Office of International Studies and Outreach Overview of OIS Operations Paul M. Foster – Executive Director Provost Forum January 14, 2014
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OIS Personnel Intensive English Language Program Director – Dr. Xia Chao International Student Services Coordinator – Tracy Mouser Immigration – SEVIS Manager Micah Umphrey Administrative Assistant – Makiko Yamashita-Hunt English as a Second Language Manager – Ann Kooistra-Manning Study Abroad Manager – Dr. Search On-Going International Outreach and Marketing Coordinator – Xiaoyi Wang
4 Pillars of Internationalization Strategy Students Faculty Administration Community
Student - Mobility MSUB Students Abroad Exchanges Other Programs International Students at MSUB Exchanges Degree Completion Direct Application SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT
International Students
English Language Programs Intensive English Language Program (IELP) Five Levels leading to matriculation First-rate instructors English as a Second Language (ESL) Short Programs Partner Program on Campus Summer Programs
Faculty Mobility MSUB Faculty Abroad Teaching International Development Research International Faculty at MSUB Professional development Research Process Exists!
Administration Resources MSUB Administration Services and International Development Registrar Extended Campus – Non-Degree Certificate Programs American Indian Outreach Grants and Sponsored Research Academic Support Center Library On-Line Programs Honors Program
Community Students into the Community – Billings infused! Billings in 1982! One more joke! Service Learning Internships Capstone Projects Community Support – Stakeholders Sister Cities
Partnership Agreements Sources of University Partnerships Faculty OIS Administration Current Projects – RFP – Call to Action Business Profs in China, students from France… Music, Outdoor Leadership, Pre-Engineering!
Questions? Q and A Period Suggested Topics: 1.Why internationalize MSUB?