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ANAC Summer Institute 2007 Elon University Laurence A. Basirico Dean of International Programs

The Institutional Culture and Commitment of Educating Global Citizens: The Institutionalization of Internationalization at Elon University. ANAC Summer Institute 2007 Elon University Laurence A. Basirico Dean of International Programs Steven D. House Dean of Elon College,

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ANAC Summer Institute 2007 Elon University Laurence A. Basirico Dean of International Programs

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  1. The Institutional Culture and Commitment of Educating Global Citizens:The Institutionalization of Internationalization at Elon University ANAC Summer Institute 2007 Elon University Laurence A. Basirico Dean of International Programs Steven D. House Dean of Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences

  2. Elon University • Private liberal arts university in Elon, NC between Greensboro and Chapel Hill • Opened 1889 • Affiliated with United Church of Christ • Approximately 4800 undergraduate students • 50 undergraduate majors • Graduate programs in business, education, physical therapy, law

  3. Elon’s Mission Statement Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founders’ vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body and spirit, and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience. To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these commitments:

  4. Elon’s Mission Statement • We nurture a rich intellectual community characterized by active student engagement with a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarly accomplishment. • We provide a dynamic and challenging undergraduate curriculum grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by distinctive professional and graduate programs.

  5. Elon’s Mission Statement • We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good. • We foster respect for human differences, passion for a life of learning, personal integrity and an ethic of work and service.

  6. Key Elements of Elon’s Culture • Academic excellence • Community oriented • Emphasis on teacher-scholar • Student engagement - NSSE • “Elon Experiences” • Fellows programs

  7. Internationalization Defined American Council on Education (from NAFSA workshop on Campus Internationalization and Institutional Review): “…the process for integrating international/intercultural content into the teaching, research and service functions of the institution”

  8. Internationalization Defined Elon University’s Internationalization of the Campus Plan: The overall goal is to create a culture of internationalization that permeates every aspect of life at the University: the academic curriculum, faculty research and art, residence life, financial aid and scholarship, admissions, the library, teaching and learning, the Career Center (job placements and internships), the Development Office, the physical plant, and more.

  9. Institutionalizing Internationalization Institutionalization defined: “Institutionalization occurs whenever there is a reciprocal typification of habitualized actions by types of actors.” - Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann, The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge. Doubleday-Anchor. 1966, p. 54.

  10. Elon’s Internationalization of the Campus Plan: Goals • Enroll more qualified students from other countries • Provide increased opportunities for direct contact with other cultures. • Offer courses of study with increased international content. • Provide increased support for faculty engagement in international activities.

  11. Elon’s Internationalization of the Campus Plan: Goals (cont.) • Encourage development of international perspective. • Broaden the range of intercultural / international programs. • Create a campus environment friendly to international students and staff. • Provide incentives to faculty and staff for participation in international activities.

  12. Elon’s Internationalization of the Campus Plan: Goals (cont.) • Maintain a well-informed campus. • Enable the campus to benefit from students and faculty with international experience. • Enhance the physical environment to reflect an international setting.

  13. Internationalization of the Campus as University Priorities • Academic Affairs Priority • Institutional Priority

  14. Components of International Education at Elon • Study abroad • International studies major • Visiting international scholars • International students • Isabella Cannon Centre for International Studies • Cultural programs

  15. Study Abroad at Elon

  16. Brief History of Growth of Study Abroad Program • 1969-70 1 winter term program (London) • 1985-86 1 semester program (London) • 2006-07 26 winter term programs 32 affiliate or exchange semester programs 2 “island” (branch) semester programs 7 summer programs

  17. % of graduating seniors who have studied abroad at Elon Average U.S. graduating cohort participation rate is 9% to 12%.

  18. % of FTE Studying Abroad 1994 - 2006 Average annual participation rate for U.S. college students is 1% to 3%

  19. Types of Study Abroad Programs at Elon • Semester • “island” or satellite programs (“Elon in…”) • affiliate programs and exchange • non-affiliate programs • Short Term • Winter term (22-26 days) • Summer term (5 weeks) • Travel Embedded • Not to exceed 40% of the course

  20. Elements of a Short Term Study Abroad Course Proposal • Course description • Course objectives: - Academic content - Cultural awareness - Personal growth • Proposed geographic location and rationale • Tentative itinerary • Course syllabus

  21. Winter Term Study Abroad • Aboriginal Studies in Australia • Conducting Business in the Pacific Rim: Australia and the Philippines • Australian Ecotourism • Barbados: Post-Colonial Culture and Society • Peru Field Biology • Brazil in the Third Millennium • Cathedral: An Introduction to Structures of Power • China: The Flying Dragon • Costa Rica Language, Culture and Ecotourism • European Union: Peace at Last, Peace to Last • Ghana: West African History and Culture • The Culture of the Great War • Service & Learning with Elders in Guam • Guatemala Service and Culture

  22. Winter Term Study AbroadNote that these are considered “courses” rather than simply “locations” • Mexico: Advanced Spanish & Mayan Worlds • Hawaii Multicultural Heritage • Ireland: Literature, Culture and History • Italy Fine Arts • Italy Heritage • Winter Term in London • Astronomy in Mexico: Maya to Modern • The Business and Culture of New Zealand • New Zealand's Diverse Environment • The Living Heritage of the Andes: Language, Society and Environment in Peru • World War II in Europe: On the Ground • The Call of South Africa • Sri Lanka: Science Education & Development • Spain: Lessons from the Past: Christianity, Islam & Judaism

  23. Summer term study abroad • Brazil, Service Learning • Heidelburg • London Internship Program • France, Language and Culture • Italy, Language and Culture • University of Sussex • Queens University Program at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England

  24. Semester Programs • Island Programs • Elon University in Costa Rica • Elon University in London • Affiliate Programs • 31 affiliate programs, including 7 exchange programs • Students enroll in credit bearing courses in an affiliate/exchange university each location • Credit comes back as pre-approved Elon credits, with grades typically 4 hours • Non-Elon Affiliate programs - students given transfer credit based upon contact hours assessed by Elon’s Office of the Registrar, but no grades

  25. Reasons for High Participation rates • Structure of General Degree Requirements • 4 - 1 - 4 curriculum (fall, winter, spring) • Winter term tuition included as part of fall tuition • Arts and Science general degree requirements • 8 credits in each: Expression, Civilization, Society, Science • Most short term study abroad courses are GST (interdisciplinary) and thus can count as one of the general degree requirements

  26. Reasons for High Participation Rates (continued) • Strong faculty involvement • Propose and design study abroad courses • over 50 per year lead short term courses • work directly with International Studies Centre • help with student recruitment • head pre-departure orientations • Faculty standing committee (Study Abroad Committee) approves short term study abroad • Oversight by Curriculum Committee • insures that all majors can study abroad

  27. Reasons for High Participation Rates (continued) • Language proficiency requirement • satisfied by study abroad in an appropriate level language program • Study abroad requirement in 2 majors • Language (semester required) • International Studies • ICCIS office devoted to SA

  28. International Studies OfficeThe Isabella Cannon Centre for International Studies • Dean of International Programs • Assistant Dean of International Programs • Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Publicity Coordinator • Director of International Student and Faculty Scholar Services • International student advisors (2) • Centre administrative and program assistants (2) • International Pavilion • El Centro de Espanol

  29. Isabella Cannon Centre for International Studies

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