Amy J. Conger University of Michigan Global E3: Partnership Models for Engineering Student Mobility University of Michigan U.S. STEM Study Abroad Capacity Building Workshop Fulbright.CZ
Amy J. Conger University of Michigan University of Michigan 19 Schools/Colleges 43,651 students 7,056 faculty USD$6.86 billion operating budget USD$1.35 billion research expend. ~5,000 students abroad each year
Amy J. Conger University of Michigan Academic Year College of Engineering 9,682 total students 627 Engineering Students Abroad 73% growth in engineering study abroad over the last 5 years 24% of graduating class had international experience
Amy J. Conger University of Michigan Partnership Models for Student Mobility Clear value propositions Reciprocity ≠ Mirror Model Differentiator for student experience Scale Creative cost-sharing Leverage long UM summer (May – August)
Amy J. Conger University of Michigan UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) ~50 UM students/summer UM + SJTU student enrollment Local instruction + visiting UM faculty UM based curriculum with JI ABET accreditation
Amy J. Conger University of Michigan UM-TUB Summer Laboratory Program ~60 UM students/summer UM undergrads + TUB doctoral students UM & TUB research supervision Unique budget model