2015 annual summary

ANNUAL SUMMARY2015

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FIE information in numbers

Energy Reduction in FIE London ResidencesThrough the NUS Student Switch Off,

students in all 4 of FIE’s residences reduced

their energy usage by 14,105 Wh - 20% from

2013 in Spring & Fall 2015.

Increase in FIE Staff Volunteer DaysFIE staff took volunteering to new heights in

2015 with more days taken and more Lon-

don and Dublin staff participating in volun-

teer days in and around our community.

Increase in FIE Co-Curricular Activities Our staff helped visiting and FIE faculty

organize more co-curricular activities in

2015 than ever before, highlighting our

focus on experiential education.

20% 140% 59%

Sometimes, the numbers speak for themselves. We are commit-

ted to the constant reevaluation and improvement of all aspects

of our provision. From sustainability and global charity efforts, to

widening access to students from all communities, the determina-

tion to reflect and change keeps us moving forward. To get the

best and most relevant data possible, we have reviewed and

made upgrades to our feedback mechanisms to gather informa-

tion from students, visiting faculty, and staff.

Below are some of our proudest achievements this year.

$8115 4875Raised for our charities Through FIE London and Dublin student,

staff, and faculty fundraising efforts such as

bake sales and book drives, our designated

charities have received over $8000 to sup-

port their important work.

New internship sites Thanks to the dedication of our Experiential

Education Team, FIE London has partnered

with 75 new companies and organizations

to give students seeking an internship more

opportunities to work in London.

Staff Engagement Events FIE staff across London and Dublin collec-

tively attended 48 unique staff engagement

events. From conflict resolution workshops

to fire marshall training, our staff is eager to

stay knowledgeable in their field.

FIE continues to work to develop its commitment to its values. We’ve adopted a new charity, Love Orphanage, based in Haiti. Ahaji Schreffler, Associate Director, Study Abroad Office, Drexel University is the US Liason and Volunteer for the organization. This charity serves to to change the lives of impoverished children in Haiti by providing a stable and safe home that nurtures the whole child – emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

We’ve also spent 2015 focussed on our aim of creating an ever-more supportive and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds. FIE was visited by the team at Diversity Abroad and participated in the Access, Inclusion, and Diversity (AID) Evaluation. The resulting Roadmap assisted us in outlining diversity and inclusivity goals, including creating our own brand of affinity groups - FIE Interest Groups (FIGS), creating student-led resources and re-evaluating how our scholarship program can better target students with financial need. We look forward to continuing these and other new initiatives in 2016 to best support our partners and their students.

Hania AL MuhaisenChairman of the Board

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2015 & beyond

Greetings. I am pleased to present to you FIE’s Annual Summary 2015. 2015 has been a year framed by leadership with our biennial Student Global Leadership Conference as a real focal point. Dr. Jok Madut Jok topped the list of the conference’s inspirational speakers. Dr. Jok, Loyola Marymount University professor and founder of the Marol Academy, embodied the conference theme of Social Justice in a Complex World and was flanked by colleague Dr. Michael Genovese, President of the World Policy Institute. Dr. Genovese not only supported the conference as a keynote speaker and member of the Educational Programmes Commit-tee, but has also successfully led FIE’s Academic Advisory Board for the past three years. For all of this, we are most grateful. Michael has now handed off the baton. The Academic Advisory Board (AAB), whose remit is to advise and support FIE in relation to academic quality and standards, regulatory developments, and trends in study abroad, will now be led by Daniela Ascarelli, Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs and Director of Study Abroad, Drexel University.

Our mission is to provide high quality educational experiences to the global community. In pursuit of these goals, FIE is committed to the development of creative learning environ-ments wherein an understanding of, and appreciation for, the privileges and responsibilities of international citizenship is fostered. This commitment is driven by the belief that interaction between people of diverse cultures is the base upon which empathy among nations is built.

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OUR COMMITMENTcharities & organizationsMarol Academy & Love Orphanage Since its inception, our second-hand textbook drive has raised

$9903 as of Fall 2015 for our designated charities; Marol Academy

in South Sudan and Love Orphanage in Haiti. Both organizations

aim to improve the lives of local children through education and

support. FIE also hosts other events throughout the semester such

as bake sales and raffles benefitting the charities.

