International Activity at MSU November 2010

MSU as a Global University In recent years, international programs, research/outreach activities, and student enrollment has increased. MSU has become a global university, reflected in its vision statement to be: “a leading public research university that is globally aware and involved…”

Growth in International Enrollment Year No. of Intnl. Students Percent of Total % % % % % Active recruitment has resulted in more international students on our campus. Note: the numbers above do not include approximately 200 non-credit ESL students. International Students

Growth in MSU Study Abroad Year Study Abroad Students Students in Study Abroad A central Study Abroad Office was created in A 84% increase has occurred since About 1.3% of our students currently study abroad. Our goal: 5% or higher.

International Program Organization MSU has a history of international research and outreach involvement, but changes in funding resulted in a decline from what it was in the ‘80s. Programs have also become highly decentralized, which causes challenges. Little or no coordination of risk management.

Types of International Programs and Activities at MSU ▪ Intnl. Admissions & Services ▪ Study Abroad ▪ English as a Second Lang. ▪ MOAs w/ Foreign Institutions ▪ Borlaug Institute Fellows ▪ Cntr for Intnl. Security & Strategic Studies ▪ Basic & Applied Research Outreach & Educational Program Delivery ▪ Faculty Fulbright Activity ▪ Student Fulbright Activity ▪ Intl. Studies Certificate ▪ MSU Intnl. Student Clubs

Study AbroadESL International Student Services Faculty Fulbright Activity Student Fulbright Activity Memoranda of Agreements with Foreign Institutions: Faculty Exchanges & Student Exchanges Basic & Applied Research Office of International Education International Studies Certificate Center for Intl. Security and Strategic Studies International Student Clubs (Holmes Cultural Div Cntr) Academic to Research Continuum More Academic More Research Borlaug Institute Fellows O Outreach & Educational Program Delivery

Development Activities University committee chaired by Barry Barnett – recommendations provided Meetings with US AID, USDA FAS, FAO, WFP, non-profits, for-profits, Levinson and Associates Numerous campus visits and tours Memorandum of Understanding signed with FAO

Recommendations Establish a high profile administrative position with responsibility for international functions. Invest in global awareness. Better utilize international alumni to support campus international functions. With the MSU Foundation, initiate a development effort to support international functions.

Recommendations Develop a facility that provides short- term, furnished accommodations on or near campus for international guests. Consolidate many of the educational international functions that are currently administered by different units on campus into a single unit. Provide family housing opportunities.

Recommendations Provide transportation for new international students from Golden Triangle Regional airport to campus. Expand study abroad participation. Create an office that facilitates international research and outreach opportunities for campus units. Value international activities in the promotion and tenure process.

Recommendations Provide financial incentives that encourage faculty engagement in international research and outreach activities. Hire an international projects administrator within Sponsored Programs Administration. Engage the MSU Extension Service in international outreach activities.

Recent International Opportunities Nutritional Bar Development: Cooperative project with World Food Program and selected for-profit entities to develop a nutrition bar for in-country production using local commodities for emergency and standard feeding programs in the African Ivory Coast region.

Recent International Opportunities Nutritional Bar Development:

Recent International Opportunities Panamanian Cold Chain Development: Cooperative project with USM and selected other entities to determine feasibility of Panama as vegetable supplier and pre-approved port of entry into US Gulf Coast for national distribution.

International Research& Outreach Opportunities Engineering Agriculture Forestry Environment & Water Health & Nutrition Remote Sensing Disaster Mitigation Policy/Economic Development Responder Training Alternative Fuels

International Institute Opportunities to become more involved in international food and agriculture projects prompted Dr. Mark Keenum to propose that we consider creating a campus-wide International Institute that would encompass these and other strengths at MSU.

Coordination of International Activities Creating an International Institute provides the opportunity to foster coordination of international research, outreach, and academic activities at MSU. The Questions: How to organize? And how far-reaching should the Institute be?

Advantages of Closer Coordination Clearer image of our international commitment Efficiency of program delivery Better risk management Prioritize & promote synergy Organized alignment with, & ID of, governmental and NGO partners Promote nimbleness & responses More competitive in extramural funding

International Institute Focused on research and outreach University-wide institute, with a Director, reporting jointly to VPs for ORED, DAFVM, and Provost Close cooperation with other international programs and offices on campus

International Council Brings all relevant international program leadership together Focus on strengthening coordination of all international efforts through improved communication and collaboration

International Council International Institute (Research and Outreach) International Services (Student/Faculty Support) Academic Programs