Montana State University Billings International Studies and Outreach Programs 2012

State of the Program Interim Executive Director (until May 2013) – Dr. Tom Rust Permanent Search – Chair: Dr. Tasneem Khaleel, Dean CAS

State of the Program 135 Undergraduate students in Fall 2012 Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Ghana, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam Projecting for Spring in language program Fall 2012

External Consultant Recommendations Recruiting Changes Needed – Smarter use of agents – Other possibilities Support for Faculty – International student issue vs. student issues Support for International Students – Religious accommodation Language Proficiency Office Structure Inadequate

Faculty Survey Summary Supportive of internationalization – just not HOW it has been done in the past Too much focus on increasing FTE Goals not clearly defined Office not responsive to campus needs Faculty often more lenient with international students Faculty want more support dealing with international students

Contact Main Office: Executive Director:

Structure of the Program New location – McDonald Hall Office of International Studies Services: Immigration documentation Student service coordination Recruiting Faculty support International Student Peer Mentoring Study Abroad Campus activities and programming Intensive English Language Program (IELP) – Academic language preparation – 5 levels – 8 week program – Exploring a 3 level/semester program

Recruiting Changes AY Language proficiency requirements raised Recruiting Efforts – Agents Reduce number Better use of them – Student Fairs Partnerships – Pathway Programs – Study Abroad/Exchange

Internationalization Needs to Have …

Existing Exchange Partnerships China – Jillin University – Guangxi Medical University Finland – Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences Japan – Prefectural University of Kumamoto South Korea – Ewha Women's University Germany – Ludwigsburg University of Education – Nuertingen-Geislingen University

Developing Partnerships University of Strasbourg (France) – MSUB visiting Strasbourg today! Bath Spa University (United Kingdom) – Representative visit Feb Universidad Sämann de Jalisco (Mexico) – Representative visit Jan. 2013

Developing Partnerships C.S. Lewis School (Slovakia) – Principal on campus today! – Student Teaching Opportunities Bridge Abroad (South America) – TEFL Certification – Service Learning

Campus Programming International Food Fair International Student Club Saudi Arabian Cultural Day Nigerian Boys Choir Saudi Student Recreational Soccer Team

Faculty Lead Trips Please Work with Us (even if you know what you are doing) – Just the facts….(liability reasons) Can Offer Help and Support – Tour companies – Full service support

Thank you.