Meat Free MondaysFIE became an official supporter of the Meat Free Monday cam-

paign, encouraging students to cut meat out of their diet at least

one day a week to raise awareness of the environmental impact of

eating meat. Kitchens in all student FIE London residences were

provided with six healthy and meat free recipe cards for ideas on

how to stay involved with the campaign as well as kitchen tips for

healthy cooking.

Diversity Abroad AuditIn 2015, FIE completed the Access, Inclusion, and Diversity

Evaluation, making our organization the first overseas member

institution. Diversity Abroad members are committed to increas-

ing access, diversity and equity in international education and to

enhancing the experience of international students.

FIGSFIE Interest Groups (FIGS) took flight in Fall 2015 with groups

dedicated to LGBTQ and Allies, Religion/Spirituality, Limited

Finances, Communities of Color, Conversation Club/Speakers

of English as a Second Language, and the student created Travel

group. The LGBTQA and Communities of Color FIGS were

particularly active groups, attending events such the BFI London

film festival.

Learn more about our FIGS at: www.fie.org.uk/student-resources

KNOWLEDGE & INCLUSIVITY

Recognition. Understanding.

ETHICS & HUMAN RIGHTS

Awareness. Action.

SOCIAL & CULTURAL REFLECTION

Responsibility. Appreciation.

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

Engagement. Initiative.

OUR MISSION & VALUES guiding & directing our focus

SGLCStudent Global Leadership ConferenceHosted at Imperial College in April 2015, more students from

more institutions attended FIE’s second biannual conference than

ever before. Students explored the present and future nature of

leadership in a world of inequality filled with complex and com-

peting economic, social, and environmental dynamics. Privilege,

power, choices and responsibilities of leadership in the 21st cen-

tury were discussed throughout the conference in the context

of social justice. Guest speakers included our own Dr. Michael

Genovese as well as Dr. Graham Allen, Member of Parliament

(MP), Labour Party. The Women and Leadership: Equality

Means Business panel featured females in leadership roles

including Audrey Mandela (Mandella Associates), Dr. Ambika

Sampat (Acumen) and Katie Williams (Guidebook).

LEADERSHIP at FIE

GreekConnectReaching out to the Greek communityThis year, FIE partnered with two new organizations, Pi Kappa

Phi and University of Missouri - Columbia, exclusively for the

GreekConnect program, giving members of the Greek communi-

ty the chance to explore the foundations of fraternity and sorority

life during their study or internship program in London.

London/Amman Peace & Conflict ResolutionIn it’s 6th consecutive year, the Peace & Conflict Resolution

program included 14 students from universities across the US. In

our ever-changing world, we are proud to highlight this program

and encouraged by the students who recognize the importance of

education and the role that it plays in global peace and prosperity.


PROGRAMdevelopments 2015 has brought many new offerings both in London and Dublin with new programs, partners, and affiliations.

+70Visits to London and Dublin by our partners, affiliates, and other staff. Both Foundation House and the new site of FIE Dublin on Aungier Street have been busy in 2015 hosting visitors from around the globe!

+4New elective courses at FIE London including Realism in British Cinema, Political Communication: Framing and Re-framing Self-Interests in the UK and Abroad, Creative Thinking for Advertising, and Travel Writing.

+6New partners & programs:Knox College, University of Missouri - Columbia, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, Temple Dublin Summer, and Villanova Dublin Semester.

FIE Dublin has added a new summer

and semester program with existing FIE

London partners, helping our colleagues

expand their study abroad options while

still offering the same great service they

have come to know and trust at FIE. Dub-

lin is still leading the pack in First Year

Programs, hosting four first year programs

in the Emerald Isle. Service learning and

co-curricular activities are an essential

part of the first year student experience,

with plenty of support from FIE Dublin

staff, Residence Life Supervisors, and our

academic partner, Dublin Business School.

