1. Innovative Collaboration of Joint Academic Programs in
the Age of Globalization
Dr. Bailian Li
Vice Provost
NC State University
United States 1

2. NC STATE University A Land-Grant university
北卡州立大学
NC STATE University A Land-Grant university
李百炼
ncsu.edu

3. North Carolina The Triangle
CHAPEL HILL
DURHAM
Duke
University
University of
North Carolina
State University
RESEARCH
TRIANGLE
PARK
RALEIGH

4. 北卡州立大学 NC State University 10 colleges and schools
Bachelor’s degrees in 115 fields
Master’s in 169 fields
PhDs in 62 fields
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

5. improve the human condition.”
A Unifying Vision
NC State’s strategic vision pledges that we will:
“transform lives and
improve the human condition.”
We fulfill our vision through
creative scholarship, strategic research, and global partnerships 5

6. Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA
Creative Scholarship
34,000 total students
> 10,000 graduate students representing 86 countries
>220 graduate degrees offered
[Master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D]
2,078 faculty members
[19 National Academy Members]
Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA 6

7. America’s Best Graduate Schools:
Creative Scholarship
America’s Best Graduate Schools:
5th in Graduate Veterinary Medicine
7th in Graduate Nuclear Engineering
9th in Graduate Biological/Agricultural Engineering
12th in Graduate Statistics
Source: U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools; April 2010 7

8. Strategic Research Areas at NC State
Strategic Focus Areas
Health & Well-Being
Energy &
Environment
Educational Innovation
Safety & Security
Societal Benefit
Economic &
Our identified core research areas are: Health and Well-Being, Educational Innovation, Energy and Environment, and Safety and Security.
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Advanced Computing and Networking
Evaluation, Policy & Leadership
Innovation Network
Cross-Cutting Initiatives 8

9. Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements)
Global Partnerships 37 61 92 2 5 1
Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements) 9

10. Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization
1. Promote strategic partnerships with matching mission/strengths; for teaching, research, economic engagement
2. Joint Academic programs creative partnership for joint/dual-degrees
3. Curriculum integration at home the key strategy for campus globalization for student and faculty global competence

11. Promote Strategic Partnerships
Innovative Strategy 1:
Promote Strategic Partnerships
Eliminate many inactive/weak MOUs
Select major partners with matching strengths/missions in selected regions
Develop agreements with multiple colleges
Develop meaningful activities for student mobility, faculty research and economic development

12. Why Strategic Partnerships?
Best utilize limited resources
Develop long-term bases for faculty/students for global experience
Provide on-site services to faculty and students
Develop academic curriculum for study abroad in semester/year without delaying graduation
Recruit/ increase enrollment of international students
Build international outreach /economic development programs for the university and state

13. Strategic Global Partnerships
Virtual Hubs- work and collaborate with strategically selected universities
Rental Space – physical rental space for university’s study abroad center for semesters or academic years
Branch Campus- physical campus for offering NC State degrees

14. Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
MOU University level for all opportunities
Agreement: Balanced student exchange Agreement: Summer student research program
Agreement: 3+1 BS and Masters degree
Agreement: G-student research exchanges
Agreement: CSC supported PhD students

15. Study Abroad Programs to China Most at Zhejiang University

16. Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Joint faculty appointments for research & grants
Graduate research student exchanges
China Scholarship Council PhD students
Scholarships for NC State students to Zhejiang
for BS, MS and PhD

17. Example: A Joint Academic Program – “3+X BS and Master Combo”
BS and Master combo –accelerated master
program at NC State
3 years in ZJU and 1+ years at NC State
Finish graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a professional master degree in selected fields
BS from ZJU and Master from NC State

18. Benefits of 3+X Combo Program
Take advantage of ZJU’s excellent undergraduate
education and capture the best students
Promote graduate program at NC State, most
become PhD students after 1st year
No credit transfer or accreditation issues
Best value for students/parents (money saving),
not typical 2+2 or 3+1 for double BS degrees
Mutual benefits and further strengthen the
partnership of two universities

19. Example: Summer Research for Undergraduate Students
Summer Programs
2007 : : : 30
2010: 35
Best way to build strong partnerships – with faculty connections
Excellent recruiting for high quality graduate students from the best universities
Develop long-term academic and degree programs
Develop joint research programs

20. Example- “3+x” program with National Chiao Tung University
BS + Master combo –accelerated master
program at NC State
3 years in NCTU and 1 +years at NC State
Finish all required graduate courses (30-36 hrs)
for a Master degree in selected fields
BS from NCTU and Master’s degrees from
NC State

21. NC State University Prague Institute
Study abroad center
NC State University Prague Institute
An initiative by the
College of Design-
serve as an university study abroad center
Prague

