University of Missouri Asia Presence: South Korea

1. University of Missouri University of Missouri Asia Presence: South Korea Payne, Deaton, and Cho Foster, Kim, and Ha Inchon Bridge Chancellor Deaton Signs IFEZ Agreement Sang and Oh Ha and Williamson Office of the VP International Programs Columbia, MO 65211 MU VPIP

2. University of Missouri Location U.S.A. State of Missouri (Inchon Free Economic Zone) * See Overview of FEZs MU VPIP

3. University of Missouri • MU assisted development of Agriculture University in India in • 1955. • MU initiated the 24 year agreement with the University of • Western Cape in South Africa in 1986. • MU built strong ties in Korea and in China over 40 years. • MU’s CAFNR built a joint agreement with Gyeonsang National • University (GNU) in South Korea. * • MU seeks to build a global Asian hub via the IFEZ project in • Inchon, South Korea. • * See 2009 PPT. MU in Korea. MU-An Internationalized University MU VPIP

4. University of Missouri • “Today’s world is a global one. Students are expected and • need to be equipped to communicate in diverse global and • cultural contexts. At the University of Missouri we take pride in • preparing students for the international market place and for • demands of today’s global environment.” (President Gary • Forsee) • “Global interactions characterize every facet of higher • education. We take seriously the challenge to ensure that the • future citizens of Missouri and the US can compete effectively • in the workforce and manage fundamental principles • necessary for thriving in a global democracy.” (Chancellor • Brady Deaton) MU-A Global University: Voices of Our Leaders MU VPIP

5. University of Missouri • “Partnerships with universities in Korea, China, India, • Thailand, and South Africa provide expanded opportunities for • global collaboration that enrich scholarship and student • learning.” (Chancellor Brady Deaton) • Brain Foster. • “We continue to fulfill a vision of MU as an institutional hub • which brings the world to our campus, disperses education, • research, and outreach across continents, and dispatches • faculty/scholars and students abroad to learn and serve.” (Vice • Provost Handy Williamson) MU-A Global University: Voices of Our Leaders (Cont.) MU VPIP

6. University of Missouri Inchon is the third largest city in South Korea, having a population of 2.66 million people and is ranked after Seoul and Busan. As the largest seaport on the west coast and the home for Korea's new international airport built on Yeongiong Island, Inchon is expected to become a major transportation hub in Northeast Asia. Inchon has transformed into a global business hub centered around the high-tech and futuristic Songdo International City. Inchon is an historic geographical location, marking America’s earlier’s engagement and subsequent presence in South Korea. The IFEZ comprises three designated areas, including Songdo, Yeongjong and Cheeongna. One hour away from Seoul, it has attracted foreign direct investment and transformed the Korean economy from traditional to high-tech and high-value industries. The IFEZ has become an optimal and strong base in logistics, international business, information technology, and human resources. Songdo, a new city with Inchon, will house global university campuses, research and development centers, and business. City of Inchon and IFEZ MU VPIP

7. University of Missouri • South Korea as an educational partner: • To undergird MU’s global mission to prepare globally competent and • internationally engaged graduates; • To increase and broaden Missouri’s student experience throughout Asia; • To establish a Missouri campus as a credible presence and gateway to Asia for Missouri people, products, and enterprises; • To enable new research and innovation opportunities for faculty. • Korea and Asia are priority locations and destinations for MU • global strategies: • Korean alumni are very active and they rank 3rd largest among country • concentrations; • Korean alums are multigenerational and some occupy key offices in government, • academia and private sector; • 3. Collaborations with top Korea universities, institutes, and government agencies • are strong. MU’s Goals (Why Consider an MU Campus in IFEZ?) MU VPIP

8. University of Missouri • South Korea, as Missouri’s economic partner, is: • The third largest consumer of state exports ($1.2 billion in 2007) • Among the 12 largest economies in the world; • An engine for Missouri’s economic development; • An enabler for globalizing Missouri’s workforce and society; • An enhancer of MU’s global reach and respectability. MU’s Goals (Cont.) (Why Consider an MU Campus in IFEZ?) MU VPIP

9. University of Missouri • Korean government provided financial incentive: • 1.MU will receive $1 million for first year of planning from the Korean • government. $1 million/year for 4 years as start-up funds are planned by the • Korean government. • 2. South Korea committed to build campus for MU (classrooms-based on our • specifications, labs, dorms, faculty housing, dining, etc.) • 3. Buildings provided rent-free for five years. • 4. No Missouri funds will be used. • 5. Other US Universities expected to join the Global University Campus: Georgia • Tech; George Mason; University of Delaware; NC State University; SUNY • Stony Brook; University of Southern California MU’s Goals (Cont.) (Why Consider an MU Campus in IFEZ?) MU VPIP

