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Medium-sized Public University 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs 28,000 students, 720 faculty

Medium-sized Public University 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs 28,000 students, 720 faculty College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad. students 215 Faculty, 13 departments, 25+ degree programs Engineering: CE, ME, EE, ENE, CS, CM

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Medium-sized Public University 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs 28,000 students, 720 faculty

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  1. Medium-sized Public University • 93 undergraduate, 50 graduate Programs • 28,000 students, 720 faculty • College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences • 5600 Undergrads, 400 grad. students • 215 Faculty, 13 departments, 25+ degree programs • Engineering: CE, ME, EE, ENE, CS, CM • Sciences: Bio, Geo, Chem, EnvSci, For, Math, Physics/Astro

  2. Center for International Education • Houses/coordinates all intl. operations • 1100 international scholars; 600 outgoing Internationalization at Northern Arizona Univ. • International House • Broad selection of international exposure • Study abroad • Faculty-led, short-term programs • International Internships • Global Science and Engineering Program (GSEP)

  3. Comprehensive STEM internationalization option • Immersive five-year program • 14 STEM majors, 5 languages • 4th Year Abroad: Study + Internship • Dual-degree: a second BA rewards investment • Maximize attractiveness, minimize effort and risk • Emphasis on operational efficiency, program sustainability • Uniform model spanning all degree programs • Extensive shared infrastructure, scalable funding model • Special curricular adjustments for smooth integration Global Science and Engineering Program

  4. Students (and parents) • Cite globalization statistics • Job fairs, invited speakers • But…they’re basically sold already • Administrators (and legislators) • New relevance to industrial constituency • Competitive edge with attractive offerings • Do the math: high benefit-cost ratio (see financing) • Faculty • Credit towards workload, promotion, financial support • Not so critical up front…they’ll follow along… How do we sell the value proposition?

  5. Financing your program itself • Nice: grants, foundations, donors • Need efficient, scalable, sustainable financial model • Best: recoup student tuitions while abroad • Financing for student participants • Keep program costs low! • Grants: local + external • Make sure there are outcomes with tangible financial impact • Financing campus internationalization • Ideally: university-level initiative, part of strategic plan • Focus on small steps, clear criteria, accountability How do we finance internationalization?

  6. Some foreign language study is critical • More effective English communication with ESL collaborators • At least six semesters to claim “global competence” • Language + culture = global competence • Language does not come natural to many STEM majors • Emphasize the practical: • Events that emphasize clear tangible benefit of language • Specialized STEM-oriented curricula: relevant and engaging • Strong peer support within same-language cohorts • Smart integration into curricular tracks • Allow intensive abroad experiences only later  maximize effect • Place language to preclude “gaps” before leaving What is the proper role of language?

  7. “Constellation” of integrated options • Plan for failure, “downshifting” • Many small elements = large combined effect Achieving internationalization at home

  8. Onward…

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