June 17, 2014 Andy Gillespie Assistant Provost for International Programs Auburn’s Office of International Programs
Components of OIP Assistant Provost Partnerships and International Agreements Faculty Grants Program Global Teaching Academy International Alumni Affairs Sponsored Student Recruitment International Learning, Discovery, Engagement Auburn Abroad International Students and Scholars English as a Second Language Program International Insurance King Sejong Institute International Student Services Housing International Buddy Program Cultural Programming International Student Advocacy Overseas Operations
International Students Fall 2013 Degree-seeking student total: 1186 Graduate students: 1004 Undergraduate students: 179 Professional students: 3
The English as a Second Language Program International Student/Scholar English Center – tutoring at no charge English for Everyday Use – informal class for scholars, spouses, students SPEAK test and INTL courses for graduate teaching assistants IEP students: 400+ – Now about 30% matriculate into AU courses or degree programs (from 10% in 2012) – Serving Auburn partners
International Education Overseas Instruction Currently 107 Auburn programs 1,103 students abroad this year (1109 in – 1040 w/o Music) (1118 in – 1010 w/o Music) (933 in ) (808 in ) Issues: Sustainability Curricular integration Non-Credit conversion Research/Directed Study
Undergraduate (or Professional) Study Abroad By College (Overall AU = 17%) FACULTY GRANTS (Initiated Winter 2011) -Study Abroad Development -Student Exchange Development -International Collaborative Teaching -Curriculum Internationalization (coming)
Finding Important Linkages – Our Linkage and Agreements databases
Tracking monthly faculty and student travel – Assisting our missions
Top Destinations for Faculty Travel 2013
Metrics to be developed: Travel purpose (with a new RAT50 effort in 2015) Grants and Contracts
Office of International Programs Questions for me?