10. University of Missouri • GNU interest team visited MU in 2004. • MU delegation visited GNU in May 2005. Chancellor Brady • Deaton and President Moo Je Cho signed the joint MU/GNU • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). • GNU delegation visited MU again in May 2006 to finalize plans • for dual degree programs in Agriculture. • President Ha of GNU came to MU in August 2008 to discuss • Inchon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) project with MU leaders. • MU delegation visited IFEZ in October 2008 and held an IFEZ- • MU-GMU MOU signing ceremony. • MU administrative executive team reviewed the proposal, • discussed potential benefits and challenges, submitted a • proposal of feasibility study, and developed a business plan. An Evolutionary Process MU VPIP

11. University of Missouri • MU campus leaders met with college deans and faculty • representatives in October 2008. • MU system Legal Counsel started to be engaged in November • 2008. • MU deans had a site visit in May 2009. • Vice Provost Handy Williamson attended the IFEZ groundbreaking • ceremony in May 2009. • MU-IFEZ Planning Year Funding Agreement was developed in July • 2009. • MU leaders and college deans discussed educational programs • and curriculum. An Evolutionary Process (Cont.) MU VPIP

12. University of Missouri • Dean Michael O’Brien met with the Consortium of US Universities • IMOU was returned from IFEZ with changes. • MU delegation discussed changes in the face-to-face meeting with • IFEZ in February 2010. • IFEZ returned agreement with agreed changes in place. • MU legal counsel made clarifying changes to be incorporated by • VPIP. • IFEZ agreement was signed by MU Chancellor on April 12th 2010. • MU waiting for final response from IFEZ. An Evolutionary Process (Cont.) MU VPIP

13. University of Missouri Executive Oversight Committee • Chancellor Brady Deaton, Chair • Vice Chancellor/Dean Thomas Payne, CAFNR • Provost Brian Foster • Vice Provost Handy Williamson • Director Sang Kim • Legal Counsel Paul Maguffee • Dean Michael O’Brien, College of Arts & Science • Dean James E. Thompson, College of Engineering • Dean Neil Olson, College of Veterinary Medicine Project Leadership Teams MU VPIP

14. University of Missouri Logistic/Administrative Committee • Dean Neil Olson, Chair • Associate Vice Chancellor Karen Touzeau, Human Resources • Director Tim Rooney, Budget Office • Vice Provost Ann Korschgen, Enrollment Management • Director James Cogswell, Ellis Library • Vice Provost/Dean George Justice, Graduate School • Vice Chancellor Cathy Scroggs, Student Life • Director Jim Scott, International Center • Associate Director Lisa Wimmenauer, Business Services • Assistant Vice Chancellor Gary Ward, Campus Facilities Project Leadership Teams (Cont.) MU VPIP

15. University of Missouri Multi-Discipline Design Team • Dean Michael O’Brien, Chair • Faculty Representative, CAFNR • Faculty Representative, A&S • Faculty Representative, Engineering • Faculty Representative, Vet Med. • Staff Representative, IT Services Project Leadership Teams (Cont.) MU VPIP

16. University of Missouri The Project Leaders/Coordinators • MU project leader in Columbia, to be hired. • MU project leader in Inchon, to be hired. Project Leadership Teams (Cont.) MU VPIP

17. University of Missouri Feasibility Analysis and Planning • Formal signing of planning agreement in April 2010. • Hire MU project leaders for Columbia and Inchon. • Executive Oversight Committee establishes project timeline • and reporting. • Logistic/Administrative Team clears implementation path. • Multi-discipline Design Team develops curriculum models. • MU Liaison to university consortium coordinates interfaces • with partners. • MU coordinates with IFEZ. • MU completes feasibility study for IFEZ campus. Steps and Milestones MU VPIP

18. University of Missouri Feasibility Analysis and Planning • Budget projection and analysis. • Enrollment projection and analysis. • Student Services assessment and planning. • Risk identification assessment and amelioration. • Faculty and staff needs and requirements assessment. • Facility and space planning. • Legal, regulatory, and accreditation impact assessment. • Political climate and sustainability assessment. • MU determines feasibility of IFEZ campus. Steps and Milestones (Cont.) MU VPIP

19. University of Missouri • MU Provost convened an IFEZ campus team comprised of the • deans from the colleges of Arts and Science, Agriculture, Engineering, • Veterinary medicine, and library to build the curriculum. • Price Waterhouse was commissioned to conduct a preliminary • feasibility study and submitted a report to MU. • MU Legal Counsel engaged in review and comment on the feasibility • study. • Consensus was reached to go forward with project conceptualization. Academic Program Development MU VPIP

20. University of Missouri Dean: Dr. Michael O’Brien Phone: 573-882-4422/4421 Email: obrienm@missouri.edu Website: http://coas.missouri.edu/default.htm Location: 317 Lowry Hall The College of Arts and Science (A&S) is the largest college in the state of Missouri. The College has over 450 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 200 staff in 27 departments and 9,000 undergraduates and graduates. A vast array of courses are offered to students in baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. More than 70,000 Arts and Science alumni live around the world.A&S is the largest and oldest of the nineteen schools and colleges at the University of Missouri. Students in A&S won recognition as national Truman, Goldwater, and Udall scholars. Dr. Michael O’Brien is the current Dean. For detail information, go to the college’s website: http://coas.missouri.edu/default.htm. A&S will offer MU’s general education curriculum courses. Academic Program Development: College of Arts and Science MU VPIP