FIE London has recently opened four new

quarter programs to all students, bringing

the total of Quarter programs available to

six. More information on the structure,

relevant courses, and application deadlines

is listed on our website at:

www.fie.org.uk/quarterprograms

Winter Quarter

• Study

• Study & Internship

Spring Quarter

• Study with Health Option

Summer Quarter

• Study in London

• Study in Dublin & London

Fall Quarter

• Study Only

Business & Economics, Communica-tions, Social Welfare & Not-for-profit, Fashion, Film & Television, Accoun-tancy & Finance, and Education are just some of the 14 industries new internship placements were sourced from. Over the last few years, there has been very strong demand for gen-eral business placements, especially start-ups and entrepreneurial compa-nies, and continued high demand for communications. Over 25% of new

internship sites come from a referral from another company or organiza-tion that has hosted an FIE student. We think this speaks volumes to the quality of interns our partners send to London!

All 699 internship and service intern-ship students benefited from newly revised orientations, streamlined documents, and extensive feedback improvements all designed to be more

student focused and empowering.

Above is a map representing a cross section of the new internship site placements across the 32 boroughs and Zones 1 - 6 of London. With internships far outside Kensington & Chelsea, students get to explore more of this great city on the bus, Tube, and trains and become a local in a way tourists and other study abroad students do not.

Our Experiential Education team in London secured 75 new placement sites over the course of 2015, giving our students more options in more fields than ever before.

INTERNSHIPSLondon

INTERNSHIPS Dublin

Online wedding supplier platform

Specialist graphic design agency

Independent consumer champion for health and social care

Animal conservation charity

Charity law organization

Creative marketing and web design agency


Global Internship Conference

FIE was a proud sponsor of the GIC conferece held in Dublin,

Ireland in June 2015. Staff from our London Academic and

Experiential Education, Senior Management, and Dublin

teams attended and presented, as well as hosted an evening

social for our colleagues and partners.

Extraordinary growth

FIE Dublin internships numbers nearly quadruped in the

past year, with Fall 2014 seeing 8 interns and Fall 2015 seeing

31! Our Dublin team has been working tirelessly to help our

growing student intern population make the most of their

time in Ireland.

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As leaders in the field, FIE shared the knowledge and expertise gained by utilizing London as a workplace and classroom for our students. The FIE London team presented a session titled, “Is that for here or to go? Takeaways and transferable skills delivered through the London workplace and classroom.” FIE Dublin together with Temple University and Dream Careers also presented “Producing Culturally Competent Global Graduates: Engaging Campus Stakeholders and Leverag-ing partnerships in Global Internship Programs.”

As international internships continue to be a unique opportunity for students to work cross-culturally, FIE Academic and Experiential Education teams help them to understand the value of their internship.

FIE Dublin interns came from 8 different US institutions and entered several small to medium Irish companies. Different industries included sports, politics, journalism, tourism, hospitality, law, accountancy, graphic design, marketing and the volunteer sector.

As Dublin continues to grow as a hotspot for technology in the Silicon Docks, business and start-ups in the city center, and retailing and communications all over the city, it will no doubt be the place many more students choose to intern.

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STUDY TOURSLondon, Dublin, & London/Amman


FACULTY inspiring the next generation

Stratford-Upon-Avon FIE London students in the Shakespeare and Elizabethan Literature course had the opportunity to visit the home of Shakespeare in

Stratford-Upon-Avon, located in the Cotswolds of England. Students visited the birth and death place of Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway’s

cottage, and a traditional tea room. They also took in two performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company, including Henry V and Hecuba

as well as a backstage theatre tour. The tour was lead by faculty member Brian Ridgers and Experiential Education Manager, Rebecca Claris.

Northern IrelandStudents from our Dublin and London/Amman programs visit the cities of Belfast and Derry in Northern Ireland. Delving straight into the

political history of Belfast with a tour from both sides of a divided community, students explored Belfast’s famous murals and peace-line.

Visiting Northern Ireland’s second city Derry, students were taken on an exploration of the last completely walled city in Ireland. The city’s

founding up to current events including the demand for civil rights and ‘The Troubles’ is presented for discussion between staff and students.

FIE Faculty We are proud of the expert educators we

have at FIE. This year, we welcomed many

new and visiting faculty, as well as celebrated

those who have been with us for 10 years.

