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Preparing Students for an Interconnected World: One Class at a Time

Preparing Students for an Interconnected World: One Class at a Time. The Faculty Development Committee The Committee on International Programs and Activities The Office of International Education. Today’s Agenda. USG Strategic Goal AASU Strategic Goals

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Preparing Students for an Interconnected World: One Class at a Time

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  1. Preparing Students for an Interconnected World:One Class at a Time The Faculty Development Committee The Committee on International Programs and Activities The Office of International Education

  2. Today’s Agenda • USG Strategic Goal • AASU Strategic Goals • Proposed International Mission Statement • Where Are We Now? • Where Do We Need to Go? • Armstrong Examples • How Do We Get There? • Group Discussion

  3. The University System of Georgia Strategic Plan Strategic Goal One: Renew excellence in undergraduate education to meet students’ 21st century education needs. Challenge: The USG will prepare students to function successfully in a global society.

  4. USG Strategic PlanGoal 1 Actions 1) Initiate a more intentional approach to international education in USG institutions, integrating international education throughout the curriculum at all levels and across disciplines. 2) Increase students’ and faculty members’ knowledge of other countries and cultures, increase their skills in functioning successfully in other countries and cultures, and broaden their attitudes about other countries and culture.

  5. AASU Strategic Plan Leadership through academic excellence in the arts and humanities, sciences and technology, health professions, and teacher education • Goal 1: Renew Armstrong Atlantic State University’s commitment to excellence in education. • Goal 2: Establish Armstrong Atlantic State University as a leadership institution and a dynamic partner in advancing the success of the coastal region. • Goal 3: Enhance the quality of life for all members of the university community and cultivate traditions.

  6. AASU Draft International Mission and Objectives Armstrong Atlantic State University aspires to prepare students with the global knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable them to function as citizens of the world. The University actively supports a comprehensive approach to international education. This approach includes: • study abroad and exchange programs for both students and faculty • curriculum infused with international content • certificate and degree programs focused on international content • recruitment and retention of international students • support for faculty and staff • the hosting of international visitors and lecturers • a series of international events on campus that promote international awareness and an appreciation of global cultures.

  7. Range of Possible Outcomes • Knowledge • Attitudes • Skills

  8. Knowledge • Knowledge of world geography, conditions, issues, and events. • Awareness of the complexity and interdependency of world events and issues. • Understanding of historical forces that have shaped the current world system. • Knowledge of one's own culture and history. • Knowledge of effective communication, including knowledge of a foreign language, intercultural communication concepts, and international business etiquette. • Understanding of the diversity found in the world in terms of values, beliefs, ideas, and worldviews.

  9. Attitudes • Openness to learning and a positive orientation to new opportunities, ideas, and ways of thinking. • Sensitivity and respect for personal and cultural differences. • Empathy or the ability to take multiple perspectives. • Self awareness about one's own identity and culture.

  10. Skills • Research skills that enhance the ability of students to learn about the world. • Critical- and comparative-thinking skills, including the ability to think creatively and integrate knowledge. • Communication skills, including the ability to use another language effectively and interact with people from other cultures. • Coping and resiliency skills in unfamiliar and challenging situations.

  11. Possible Assessment Tools Embedded final exam questions Interdisciplinary/International research papers Reflective essays on international topics/projects Portfolios of international/global learning Language competency tests Cross-cultural awareness inventories Capstone projects on international/global topics Co-curricular participation at international experiences/co-curricular transcripts Survey of graduates and alumni Feedback on study abroad programs Exit exams

  12. Where Are We Now?

  13. AASU Population Breakdown

  14. Current AASU International Students Home Countries Representing 76 Countries 2008/2009 Academic Year

  15. International Student population267 Students Representing 76 countries

  16. Where are International Students Coming From in 2008/2009?

  17. AASU International Faculty

  18. Guest/Visiting Professors

  19. Study Abroad Programs Orange- Partnership Locations Green- 2009 Study Abroad Locations Pink- Past Study Abroad Locations

  20. Top Areas of Study for Study Abroad US • Social Sciences • Business &Mgmt • Arts and Humanities • Physical/Life Sciences • Foreign Languages Georgia • Business/Mgt/ Comm • Social Sciences • Arts and Humanities • Engineering • Physical/Life Science • AASU • Health Sciences • Arts and Humanities • Social Sciences • Foreign Languages • Physical/Life Science

  21. AASU’s Leadership has Resulted in USG Faculty, Staff and Students Visiting: • Chile (260) • Argentina (186) • Mexico (173) • Italy (151)

