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Auburn University's Office of International Programs: Supporting International Students and Scholars

Learn about Auburn University's Office of International Programs and the various components, including Auburn Abroad, International Students and Scholars, Intensive English Program, and International Insurance. Discover how Auburn promotes international learning, discovery, and engagement.

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Auburn University's Office of International Programs: Supporting International Students and Scholars

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  1. April 10, 2012Andy GillespieAssistant Provost for International Programs Auburn’s Office of International Programs

  2. Components of OIP Assistant Provost Auburn Abroad Intl Students and Scholars Intensive English Program International Insurance International Learning, Discovery, and Engagement

  3. International Students 2011 Degree-seeking student total: 1181 Graduate students: 1053 Undergraduate students: 122 Professional students: 6

  4. 220 scholars from 39 countries

  5. The Intensive English Program • International Student/Scholar English Center – tutoring at no charge • 45-60 hours of tutoring per week, and growing • 58% grad students; 27% scholars; 14% IEP students; 1% undergrad students • English for Everyday Use – informal class for scholars, spouses, students • IEP students: 111 • About 10% matriculate into AU degree programs, but improving • 11 countries represented; Top countries are Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, China, Turkey

  6. International Research and Scholarship Shrinking budgets domestically Strategic partnerships Complementary capabilities New funding sources Graduate student support Joint programs Joint and Dual degrees Shared PhD students Outside dissertation evaluation and other academic collaborations FACULTY GRANTS (Pending) INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR GRANTS (Individual) INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS(Group)

  7. International Education Overseas Instruction Currently about 54 Auburn programs 1118 students abroad this year (933 in 2010-11) (807 in 2009-10) 26 Countries – Spain, Italy, China, Argentina, Ireland NEW: Exchange Programs are now possible Issues: Sustainability Curricular integration = Rewarding faculty: P&T Annual review Teaching loads

  8. Departmental Undergraduate/Professional Study Abroad

  9. Required Structure for Undergraduates/Professionals

  10. Undergraduate Cohort Study Abroad • FACULTY GRANTS (Initiated Winter 2011) • Study Abroad Development • Student Exchange Development • International Collaborative Teaching

  11. Finding Important Linkages – Our Linkage and Agreements databases

  12. Tracking monthly faculty and student travel – Assisting our missions

  13. International Auburn CampusesAU-Italy AU-India ? AU-Georgia ?AU-China AU-Brazil ?

  14. Office of International Programs Assistant Provost Auburn Abroad Intl Students and Scholars Intensive English Program International Insurance International Learning, Discovery, and Engagement Questions for me?

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