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USI 140- International Partners: Laying the foundation for the QEP Putting Freshman in a Global Context By John F. Schweikart Kevin J.H. Childers
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USI 140- International Partners Synthesis of diverse readings in pursuit of critical thinking, reflective consideration, within a Social Change Model of Leadership
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USI 140- International Partners Synthesis of diverse readings in pursuit of critical thinking, reflective consideration, within a Social Change Model of Leadership
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USI 140- International Partners Synthesis of diverse readings in pursuit of critical thinking, reflective consideration, within a Social Change Model of Leadership
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USI 140- International Partners Synthesis of diverse readings in pursuit of critical thinking, reflective consideration, within a Social Change Model of Leadership
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Global Event Reviews
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5 Events on Campus or Community 5 Events on Campus or Community
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Global Event Reviews 5 Events on Campus or Community 5 Events on Campus or Community Cross-Cultural Focus Cross-Cultural Focus
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Global Event Reviews 5 Events on Campus or Community 5 Events on Campus or Community Cross-Cultural Focus Cross-Cultural Focus Description & Reflection of Event Description & Reflection of Event
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Global Event Reviews 5 Events on Campus or Community 5 Events on Campus or Community Cross-Cultural Focus Cross-Cultural Focus Description & Reflection of Event Description & Reflection of Event Relate event to personal experience/interests Relate event to personal experience/interests
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Global Event Reviews 5 Events on Campus or Community 5 Events on Campus or Community Cross-Cultural Focus Cross-Cultural Focus Description & Reflection of Event Description & Reflection of Event Relate event to personal experience/interests Relate event to personal experience/interests Consider objective of event and evaluate level of success Consider objective of event and evaluate level of success
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Self-guided exploration of Cultural Events
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Mountain Heritage Day SE Tribe Culture & Arts Fair Self-guided exploration of Cultural Events
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Goombay! Festival Mountain Heritage Day SE Tribe Culture & Arts Fair Self-guided exploration of Cultural Events
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USI 140 Participation in
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WCU Cultural Events
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“Octubafest”
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers
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Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students English as a Second Language Teacher English as a Second Language Teacher
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students English as a Second Language Teacher English as a Second Language Teacher Community Group Leaders Community Group Leaders
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students English as a Second Language Teacher English as a Second Language Teacher Community Group Leaders Community Group Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students English as a Second Language Teacher English as a Second Language Teacher Community Group Leaders Community Group Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders International Faculty & Faculty with International Experience International Faculty & Faculty with International Experience
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Information Panels & Guest Speakers Study Abroad Returnees Study Abroad Returnees International Students International Students English as a Second Language Teacher English as a Second Language Teacher Community Group Leaders Community Group Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders Multicultural Organizations Leaders International Faculty & Faculty with International Experience International Faculty & Faculty with International Experience Campus Officials & Police Campus Officials & Police
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Campus Passport
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Putting faces with places at WCU Putting faces with places at WCU
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Campus Passport Putting faces with places at WCU Putting faces with places at WCU Encouraging exploration Encouraging exploration
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Campus Passport Putting faces with places at WCU Putting faces with places at WCU Encouraging exploration Encouraging exploration Building support opportunities Building support opportunities
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International Education Week Student Projects
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Bringing a team-generated goal to reality…learning from the successes & failures.
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International Education Week Group Project
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A way to put self & group leadership into practice A way to put self & group leadership into practice
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International Education Week Group Project A way to put self & group leadership into practice A way to put self & group leadership into practice Applying lessons from Team-building Applying lessons from Team-building
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International Education Week Group Project A way to put self & group leadership into practice A way to put self & group leadership into practice Applying lessons from Team-building Applying lessons from Team-building A way to reach out to other students A way to reach out to other students
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International Education Week Group Project A way to put self & group leadership into practice A way to put self & group leadership into practice Applying lessons from Team-building Applying lessons from Team-building A way to reach out to other students A way to reach out to other students Provide opportunity for utilizing resources & people at WCU Provide opportunity for utilizing resources & people at WCU
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International Education Week Group Project A way to put self & group leadership into practice A way to put self & group leadership into practice Applying lessons from Team-building Applying lessons from Team-building A way to reach out to other students A way to reach out to other students Provide opportunity for utilizing resources & people at WCU Provide opportunity for utilizing resources & people at WCU Try out event planning Try out event planning
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International Education Week: USI 140 Student Projects
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Students sharing interests and new-found knowledge with their peers.
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International Education Week Student Projects
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Sharing interests (Japanese Culture)
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International Education Week USI 140 Student Projects
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International Education Week Student Projects
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Learning through demonstration (Henna Tatooing)
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International Education Week Student Projects
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Working with WCU Faculty for materials for info on Italian Art…
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International Education Week Student Projects
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Students share foods & information on countries they are interested in
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4 Year Global Study Plan
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Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase
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4 Year Global Study Plan Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career
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4 Year Global Study Plan Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career A visual way to explore what & when an international experience could be incorporated. A visual way to explore what & when an international experience could be incorporated.
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4 Year Global Study Plan Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Electronic document designed for use with the QEP Education Briefcase Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career Road map for an academic plan for each semester & summer break for each student’s undergrad career A visual way to explore what & when an international experience could be incorporated. A visual way to explore what & when an international experience could be incorporated. Way to ID time-specific goals and life-long objectives. Way to ID time-specific goals and life-long objectives.
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The End! For more info contact: John F. Schweikart, Study Abroad Advisor (227-2567)
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