22. Branch Campus in South Korea
Academic program planning
Facility and financial planning
Planning for the approvals

23. Innovative Strategy 2: Joint & Dual International Degrees
Strategic approach for international collaboration in high education
Build strong and long-lasting institutional partnerships
Promote curriculum integration with global perspectives (complimentary strengths)
Engage faculty for global exchange and scholarship

24. Joint and Dual International Degrees
Enhanced learning experience and global competence
Produce more degree-seeking students than typical exchange programs
Enhanced academic learning with global content and competence for faculty/students
Increased cross-cultural and international understanding
Value-added and improve students’ employability in globalized economy

25. Joint vs Dual Degree Programs
Collaborative academic degree programs with integrated curriculum by two or more partner universities
Joint degree program
Complete the specified collaborative academic program and receive only one diploma issued by both universities
Dual degree program
Complete the collaborative academic program and receive one separate diploma from each of the two universities (“Double” degree programs)

26. Dual International Degrees
@ NC State University
NC State implemented 8 dual degree programs in the last 3 years
4 graduate degree programs Master’s and 2 PhD degrees
2 undergraduate degree programs
2 EU-Atlantis Master’s degrees
More are pending

27. Example: Master of Global Innovation Management
NC State MGIM Web Site
A newly proposed dual degree masters program from the NCSU College of Management
In conjunction with Universite’ Paul Ce’zanne in France

28. Program Curriculum (33 Hrs.)
All courses taught in English
France Semester (15 Hrs)
Core Courses *
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Marketing
Management Strategy
Marketing of Innovation
Innovation Management Project
Workshops
Network Innovation
Business in a Multinational Firm
Creativity
Project Management
USA Semester (15 Hrs)
Core Courses
Technology & Innovation Mgnt
Project Management
Bus. Relationship Management
Elective Courses
Entrepreneurship
Technology, Competition, & Law
Services Innovation
Bio Sciences
MGIM curriculum
Summer Internship (3 Hrs)
USA or Europe
Full-time employment qualifies
* Some courses are ½ semester.

29. Program Locations Fall Semester - France Spring Semester - USA Summer
USA, Europe
Fall 2008 classes held in Aix-en-Provence
Spring 2009 classes held in Raleigh
Summer 2009 internships available in USA or France (student choice).
- full time employment may substitute for summer internship requirement.

30. Master of Global Innovation Management
Student #: (2008)
21 (2009)
40 (2010)
Received 2010 IIE Heiskell Awards
(Honorable Mention) for Innovation in International Education Partnership program.
A newly proposed dual degree masters program from the NCSU College of Management
In conjunction with Universite’ Paul Ce’zanne in France

31. Other Examples of Strong Partnerships- International Dual Degree Programs
Seoul National University (PhD in Genomics)
National Chiao Tung University (PhD in Industry & System Engineering)
University of Surrey (Master of International Studies)
U of Helsinki, SLU (Sweden)- (Masters of Forest Resources
Reutlingen University (BS in Business Administration)
Reims Management School (France, Bachelor's Degree in Business Management)
Munich University of Applied Science (BS in Paper Science)

32. Example: Dual PhD Degree in Genomics and Biotechnology with SNU
Co-Supervision – One joint advising committee with co-chairs (one from each) and faculty advisors from both institutions
Credit Transfer - Up to half of the total credits (72) required for the host institution’s degree are transferable from the home institution for an equivalent degree at the host institution
Thesis and Defense – both in English
Dual PhD in Genomics, 2010 from NC State University and Seoul National University (one international degree)

33. Curriculum Integration
Innovative Strategy 3:
Curriculum Integration
General Education Programs with the Global Knowledge Co-requisite for all UG students
Integration of study abroad in academic curriculum for increasing enrollment
Global Perspective Certificate for all undergraduate students

34. Curriculum Integration General Education Programs
NC State revised its campus-wide General Education Program (GEP) to include the Global Knowledge Co-requisite, requiring all UG to take a course that provides instruction and guidance to help students:
1) Compare systematically the ideas, values, images, cultural artifacts, economic structures, technological developments, or attitudes of people from different societies,
2) Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural practices and their dynamic relations to other historical contexts; and
3) Explain how a culture changes in response to internal and external pressures.

35. Curriculum Integration Increase Study Abroad Enrollment
Work with college/department to fit SA in the curriculum
Make progress without delaying the graduation
Gain a competitive edge in today’s global job market
Have a positive impact on current world issues
Learned through focus groups, surveys, advising sessions

36. Global Perspectives Certificate
Curricular Integration
Global Perspectives Certificate
University-wide certificate for all students
Require 4 components:
Academic Coursework
International Experience
Co-curricular and Service Activities
Final Project
Official certificate on transcripts for global job competitiveness

37. NC State Study Abroad Program Increased Study Abroad Enrollment
Increased # in
last few years &
up to 17% of UG
study abroad
before graduation

38. Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization
Summary:
Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization
Strategic Partnerships
Joint Academic Programs
Curriculum Integration