Strategies for Internationalizing your College or University (A4) Speakers: Stephen Handel, Margaret Heisel, Barbara Hill

1. Education Abroad: Path to Global Learning Margaret Heisel, Director April 23, 2010

2. CCB Mission: Expanding Study Abroad Capacity at U.S. Colleges and Universities Align program with institutional vision and strategic direction Engage students and faculty Long and short range planning and budget Accessible to all students

3. Defining Study Abroad Global knowledge and citizenship Tools for addressing problems of global significance, such as environmental issues, global health, food, and energy Economic concerns—the global marketplace Experiential learning Laboratory experiences Connecting theory and practice Learner constructed knowledge

4. Study Abroad and Campus Internationalization Keystone element of internationalization plans Links with international curricular goals Links with institutions and organizations abroad

5. CCB Practice: Resources for Senior Campus Policymakers Mission driven study abroad Strategic Planning Long Range Vision and Management Expertise Center for Capacity Building: www.studyabroadcenter.org

7. Alignment of Mission with Study Abroad Examples of internationalization plans Mission/Vision Plans Open Doors Data Paul Simon Act Surveys of College Bound Student Interest in Study Abroad and Student Choice Process for Pursuing Study Abroad

8. Engaging Faculty Faculty leadership in internationalization Toolkit for faculty-led programs Embedding study abroad in syllabi Study abroad discipline by discipline—liberal arts, sciences, engineering, health sciences, law, education and teaching Demonstrating value of study abroad

9. Financing Study Abroad Models for program financing Building study abroad in a constrained financial environment Financing study abroad—broad strategies and tactics for good financial management Risk assessment

10. Effective Campus Organizational Structures Centralized versus decentralized models for organizing campus study abroad programs Linking admissions, financial aid, institutional research, and registrar with the study abroad office The “basics” for institutional management of study abroad

11. Identifying Capacity for Expansion Abroad Exploring study abroad capacity at institutions in nontraditional locations Partnerships and exchanges in Asia, Latin America, and Africa

12. Study Abroad Today Forum/IIE Study At 91% of colleges and universities, up from 65% in 2001 83% of institutions planning growth 40% have growth targets

13. Anticipated Growth in Study Abroad IIE Forum Survey, 2009

14. Stimuli for Growth Student and parent interest—career preparation Social and economic change Experiential and interdisciplinary curriculum Campus internationalization

15. CCB Address www.studyabroadcenter.org For assistance in using the site or information about resources: mheisel@aplu.org or margareth@nafsa.org 202-495-2524