1. Educators Without Borders-Global Partnerships that Provide Opportunities for Students David Moore, Ph. D. Dean International Education Broward College FCIE Conference September 29, 2016

2. Why is International Education Important?
International learning helps keep America safe
US students who in engage in learning abroad become ambassadors offering a view of America that is balanced against stereotypes
International students bring diversity to America’s classrooms fostering better understanding
Make it possible for colleges to offer advanced STEM courses and other programming and services for all students on campus

3. Why is International Education Important?
International learning is vital to our economic security
95% of the worlds consumers live outside of the US.
Without cross-cultural literacy we limit our ability to compete in the global marketplace
Globalization demands that US workers have cross- cultural skills to remain competitive
International students contribute $30.8 billion to the US economy
Source: NAFSA issue brief,

4. Why is International Education Important?
International learning improves student learning
Correlational studies show a link between study abroad and higher grade point averages and degree completion rates, especially among underserved students
BC International Students make up nearly 20% of our Honors College

5. 1. International Student National Trend Data
Source: Open Doors Report, Institution for International Education

6. International Student Enrollments
Source: Open Doors, 2015

7. Places of Origin – 2014/2015 China 304,040 India 132,888 South Korea
63,710
Top 3
India
132,888
8,000 +
4, ,000
2, ,000
1, ,000
,000
Source: Open Doors, 2015

8. Top 3 Places of Origin
Source: Open Doors, 2015

9. Where is the largest growth?
Brazil
+78.2%
India
+29.4%
Nigeria
+19.9%
Kuwait
+24%
Source: Open Doors, 2015

10. Top Host States
Source: Open Doors, 2015

11. Sources of Funding
Source: Open Doors, 2015

12. Where does Florida appear on this list?
In , our institutions hosted 39,377 international students which was an increase of 8.6%
Florida has consistently been #7 among the 50 states.

13. Financial Benefits to South Florida Institutions in 2014-15

14. Broward College International (F-1) Student Enrollments
Strategic Plan Goal in 2013: To increase international student admissions to Broward College by 3% each year to help improve Broward College graduation rates. How are we doing?

15. Recent F-1 Total Students:
increased by 40% in two years (almost 200 students)

16. Improving graduation rates
Improving graduation rates? Three (3)- year graduation rates for BC F-1 students entering between 2010 and 2012 averages around 50% This is helping to increase the overall percentage. This compares to 36% college-wide.

17. Trends to be aware of: 1. Pathway Programs: Shorelight (UCF, FIU)
Navitas (FAU)
INTO (USF)
2. Recruiting Agents
Commissions

18. Where in the World is Broward College?

19. 2. Study Abroad
Faculty Led
Overseas Centers (Consortium Model)

20. Faculty Led Study Abroad - 2016

21. College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)
eville

22. CCIS Study Abroad Centers
Institution
Location
International College of Seville
Seville, Spain
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Lima and Cusco, Peru
International House – Colegium Palatinum
Heidelberg, Germany
Incarnate Word University of San Antonio, TX

23. Pitfalls Problem cases Student with mental illness
Student who fails to pay fees
Failure of third party providers

24. 3. International Affiliates and Centers
What is an Academic Affiliate?
What is an International Center of Broward College?

25. Academic Affiliate
an institution outside of the United States that has adopted a portion of the curriculum of Broward College
students are generally from the local area 
courses are the same as students follow in Florida
taught in English by faculty approved by Broward College.

26. Academic Affiliates BC provides: Curricular content
Technical and consultative support
Periodic site visits to ensure program compatibility
Program liaison – faculty coordinator
Authorized use of BC name and logo

27. International Affiliates
Name
Location
Year of partnership
Kazan National Research Technical University
Russia
2014
Kuwait Community College
Kuwait
American College of Dubai
Dubai
2015
American College of Spain
Spain

28. International Affiliates
Name
Location
Year of partnership
Beijing Institute of Technology- Zhuhai
(BIT- Z)
China
2015
Hanoi University of Management and Technology (HUMT)
Vietnam
2016
Sampoerna University (SU)
Indonesia

29. What is an International Center?
Academic Affiliate + SACSCOC approval of the site

30. International Centers – Role of Broward College
faculty approved
applications processed
students registered
transcripts provided
degrees awarded
student transfer assisted

31. SACSCOC Approved International Centers
Institution
Location
Year of partnership
SACSCOC
Approval
Broward CAE
Ecuador
2007
American College of Higher Education (ACHE)
Sri Lanka
1995
2010
CGE at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Peru
2009
Institute for American Education at VATC
Vietnam
2011

32. SACSCOC Approved International Centers
Name
Location
Year of partnership
SACSCOC Approval
National Management School (NMS)
India
2011
2013
Santa Cruz International University
Bolivia
2012
2015
Wuxi South Ocean College
China
Shanghai Polytechnic University (SSPU)
2014
2016

33. Growth of International Affiliates and Centers

34. Pitfalls Regulation Currency fluctuations Financial problems
Staff transition
Civil Unrest
Natural disasters
Crime/Terrorism

35. Broward College Graduation in Vietnam in 2015

36. BENEFITS TO BROWARD COLLEGE
Enrollment:
a growing number of students from international partners are registering directly at Broward College Florida campuses - including online (China, Vietnam, Ecuador, Spain).
2. Internationalization of College:
since 1974, over 250 faculty, administration and board members have participated in Broward College international education programs overseas.

37. BENEFITS TO BROWARD COLLEGE
3. Reputation:
Broward College has become known throughout the US and around the world in the higher education community as an innovator and leader in the field of international education.
4. Financial:
Costs of these programs are borne by the partnering institutions whose students are able to earn an American education without leaving their home country. No taxpayer dollars are expended on travel or support for international programs.

38. Contact Info:
David Moore, Ph.D.
Dean, International Education, Broward College
Website:

39. THANK YOU!!!!!
Questions?