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Comprehensive Internationalization : An Institutional Approach to Cross-Campus Collaboration

Comprehensive Internationalization : An Institutional Approach to Cross-Campus Collaboration. Laurie Miller & Kirsten McLagan George Mason University English Language Institute. Contents. Where are you at? Where Mason is at Focus on ACCESS to show institutional, collaborative effort

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Comprehensive Internationalization : An Institutional Approach to Cross-Campus Collaboration

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  1. Comprehensive Internationalization:An Institutional Approach to Cross-Campus Collaboration Laurie Miller & Kirsten McLaganGeorge Mason University English Language Institute

  2. Contents • Where are you at? • Where Mason is at • Focus on ACCESS to show institutional, collaborative effort • Keys to successful comprehensive internationalization

  3. Who We Are Dealing With

  4. Where in the University is the ELI?

  5. University Life

  6. Ready, set … Internationalize!

  7. The Center for International Student Access

  8. Top Support

  9. Mason’s CISA

  10. ACCESS & BRIDGE Programs • ACCESS = undergraduate, first-year, language supported classes • BRIDGE = graduate • Degree Enhancement Trackcustom “fourth year” program for international students with three year degrees • English Enrichment Trackfirst-year, English language support

  11. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)Curriculum Development across Departments • English • ELI • Communications • History • Anthropology • Math

  12. Language Supported Classes • Three models • Team teaching • ENGH 121-122 • Adjunct teaching • PROV 103 - COMM • PROV 104 – HISTORY • Instructor support • PROV 106 – American Cultures

  13. Team Teaching: English 121-122 • First Year Composition Course(ENGH 100) • Stretched to two semesters • Language supported • Co-taught: ENGH & ELI faculty members both present

  14. Team Teaching: English 121-122 • Curriculum co-developed • Assessment completed by both • Designated Writing Centertutors

  15. Adjunct Teaching: PROV 103 • Students attend COMM 100, required public speaking course for all incoming freshmen. • COMM instructor & ELI instructor both present • ELI faculty member teaches students in additional “support” class outside of COMM 100 • purpose = prepare students forsuccessful completion of COMM 100; main focus = oral aspects of English

  16. Adjunct Teaching: PROV 103 • COMM & ELI faculty members work together so both have full understanding of curriculum in each course • Language support instructor = facilitator • bridge language & content in current academic classes • clarification, review, and reinforcement of concepts • language issues needed for successfully performance of speeches

  17. Instructor Support: PROV 106 • American Cultures • Taught by anthropology faculty • Gen Ed course • Language support target @ faculty member • “How to make this course accessible to multilingual international students.”

  18. Language Assessment • Entrance • Placement • Midterm • Exit • In-class

  19. Student Advising The ELI Matriculation Advisor What in the world does Kirsten do?

  20. Matriculation Advisor • Promote pathways programs to IEP students • Meet with students to assess eligibility • Research program application requirements • Assist with application process • Request and collect recommendations from IEP instructors • Teach EAP elective

  21. Undergrad Pathway Advising • Articulate admission requirements • Assist with app and SAT registration • Maintain communication with International Admissions office

  22. Graduate Advising • Advise on language requirements • Assist with researching appropriate program • If not pathway-friendly, introduce student to IEP graduate advisor • Determine relative strength of application, set realistic expectations • Network with academic unit admissions teams and program managers

  23. EAP Courses Offered at the IEP • Grammar of Academic Writing • Transition (Psych, Anthro, Astronomy) • Math Vocabulary • Recent collaborative courses: • Dialog with Americans (S-CAR) • Business English (various units) • English through Theater (Theatre)

  24. for Successful, Comprehensive Internationalization KEYS • Communication • Flexible, supportive leadership • University vision • Institutional commitment to student outcomes

  25. for Successful, Comprehensive Internationalization KEYS • Celebrate the uniqueness of the international student population • Affirm of the benefits of multiculturalism

  26. Contact Information • Laurie Miller llmiller@gmu.edu • Kirsten McLagankmclagan@gmu.edu

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