  22. Percent Change of Study Abroad Students

  23. Duration of Study Abroad

  24. Percent of Study Abroad Students by Location

  25. AASU International Curriculum Total Courses with an International Component 206 Lower Division Courses 62 Area B Courses 18 Upper Division Courses 146

  26. International Course List by Area Anthropology 4 Arts 12 Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Communication 1 Criminal Justice 3 Dental Hygiene 1 Economics 15 Education 8 English 16 Film 2 Geography 6 Geology 1 Gender/Women’s Studies 4 History 36 Honors 2 Health 13 Humanities 1 Information Technology 1 Journalism 1 Music 18 Nursing 5 Oceanography 1 PE-Health Major 7 Philosophy 2 Political Science 23 Psychology 5 Radiologic Sciences 1 Religion 1 Sociology 6 Note: Foreign Languages are not included

  27. Percentage of Classes with International Content by Academic Area

  28. Internationally-related programs, activities and events • Committee on International Programs and Activities • International faculty members (34) • International students (270 representing 76 countries) • Study abroad programs around the world (140+ students/year; covering 35+ countries) • Courses that are internationally- related/or include international components (200) • Language study in Spanish, French and German • MALPS – graduate liberal arts degree with international track • European Union and Latin American Certificate Programs • Partner in the development of the EU Trans-Atlantic Degree Program • International guest lecturers and visiting faculty members (representing 30 countries) • Foreign university partnerships (18) • Model African Union Program • Faculty participation in USG international committees and world regional councils (8)

  29. Internationally-related programs, activities and events cont’d • Faculty involved with the Georgia Consortium Organization • USG faculty development programs to Kenya, Spain, Morocco, Korea, China, Argentina • Chancellor’s Awards for Faculty Development Programs. • Visits of foreign ambassadors and consuls • Fulbright Hayes Travel Abroad Grants (for faculty development in Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Czech Republic/Hungary, etc.) • Fulbright Scholar in Residence Grants • Human Rights Conference • Host and support the Americas Council Conference • Direct a study abroad program to Chile for the USG’s Americas Council (150 students) • Study Abroad Fairs

  30. Internationally-related programs, activities and events cont’d • Joint programs w/ public schools (i.e., music teaching in Argentina) • Involvement with the Savannah Council World Affairs • Work with the City of Savannah for developing ties to China and Sweden • Partnership with local Rotary Organizations to bring in International students and to help their professional development programs overseas • Liaison with German Heritage, Salzburger, and German Friendly Societies • Special events focusing on intercultural topics • International week and International night • International Student Organizations: • International Student Organization • HOLA • French Club • Spanish Club • German Club • Afro-Caribbean Organization • Amnesty International

  31. Armstrong Examples • Dorothee Mertz-Weigel (French) • Rachel Green (Art) • Regina Rahimi (Teacher Education)

  32. Sample Internationalization/ Interconnected Strategies in Syllabi

  33. What’s Next? What approach(es) to use to Internationalize/Interconnect the Curriculum? • Work with faculty volunteers to revise their syllabi. • Focus on core courses • Area B courses (common threads throughout all courses) • Work with departments or colleges wanting to internationalize/interconnect curriculum • Weekly or Monthly Brown Bag Meetings to Discuss Ways to Include International Components in the Syllabi

  34. How Do We Do That?Suggested Strategies • Combined lectures w/ foreign university students • Joint assignments for AASU and overseas students • Provide teaching/learning grants for those revising their syllabi • Use of international students and faculty to enhance learningand cultural awareness • Foreign language requirements - currently in place for some disciplines • Interdisciplinary projects that include international/interconnected perspective • Global-themed learning communities • Increase study abroad opportunities • Service learning and Internships in an international setting (at home or abroad) • International leadership programs • Visiting lecturers, exhibits, performances, films on international topics/themes • Language and international clubs, cross-cultural interconnected activities • Increase Model International organization participation • International live-learn experiences • Long distance video conferencing to share professors from overseas

  35. Group Discussion • Discuss Approach to Use on Campus • Discuss Suggested Strategies as they Relate to the Classroom

  36. Contact Information James N. Anderson, Ph.D. James.Anderson@armstrong.edu Special Assistant to the Vice President International Education Gamble Hall 204A Phone: 4.3224 Kristin R. Kasting Kristin.Kasting@armstrong.edu Assistant Director of International Education Gamble Hall 204A Phone: 4.3042

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