1. + International Programs Advisory Committee Chris Martin, chair Members: Mark Chidister, Paula Curran, Mira Engler, Erin French, Erdem Selek, Jihyun Song, Andrea Wheeler, Jiangping Zhou Special Guest: Pia Schneider, Rome Resident Director International Programs Strategic Planning Workshop

2. + Points of Pride College of Design Rome Program has operated for over 20 years with more than 2000 participants Invited to participate in the Venice Biennale 2014-2015 academic year: 9 study abroad programs 2 active exchanges 8 countries 3 continents Nearly $65,000 in scholarships awarded during 2014

3. + College of Design Rome Program Fall and spring semesters 8-week summer session Photo by Linda Nolan

4. + Venice Biennale Sessions Venice, Italy Cameron Campbell, Peter Goché, and Mitchell Squire October 14-19, 2014 Photo by Erin French

5. + Photo by Rita Nelson Senior Interior Design Workshop Paris, France Lee Cagley January 20-26, 2015

6. + Photo by Clare Cardinal-Pett Interventions in the Informal Andean City Lima and Cuzco, Peru Clare Cardinal-Pett and Marwan Ghandour March 10-24, 2015

7. + Photo by Paul Shao Field Studies and Research in Chinese Architecture and Culture Beijing and Shanghai, China Paul Shao May 11-25, 2015

8. + Photo by Lisa Fontaine Graphic Design in Europe Rome, Milan, Zurich, Basel, Paris, and Amsterdam Lisa Fontaine May 10-June 3, 2015

9. + Photo by Ulrike Passe Summer Academy Berlin Berlin, Germany Ulrike Passe June 7 - July 8, 2015

10. + Exchange Programs University of Western Australia at Perth: all majors Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey: primarily interior design but other majors considered IE University, Madrid, Spain: architecture only Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy: architecture only Southeast University, Nanjing, China: architecture only Tongji University, Shanghai, China: architecture only

11. + Study Abroad Participation

12. + Percentage of COD students studying abroad

13. + Future Directions Locations South America: Peru Asia: India Africa: Rwanda and Ghana Expansion of the facility focus in Rome so it becomes more of a European base for study abroad programs

14. + 2010-2015 Mission Statement The mission of international education in the College of Design is to: provide students with opportunities to enhance their design education by studying their chosen discipline at a location abroad prepare students to become culturally competent global citizens as they pursue a career in design create and maintain relationships with international institutions of higher education through study abroad programs, exchange opportunities and faculty connections promote discussions about design-related international events and issues both inside and outside of the classroom integrate international perspectives into the design curriculum

15. + 2010-2015 Vision Statement The vision of international education for the College of Design is to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in: providing international design education opportunities to our students and faculty integrating international perspectives into our design curricula creating a robust offering of international study choices in which 90% of College of Design graduates have participated

16. + 2015-2020 Strategic Planning: College of Design Action Plan Goal 5: Enhance opportunities for students to celebrate many peoples, cultures, and places. Tactics: Develop and implement a plan that ensures every student has at least one cross-cultural educational experience before graduation through studio courses that address diversity within the United States, global practice experiences, participation in a study-abroad program, participation in National Student Exchange, etc. Develop and implement a plan to improve international students’ academic and study abroad experience, and that draws upon their experience for the benefit of the college community. Increase the number of scholarships and total scholarship dollars available for students studying abroad or obtaining a cross cultural experience within the United States.

17. + 2015-2020 Draft Mission Statement Our mission is to offer a diverse number of international opportunities and to offer a supportive environment for our international students so all students can nurture a greater global perspective.

18. + 2015-2020 Draft Vision Statement Our vision is to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in preparing students to become culturally competent global citizens.

19. + 2015-2020 Draft Goals and Tactics Goal 1: Cultivate a desire among our students to participate in an international programs experience Tactics: Maintain a high number and varied set of study abroad and exchange opportunities Provide more financial support for students to participate in programs Educate students on the benefits and advantages of participating in programs

20. + 2015-2020 Draft Goals and Tactics Goal 2: Create and maintain relationships with institutions of higher education, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and firms Tactics: Maintain strong relationships with international alumni Encourage faculty to develop international collaborations Create more cross-disciplinary collaborations within the college and outside of it Provide greater financial support for faculty to travel internationally on university business Develop and maintain an international internship program

21. + 2015-2020 Draft Goals and Tactics Goal 3: Provide opportunities for increased integration of international students Tactics: Develop immersive programming for international students Increase the number of cross-cultural events offered in the college

22. + 2015-2020 Draft Goals and Tactics Goal 4: Promote the integration of international perspectives into departmental curricula Tactics Increased international objectives in course outcomes Increase number of classes that meet the university’s international perspectives requirement Development of additional courses focused on international perspectives