DIS Strategy 2014 - 2016 Faculty Presentation September, 2014 Malene Torp mto@dis.dk

1. DIS Strategy 2014 - 2016Faculty PresentationSeptember, 2014Malene Torpmto@dis.dk

2. Agenda • Introduction • Ambition – Strategy – Action Plans • Strategy 2014 – 2016 • DIS Organizational Background • The Study Abroad Field • DIS Today – Building a New Foundation • DIS Ambition 2018 • Eight Strategic Priorities • Next Steps

3. Ambition – Strategy – Action Plans

4. DIS Organizational Background

5. Academics & Study Tours Housing Cultural Engagement Summer Programs Financial Property Developments OrganizationalCulture & Human Resources DIS Organizational Background

6. DIS Partners and Student Profile Study Abroad by the Numbers Study Abroad Programs and Competition Trends in the Field Pricing The Study Abroad Field

7. The Study Abroad Field - Pricing

8. DIS Today – Building a New Foundation

9. DIS Today – Building a New Foundation

10. To offer a European-based study abroad program of the highest quality within the tradition of American liberal arts education, designed for undergraduates from a variety of disciplines To provide a broad range of cutting-edge courses that are theory-based with an emphasis on experiential learning and reflection. To provide high quality housing experiences and immersion opportunities that foster meaningful intercultural engagement To support student development through a focus on academic achievement and a holistic approach to identity formation, with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking as well as on the enhancement of intercultural competencies To achieve our targets (KPIs) through strategic leadership driving a sustainable enrollment strategy, operational efficiencies, and data-driven decision-making processes To be a workplace committed to excellence through the professional development of individual and collective competencies, with a diverse, engaged, and talented group of staff and faculty To sustain and further develop our unique organizational culture focused on empowerment, teamwork, and innovation To grow the business through viable new business opportunities To engage U.S. partners and Danish stakeholders in the development of DIS programming and the advancement of the study abroad field Ambition 2018

11. Academic Improvement Holistic Student Experience Sustainable Enrollment Strategy Governance: Investment Platform & Risk Mitigation Increased Operational Efficiencies Human Resources and Organizational Development Learning Spaces and Student Accommodations New Business Development Eight Strategic Priorities 2014 – 2016

12. The vision is to offer the DIS study abroad model in Stockholm. We will provide our site-specific, innovative liberal arts curriculum, including experiential learning components and cultural engagement opportunities. By doing so, we give additional access to the Scandinavian region which is underserved in study abroad. We seek to serve our U.S. partners in new ways and accommodate all qualified students who desire to study and enhance their major with DIS. Programming in Stockholm allows us to leverage our “local” Scandinavian expertise, operate in our cultural comfort zone, and strengthen our market position in the field as THE Scandinavian study abroad provider. Vision – A Scandinavian Stronghold

13. Environmental Scan – Regional Snapshot

14. The DIS model is our competitive advantage. It is the combination of specific features and our high quality and consistent delivery that sets us apart. The idea is to replicate the model as closely as possible in Stockholm. Key Features: Taught in English Core courses + choice of electives including Swedish Language & Culture course Course integrated Faculty-led Study Tours (core course week and long study tour) Housing Options: Homestay + Kollegium if feasible or DIS Residential Communities Cultural engagement activities + superior student services Serving the same U.S. partner base DIS Stockholm – the ”DIS model”

15. We would begin by offering three academic programs with 3 core courses and 18 electives for fall 2016/spring 2017 (60 students) Psychology Life Sciences Gender and Sexuality Studies The Stockholm Curriculum – Three Academic Programs

16. Goal: To construct a management model that ensures local Swedish authenticity, a true DIS experience for partners and students, and efficient operations. Actions: Hire local Swedish staff and faculty with site specific knowhow Implement managerial matrix to leverage Copenhagen DIS model expertise (Academics and Housing & Student Affairs) Realize Copenhagen economies of scale to deliver operations (IT, Finance, HR, Study Tours, Properties, Teaching & Learning, Online Marketing) Deliver student and partner outreach via Minneapolis (Institutional Relations and Enrollment Services) Operations – Stockholm / Minneapolis / Copenhagen

17. Create a subsidiary in Stockholm based on the current DIS-model Price the same as Copenhagen Start with 3 core courses / 18 electives then increase to 5 core courses / 21 electives in 2018 Break-even projected in 2017 Enrollment and Financial Assumptions

18. Identifying the right location in Stockholm (city center or close to universities) Not underestimating cultural difference between Denmark and Sweden Rebranding “DIS – Danish Institute of Study Abroad” Homestay option may not be directly replicable and culturally different from Copenhagen The internal and external transformation from a Danish to a Scandinavian organization Discovery Phase – Important Considerations

19. No change to Sustainable Enrollment Strategy – enrollment target for CPH 1200 students Stockholm investment financed via equity, not CPH operational budget Copenhagen will remain the “DIS Headquarters” Swedish faculty will be included in DIS training and development Human resources will be allocated to departments in CPH when their support of Stockholm operations warrants it Opportunity for staff/faculty to work in Stockholm, e.g. a semester (volunteer basis only) Impact on Copenhagen

20. Timeline – Main Milestones

21. StrategyNext Steps: Action Plan 2015 & Budget 2015

22. Thank You!