Potential and Promise:Global Education
At James Madison University
A Report for Dr. Douglas T. BrownProvost
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lee G. Sternberger, Ph.D.
Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU
OVERVIEW
I. Basis for the Report
II. International Programs at JMU
III. Global Education Nationally
IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
Potential and Promise: Global Education at JMU
I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU
B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities
C. Review of Recent Source Documents
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I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU (48)
1. Office of International Programs Staff
2. OIP Directors 3. OIP Area Coordinators
4. OIP Faculty Members in Residence 5. Summer Program Directors6. Student Affairs Staff7. Accounting Services Staff8. External Funding9. Other Relevant Individuals
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I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU (48)B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities
1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6)
George Mason UniversityOld Dominion UniversityUniversity of VirginiaVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia TechWilliam and Mary
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I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU (48)B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities
1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6)2. “America’s Hot Schools,” 2000-2001 (9)
Boston College (exemplary program but not a “hot pick”)
Emory UniversityNew York UniversityOberlin UniversityRice UniversityTulane UniversityUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Southern CaliforniaWesleyan University
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I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU (48)B. Contacts with Other Colleges and Universities
1. Virginia Colleges and Universities (6)2. “America’s Hot Schools,” 2000-2001 (9)3. Reviewed a Cross-Section of Websites/Materials
(50)
Public and Private Religious/Denominational and Secular/Non-
denominational“Research 1” Doctoral, Master’s, and Baccalaureate
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I. Basis for the Report
A. Meetings at JMU (48)B. Contacts with Other Colleges and UniversitiesC. Review of Recent Source Documents
1. Higher Education in the 21st Century: Global Challenges and National Responses (1999)2. Open Doors report (1999-2000)3. Expanding the International Scope of Universities (2000)4. Major Obstacles and Best Practices in International
Educational Exchanges (2001)5. Public Experience, Attitudes, and Knowledge: A Report on Two National Surveys About International Education (2001)6. Beyond September 11: A Comprehensive National Policy on
International Education (2002)7. One Year Later: Attitudes About International Education Since September 11 (2002)8. The Brave New (and Smaller) World of Higher Education: A Transatlantic View (2002)9. Journal of Studies in International Education (2002 volumes)
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II. International Programs at JMU
A. Overview of Programs and Operations
1. Office of International Programs (OIP)2. Directors and Area Coordinators
3. Faculty Members in Residence (FMIRs)4. Summer Program Directors5. Non-JMU Programs and Internships7. International Students and Faculty8. CMISS9. Accounting Services
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II. International Programs at JMU
A. Overview of Programs and Operations B. The Office of International Programs (OIP)
1. 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff who manage:
Semester study abroad programs (fall, spring, summer)
International students and faculty (e.g., visas, etc.)Non-JMU programs (e.g., coordination with other
organizations)International internships (e.g., associated with
various classes/ programs)
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II. International Programs at JMU
A. Overview of Programs and Operations B. The Office of International Programs (OIP)
1. 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff2. Study Abroad Programs
London (fall, spring, summer)Florence (fall, spring, summer)Salamanca (fall, spring, summer)
Paris (fall, spring)Antwerp (fall--beginning in 2002--and summer)
Austria (summer)Ghana (summer)Honduras (summer)Ireland (summer)Malta (summer)Martinique (summer)Rome (summer)
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” For example:
Elon College 60% by 2007
Michigan State University 40% by 2006
University of Minnesota 100% University of Virginia 80% by 2020
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
1. Some institutions have established goals regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “ global education” experience during a typical four year period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)...
Boston College 50%Emory University Over 50%George Mason 24%Georgetown University Over 50%Oberlin College 35-45%Rice University 35%University of Virginia 36%Wesleyan University 40%William and Mary 40%
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
1. Some institutions have established goals
regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “
global education” experience during a typical four year
period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)...to quite low (i.e., 1% or less).
