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Sino-American 1+2+1 Dual-Degree Program

American Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesChina Center for International Educational Exchange

IntroductionIntroduction

1+2+1 Program

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Introduction

*** The China Center for International Educational Exchange (CCIEE) *** The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) jointly initiated the Sino- American 1+2+1 Dual Degree Program (referred to as the 1+2+1 Program) in March 2001.

The 1+2+1 Program provides an opportunity for Chinese undergraduates and graduates to study on both U.S. campuses and Chinese partner universities.

Undergraduate Study (started in 2001)Freshmen are selected from Chinese partner universities to spend their second and third year of study at one of the U.S. partner universities. They return to their home universities for the fourth year of t d Q lifi d t d t ill t di l dstudy. Qualified students will get diplomas and

bachelor degrees from both Chinese and U.S. universities.

Graduate Study (started in 2003)First-year-graduate students are selected from Chinese partner universities to spend their secondChinese partner universities to spend their second and third semesters of study in U.S. partner universities. They return to their Chinese universities for the last year. Qualified students will get diplomas and master degrees from both Chinese and U.S. universities.

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The 1+2+1 Program Sponsors and Partners1) Sponsors:Chinese sponsor:China Center for International Educational Exchange (CCIEE)

CEAIE, affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China,CEAIE, affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China, is a non-profit organization conducting international educational exchanges. CCIEE was established by CEAIE to improve and promote interchange and cooperation in the field of education between China and other countries.

U.S. Sponsor:pAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities

(AASCU). Presidential association, non-profit, with 430 public colleges and universities from all parts of the United States.

2) Partner universities

Chinese members: 80 universities and colleges selected by CCIEE in China, including Beijing Normal University, Communication University of China, China University of Geosciences, Beijing Jiaotong University and others.

U.S. members: 18 universities and colleges selected by AASCU in U.S., including 1) Troy University; 2) Ball State University; 3) George Mason University; 4) Northern Arizona University; 5) University of North Carolina, Pembroke; 6) University of Nebraska at Kearney; 7) Eastern Washington University; 8) California State University, San Bernardino; 9) University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; 10) Humboldt State University;9) University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; 10) Humboldt State University; 11) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania; 12) Georgia Southwestern State University; 13) Salem State University; 14) California State University, Fresno; 15) Fort Hays State University; 16) University of Hawaii, Hilo 17) Coastal Carolina University; 18) University of North Texas; 19) Emporia State University

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Statistics

1+2+1 Program

2001 to 20102001 to 2010

1. From 2001 to 2009, 1079 undergraduates and graduates have studied in U.S. universities. For 2010, we expect approximately 280-300 students from 80 Chinese universities will apply for the 1+2+1 program;

2. As of 2009, a total of 333 undergraduates and graduates from 35 Chinese universities have received their diplomas (Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees) from both Chinese and American universities. Another group of 112 students will graduate in June 2010. 260 students applying for g pp y g2010 fall admissions

3. From December 2005 to June 2008, a total of 126academic articulation agreements have been completed between American and Chinese institutions.

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4. A survey of the 1+2+1 graduates and their employment after graduation. From 2004 to 2009, 21 program graduates have been admitted by the top 100 American universities for their Master’s ddegree.

5. In order to enhance the mutual understanding of university systems and higher education systems in both countries, delegations from participating universities have been organized to visit each other hundreds of times since 2001.

6. In 2008, the 1+2+1 Program received official recognition from the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges of the Ministry of Education.

The fourth Graduation Ceremony of Sino-American 1+2+1 Dual-Degree Program, Nanjing Normal University, June 27, 2007

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The 49 graduates at the Fourth Graduation Ceremony on June 27, 2007

Diplomas and Degrees from both countries

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Key Points

Program ManagementTOEFL and English Language Programs

Student Visas and PassportsLength of the Programs

Tuition and CostsCourse Articulation

Dual DegreesMaking Certain Students Return

Intensive Program Management Required

“Worker Bee” meetings each September

Travel in China each summer for conference with Chinese partners, interview accepted students

Creation of a 1+2+1 Program Handbookwith 3 sections: A. General Program RegulationsB. Guidebook for CoordinatorsC. Guidebook for Students

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U.S. Consulate and Embassy Visits

5 Consulates in China plus the Embassy

• visits all 5 U.S. Consulates and the Embassy each summer

• explain the program and discuss program issues

• providing the current program book

• list of current students, with status books of those seeking visas, current students, and program graduates.

★ Visa Status

Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Students 91 103 51 60 103 142 147 278 270

VisasApproved 44 34 43 48 97 136 140 265 262

Visa Success

Rate 48% 33% 84% 80% 94% 96% 95% 95% 97%

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Financial Issues

Students pay for two years of tuition and room/board in advance

Students pay a deposit to CCIEE to prevent withdrawal or direct enrollment in the U.S. Deposit returned when U.S. institution receives the fees.

Extra fee for additional language training

Scholarships are available from both CCIEE and individual participating American universities

Making Certain Students Return

J-1 Visas

Students who do not return to China will get NO degree (from either institution)

Parents pay a deposit that is returned once the student returns to China and completes the program.

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Initiatives Growing Out of the 1+2+1 Program

1. Summer Short-term Chinese Studies Program for American Faculty and Students -NAUAmerican faculty and students who participated in this program studied Chinese culture, history, and explored tourist sites. Professors from 1+2+1 Chinese partner universities arranged courses for p gAmerican faculty and students. AASCU and CCIEE designed the routes, itinerary, and contents for the program. From 2006 to 2008, three groups of 90 American teachers and students participated. Now transitioning to the new CCIEE – AASCU co-sponsored program.

2. Faculty ExchangesBetween 2004 and 2009, 52 Chinese faculty members have gone to 9 American partner universities as visiting scholars. Now transitioning to a CCIEE – AASCU Visiting Scholars Program.

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New Initiatives – A Process of Institutionalization

A. CCIEE - AASCU Visiting Scholar Program. Place visiting Chinese scholars on participating AASCU t t h d/ d tAASCU campuses to teach and/or conduct research.

B. CCIEE - AASCU Summer Study AbroadA program for AASCU students, this initiative provides a formal program of language and cultural studies offering two options “Thecultural studies offering two options, The Yangtze River Journey” and “The Silk Road Adventure.” One of the programs has a business focus; the other a Liberal Arts focus.

The 1+2+1 program:

• has provided high quality multicultural educationto more than 1,000 Chinese students.

h h l d i t ti li A i i iti• has helped internationalize American universities, increasing awareness and broadening Americanstudent perspectives.

• has deepened ties and connections between Chinese and American institutions, offering opportunities for collaborative research and jointopportunities for collaborative research and jointprogram development.

• has promoted good will and mutual understanding between our two countries.

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For more information, please contact

Arlene JacksonDirector of International EducationAASCU1307 New York Avenue, NWWashington, D.C.

202 478-7834jacksona@aascu.org