Author Heidi James-Dunbar, PhD (Liter-

ary London, Creative Writing) received

the 2015 Rajini Pani Outstanding Faculty

Award for her outstanding commitment to

students.

• 25 visiting faculty

• 7 new faculty

• 3 faculty, 10+ years (Chris Cook, Hadi

Enayat, Tancred Bradshaw)

Co-Curriculars

We know the learning that takes place outside of the

classroom is just as important as lectures and papers.

Here are a few co-curricular activities students

undertook in London and Dublin to enhance and

complement their academics.

ӹ New Broadcasting House, BBC Headquarters

ӹ British Museum

ӹ Abbey Theatre, National Theatre of Ireland

ӹ Howth, Sligo, and Causey Farm

#FIERCE RECIPES

KITCHEN TIPS

Aubergine = EggplantBack bacon = Canadian bacon Baps, A "bap" = whole hamburger bun Beetroot = BeetsBicarbonate of soda = Baking sodaBiscuits = CookiesDouble cream = Heavy creamSingle cream = Half and halfChicken/beef Cube = Bouillon cubeChips = French friesCorn�our = CornstarchCourgette = ZucchiniCorriander = CilantroCrisps = Potato chipsDigestive biscuits = Graham crackersJelly = Jell-O, gelatinJacket potato = baked potatoMash = Mashed potatoesMinced meat = Ground meatPlain �our = All-purpose �ourPorridge = Oatmeal, cookedPrawns = ShrimpRasher = Slice Rocket = ArugulaSpring onions = Green onionsStreaky bacon = American sliced bacon Strong �our = Bread �ourSultanas = Seedless white raisinsTomato puree = Tomato pasteTomato sauce = Tomato ketchupWater biscuits = Crackers, matzosWholemeal �our = Whole wheat �our Grill = Broiler

Toast + baked beans = beans on toast

(Oil + garlic + chilies) + Tinned tomatoes + pasta = spicy tomato pasta

Flatbreads or tortillas + grated cheese = quesadilla

(Oil + leftover veggies) + whisked eggs = frittata

(Tuna + mayo + spring onions) + baked potato = jacket potato with tuna

Toast + (oil + tomato puree) + grated cheese + olives = mini pizzas

3 parts oil + 1 part vinegar + mustard + honey + salt + pepper = honey mustard salad dressing

Know Your Measures Know Your Ingredients Meal Maths

water

Boils at: 100˚ C 212˚ FFreezes at: 0˚ C 32˚ F1 Litre = 1.76 Pints1 Pint UK = 568 ml1 Pint US = 16 � oz.1 � oz = 28.41 ml1 ml = 0.035 � oz1 Cup US = 250 ml

C˚ x 1.8 + 32 = F˚ F˚ - 3.2 + 1.8 = C˚

liquids

Pint Metric Cups Fl Oz. 100 ml 3 1/2 125 ml 1/2 4 1/21/4 150 ml 5 200 ml 7 250 ml 1 91/2 275 ml 10 300 ml 11 400 ml 14 500 ml 2 181 570 ml 20 750 ml 3 261 3/4 1.0 L 4 352 1.1 L 40 1.3 L 5 46 2.0 L 8 70

weights

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric1 oz 30 g 10 oz 285 g2 oz 60 g 11 oz 310 g3 oz 85 g 12 oz (3/4 lb) 340 g4 oz (1/2 lb) 115 g 13 oz 370 g5 oz 140 g 14 oz 400 g6 oz 170 g 15 oz 425 g7 oz 200 g 16 oz (1 lb) 450 g8 oz (1/2 lb) 230 g 24 oz 680 g 9 oz 255 g 32 oz (2 lb) 0.9 kg

oven temps F˚ C˚ 250 120 300 150 325 170 350 180 375 190 400 200 425 220

Our London facilities team is always busy keeping FIE’s four student resi-dences, faculty flats, and Foundation House the best that it can be for our students, faculty, and staff. This year, with most of the major renovations in our student residences completed, focus moved to making FIE’s values more visible in the living and learning spaces. Visible reminders such as the

Values display fitted to the original features of the Metrogate entrance are a way to remind students and staff of our commitment.