21. University of Missouri Dean: Dr. Thomas L. Payne (Vice Chancellor) Phone: 573-884-6539 Email: cafnr@missouri.edu Website: http://cafnr.missouri.edu/ Location: 2-69 Agriculture Building Academic Program Development: College of Agriculture The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) maintains one of the campus' strongest teaching and cutting-edge research portfolios. The College offers 15 degree programs to 2,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, respectively. The majors range from animal sciences and biochemistry to hotel and restaurant management. CAFNR conducts research on more than 14,500 acres at the 21 farms and centers owned by MU. The College is a leader in life sciences exploration and is preparing the next generation of geneticists, economists, veterinarians, farmers and physicians. Dr. Thomas L. Payne is the current Dean. For detail information, go to the college’s website: http://cafnr.missouri.edu/. CAFNR will offer courses in Plant Sciences and Biochemistry. MU VPIP

22. University of Missouri Dean: Dr. James E. Thompson Phone: 573-882-4378 Email: ThompsonJE@missouri.edu Website: http://engineering.missouri.edu Location: 1025 Lafferre Hall Academic Program Development:College of Engineering The College of Engineering educates engineers, train leaders and develops entrepreneurs in a research and interdisciplinary environment. The College offers 11 degree programs in eight disciplines and sustains 17 research programs. It has110 faculty members, 1,900 undergraduate and over 400 graduate students. The College provides engineering educational programs with extracurricular student activities and research experience. Dr. James E. Thompson is the current Dean. For detail information, go to the college’s website: http://engineering.missouri.edu/. MU VPIP

23. University of Missouri Dean: Dr. Neil Olson Phone: 573-882-3768 Email: olsonne@missouri.edu Website: http://cvm.missouri.edu Location: 1600 East Rollins Academic Program Development:College of Veterinary Medicine The College of Veterinary Medicine offers advanced training in the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology/toxicology, biochemistry, and pathobiology. All programs focus on the advancement of science and enhance the quality of professional education. The College has 120 faculty, 75 graduate students and 340 professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. Faculty and students work in a variety of research areas: infectious and noninfectious diseases of livestock, poultry and companion animals; zoonoses, reproductive biology; comparative anatomy, environmental health and nutritional studies and so on. Dr. Neil Olson is the current Dean. For detail information, go to the college’s website: http://cvm.missouri.edu/. MU VPIP

24. University of Missouri Director: Jim Cogswell Phone: 573-882-4701 Email: CogswellJA@missouri.edu Website: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu Location: 104 Ellis Library Academic Program Development: The MU Library Ellis Library is the main library at the University of Missouri named after Elmer Ellis, former president. The research resources in the library cover the humanities, the social sciences, and the basic sciences. Campus libraries are also established in Health Science, Veterinary Medicine, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, Law and Journalism. The MU libraries contain more than 2.7 million volumes, over 6.3 million microfilms, 1.7 million government documents and 23,600 periodicals. Mr. Jim Cogswell Cogswell is the current library’s Director. For detail information, go to the college’s website: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/. MU VPIP

25. University of Missouri • Market analysis • Flagship MU degrees to extend MU’s prestige into the region • Projected interests based on discussions with Korean consultant/IFEZ interests/MU alumni/Korean scholars and faculty • Degree choices of current and future Korean MU students • Foundation degrees to serve as feeders for MU’s graduate programs • Support programs such as English as a Second Language • Opportunities to expand collaborations with Korean universities. Criteria for MU Degree Selection MU VPIP

26. University of Missouri • Programs linked to industry, innovative research, outstanding scholars, and regional needs • Internationalization of Colleges and MU aligned with increased global learning outcomes and expectations across disciplines • Increased career opportunities • Increased economic opportunities for Missouri Criteria for MU Degree Selection (Cont.) MU VPIP

27. University of Missouri • College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) • College of Arts & Science • College of Engineer • College of Veterinary Medicine Undergraduate Degrees Proposed (???) MU VPIP

28. University of Missouri • College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) • College of Arts & Science • College of Engineer • College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Degrees Proposed (???) MU VPIP

29. University of Missouri • College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) • College of Arts & Science • College of Engineer • College of Veterinary Medicine Research Program Development ??? MU VPIP

30. University of Missouri • In addition to the academic plan, the following analysis & planning • activities are part of the feasibility study: • Budget Management • Enrollment Management • Student Services • Risk Assessment/Mitigation • Facilities and Space Planning • Legal and Regulatory Considerations, including US and Korea Auxiliary Programs and Services MU VPIP

31. University of Missouri MU Campus in Inchon? The End Contact Information: Dr. Handy Williamson Jr. Vice Provost for International Programs Email: williamsonha@missouri.edu Telephone: (573) 882-9061 Website: ip.missouri.edu MU VPIP