Internationalization at Home

The main objective of WILLIAM is to support the advancement of “Internationalization at Home” strategies. Creating an international campus for the benefit of all students.

But why is ‘Internationalization at Home’ important?

In a world becoming exponentially more interconnected and technologically advance, the jobs of tomorrow can not be predicted…. What can be predicted, necessity for: English fluency cross cultural skills transversal skills

Study abroad = opportunity to develop cross cultural skills, transversal skills, improve English. Erasmus Impact Study on mobility in the EU (2014): Compared to students’ own qualifications before going abroad, upon their return they have increased that advantage by 42% (on average).

International experience is no longer “just for fun” (if it happens to fit into your schedule) Today, an international learning experience is CAREER DEVELOPMENT par excellence!!!

YET…

Internationalization at Home is about all students reaping the benefits of international education

Students Survey - Results To what extent you agree with the following statements : 1 Totally don’t agree 4.55 4.39 4.54 נראה שסטודנטים ישראלים רואים חשיבות בהכרת תרבויות זרות, פיתוח קשרים וצבירת ניסיון בינלאומי. בבדיקת פילוח למוסדות בינלאומיים / לא בינלאומיים, לא נראו הבדלים משמעותיים בתוצאות. 5 Totally agree

Students Survey - Results To what extent do your studies provide you with the relevant skills, in the following areas? 2.19 2.4 2.83 2.85 בבדיקת פילוח למוסדות בינלאומיים / לא בינלאומיים, לא נראו הבדלים משמעותיים בתוצאות. הסקאלה היא מ-1 (לא מקנים כישורים רלוונטים כלל) עד 5 (מקנים כישורים רבים ורלוונטים).

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WILLIAM Partners 7 IL Partners – Diversity to maximize impact and dissemination: College of Management Hebrew University Ben Gurion University Kinneret College Tel Hai College Jerusalem College of Technology (Lev) Gordon College of Education

5 EU Partners Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) Management Center Innsbruck (Innsbruck, Austria) Dobrila University of Pula (Zagrebačka, Croatia) Global Impact Institute (Czech Republic) Erasmus Student Network (Brussels, Belgium)

‘Home’ Experience of the International Student IaH – broadly speaking International Experience of the Home Student ‘Home’ Experience of the International Student Social Integration Social integration serves a double purpose

3 Goals of WILLIAM for IaH Internationalization at Home International learning environment for home students Social integration strategies Working to address needs of foreign students studying in Israel

9 Modules of IaH Activities in WILLIAM Int’l Experience of Home Students 1-Virtual International Classrooms 2-International Curriculum in English 3-Promotion of International campus Social Integration 4-Develop social Integration campaigns 5-Integrated Academic settings 6-Joint extra-curricular activities Supportive and welcoming environment for Int’l Students 7-Integrated IROs fostering a supportive environment 8-Clear Protocols, regulations for incoming students 9-Staff and faculty training

Which 3 activities would you list as the top priorities for you institution at present in order to advance Internationalization at Home? Why? Int’l Experience of Home Students 1-Virtual International Classrooms 2-International Curriculum in English 3-Promotion of International campus Social Integration 4-Develop social Integration campaigns 5-Integrated Academic settings 6-Joint extra-curricular activities Supportive environment for Int’l Students 7-Integrated IROs fostering a supportive environment 8-Clear Protocols, regulations for incoming students 9-Staff and faculty training to work with Int’l students

Faculty/Curriculum Level: IMPACT – 4 levels National Level: Promote a set of measures that support IaH strategies and policies across IL HEIs. Institutional Level: International student support services, through development of protocols/guidelines and social integration schemas. Faculty/Curriculum Level: Promoting virtual international classrooms and additional modules of internationalized learning as a means to engage faculty and students in international environments without having to go abroad. Student Level: International students feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment and host society. Local students are exposed to an international learning environment and gain skills that prepare them to function in an international setting.