Meat Free Monday information along with Kitchen Tips posters and a set of six meat free recipe cards were placed in each of the student kitchens. Notice boards throughout the residences

have information on Writing Support Tutors , mental health awareness, and safety and security.

Other features such as bike stands, fold down wall desks, and metal art-work were added to enhance student satisfaction, as well as a new laundry system which has eliminated coins and is completely app-based.

LIVING & LEARNINGcreating educational environments


Victor Mellors, Academic and Ex-periential Education Coordinator at FIE London, was one of 12 FIE staff to volunteer their time this year. As part of FIE’s social respon-sibility community service scheme, Victor spent three days in August volunteering with a group called ‘The Conservation Volunteers’ at their Meantime Plant Nursery, lo-cated on the Greenwich peninsula.

I’d never been to a plant nursery before so I was rather curious as to what I’d find. Besides some light gardening at my parents’ house in the countryside, I admit that my understanding of plants was fairly basic. It’s safe to say that I had no idea what to expect, but I found myself pleasantly surprised with time at the nursery. The site is

situated on development land, and is therefore temporary in nature. The notion of development land being managed as ‘green space’ in order to promote a greater under-standing and appreciation for our environmental is not new. There are multiple sites similar to this one all over London, each designed to be relocated at relatively short notice.

Projects like the Meantime Plant Nursery offer a rather peaceful and seemingly rural bastion of green-ery in London’s urban sprawl. The Conservation Volunteers charity has been advocating for the UK’s ‘vulnerable green spaces’ since 1959. Their efforts have become increas-ingly pertinent in recent years, with council budget cuts and ever expanding urban development

projects threatening community and environmental areas.

If I’m honest, dealing with ‘baby plants’ requires a delicacy that didn’t come naturally at first, however there’s something quite rejuvenating about spending time outside getting your hands a dirty. As well as enjoying London’s ‘great outdoors’, I found my experience to be highly informative and reward-ing. For anyone inclined, now is a great time to be volunteering with organizations like TCV.

Other volunteer sites from FIE staff included local primary schools, theatres, voter turnout awareness campaigns, and com-munity initiatives.

STAFF ENGAGEMENTbeyond 9-5

Like our students, FIE encourages staff to get out and recharge.

Staff receive up to three paid days to volunteer their time at

any worthy cause they choose.

2015 London./Amman Peace & Conflict Resolution student at The Citadel in Amman, Jordan


Mission:The mission and responsibility of the Academic Advisory Board and any Ad Hoc committees it might appoint is to con-tribute to the academic quality and viability of FIE academic programs by providing insight, information and support in areas including program development, quality and management, program outcomes and evaluation, outreach, and enrollment development.

Members of the 2015 Academic Advisory Board (AAB):

Arlene Jackson, MA Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives, American Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesDaniela Ascarelli, MA Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs and Director of Study Abroad, Drexel UniversityElizabeth Campanella, MBA Director, Education Abroad, Villanova UniversityJoan Gore, PhD Senior Program Development Consultant, FIE Board Manager, Ad Hoc Board MemberJoe Rogers, JD Director, Center for Global Education, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s UniversityMichael A. Genovese, PhD Loyola Chair of Leadership, Director, Institute of Leadership Studies, Loyola Marymount University Minnie Battle Mayes, MA President and CEO, iPaveRhonda Waller Director of Study Abroad, Elon University

Key Areas of AAB Involvement The AAB has, at both of its meetings, and via email exchanges throughout the academic year, engaged in an open, lively exchange related to FIE. Our discussions centered primarily around five issues/concerns: Academic Excellence, Strategic Planning, Accreditation, Review of Best Practices and Academic Standards, Trends in Study Abroad, Assessment/Outcomes

ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD

Arlene Jackson, MA Daniela Ascarelli, MA Joan Gore, PhD

Joe Rogers, JD Michael A. Genovese, PhD Minnie Battle Mayes, MA Rhonda Waller

Front photo: FIE students at the 2015 Student Global Leadership Conference in LondonBack photo: CLIX Spring 2015 student exhibition gallery in Metrogate student residence

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