Encouraging Global Learning Santa Fes International Studies Certificate Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Academic Foundations ESL/ EAP Honors Program International Education Office Academic Departments Marketing Department Office of Diversity Multicultural Student Center Student Affairs Disability Resource Center Grants / Foundation Administration Library Through bi-monthly meetings of faculty, administrators, and staff, the International Education Committee coordinates a host of initiatives ranging from international lectures and events, faculty professional development, and student study abroad programs. Student Life International Education Committee
EXTERNAL GRANTS AND SUPPORT Supporting Internationalization
U.S. Department of Education Grants YearsGrantTitle orDirector Title VIA GrantCitizens of the WorldDr. Ed Bonahue Title VIB GrantBusiness & International Education Deborah Clark Title VIA GrantOpening Doors to AsiaDr. William Little
Faculty International travel (China, India, Thailand, Philippines, Japan) 10 participants Faculty Professional Development (conferences and weekend workshops) 36 participants Public Lecture Series2,150 participants New Course Development5 courses Support for course revision12 courses Accomplishments Title VIA Opening Doors to Asia
Visiting Fulbright Scholars Dr. Asna Husin, Indonesia, 2006 Mr. Wu Zhongping, China, Dr. Regiani Santos Zacarias, Brazil, Program Director Dr. Clay Smith Program Director Dr. Ed Bonahue Program Director Dr. William Little
FACILITATED BY FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS Developing International Agreements
Memorandum of Understanding
University Partnerships
LAUNCHED FALL 2013
International Studies Certificate Requirements Curricular – Students must complete 20 credit hours in coursework with over 50% international content – This should include a two-course sequence in a foreign language Courses by Department Overview Humanities & Foreign Languages Social & Behavioral Sciences Other (English, Biology, Business)
International Studies Certificate Requirements Extracurricular – Students must earn 70 points in meaningful international, extracurricular experiences Events are advertised through a website and newsletter.
Destinations : Brazil China Costa Rica Ecuador France Ghana India Italy Sweden Ukraine Study Abroad Programs
International Studies Certificate Requirements ePortfolios – Students must document their learning and experiences through ePortfolios – sPortfolios help us assess the effectiveness of the International Studies Certificate
Enrollment in International Studies Certificate
Challenges Communicating effectively with students. Developing ePortfolio support materials and workshops Strengthening advisement, assessment, and IT support to meet student demand Diversifying course offerings for the International Studies Certificate (i.e., English, STEM, and Business) Expanding Internationalization efforts to new Business, Education, and Health BA programs