Medium-sized Public University 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs 28,000 students, 720 faculty College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad. students 215 Faculty, 13 departments, 25+ degree programs Engineering: CE, ME, EE, ENE, CS, CM Sciences: Bio, Geo, Chem, EnvSci, For, Math, Physics/Astro

Internationalization at Northern Arizona Univ.  Center for International Education  Houses/coordinates all intl. operations  1100 international scholars; 600 outgoing  International House  Broad selection of international exposure  Study abroad  Faculty-led, short-term programs  International Internships  Global Science and Engineering Program (GSEP)

Global Science and Engineering Program Comprehensive STEM internationalization option Immersive five-year program 14 STEM majors, 5 languages 4 th Year Abroad: Study + Internship Dual-degree: a second BA rewards investment Maximize attractiveness, minimize effort and risk Emphasis on operational efficiency, program sustainability Uniform model spanning all degree programs Extensive shared infrastructure, scalable funding model Special curricular adjustments for smooth integration

How do we sell the value proposition?  Students (and parents)  Cite globalization statistics  Job fairs, invited speakers  But…they’re basically sold already  Administrators (and legislators)  New relevance to industrial constituency  Competitive edge with attractive offerings  Do the math: high benefit-cost ratio (see financing)  Faculty  Credit towards workload, promotion, financial support  Not so critical up front…they’ll follow along…

How do we finance internationalization?  Financing your program itself  Nice: grants, foundations, donors  Need efficient, scalable, sustainable financial model  Best: recoup student tuitions while abroad  Financing for student participants  Keep program costs low!  Grants: local + external  Make sure there are outcomes with tangible financial impact  Financing campus internationalization  Ideally: university-level initiative, part of strategic plan  Focus on small steps, clear criteria, accountability

What is the proper role of language?  Some foreign language study is critical  More effective English communication with ESL collaborators  At least six semesters to claim “global competence”  Language + culture = global competence  Language does not come natural to many STEM majors  Emphasize the practical:  Events that emphasize clear tangible benefit of language  Specialized STEM-oriented curricula: relevant and engaging  Strong peer support within same-language cohorts  Smart integration into curricular tracks  Allow intensive abroad experiences only later  maximize effect  Place language to preclude “gaps” before leaving

Achieving internationalization at home  “Constellation” of integrated options  Plan for failure, “downshifting”  Many small elements = large combined effect

Onward…