International EducationInternational EducationAn opportunity for NWTCAn opportunity for NWTC

Our VisionOur Vision

We will provide all learners the highest quality, We will provide all learners the highest quality,

life-long learning opportunities that are:life-long learning opportunities that are: what you wantwhat you want when you wantwhen you want where you want, andwhere you want, and how you want themhow you want them

So you may continue learning and So you may continue learning and

successfully engage in a career that enhances successfully engage in a career that enhances

your quality of life in a your quality of life in a global communityglobal community..

Prior Board DiscussionPrior Board Discussion Skilled workers need to be globally literate and Skilled workers need to be globally literate and

feel at ease with cultures other than their ownfeel at ease with cultures other than their own NWTC goal: 10 new international students/year NWTC goal: 10 new international students/year

recruited worldwiderecruited worldwide• Market NWTC associate degree programs that Market NWTC associate degree programs that

articulate to baccalaureate programs: Engineering articulate to baccalaureate programs: Engineering Technologies, E-Business, Supply Chain Technologies, E-Business, Supply Chain ManagementManagement

2 recruiting trips/year and half-time student 2 recruiting trips/year and half-time student support personsupport person

Program will be self-supporting by end of year 3 Program will be self-supporting by end of year 3

Proposed Project Funding from Proposed Project Funding from Fund BalancesFund Balances

International Student RecruitmentInternational Student Recruitment

FY06 - $45,000FY06 - $45,000

FY07 - $30,000FY07 - $30,000

FY08 - $15,000FY08 - $15,000

$90,000$90,000

Manager of International Education Manager of International Education at NWTCat NWTC

Charter created for the international education Charter created for the international education committeecommittee

Job description designed by the committee to Job description designed by the committee to have a champion for international activity at the have a champion for international activity at the collegecollege

Kelly Holtmeier hired April 2007Kelly Holtmeier hired April 2007

Policy QuestionsPolicy Questions Why should NWTC pursue international education?Why should NWTC pursue international education?

• Better prepare our students for the global workplace • Develop cultural diversity competence

What types of international activities should we pursue What types of international activities should we pursue and what should be our priorities?and what should be our priorities?• Enroll international students in certificate and degree

programs• Short cultural visits from abroad• NWTC courses abroad for NWTC students• Seminars and training opportunities locally and

abroad• Teacher/staff exchanges• Service learning opportunities for NWTC students• English Learner instruction

Policy QuestionsPolicy Questions To what extent should NWTC partner with other public To what extent should NWTC partner with other public

and private organizations to provide international and private organizations to provide international services?services?

How should we fund international activities?How should we fund international activities?• Partial use of tax levy Partial use of tax levy • Self-sustainingSelf-sustaining

Should we pursue only international students with the Should we pursue only international students with the ability to pay full out-of-state tuition to the exclusion ability to pay full out-of-state tuition to the exclusion of those with lesser economic ability? of those with lesser economic ability? • The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be

remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the total credits for the system.total credits for the system.

Why is International Education Why is International Education Important?Important?

““Education teaches more than students. It teaches all of us Education teaches more than students. It teaches all of us to see beyond our borders and boundaries, both real and to see beyond our borders and boundaries, both real and imagined.” imagined.” Margaret Spellings, U.S. Secretary of Education, November, 2006Margaret Spellings, U.S. Secretary of Education, November, 2006

“… “… it is only by bridging the knowledge gap, that we can it is only by bridging the knowledge gap, that we can combat exclusion and marginalization and bridge the divide combat exclusion and marginalization and bridge the divide among peoples and cultures.”among peoples and cultures.”Kofi Annan, former U.N. Secretary General, November, 2001Kofi Annan, former U.N. Secretary General, November, 2001

““What nations don’t know can hurt them…for their own What nations don’t know can hurt them…for their own future and that of the nation, college graduates today must future and that of the nation, college graduates today must be internationally competent.”be internationally competent.”Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, November, 2005November, 2005

What is International Competence?What is International Competence? Knowledge of one’s own and other pertinent Knowledge of one’s own and other pertinent

culturescultures Recognition of specific differences between Recognition of specific differences between

culturescultures Understanding of how culture influences behavior Understanding of how culture influences behavior

in the workplacein the workplace Ability to empathize with, adapt to and/or Ability to empathize with, adapt to and/or

manage differences, as expressed in business manage differences, as expressed in business structures, system and priorities, within structures, system and priorities, within multicultural work environmentsmulticultural work environments

Society for Human Resource Management white paper, “Assessment Instruments for the Global Workforce”, by Douglas Stuart, Ph.D. c. 2006

Why Does International Why Does International Competence Matter?Competence Matter?

