UF QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN

Internationalization of the Undergraduate Curriculum

SACS Reaffirmation Quality Enhancement is at the heart of

the philosophy of Accreditation

Each institution seeking Reaffirmation required to submit a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Must engage wider academic community in this process

QEP Definition

A Quality Enhancement Plan is a carefully designed and focused course of action addressing a well-defined topic or issue related to enhancing student learning

Culmination of QEP On-site visit by professional peers who

will assess educational strengths and weaknesses of the institution.

Professional peers will Help improve programs Refine the QEP Provide basis for accreditation decisions

UF SACS 2004

Included an International Focus Self-Study

International Focus Self-Study included four overall Recommendations for UF

Internationalization Focus Recommendations (2004)

1. International Center will ensure campus wide coordination of all international activities

2. Each College will develop an action plan around internationalization

3. UF will continue to increase proportion of international students attending UF and support interactions of native and international students.

4. UF will encourage overseas sabbaticals and competitive leave support

Results Thriving International Center with Study Abroad

and other programs being coordinated for campus

Multiple international programs (e.g., PIRE, Operafestival di Roma)

Research Centers UF Beijing Center IEC - International Education Center Center for European Studies Center for African Studies Center for International Business Education and

Research CIBER Center for Latin-American Studies

Issues Not focused on specific campus wide

initiative

Not focused on specific student learning outcomes for all students

Limited assessment/accountability

QEP Clearly defining campus wide initiative

Clearly defined goals

Student Learning Outcomes

Accountability

QEP (Reaffirmation 2014)

Focus on topic for enhanced student learning

Campus wide participation Define scope of topic Define specific competencies Define measurable outcomes

Focus on topic

Internationalization is the conscious integration of intercultural and global competencies into student learning.

Campus wide participation

Creation of Internationalization Task Force in January 2011 to create the QEP

Communications Working Group defining stakeholders and developing plan to include all stakeholders in QEP

Define scope of topic

Internationalization focusing on enhancing undergraduate student learning

Define specific competencies

Global Citizenship - Students comprehend the trends, challenges, issues and opportunities that affect the global community, and apply this knowledge responsibly and effectively in local and global contexts.

Intercultural Communications – Students interact with members of other cultures with sensitivity and respect.

Define measurable outcomes

Content : Demonstrates knowledge of global issues and the interdependency among nations

Critical Thinking :Applies knowledge, diverse cultural frames of reference, and multiple perspectives to think critically and interpret global issues.

Communication : Communicates accurately and appropriately with members of other cultures.

Planning QEP: Working Groups Communication :

Identify stakeholders

Develop plan to obtain campus wide involvement in QEP

Plan current events to increase “buy in”

Planning QEP: Working Groups

Campus activities :

Identify activities to reach SLOs

Develop timeline for implementation

Develop budget for implementation

Planning QEP: Working Groups

Literature review :

Review empirical and theoretical literature on internationalization : rationale and best practices

Review international efforts at other campuses including other QEPs

Planning QEP: Working Groups

Assessment :

Provide baseline data to show need (needs assessment)

Develop accountability measures of SLOs

Evaluate psychometric properties of assessments

Planning QEP: Working Groups

Writing : Write QEP working with other Working Groups

Thank you!

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