Old Dominion University 6% Tulane University 7-10% University of Michigan
5% Virginia Commonwealth University 1%
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
1. Some institutions have established goals
regarding the percentage of students they intend to “send abroad.” 2. The actual percentage of students who do have a “ global education” experience during a typical four year period varies widely, from quite high (i.e., over 50%)...to quite low (i.e., 1% or less).
JMU sends approximately 4.5% of its student body abroad per year, or 18% over a four-year period.
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
3. Many institutions have enhanced the profile and prominence of study abroad on campus by a) emphasizing the “global” nature
of their focus and activities and/or b) according greater prominence and centrality to global education leadership.
George Mason University Director, Center for Global Education
James Madison University Executive Director, Office of International Programs
Old Dominion University Executive Director, International Programs
University of Virginia Vice Provost for International Activities Virginia Commonwealth Vice Provost for International Education Virginia Tech Associate Provost (pending) William and Mary Dean of International Affairs
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
3. Many institutions have enhanced the profile and
prominence of study abroad on campus by a) emphasizing the
“global” nature of their focus and activities and/or b) according greater prominence and centrality to global education leadership.
4. Likewise, in a recent national survey of four-year institutions in the U.S., 44% include “international education” in their mission statement and 38% list internationalization among their top
five priorities (from ACE 2002, Transatlantic Dialogue).
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing?
5. Other national survey data also indicate that “global education” is an increasingly important priority for today’s students. For example,
a recent (2001) survey of college-bound seniors found that:
98% took a foreign language in high school and planned to continue such
studies in college
86% planned to participate in international courses and programs
85% believed that proficiency in a foreign language would help them find a better job
80% believed that acquiring international skills and competencies would help them in the workforce
75% wanted the institution they attended to offer foreign languages and international courses, study abroad programs, and opportunities to
interact with foreign students
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III. Global Education Nationally
A. What are other colleges and universities planning and doing? B. What recommendations are offered for universities that
intend want o emphasize global education (NASULGC, 2000)?
1. Include internationalization as an integral part of the institutions mission and strategic plan. 2. Promote greater involvement of all students in significant international education experiences.
3. Create and maintain a stimulating and supportive academic and cultural environment for international students and scholars.
4. Increase the international activity of faculty and professional staff.5. Internationalize the curriculum.
6. Assure that research and scholarship pertaining to international matters permeates disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.
7. Ensure that international awareness is an integral part of appropriate outreach and extension activities.
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
1. Centers for Global Education
Institutional Priority
University Wide
Strong Administrative Presence
Organization, Integration, Leadership
Examples: Boston College, ODU, Penn State
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
2. Internationalizing the Curriculum
Global Proficiency Program (Boston College)
Honors Programs (GMU)
Short-term, Concurrent, or Alternating Programs (GMU, FSU)
Service Learning and Internships (FSU)
Graduate Courses (U of St. Thomas)
Non-Western Languages and Destinations (Georgetown)
Curriculum Development (U of Minn)
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
3. Faculty Development
Faculty Exchanges (Boston College)
CIEE Study Programs/Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Cross-Disciplinary Group Projects (Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad)
Travel and Curriculum Development Grants (Tech)
Database/Directory (Michigan State, ODU)
Integration into Reward System (Tech)
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
4. External Funding
Partnerships/Consortia (Global University Alliance)
U.S. Department of Education (Title VI, FIPSE International Programs)
U.S. Department of State (Sponsor of the Fulbright)
Private Foundations/Corporations (U of Minn)
Development Strategies (William and Mary)
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
5. Assessment
Assessment of Learning Outcomes (Georgetown/Title VI)
JMU Programs and Assessment Day (Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores)
Goals and Objectives
Value-Added for International Experiences
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IV. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
A. Innovative Programs and Best Practices
B. Summary and Conclusion
1. Basis for the Report 2. International Programs at JMU 3. Global Education Nationally
4. The Potential and Promise of Global Education at JMU
Center for Global Education Internationalizing the Curriculum Faculty Development External Funding Assessment