The Strategic Imperative…

1. Building A Truly Global Campus: Strategies and ChallengesDr. Denis Fred SimonExecutive Vice Chancellor Duke Kunshan University October 20, 2018

2. The Strategic Imperative… • Paradigm change: the dynamics of globalization in the 21st century require a re-thinking about how we live and work effectively and ethically in the new, highly competitive international environment • New models of business organization, e.g. globally integrated enterprise • New models of innovation, e.g. collaborative knowledge networks • New models of talent utilization, e.g. cross-border, cross-functional, multi-cultural teams • Talent shortfalls: Corporate execs & govt leaders in China and across the globe are increasingly finding their organizations and staff unfamiliar with and ill-prepared to take on the new challenges posed by this new, rapidly changing global environment • Traditional academic solutions remain inadequate: more often than not, the current array of traditional educational institutions have found it difficult to evolve new academic models and approaches to respond to these critical global imperatives

3. The “Next Economy” is Here Now!!! A Science and Knowledge Economy- need scientific and technological literacy A Resource-Challenged Economy- need critical thinking about sustainable economies A Globally Interdependent Economy- global competence is a core competence A Demographically Diverse Economy- requires cross-cultural leadership & mgt skills An Innovation-Driven Economy- requires students and working professionals who can learn how to learn and adapt to rapid change A Collaboration-Oriented Economy- the days of the lone-ranger are over---teams, teams, teams—cross-functional and cross-cultural!

4. Why Global Education? • Support a pro- active role in world affairs • Enhance national competitiveness • Ensure national security • Achieve true globally-oriented sustainability • Solve real problems at the working level • Engage in effective cross border collaboration and cooperation as well as dialogue and negotiation to achieve long-term peace and prosperity

5. The 12 Top Highest Educated Nations in the World Source: World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018. Retrieved from http://www3.weforum.org/docs/GCR20172018/05FullReport/TheGlobalCompetitivenessReport2017%E2%80%932018.pdf Also see ‘The Top 12 Highest Educated Countries in the World” available at http://boredarticles.com/travel/the-top-12-most-educated-countries-in-the-world/

6. What is a globally educated student? • “An educated [person] in the twenty-first century should be proficient in at least one foreign language, have studied at least one global issue or region in depth, and be knowledgeable of the geography and history of our country as well as other world regions. Students should demonstrate geographic knowledge such as the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations, the complexity of the world’s cultural mosaics, the patterns and networks of economic interdependence, and how the forces of cooperation and conflict among peoples influence the makeup of our world.”

7. Growth of Foreign Students in US % change In 2016/2017, the number of international students in the US increased by 3.4% to 1,078,822.

8. Places of Origin-2016/2017

9. Onset of the Global University • Arrival of so-called “megaversity”—a research and education dynamo electronically linking the best faculty and the most capable students in a worldwide academic community (William Brody—JHU)* • IT and transport revolution have changed the nature of knowledge creation, dissemination and utilization—technology is an asset • Expertise if now measured on a global rather than local scale—global expertise is mobile and commands a premium • Global search for talent—looking for the Michael Jordan’s of academia—rich get richer (Harvard $25-30B) • Search for world class faculty matched by search for world class students • University less tied to one geography or one country: over 80 American universities have overseas campuses • Loyalty to research, knowledge and progress may be stronger than loyalty to one institution—even if that is source of paycheck • Loosening affiliation between faculty and universities—globalization

10. Globalization of the University: USA Model Intensity/Level of Commitment Building the Integrated Global Campus H Internationalization of Curriculum Expanded Research Cooperation Public Service Overseas Harnessing Campus & Community Diversity Study Abroad Programs L 1950s 1960s 1980s 1990s 2018

11. Implementation of a Global Plan • Key to success is to lower the “boundaries” of the university and make the campus into more of a virtual, geography-less academic institution: break away from the present physical space as a mental constraint • Initiate multiple initiatives to mobilize interest and excitement: • Pro-active “International Advisory Council”—internal and external • Faculty development and key joint “transnational” appointments • International conferences and seminars • Interdisciplinary, globally oriented courses & programs • Expand global dimensions of existing disciplines, e.g. REACH at RPI • Strengthening of foreign area studies, e.g. Title VI Centers • New certificates, new degrees • Expand & harness diversity of students, faculty and staff • Deepen and enhance study abroad initiatives—new formats, immersions • Initiate overseas projects, offices, and even campuses, e.g. Incheon • Leverage presence of foreign students/scholars/faculty • Bring the benefits back home to support local economy/society

12. Old Fragmented Model Study Abroad International Student Office Area Studies Programs Numerous Exchange Agreements across Campus Addition of International courses scattered across Curriculum New Managed/Coordinated Model Consortium of Partner Universities: deep links w/5-6 key partner schools Network of Transnational Collaborative Research Alliances Study Abroad with focus on Internships/Coops--practice Integration of Foreign Students & Ethnic “locals” Global Corporate Partnerships International Advisory Board Blended Initiatives between Area Studies and Science & Engineering Faculty Thought Leaders Strong Links to Overseas Alumni Pro-Active, Innovative Globally Oriented Curriculum Initiatives, e.g. summer institutes, Core Components of Globalized Campus Success depends on having good data and strong coordination to bring coherence, set quality standards, and fully leverage available resources

13. Global Educational Network: Building Bridges & Multiple Collaborations on Critical Issues“Engagement via Student Projects, Joint Learning, Faculty Research, Outreach” USA University LA University China UNIV European University Asian University African University Mid-East University Collaboration that is multifaceted, bilateral or multilateral, and sustainable

14. Potential Strategic Foci for Creating “Global Educational Network” New/Clean Energy Water Environment/Climate Innovation Competitiveness Cyber-security Life Science Revolution Global pandemics Cross Campus Participation in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Faculty Research And Student Projects

15. Roadmap for Creating a Global University • Bold, compelling vision—tied to the “culture and values” of the university…..but with focus, selectivity & quality • Resources and innovation to support the vision—funding, people, organization + leadership • Re-alignment of academic rewards and performance criteria to accord with internationalization goals and priorities • “Full court press” to energize and sustain the vision— stakeholders & constituencies across campus/off campus • Quick wins—build excitement, create noise, attract skeptics • Flexibility and adaptability while maintaining overall commitment….lots of ways to connect to the world! • Willingness to change—to do some “new” things and disengage from others—setting new priorities

16. The DKU Experience Heavy commitment to developing global citizens through “rooted globalism” Joint venture structure embodies cross- national collaboration PRC vs. international students ratio highlights global orientation: 60:40 Curriculum shows pathway to global awareness Study at Duke is an integral part of student experience Strong commitment to diversity among students Core positioning/strategy is as global univ in PRC

17. The World is Getting Smaller…

18. The End Thank you!!!