Florida Consortium for International Education September 26, 2014 Shawn Woodin, Ed.D. CCID Naomi Boyer, Ph.D. Polk State College Kim Simpson Polk State College

 Community Colleges for International Development, Inc.  CCID System of Comprehensive Internationalization  Polk State College Experience with SCI  Student Internationalization Experience Survey  Questions & Answers

CCID provides an international network for community colleges to further their internationalization initiatives and to enhance the development of a globally competent workforce for the communities they serve.

 Capacity Building- System of Comp. Int’l  Quality Networking – conferences, other orgs & universities, matchmaking, research (Michigan State, U of Toledo, NAFSA)  Mobility Facilitation – Troika, CCID OnLocation, Schneider Trucking int’l  J-1 Visas!  International Development – USAID Afghanistan

How would you know?

Bissonette, B. & Woodin, S. (2013).

C ATEGORIES Leadership & Policy Organization Structure Organization Personnel Teaching and Learning Co-curricular International Student Support Study Abroad Professional Development Partnerships International Development Projects

Internal Assessment Seeking Building Reaching Innovating

 Growth from roots - illumination from above  Org capacity, culture, and commitment ▪ Committees ▪ Engagement ▪ Organizational structure  Developing shared dialogue ▪ Cross campus, disciplines, and constituents  Strategic planning ▪ Benchmark data ▪ Facilitated dialogue

 Education Abroad  10 study abroad programs including an international internship; total estimated student enrollment  International Education Week  Global Studies Program  Language Development  Alternative Funding & Partnerships  International Student Discussions  Community College Baccalaureate Association

 Analysis- participation key  Comp. INZ task force for strategic planning  FCI categories mapped to strategic objectives ▪ Objectives revised, expanded and increased.  Set outcome targets based on FCI results  Objectives re-designed  Based on areas noted for development  Example: Language support -ESOL/EAP programs and language labs.

How do international activities impact student outcomes?

 University of Toledo/CCID collaboration  Prior Involvement in International Activities (study abroad, living in another country, etc.)  Curricular Involvement  Co-Curricular Involvement / Awareness of International Opportunities  Plans to Reenroll for Next Semester  Intent to Become Involved in International Activities  Self-Confidence in Preparation to Work in the Global Economy

 Survey Demographics  560 Responses, 10% under 18  5% international students  Before attending Polk State students  Spent minimal time on international activities (Mean-1.2= None)  Not familiar with international activities at Polk State (Mean 1.3= Not Familiar)

 While at Polk State College Students…  Participated in global activities ▪ In class- once or twice (Mean- 1.5) ▪ Outside of class- once or twice (Mean – 1.3)  Global Competence  Somewhat to Important to students (Mean-2.8)  Participation in global activities in next 5 years ▪ Somewhat confident (Mean 2.1)  Global Work Skills ▪ Somewhat confident in abilities (Mean 2.2)

 FCI Online  On Site Facilitated Workshop  Train the Trainer / Internationalization 101