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Challenges of Internationalization for Universities in the 21 st Century

Challenges of Internationalization for Universities in the 21 st Century. Beth E. Barnes, Ph.D. University of Kentucky. Plusses for UNI. Your campus has a strong focus on diversity, and internationalization is part of that. You have a comprehensive Office of International Programs.

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Challenges of Internationalization for Universities in the 21 st Century

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  1. Challenges of Internationalization for Universities in the 21st Century Beth E. Barnes, Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  2. Plusses for UNI • Your campus has a strong focus on diversity, and internationalization is part of that. • You have a comprehensive Office of International Programs. • You have a number of faculty members leading study abroad programs. • You have domestic students going abroad and international students coming in. • Your international student success looks good.

  3. So, what do you need (or want)?

  4. Elements of Internationalization • Campus climate and activities • Curriculum • Faculty research • International faculty and staff • Incoming international students • Outgoing domestic students

  5. Campus Climate and Activities • Student organizations • Campus-wide speakers • Special events

  6. Curriculum • International Studies major/minor • Global competency certificate • Encourage/require study of foreign language • Identify relevant study abroad courses/venues within each major

  7. Faculty Research • Partnerships • Grant opportunities • U.S. government • NGOs

  8. International Faculty and Staff • Recruitment • Support services

  9. Incoming International Students • Active recruitment • Targeted programs • 2+2 programs • Targeted geography • Campus and community climate

  10. Outgoing Domestic Students • Eliminate or reduce barriers • Costs • Fit with degree program • Perceived risk • Encourage faculty involvement • Simplified planning • Incentivizing participation

  11. What would I bring? • Strategic planning experience from Kentucky • Co-chair, Internationalization Task Force • Associate dean for undergraduate and international programs • College rep on International Advisory Council • Education abroad and external relations subcommittees

  12. International teaching experience

  13. International funded activity

  14. Extensive travel background

  15. Firm belief in the importance of a global perspective

  16. Questions?

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