Internationalization at Home - Data Dashboard National Level: Promote a set of measures that support IaH strategies and policies across IL HEIs. Internationalization at Home - Data Dashboard Assessment of current IaH within your institution (0- 100%) Help in identification of gaps in IaH strategy Toolkit for how to implement possible models of activities Benchmarking to assess progress

IaH on-line toolkit Assessment of current IaH within your institution (0-100%) Help in identification of gaps in IaH strategy Toolkit for how to implement possible models of activities Benchmarking to assess progress

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Indicators to Measure Performance Preparation Workpackage: Led by Ben Gurion University and Global Impact Institute Indicators to Measure Performance Established goals and activities for IaH. Focusing on existing procedures & protocols as well as opinion, perception & attitude. Created a tool that comprised of 5 sections: Each institution will be responsible for collecting data to assess progress.

Tools for Baseline Indicators Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) IMPI (composite indicators) CHE (faculty + students) baseline SUCTI Interviews Tools for Baseline Indicators Goal and impact of what IhA is We creted a measure based on goals and activities Baseline – you will be able to use it

Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) Questions on procedures, protocols & goals to the IROs Is an IaH strategy implemented at your institution? Does your institution have procedures and protocols for international students? Each of the quantitative indicator direct to one of the three goals and actions.

IMPI Toolbox EU funded project aim to support institutions in defining indicators for measuring internationalization for self-assessment and benchmarking. Select indicators to measure existing processes and procedures from this Toolbox. Does your institution have….? - Determine baseline for IaH strategies - Identify gaps between IL and EU - Benchmarking for institutional progress.

Council of Higher Education Survey Survey of 15,000 students and ~2,000 faculty across institutions on perceptions of internationalization. Re-survey faculty and students perceptions after interventions/activity to compare progress for international vs. non-international campuses Do you agree that local students benefit from the interaction with international students in the classroom?

SUCTI survey SUCTI survey focuses on perceptions of internationalization for administrative staff. Supplement questions from the CHE survey to track progress

Interviews Qualitative interviews with various stakeholders across each institution prior and during Providing context and depth to the quantitative data.

Baseline and Tracking Mechanisms Assessment - compile quantitative indicators from the tools into a questionnaire that will be distributed to each international office of participating institutions. Benchmark: Forming a baseline in a standardized manner. Assessing Levels of Internationalization at Home via 0%-100% Index of strategies and activities of each institution. Implementation & Assessment of possible models by each institution. What are we now? Benchmark institutional progress over time What IaH strategies/policies exist and what should we focus on….? Baseline and Tracking Mechanisms

LFM/MP/ CHE IROs fostering a supportive environment Shared orientation LFM/MP/ CHE Intercultural competency IROs fostering a supportive environment Trips Orientation Needs of foreign students studying in Israel Clear Protocols for incoming students Travel advising Academic advising All indicators are first be linked to their relevant measurement goal. (Indicator to measure) Ensure that we have covered baseline for each institution regarding: guidelines and procedures for IRO office, staff/faculty training on internationalization, social integration strategies, virtual classrooms, etc..). Intercultural training Staff and faculty training Mobility of admin faculty Languages

LFM/MP/ CHE Virtual International Classrooms Online Collaboration LFM/MP/ CHE Co-teaching Virtual International Classrooms Guest lecture Intl learning env for home students International Curriculum International data sets Comparative international literature Does your institution provide collaborative virtual classrooms (i.e., students in Israel and abroad are working together collaboratively using an online platform)? If so, how many classes? concerts, festivals Promotion of International campus Shared Cultural events Mobile admin faculty

collaborative virtual classrooms Simulations, Role plays; stage debates LFM/MP/CHE Shared lectures Joint extra-curricular activities Co-teaching Social Integration Strategies Integrated Academic settings collaborative virtual classrooms Webinars Each question/indicator is related to goal and activity Do you have? How much? International week Social Integration strategies & campaigns cultural diversity in the classroom

By June… IaH index that will include the toolbox, measures, and results of each institution on a 0-100% index assessing level of IaH! Report that will inform: 1)WILLIAM standards 2) Differences between ’international’ and ‘non-international’ campuses 3) Differences between Israeli and EU partners

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