1. INTERNATIONALIZING NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

2. INTERNATIONALIZATION What is it? Why internationalize? What is NIC doing?

3. INTERNATIONALIZATION What is INTERNATIONALIZATION?

4. INTERNATIONALIZATION Globalization is the flow of technology, economy, knowledge, people, values, ideas… across borders. Globalization affects each country in a different way due to a nation’s individual history, traditions, culture and priorities. Knight and DeWitt 1999

5. INTERNATIONALIZATION Internationalization of higher education is one of the ways a country responds to the impact of globalization yet, at the same time respects the individuality of the nation Dewitt and Knight 1999

6. INTERNATIONALIZATION Approaches to Internationalization Activities – e.g. international students, exchanges, curriculum development Competencies – new skills, knowledge, attitudes and values

7. INTERNATIONALIZATION Ethos – creation of a culture and climate Process – infusion of international and intercultural dimension into teaching, research and service through a combination of activities, policies and procedures

8. INTERNATIONALIZATION Defining Internationalization What are the common elements in these four definitions of internationalization? BCCIE handout 2B-2

9. INTERNATIONALIZATION What makes internationalization successful? 1. Leadership 2. Infusion 3. Faculty involvement and support

10. INTERNATIONALIZATION What makes internationalization successful? 4. Curriculum 5. Strategic Planning and Evaluation 6. Resources Francis 1993

11. INTERNATIONALIZATION WHY INTERNATIONALIZE?

12. INTERNATIONALIZATION The main aim of internationalization is to put in place programmes and activities which enable higher education – its institutions, students, staff – to take part effectively in a world characterized by increasing international cooperation, exchange and interdependence. Professor Kasuhiro Ebuchi,Kyushu U.

13. INTERNATIONALIZATION To learn about another great culture is to enrich one’s life, to understand one’s own country better, to feel more at home in the world, and to indirectly to add to that reservoir of individual goodwill that may, generations from now, temper the cynical use of national power. Virkam Seth, Author of A Suitable Boy

14. INTERNATIONALIZATION Internationalization – four rationales Economic Socio-cultural Academic Political

15. INTERNATIONALIZATION Economic Rationale There is a positive relationship between international education and economic performance measured by the GDP, International Trade FDI ( Foreign Direct Investment) The Economic Implications for Canada and Nine Comparator Countries

16. INTERNATIONALIZATION Post secondary international education activity contributes $126M to $274M to the BC economy, depending on how estimates are calculated Add Private and K- 12 sectors and the figure increases to as high as $443M International students are “educational tourists” who make an impact similar to other tourists

17. INTERNATIONALIZATION Internationalization contributes to enhanced research and learning opportunities, development of worldwide network of academics Internationalization contributes to international perspectives on economic and social issues British Columbia Centre for International Education

18. INTERNATIONALIZATION Socio-cultural Rationale Higher education’s responsibility to educate students about the world is greater than ever. The ability to live and work in a pluralistic world and in a polarized and frightening world is not an optional skill. Green and Baer Chronicle of Higher Education Nov, 2001

19. INTERNATIONALIZATION An education system that prepares student to live and work in an international and multicultural society is essential to our future. BCCIE

20. INTERNATIONALIZATION Academic Rationale BCCIE has conducted research to answer the question – “ What competencies do students require to succeed as citizens and as professionals in today’s global society?”

21. INTERNATIONALIZATION International Learning Competencies Language and communication skills Ability to adapt to cultural environment

22. INTERNATIONALIZATION International Learning Competencies Confidence in speaking about issues that impact Canada Relate these issues to their historical context and global trends and concerns

23. INTERNATIONALIZATION International Learning Competencies Understand Canadian and world history, geography, social, religious and political structures as well as current events Ability to value individual and cultural differences

24. INTERNATIONALIZATION International Learning Competencies Willingness to risk being a stranger, to learn about other cultures and adapt to them Cope with stressful situations and develop emotional resilience

25. INTERNATIONALIZATION Political Rationale Grounded more in the national perspective rather than institutional perspective International education has been seen as a tool for foreign policy Strengthen and promote a national identity

26. INTERNATIONALIZATION Top Three Reasons to Internationalize 95% - prep grads who are internationally knowledgeable 65% - address the interdependent nature of the world through scholarship 26% - address national and international issues 25% - acknowledge diversity AND maintain economic competitiveness

27. INTERNATIONALIZATION WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NIC?

28. INTERNATIONALIZATION North Island College’s History international students with community connections 1994 – Task Force on International Education established 1995 - Advisory Committee established as a result of Task force work

29. INTERNATIONALIZATION NIC History 1995 – IE added to work of Dean Developmental Programs/ Aboriginal Education 1995 – Advisory committee continues work 1997 – 20% faculty position created for IE

30. INTERNATIONALIZATION NIC History 1997 – 2002 –incremental steps to build internal systems, marketing plan, homestay program 2002 – IE included as a key goal in NIC’s Education Plan 2003 – International Education Business plan developed

31. INTERNATIONALIZATION NIC’s Approach to Internationalization Process – infusion of international and intercultural dimensions into teaching, research and service through a combination of activities, policies and procedures

32. INTERNATIONALIZATION NIC’s Rationale for Internationalization Combination of academic, economic and socio- cultural

33. INTERNATIONALIZATION What makes internationalization successful? Leadership Infusion Faculty involvement and support Curriculum Strategic Planning and Evaluation Resources

34. INTERNATIONALIZATION What’s NIC doing now? Presidential and Board support Business plan implementation Policy development Build understanding of internationalization Integration of services

35. INTERNATIONALIZATION What’s NIC doing now? Marketing and recruitment ESL program development Overseas contracts Community Liaison Partnerships

36. INTERNATIONALIZATION What does NIC need to do in the short term? Build student numbers through marketing, agent relationships, website development, partnerships Infuse international education into more of the curriculum Continue to refine and develop support systems for international students

37. INTERNATIONALIZATION What does NIC need to do in the longer term? Increase international activities including study abroad and institutional partnerships. Create financial aid opportunities for IE students Build a balance among the economic, academic and socio-cultural rationales

38. INTERNATIONALIZATION North Island College Office of Internationalization Dean, Maggie O’Sullivan Facilitator, Colleen Hanley Support, Kathy Kelm www.nic.bc.ca/ie

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