INTERNATIONALIZATION AT NDSU Eveadean M. Myers, J.D. Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach June 24, 2010

NDSU Vision We envision a vibrant university that will be globally identified as a contemporary metropolitan land-grant institution. International Week NDSU

NDSU Core Values Land-grant –We reflect and serve geographically and culturally diverse populations. –We remain committed to serving people globally. People –We derive strength and vitality from each other and from the diverse community we serve. Teaching and Learning –We provide a superior teaching and learning environment within and outside of the traditional classroom. Culture –We will be the land-grant university that we want to be by welcoming and respecting differences in people and ideas. –We support the goals of the North Dakota University System and value collaboration with colleges and universities around the world. –We foster accessibility to our programs and services.

Core Values, continued Accountability –We actively strive to contribute to our region’s economic prosperity and to improve the quality of life. Parade of Flags International Week International Music demonstration International Week

GLOBAL OUTREACH

Global Outreach Regions Kerri Spiering Canada Latin America Africa Europe Central Asia Australia Korea (with Lisa) Caribbean Middle East (with Sudhir) Lisa Hauck China Taiwan Vietnam Japan Hong Kong Korea (with Kerri) Sudhir Mehta India Indonesia Thailand Sri Lanka Malaysia Nepal Bangladesh Philippines Middle East (with Kerri)

Forging International Connections Mapping Faculty, Administrators & Staff International Travel

NDSU International Travel by Month July December 2009

NDSU Traveled to Total of 26 Countries July 2009-December 2009 Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Number of Countries NDSU Traveled to July December 2009

NDSU Departments July 2009–December Geosciences, Plant Pathology, Math, CNSE, Animal Range Sciences, Coatings and Polymer Materials, English, Plant Science, Sociology, Plant Pathology, Vet and Microbiology, Communication, Chemistry, Materials and Nanotechnology, NCI, RCATT, Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, International Programs, AES School of Food Systems, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Molecular Science, Center Global Initiatives/Leadership, Business Administration, Architecture/Landscape, AES School of Natural Resource Science, Graduate School

NDSU International Travel January 2010-April 2010

NDSU Traveled to a Total of 14 Countries January April Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Libya, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Number of Countries NDSU Traveled to January April 2010

NDSU Departments January 2010 – April 2010 Center for Global Initiatives and Leadership, Geosciences, Graduate School, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences, Sociology/Anthropology, NCI, Chemistry, Biology, RCATT, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Agriculture and Bio-System Engineering, AES School of Food Systems, Physics, Plant Pathology, Computer Science, Animal Science.

Building International Agreements Chile Universidad de Concepcion (collaborative Ph.D. agreement in area of plant sciences) Valley of the Moon Near San Pedro Main Street, Caracoles

China Anhui University (general MOU, pending 2Plus agreement with industrial engineering) Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (general MOU, student undergraduate exchange agreement) China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR) (general MOU) Harbin Engineering University (2Plus at undergraduate level for electrical and mechanical engineering) Henan University of Technology (general MOU) Hunan International Economics University (general MOU) Hunan Normal University (general MOU) Nanchang Hangkong University (2Plus at undergraduate level for industrial engineering) Shandong Jianzhu University (general MOU) Swan College of Central South University of Forestry and Technology (general MOU) Zhejiang Economic & Trade Polytechnic (general MOU, 2Plus program in computer science and food safety under discussion)

Ethiopia Addis Ababa University (general MOU, physics contact) France INSEEC (undergraduate student exchange in business)

India Institute of Management Technology (general MOU) Lovely Professional University (general MOU) MNIT (architecture) Japan Gunma University ( general MOU, undergraduate student exchange )

Kazakhstan Almaty Technological University (general MOU) Eurasian National University (general MOU) Kazakh Agro Technical University (general MOU) Kazakh-American University (general MOU) Kazakh National University (general MOU)

Kenya Kenyatta University (general MOU) University of Nairobi (general MOU) Kenyan Lodge Kenya-Dubai

Korea Korea University (MOU, agricultural in nature) Kyonggi University (general MOU, undergraduate student agreement, dual degree at undergraduate level) Kyung Hee University (general MOU, undergraduate student exchange, undergraduate one-way student affiliation, gathering signatures)

New Zealand Lincoln University (general MOU) Unitec (general MOU, undergraduate student exchange) Nigeria Nnamdi Azikiwe University (general MOU) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (general MOU)

Rwanda Umutara Polytechnic (general MOU) Turkey Maltepe University (general MOU) Nigde University (general MOU) Yalova University (general MOU)

Uganda Kyamboga University (general MOU)

GLOBAL OUTREACH: A CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

Developing Alumni Connections Promoting development of international alumni chapters Publication of Global Link newsletter Encouraging connections with alumni living overseas NDSU Alumni Around the World

International Faculty at NDSU Over 150 international faculty, 54 international researchers, 33 international visiting scholars Globalize our campus and community Engage in valuable research Bring new perspectives Provide important international connections

International Students at NDSU 1,216 international students from 81 countries, Spring 2010 Diversify classroom and campus Provide valuable research support and teaching contributions Bring new perspectives 2,361 volunteer service hours performed in Fall 2009

Study Abroad at NDSU 131 NDSU students studied abroad in 27 different countries last year Create global citizens Bring new perspectives Enhance resume Gain appreciation of other and own culture Contribute to campus diversification

Number of Study Abroad Students: Students studied abroad in 14 different countries, Spring 2010 See Table 4 in Appendix.

DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF INTERNATIONALIZATION NDSU Bookstore Presentation of International Clothing Fan Demonstration from China

Goal Continue to Enhance the University’s Global Recognition through Developing strategic international linkages Connecting faculty with international opportunities Collaborating with faculty to develop faculty-led study abroad opportunities Promoting diversity within the local and regional community Recruiting top-notch international faculty, staff and students Building relationships with alums living overseas

Thank you all for your continued support of NDSU