2. April 15, 2016 Scholar Liaison Case Studies: How Institutions Support and Promote the Fulbright Scholar Program Athena Mison Fulay Senior Manager for Institutional Engagement Institute of International Education/CIES Washington, D.C.

3. Role of Scholar Liaisons – Critical Allies Advocate Promote Awareness and Participation in Fulbright Programs Support the Development of Fulbright-Friendly Policies Create a Culture on Campus that Encourages International Educational Exchange Celebrate Institutional Success within the Program

4. Who Are Scholar Liaisons?

6. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

7. U.S. Scholar ProgramVisiting Scholar Programs Core U.S. Scholar Program IEA Seminars Specialist Program NEXUS Regional Scholar Program Arctic Initiative Core Visiting Scholar Program Scholar-in-Residence Outreach Lecturing Fund Junior Faculty Development Programs FY15 Events Map

8. Release Time Fulbright Scholar grants range from 2 to 12 months. Is release time set or scheduled as needed? Can junior faculty get release time? Does it affect tenure clock? Can adjunct faculty go on a Fulbright and be offered work on their return? Case Study: Albion College grants sabbatical leave to faculty who have been selected to receive a Fulbright grant.

9. Tenure/Promotion Does international experience count towards tenure, promotion of merit? Are faculty development benefits of lecturing awards recognized equally with research awards? Can junior faculty accept a Fulbright without jeopardizing tenure? Some campuses stop the tenure clock for the duration of the Fulbright grant. Case Study: Texas State University gives an automatic salary increase to returned Fulbright Scholars. Case Study: St. Bonaventure University highly values international teaching, research and service in tenure decisions.

10. Salary Most Fulbright Scholar grants do no equal faculty salaries. Fulbright Scholar grants cover: Stipend Maintenance Travel/Relocation for grantee Case Study: Appalachian State University tops off the Fulbright grant to match current faculty member salary. Gives equivalent of Fulbright funding to affected department to hire replacement faculty.

11. Benefits Fulbright Scholars need uninterrupted coverage with their regular health insurance. Grants offer only supplementary coverage that includes medical evacuation, but not preexisting conditions, or coverage for family members. Are other benefits continued, for example, retirement? Case Study: Western Kentucky University maintains full benefit package at the university’s expense.

12. Recognition and Multiplier Effect Fulbright Scholars returned energized with new ideas for international collaboration, invigorating curricula, involving students. Don’t lose this energy to disinterest – use it benefit your campus! How does your institution recognize returning Fulbright Scholars? Is there support for new courses of collaborative projects? Case Study: University of Montana, Bozeman hosts Fulbright Ambassadors to speak with key administrators involved in international education and schedules panel discussions of past Fulbrighters in conjunction with the visit. Case Study: College of Central Florida displayed Scholar photographs and hosted a workshop with area alumni group entitled, “the Fulbright Experience: Visual Conversations From Afar.”

13. SRI International Outcome Assessment & ORC Macro Comprehensive Evaluation ORC 2005 83% Publish 94% Seek Additional Grants 72% Continue Collaboration with Host 85% Encourage students and colleagues 91% Share knowledge of host country with broader community SRI 2002 95% Expand Professional Activities 75% Continue to Collaborate with Host 73% Incorporate Aspects of Fulbright Experience into courses 70% Initiate Educational Exchanges

14. Promote Fulbright Scholar Programs Host a Fulbright Day on Campus! Sponsor IIE/CIES staff to travel to campus for a series of presentations with faculty, administrators and alumni Share Scholar Liaison updates with faculty Speak at faculty meetings, introduce yourself as the Fulbright Scholar Liaison, suggest Fulbright as an agenda item at meetings Link www.cies.org to your websitewww.cies.org Order additional materials for distribution around campus or to have on hand for meetings with faculty Invite a Fulbright Ambassador or Outreach Lecturer Hold your own Campus Workshop!

15. Promote Fulbright Scholar Programs Case Studies: Cleveland State University uses Catalog of Awards to match faculty to opportunities, reviews project statements, invites staff annually. University of Iowa, Iowa State University, Grinnell College and Drake University share funding to sponsor IIE/CIES staff to travel to their region annually. Windward Community College speaks at UH system wide events regarding the value and importance of Fulbright as a resource for their campuses. Special attention is made to address how Fulbright facilitates meeting institutional goals, mission statements and accreditation requirements.

16. Educate Faculty and Administrators About Programs Increase the number of scholar liaisons at your institution Have a discussion about where Fulbright Programs should be on campus Invite CIES staff to conduct a tailored administrator workshop to facilitate conversation on institutional support Work with returned Fulbrighters to publish articles about their experience and the impact it has had on the institution

17. Educate Faculty and Administrators about Programs Case Studies: Azusa Pacific University reviewed sabbatical policy and discovered non- research activities weren’t eligible for funding, and rewrote policy to allow for Fulbright grants. Ana G. Mendez System invites Outreach Lecturers to speak at all their campus locations in Puerto Rico and makes a point to have administrators visit IIE/CIES when they are in DC. Illinois State University actively engages with us on social media to share messages and announcements with their campus community.

18. Encourage and Support Applicants Suggesting combining Fulbright to sabbatical eligible faculty Coordinate application review using Fulbright Alumni on Campus Recommend someone serve as a Peer Reviewer to get an inside look at the application process Draft and share a document outlining institutional policies related to Fulbright, including leave, benefits and case studies of successful grantee Understand that candidates may take 3 to 5 years to apply once they start thinking about a Fulbright grant

19. Encourage and Support Applicants Case Studies: University of South Florida shares successful project statements with interested applicants as a guide on how to prepare a strong application. Pepperdine University encourages faculty to speak with their Office of Sponsored Programs to discuss faculty benefits and additional supplemental funding for those considering Fulbright. Northern Virginia Community College connects returned Fulbrighters with interested applicants to discuss project ideas.

20. Recognize Fulbright Grant Recipients Host a reception, coffee hour, luncheon upon their return Publish names of grant winners in campus publications, newsletters and announcements Send letters of congratulations to grantees signed by the President, Vice President or Dean Highlight Fulbrighters during International Education Week or any international focused event on campus Acknowledge overseas experience with merit salary review and tenure decisions

21. Recognize Fulbright Grant Recipients Case Studies: Boston University publishes interviews with Fulbright Scholars in annual reports and external publications. North Carolina State University developed a standard letter for senior administrators to sign for returned Fulbright Scholars. Washington University in St. Louis includes both U.S. and Visiting Scholars in their annual President’s Reception. James Madison University created a website with “Voices of Fulbright” that serves as a reference for interested faculty to consult. North Dakota State University and Case Western Reserve University created a Fulbright “Wall of Fame.”

22. Support the Development of Fulbright-Friendly Policies Assert how Fulbright demonstrates a commitment to faculty development and international programs Make faculty exchange part of the campus strategic plan Permit sabbaticals for Fulbright assignments Top-off Fulbright grants Continue to provide important health and other benefits to faculty receiving Fulbright grants Acknowledge overseas experience with merit salary review and tenure decisions

23. Support the Development of Fulbright-Friendly Policies Case Studies: University of Hartford stresses the relationship between participation in the Fulbright Scholar Program and Study Abroad. University of Central Florida encouraged administrator participation in the IEA program, developing a pool of Fulbright champions within their senior level administration Louisiana State University researched policies at peer institutions and encouraged development of similar or better for their own campus

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