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Encouraging Global Learning. Santa Fe’s International Studies Certificate Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs. Marketing Department. International Education Committee. Administration. Student Life.
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Encouraging Global Learning Santa Fe’s International Studies Certificate Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Marketing Department International Education Committee Administration Student Life Through bi-monthly meetings of faculty, administrators, and staff, the International Education Committee coordinates a host of initiatives ranging from international lectures and events, faculty professional development, and student study abroad programs. Academic Departments Disability Resource Center Grants / Foundation International Education Office Student Affairs Library Multicultural Student Center Honors Program Academic Foundations ESL/ EAP Office of Diversity
Supporting Internationalization External Grants and Support
Title VIA “Opening Doors to Asia” Accomplishments 2013-2014
Visiting Fulbright Scholars Dr. AsnaHusin, Indonesia, 2006 Program Director Dr. Clay Smith Dr. Regiani Santos Zacarias, Brazil, 2012-2013 Mr. Wu Zhongping, China, 2006-2007 Program Director Dr. William Little Program Director Dr. Ed Bonahue
Developing International Agreements Facilitated by Fulbright Scholars
International Studies Certificate Requirements Courses by Department Overview Social & Behavioral Sciences Humanities & Foreign Languages Other (English, Biology, Business) • Curricular • Students must complete 20 credit hours in coursework with over 50% international content • This should include a two-course sequence in a foreign language
International Studies Certificate Requirements Events are advertised through a website and newsletter. • Extracurricular • Students must earn 70 points in meaningful international, extracurricular experiences
Study Abroad Programs • Destinations: • Brazil • China • Costa Rica • Ecuador • France • Ghana • India • Italy • Sweden • Ukraine
International Studies Certificate Requirements • ePortfolios • Students must document their learning and experiences through ePortfolios • sPortfolios help us assess the effectiveness of the International Studies Certificate
Challenges • Communicating effectively with students. • Developing ePortfolio support materials and workshops • Strengthening advisement, assessment, and IT support to meet student demand • Diversifying course offerings for the International Studies Certificate (i.e., English, STEM, and Business) • Expanding Internationalization efforts to new Business, Education, and Health BA programs