internationalizationof Host Institutions and Communities
Mission Fit & AlignmentPlanning Cycle (Meetings & Reviews):Board (Quarterly/ Annual Goal Setting/3-
Year Strategic Planning Cycle)Executives (Monthly/Annual Goal Setting) Senior Staff (Monthly/Annual Goal Setting) IEP Staff (Monthly/Annual Program Reviews/5-Year Accreditation Review) GrowthSpringGroup.com
Strategic Planning Considerations for U.S. Universitiesand Colleges for Establishment or Further Development of an IEP on Campus
Program Design, Linkage & Scale Program Design – multiple models are used including IEPs based in
academic unit, university extension, office of international programs, executive office, or third party provider (local independent, non-profit or for-profit chains) integrated with campus offices or non-integrated, on or off campus provider.
Linkage – most effective models are highly linked to provide student clients with maximum efficiency of learning progress and transition from entry to IEP to matriculation into academic programs and/or practical experiences.
Scale – vast differences in capacity and strategic intent of program scale exist from IEPs and institutions which prefer a minimal IEP capacity handling 10 – 50 students per year in a supplementary manner to those which handle thousands of students in a sophisticated program structure.
Realistic Timelines in Competitive Global Environment
IEP Start Up – 12 to 24 months Accreditation – 6 to 36 months I-17 for IEP Approval* – 3 to 12 months Sponsoring Agency Approval – 3 to 24
months Impacting Student Flow – 6 to 24 months Alumni Development – 2 to 4 years
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*Following Accreditation
Developing a Sustainable Financial Model
Key drivers for sustainability include: Dedicated and competent leadership Culture of teamwork Managing up-front investment Scalability of facilities and staffing Fully leveraging relational equities of the university and surrounding
region Responsiveness to clients and global trends Self reliance – IEPs are essentially entrepreneurial in nature
Institutional Leadership
The critical factor for IEP successis leadership at all levels
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Organizational Readiness & Responsiveness
Ability to respond & adapt to rapidly changing global pressures Cultural sensitivity and skill in managing complex relationships Rapid response to client needs, including extremely high demand
agencies & individuals Seizing opportunities when presented Creating new solutions
Continuity of Relationships
Alumni – developing word of mouth remains top recruitment/retention factor
Institutions – with time old relationships can become increasingly fruitful as trust is developed. This is especially true with international ties. The more personal and transparent the better.
Sponsoring Agencies – many key academic advisors remain in positions for as much as 30 years and remember reliable partners
Visa Offices & Government Advisors – positive relationships can make a big difference in facilitating good service and referrals.
Agents – very sensitive to changes in programs, conditions and staffing
The Role of the IEP/Partner Agency in Student Recruitment, Retention and Matriculation
The quality IEP is increasingly a key component of a streamlined process of entry to academic, certificate & internship programs, not a remedial function or barrier.
The highly functioning IEP is often the most accessible place on campus of international visitors as well as students.
IEPs provide important services to sponsoring agencies and agents that the university may not be able to provide otherwise.
The best recruitment is a team effort with host university.
Consolidation, price pressure: new hallmarks of study travel businessPosted on May 18, 2015 by Beckie Smith
Research commissioned by International Association of Language Centers
Global Trends Impacting IEPs
• US has overtaken the UK as top receiving country for “English language travel”• Industry entering period of consolidation of operators and products• Market is experiencing price pressures• More pressure on schools to increase commissions to agents• Estimate that over 200 mergers & acquisitions will occur in next 5 years• 16,000 agents worldwide, each serving 45 schools with 11 students/school• Growing preference for boutique language schools, especially chains
Continued from The PIE News
Critical Issues Impacting IEP Industry in U.S.
ESL Accreditation Act of 2010 SEVP Draft Reinterpretation (initiated in Spring 2012) Sponsoring Agencies Efforts to Control Costs Falling Oil Prices Global Instability
Talk Back – what would you do if…1. Your branch regional campus learned that your main campus was moving in a
new direction and you have no seat at the table?
2. Your small private university has declining domestic enrollments and needs tooffset this loss by internationalizing enrollments?
3. You learn that the SEVP reinterpretation of regulations is issued & calls intoquestion a bridge or pathway project you’re managing?
4. Your university and IEP partner face the loss of a major sponsoring agency andyou will need to source students from elsewhere – who takes the lead?
5. Your major state university once had a very large IEP with 600 students yearround, and has declined to an average enrollment of 25?
Additional Resources
Leveraging the IEP to Boost Campus Internationalization (AIEA 2015 presentation)http://www.aieaworld.org/assets/docs/Conference_Materials/2015/SessionDocs/leverageieptoboostinternationalization.pdfIntegrated within international student services • Free-standing (as auxiliaryor corporate) • Reporting to a college or department • Connected toadmissions or student services
The Critical Role of IEPs in the USA (EUSA for ICEF)http://www.slideshare.net/ICEFmonitor/the-critical-role-of-intensive-english-programs-in-the-usaOver 10% of F-1 students are in IEPs
Internationalization in Action (by the “other” ACE)https://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Internationalization-in-Action.aspxMultiple IEP models
Kennesaw State University Strategic Plan for Internationalization 2014-2017(by KSU’s Institute for Global Initiatives)http://www.english.hss.kennesaw.edu/docs/sigi_appendix-a.pdf