Status Report

Goal #1 100% of RIT students will: a.Develop global knowledge and intercultural competency through course work and experiences grounded in the general education curriculum. b.Develop global knowledge and intercultural competency through course work and experiences in their chosen field of study.

Key Concepts Global—Knowledge of the systems (human and natural) and the associated phenomena that transcend national borders. International—Knowledge of the world’s nations, their interactions and relationships. Intercultural—Knowledge and skills to understand and navigate cultural differences and to enrich intercultural engagement.

Global Interconnectedness refers to the ability to understand and function in an increasingly multicultural, international, yet interconnected environment. It fosters the development of individuals to become successful professionals, civic leaders, and informed citizens in a diverse national and global society. Individuals with these competencies would: demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between diverse populations and social, economic, and political power both in the United States and globally; demonstrate knowledge of contributions made by members of diverse and/or underrepresented groups to our various communities; consider perspectives of diverse groups when making decisions; and function as members of society and as professionals with people who have ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own.

Strategic Themes A new model of global experiential education—one the blends project intensive international experiences and learning with deep cultural knowledge; integrates cultural experiences with work, research and courses. Fundamentally redefine and restructure “study abroad” around this new model. Develop “ladder of experiences” to enable on-ramping of less experienced and less inclined students (first generation and others) Faculty led international and interdisciplinary programs are key Leverage technology and hybridization of courses “Domestic Study Abroad”—cultural immersions in the U.S. and on campus with our multicultural community Utilize and foster collaborations across the RIT network (reverse study abroad)

Goal #2 RIT will become a distinguished international university by building on RIT’s core capabilities to createing a select group of unique academic programs focusing on global professional practice and international expertise.

Strategic Themes Global Thought Leadership– are there fields of study where RIT is uniquely positioned to establish thought leadership by taking a global perspective or approach?

Goal #3 RIT’s international education learning outcomes, and its international reputation, will be materially enhanced by strategically supporting international research partnerships, establishing select programs in emerging international centers of excellence and enabling innovative ways of educating international students.

Questions Separate or sub goals related to: – International research? – Teaching? – Or, is integration better than parsing out? – Sets of embedded criteria to be considered as part of a process: Reputation Impact Learning outcomes Research potential

Strategic Themes Process—How do we determine the places we go and the level of institutional commitment? Networks—what international networks do we need to be a part of or do we need to create? Rankings—QS and other international ranking systems that are influencing global ?