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2010 BIE Directors Conference

2010 BIE Directors Conference. The Changing Dynamics of the Global Economy: The New Normal. Presented by: Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D. Dean John H. Sykes College of Business The University of Tampa. Quiz.

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2010 BIE Directors Conference

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  1. 2010 BIE Directors Conference The Changing Dynamics of the Global Economy: The New Normal Presented by: Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D. Dean John H. Sykes College of Business The University of Tampa

  2. Quiz • Which country has tripled its GDP devoted to education since 1998? • Which country has doubled its number of colleges in the last decade? • Which Country has increased its students in College in 1997 from a Million to 5.5 million in 2007 and now over 7 million? • C H I N A

  3. Why Universities and Students Need to Understand International Business • Which country can produce many goods for less than 25% of what it would cost to manufacture in the US.? • C H I N A • Is it really a currency problem ? If left alone all experts would agree that exchange rate changes may only affect this by 20% • What about the other 55%?

  4. Challenge to Business Education • Will our students be ready for this global economy? • Will the material we teach them be enough? • Will business be taught in this form and way in the future? Undergraduate? Graduate? • How will we maintain our edge in the U.S?

  5. Agenda • The University of Tampa International Programs • The University of Tampa Quality Enhancement Plan • The University of Tampa Study Abroad Programs • John H. Sykes College of Business Collaboration Programs

  6. The University of Tampa International Programs

  7. International Programs 1. UT Travel Courses: • 14 different courses offered (Spring 2010) • 3 Honors Abroad courses • Winter Inter-session travel courses • Saturday MBA for Business Leaders Program- three week international travel component 2. Semester/Year Abroad Programs • Approximately 120 UT students spent a semester or year abroad in 2008-09 • locations include: India, China, Japan, South Africa, Dubai, Cyprus, Brazil, Costa Rica, Hungary and Russia • Honors Program: 6 students at Oxford University in the UK each year

  8. International Programs Cont. • Tuition exchange benefits with two international institutions: • ITESM, Mexico • University of Westminster, England • Affiliate Programs • Academic Programs International • American InterContinental University • Study Australia • International Studies Abroad • Study Abroad Italy • American Institute for Foreign Study • Council on Education International Exchange • Semester at Sea

  9. The University of TampaQuality Enhancement Plan

  10. Quality Enhancement Plan “Building International Competence: An Integrated Approach to International Education” • Goals • creating a campus learning environment that promotes international competency; • creating exceptional international-related learning experiences and opportunities; • and maximizing learning outcomes by repeated exposure and multiple interventions 2. Certificate of International Studies program • Options in: • language studies, • courses with enhanced international and intercultural content, • study abroad, • work experience or extra-curricular activities, and • a new senior capstone course

  11. Quality Enhancement Plan Cont. 3. Focus • Provide a roadmap for the integration and coordination of University programs and services in the areas of international and intercultural education experiences; • Work to better serve domestic and international students in the areas of international and intercultural education experiences through provision of multiple services and activities toward these ends; • Focus student attention and interest on this central component of the UT mission and UT Educational Experience; • Focus faculty/staff attention and interest in the areas of international and intercultural education experiences, including faculty/staff development opportunities; • Increase the involvement of interested community partners who share in the goal of improved international and intercultural education experiences; and • Help UT to graduate internationally competent students, defined as students with enhanced skills, knowledge, attitudes and values in the areas of international and intercultural matters

  12. Quality Enhancement Plan Cont. 4. Skills: • Students will demonstrate second language skill proficiency including non-verbal communication competency. • Students will demonstrate daily living skills and will demonstrate the ability to travel, study, and live outside of the United States. • Students will demonstrate the ability to access information about the world.  5. Knowledge: • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the uniqueness of cultures, including the ability to identify geographical, religious, and socio-cultural characteristics in non-U.S. countries and cultures. • Students will demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the historical context of various world cultures, including identification of the main culture zones as defined by the American Council on Education. • Students will develop a knowledge and appreciation of the contemporary global agenda, defined as those issues which all global citizens face, including international labor, refugees, environmental degradation, and women’s and children’s issues.

  13. Quality Enhancement Plan Cont. 6. Attitudes and Values: • Students will demonstrate a recognition and appreciation of cultural differences between the peoples of the world, including intercultural sensitivity and awareness. • Students will demonstrate self-awareness and develop self-esteem regarding their own culture and its ethnic diversity. • Students will demonstrate receptivity and openness to learning about the world and engage the larger global community as an internationally competent citizen.

  14. The University of Tampa Study Abroad Programs

  15. Studies Abroad Programs • UT Summer Abroad • Freshmen Semester Abroad • International Internships • Community-Based Service Learning

  16. Collaboration Programs • International University Partnerships: • University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (UIBE) • Sias International University in Xinzheng • Shandong University of Finance (SUF) in Jinan • Beijing University (ongoing)

  17. Collaboration Programs Cont. • Student Organizations • Adam Smith Society • African Student Association • American Marketing Association • Beta Alpha Psi • Beta Gamma Sigma • Caribbean Student Association • Delta Sigma Pi • Diversity Fellowship • ¡HOLA! - Hispanic Organization for Latin Americans • International Student Organization • Indian Cultural Association • UT Entrepreneurs • United Nations Association

  18. Questions/ Comments?

  19. Thank you!

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