INTERNATIONALIZATION AT NDSU

Eveadean M. Myers, J.D.Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global OutreachJune 24, 2010

NDSU Vision We envision a vibrant university that

will be globally identified as a contemporary metropolitan land-grant institution.

International Week NDSU

NDSU Core Values• Land-grant

– We reflect and serve geographically and culturally diverse populations.

– We remain committed to serving people globally.• People

– We derive strength and vitality from each other and from the diverse community we serve.

• Teaching and Learning– We provide a superior teaching and learning environment

within and outside of the traditional classroom.

• Culture– We will be the land-grant university that we want to be by

welcoming and respecting differences in people and ideas.– We support the goals of the North Dakota University System

and value collaboration with colleges and universities around the world.

– We foster accessibility to our programs and services.

Core Values, continued

• Accountability– We actively strive to contribute to our region’s economic

prosperity and to improve the quality of life.

Parade of Flags International Week

International Music demonstrationInternational Week

GLOBAL OUTREACH

Global Outreach Regions

Kerri Spiering• Canada• Latin America• Africa• Europe• Central Asia• Australia• Korea (with Lisa)• Caribbean• Middle East

(with Sudhir)

Lisa Hauck• China• Taiwan• Vietnam• Japan• Hong Kong• Korea (with

Kerri)

Sudhir Mehta• India• Indonesia• Thailand• Sri Lanka• Malaysia• Nepal• Bangladesh• Philippines• Middle East

(with Kerri)

Forging International Connections• Mapping Faculty, Administrators & Staff

International Travel

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NDSU Traveled to Total of 26 Countries

July 2009-December 2009

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France,

Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan,

United Kingdom

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July 2009 - December 2009

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NDSU Departments July 2009–December 2009

. Geosciences, Plant Pathology, Math, CNSE, Animal Range Sciences, Coatings and Polymer Materials,

English, Plant Science, Sociology, Plant Pathology, Vet and Microbiology, Communication, Chemistry,

Materials and Nanotechnology, NCI, RCATT, Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, International Programs,

AES School of Food Systems, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Molecular Science, Center Global

Initiatives/Leadership, Business Administration, Architecture/Landscape, AES School of Natural

Resource Science, Graduate School

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NDSU Traveled to a Total of 14 Countries

January 2010 - April 2010.

Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Libya, Spain,

Turkey, United Kingdom

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NDSU DepartmentsJanuary 2010 – April

2010

Center for Global Initiatives and Leadership, Geosciences, Graduate School, Pharmacy,

Nursing and Allied Sciences, Sociology/Anthropology, NCI, Chemistry,

Biology, RCATT, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Agriculture and Bio-System

Engineering, AES School of Food Systems, Physics, Plant Pathology, Computer Science,

Animal Science.

2009-2010Building International Agreements

Chile • Universidad de Concepcion

(collaborative Ph.D. agreement in area of plant sciences)

Valley of the Moon Near San Pedro

Main Street, Caracoles

China• Anhui University (general MOU, pending 2Plus agreement with

industrial engineering)• Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (general

MOU, student undergraduate exchange agreement)• China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research

(IWHR) (general MOU)• Harbin Engineering University (2Plus at undergraduate level for

electrical and mechanical engineering)• Henan University of Technology (general MOU)• Hunan International Economics University (general MOU)• Hunan Normal University (general MOU)• Nanchang Hangkong University (2Plus at undergraduate level for

industrial engineering)• Shandong Jianzhu University (general MOU)• Swan College of Central South University of Forestry and

Technology (general MOU) • Zhejiang Economic & Trade Polytechnic (general MOU, 2Plus

program in computer science and food safety under discussion)

Ethiopia

• Addis Ababa University (general MOU, physics contact)

France• INSEEC (undergraduate student

exchange in business)

India • Institute of Management Technology

(general MOU)• Lovely Professional University (general

MOU)• MNIT (architecture)

Japan• Gunma University ( general MOU,

undergraduate student exchange)

Kazakhstan

• Almaty Technological University (general MOU)

• Eurasian National University (general MOU)

• Kazakh Agro Technical University (general MOU)

• Kazakh-American University (general MOU)

• Kazakh National University (general MOU)

Kenya

• Kenyatta University (general MOU)• University of Nairobi (general MOU)

Kenyan LodgeKenya-Dubai

Korea

• Korea University (MOU, agricultural in nature)

• Kyonggi University (general MOU, undergraduate student agreement, dual degree at undergraduate level)

• Kyung Hee University (general MOU, undergraduate student exchange, undergraduate one-way student affiliation, gathering signatures)

New Zealand

• Lincoln University (general MOU)• Unitec (general MOU, undergraduate student

exchange)

Nigeria• Nnamdi Azikiwe University (general MOU)• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (general MOU)

Rwanda

• Umutara Polytechnic (general MOU)

Turkey

• Maltepe University (general MOU)• Nigde University (general MOU)• Yalova University (general MOU)

Uganda

• Kyamboga University (general MOU)

GLOBAL OUTREACH: A CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

Developing Alumni Connections

• Promoting development of international alumni chapters

• Publication of Global Link newsletter• Encouraging connections with alumni

living overseas

NDSU Alumni Around the World

International Faculty at NDSU

• Over 150 international faculty, 54 international researchers, 33 international visiting scholars

• Globalize our campus and community• Engage in valuable research• Bring new perspectives• Provide important international

connections

International Students at NDSU

• 1,216 international students from 81 countries, Spring 2010

• Diversify classroom and campus• Provide valuable research support and

teaching contributions• Bring new perspectives• 2,361 volunteer service hours

performed in Fall 2009

Study Abroad at NDSU

• 131 NDSU students studied abroad in 27 different countries last year

• Create global citizens• Bring new perspectives• Enhance resume• Gain appreciation of other and own

culture• Contribute to campus diversification

Number of Study Abroad Students:Students studied abroad in 14 different countries, Spring 2010

See Table 4 in Appendix.

DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF

INTERNATIONALIZATION

NDSU Bookstore Presentation of International Clothing

Fan Demonstration from China

GoalContinue to Enhance the University’s

Global Recognition through• Developing strategic international linkages• Connecting faculty with international

opportunities• Collaborating with faculty to develop faculty-

led study abroad opportunities• Promoting diversity within the local and

regional community• Recruiting top-notch international faculty,

staff and students• Building relationships with alums living

overseas

Thank you all for your continued support of

NDSU