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Global recognition: Creating Global Citizens FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE

This article explores the importance of international education and the need to develop globally competent students. It discusses various programs and initiatives by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Education, and leading education associations. It also examines the internationalization efforts of higher education institutions in the Southeast, particularly in Florida, and highlights the lack of alignment between the mission of the State University System and the Florida College System in developing globally competent students.

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Global recognition: Creating Global Citizens FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE

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  1. Global recognition: Creating Global Citizens FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE Karen Borglum, Valencia College Vilma Fuentes, Santa Fe College

  2. Promoting International Education since the end of WWII U.S. Department of State • Fulbright Programs • Gilman Scholarships • Critical Language Scholarship Program U.S. Department of Education • Title VI Programs • National Resource Centers • International Research and Studies • Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellowships • Fulbright Hays Program • Undergraduate International Studies Foreign Language grants • Business and International Education Programs

  3. Advocating for International Education • Leading education associations are highlighting the importance of global learning and internationalization • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) • American Council of Community Colleges (ACCC) • American Council on Education (ACE) • Institute of International Education (IIE) • Association of International Educators (NAFSA)

  4. Responses from our regional partners and the state

  5. Internationalization of Higher Education in the Southeast • SACS-COC Institutions • Internationalization of the undergraduate experience has been a popular topic for quality enhancement plans (QEP) in recent years. • Appalachian State • Florida International University • Georgia Gwinnett College • Georgia Institute of Technology • Kennesaw State • Tennessee Technological University • Texas Christian University • University of Florida • University of South Florida • University of South Carolina • Wake Forest University

  6. Internationalization of Higher Education in Florida • Florida’s State University System • Internationalization of the undergraduate experience has been an area of major interest for several SUS institutions. • FIU’s Global Learning Medallion • FSU’s Global Pathways Certificate • UF’s International Scholars Program • USF Global Citizens (part of strategic plan)

  7. 2025 SUS Strategic Plan • The mission of the State University System of Florida is to provide undergraduate, graduate and professional education, research, and public service of the highest quality through a coordinated system of institutions of higher learning, each with its own mission and collectively dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse state and global society. • It does not mention the need to develop globally competent students.

  8. FCS Strategic Plan 2012-2013 to 2017-2018 • The mission of The Florida College System is to provide access to high-quality, affordable academic and career education programs that maximize student learning and success, develop a globally competitive workforce, and respond rapidly to diverse state and community needs. • It does not mention the need to develop globally competent students.

  9. There is a lack of alignment at the state level between the mission of the SUS and the FCS strategic plans.

  10. State General Education Outcome Categories-2007

  11. Florida Institutions with International, Multicultural, Diversity or Global Outcome Requirement within General Education • Daytona State College • Florida Atlantic University • Gulf Coast State College • Miami Dade College • Santa Fe College • University of Florida • University of North Florida • University of South Florida

  12. Improving our Understanding of what we are doing in Florida

  13. Sponsored by CCID and Santa Fe College January 2015 International Certificates Survey

  14. Beginning the Conversation • January 30, 2015 • Florida Consortium of International Education (FCIE) • Florida College System (FCS) Institutions • Broward College • Polk State College • Saint Petersburg College • Santa Fe College • Seminole State College • Valencia College

  15. Sponsored by CCID and Santa Fe College GLOBAL Certificates LEARNING COMMUNITY • Website • Listserv • Peer networking Sessions • Resources

  16. Administered in April 2015 Florida College System (FCS) Internationalization Survey

  17. FCS Internationalization Survey SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Approximately half of all FCS institutions have included internationalization as part of their mission. Another third have incorporated internationalization into their strategic plan, annual college goal, or academic division goal.

  18. FCS Internationalization Survey SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS International student recruitment and study abroad are a major focus of international education activities for most FCS institutions. However, international student enrollment numbers remain relatively low for most FCS institutions.

  19. FCS Internationalization Survey SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Fewer than 100 students per year participate in study abroad programs at a majority of FCS institutions. Most of these programs are faculty-led, short-term programs.

  20. FCS Internationalization Survey SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS There is great interest in developing an international studies certificate or global distinction program.

  21. DEGREE TRACK IN WHICH CERTIFICATE CAN BE COMPLETED

  22. Required credits in globalized Coursework

  23. When a student completes the certificate, is the achievement reflected in his/her transcript?

  24. COMMONFEATURES Feature Programs with this feature 15 Credits or more of Coursework 100% AA/AS Degree Track 100% Co - curricular Requirements 100% Capstone Project 100% Transcript Notation 86% Study Abroad Experience Optional 100% FCS International Studies Certificates

  25. Statewide Articulation Agreements Most FCS Students Become SUS Students

  26. STUDENTS

  27. The Swirling Factor: My student is Your STudent

  28. We should continue the conversation and collaboration on state-wide internationalization efforts

  29. Benefits • Increase our understanding of what different colleges and universities are doing to promote international education • Facilitate collaboration among institutions • Strengthen our articulation agreements • Facilitate a seamless transition for students • Understand the impact of our work • Potential for Advocacy

  30. Value of a Global Recognition • Help define competencies of a global workforce • Validate work being done at Florida institutions • Makes students more marketable in the global economy • Transferability of coursework from one institution’s distinction to another • Share information

  31. Next STeps • Present at the Council of Instructional Affairs- October 9 • Host a January 22 meeting at Valencia focused on International Studies Certificate • Determine alignment of learning outcomes within potential state frameworks • Create partnerships with SUS to develop globally competent citizens

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