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Growth in Study Abroad Capacity at the University of Florida

Growth in Study Abroad Capacity at the University of Florida. NASULGC ANNUAL MEETING Chicago, Illinois – November 9, 2009 Susanne Hill, Ph. D. , Executive Director University of Florida International Center www.ufic.ufl.edu. UF – The Institution.

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Growth in Study Abroad Capacity at the University of Florida

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  1. Growth in Study Abroad Capacity at the University of Florida NASULGC ANNUAL MEETING Chicago, Illinois – November 9, 2009 Susanne Hill, Ph. D. , Executive Director University of Florida International Center www.ufic.ufl.edu

  2. UF – The Institution • Florida's largest university - and the nation's fourth-largest - traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. • UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. • Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities

  3. UF – The Students Enrollment: • 50,000+ • Undergraduate - 32,000+ • First Professional - 3,000+ • Graduate - 12,000+ • International - 3,500+

  4. UF – Role of Leadership Enhancing the Undergraduate Experience -All students encouraged to pursue at least two of the following during their four years of study: • Research with Distinguished Faculty – University Scholars Program • Leadership – Student Activities Center • Internships with Government Agencies, Non-profit Organizations and Businesses – Career Resource Center • Volunteer Service to the Community, State, Nation –Office of community Service • Study Abroad – International Center

  5. UF - Centralized Model for Study Abroad • All academics managed by department/college. • All study abroad programs are self- funded - break even budget model • IC hires and pays faculty for participation in study abroad programs • IC manages risk in study abroad • Student recruitment shared by IC and Faculty

  6. UF – Advantages of the Self- funded Study Abroad Model • Model allows for expansion even in tough budget times. • Supports active faculty involvement in student recruitment. • Enables departments to augment curriculum with study abroad programs

  7. UF – Study Abroad Programs • Exchange • Sponsored • Short-Term • UF Faculty Led

  8. UF – History of Expansion

  9. UF Self-Funded Programs

  10. UF – Challenges to Continued Growth in Study Abroad Participation • Curriculum • Pedagogy • Accreditation Issues • Legislative Control • Risk management

  11. UF – Future Directions: • Review of International Center functions • Implementation of a strategic plan for internationalization efforts • Increase number of students studying abroad • Increased diversity in locations, student demographics, and disciplines • Increase number of internships and service learning opportunities

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