1. Montana State University Billings International Studies and Outreach Programs 2012

2. State of the Program Interim Executive Director (until May 2013) – Dr. Tom Rust Permanent Search – Chair: Dr. Tasneem Khaleel, Dean CAS

3. State of the Program 135 Undergraduate students in Fall 2012 Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Ghana, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam Projecting 140-160 for Spring 2013 26 in language program Fall 2012

4. External Consultant Recommendations Recruiting Changes Needed – Smarter use of agents – Other possibilities Support for Faculty – International student issue vs. student issues Support for International Students – Religious accommodation Language Proficiency Office Structure Inadequate

5. Faculty Survey Summary Supportive of internationalization – just not HOW it has been done in the past Too much focus on increasing FTE Goals not clearly defined Office not responsive to campus needs Faculty often more lenient with international students Faculty want more support dealing with international students

6. Contact Main Office: 657-1705 Executive Director: 247-5785

7. Structure of the Program New location – McDonald Hall Office of International Studies Services: Immigration documentation Student service coordination Recruiting Faculty support International Student Peer Mentoring Study Abroad Campus activities and programming Intensive English Language Program (IELP) – Academic language preparation – 5 levels – 8 week program – Exploring a 3 level/semester program

8. Recruiting Changes AY2012-2013 Language proficiency requirements raised Recruiting Efforts – Agents Reduce number Better use of them – Student Fairs Partnerships – Pathway Programs – Study Abroad/Exchange

9. Internationalization Needs to Have …

10. Existing Exchange Partnerships China – Jillin University – Guangxi Medical University Finland – Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences Japan – Prefectural University of Kumamoto South Korea – Ewha Women's University Germany – Ludwigsburg University of Education – Nuertingen-Geislingen University

11. Developing Partnerships University of Strasbourg (France) – MSUB visiting Strasbourg today! Bath Spa University (United Kingdom) – Representative visit Feb. 2013 Universidad Sämann de Jalisco (Mexico) – Representative visit Jan. 2013

12. Developing Partnerships C.S. Lewis School (Slovakia) – Principal on campus today! – Student Teaching Opportunities Bridge Abroad (South America) – TEFL Certification – Service Learning

13. Campus Programming International Food Fair International Student Club Saudi Arabian Cultural Day Nigerian Boys Choir Saudi Student Recreational Soccer Team

14. Faculty Lead Trips Please Work with Us (even if you know what you are doing) – Just the facts….(liability reasons) Can Offer Help and Support – Tour companies – Full service support

15. Thank you.