The world has been watching the U.S. and has learned what we’ve done well. We have not kept pace. Jobs are going overseas (e.g., call centers and other positions). Other countries paid attention to the U.S., while we’ve rested on our laurels.

The World is Flat, a Brief History The World is Flat, a Brief History of the 21of the 21stst Century Century

by: Thomas Friedman, c 2005

International Student International Student PopulationPopulation

564,766 international students studied in the U.S. in 2005/2006* • 83,160 (14.7%) studied at Associate

degree granting institutions* 7,166 (1.2%) studied in Wisconsin*

• 131 (.023%) studied within the WTCS system^

1 (.00018%) was at NWTC^

* Source: the Institute of International Education, 11/06* Source: the Institute of International Education, 11/06  ^ Source: WTCS state office 8/07^ Source: WTCS state office 8/07

Tuition and FeesTuition and Fees The average cost for tuition and fees for international The average cost for tuition and fees for international

students attending students attending Community Colleges in the U.S. in the U.S. is is $6,500$6,500 per semester per semester Inside Higher Education ‘Branding Community Colleges Abroad’ July, 2007Inside Higher Education ‘Branding Community Colleges Abroad’ July, 2007

The average international student tuition and fees at The average international student tuition and fees at UWGB (after scholarships and remission) is (after scholarships and remission) is $4,417 $4,417 per semester per semester

The average international student tuition and fees at The average international student tuition and fees at St. Norbert College (after financial aid) is (after financial aid) is $3,464$3,464 per semester. International student fees are often less per semester. International student fees are often less due to additional scholarships. due to additional scholarships.

Out-of-state cost for tuition and fees at Out-of-state cost for tuition and fees at NWTC is is $6,962$6,962 (for 12 credits per semester) without grants or (for 12 credits per semester) without grants or remission.remission.

Regional FocusRegional Focus Around the WTCS system, international education Around the WTCS system, international education

has various drivershas various drivers• Some schools (MATC Madison and MATC Some schools (MATC Madison and MATC

Milwaukee) view international education as Milwaukee) view international education as opportunities to send staff and students abroadopportunities to send staff and students abroad

• Some focus on incoming students (NTC and FVTC)Some focus on incoming students (NTC and FVTC) Potential partners looking to grow their Potential partners looking to grow their

international programs include Lakeland College, international programs include Lakeland College, St. Norbert College, and UWGBSt. Norbert College, and UWGB

Without a strong focus:Without a strong focus: Students have gone abroad with facultyStudents have gone abroad with faculty

• Germany; EnglandGermany; England Students have attended international conferencesStudents have attended international conferences

• United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Staff have gone abroad to further advance our Staff have gone abroad to further advance our

international connectionsinternational connections• Irapuato, Mexico; Luca, Italy; Hessen, Germany Irapuato, Mexico; Luca, Italy; Hessen, Germany

Hosted international visitors from various countriesHosted international visitors from various countries• Netherlands; GermanyNetherlands; Germany

NWTC Has Been Involved in NWTC Has Been Involved in International EducationInternational Education

International Education at International Education at NWTCNWTC

Bringing in students to study at NWTC– Bringing in students to study at NWTC– specifically targeting Africa, Asia, and South specifically targeting Africa, Asia, and South AmericaAmerica

Providing opportunities for students to go abroadProviding opportunities for students to go abroad Providing opportunities for staff to go abroadProviding opportunities for staff to go abroad Enhancing training and seminar options for Enhancing training and seminar options for

businessbusiness

International Students at International Students at NWTCNWTC

Have been defined as those students coming to Have been defined as those students coming to NWTC from another country of origin for the NWTC from another country of origin for the purpose of study. We have accepted students purpose of study. We have accepted students here on a F1 visahere on a F1 visawhich is specific towhich is specific tostudy. Thus far NWTC study. Thus far NWTC has not accepted any has not accepted any other types of visas. other types of visas. We use the SEVIS We use the SEVIS system to process system to process international students.international students.

Department of Education Department of Education Title VI B GrantTitle VI B Grant

NEW International Business ProjectNEW International Business Project• Partnership with UW-GB, Green Bay Area Public

Schools, and Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

• 2-year award, began July 1, 2007• 13 projects in total, 9 of which are identified as

all or in part by NWTC• 50% of Manager position, in-kind

Other Potential Initiatives to Other Potential Initiatives to PursuePursue

Offer a Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity course abroad

Service Learning with nursing students in Mexico

Japanese visitors for short stay initiative Growing the International Program to be

cost neutral

Benefits of International Benefits of International EducationEducation

Heightened awareness of the College and Northeast Heightened awareness of the College and Northeast Wisconsin on a global levelWisconsin on a global level

Preparation for business expectationsPreparation for business expectations• Fall 2006 Survey of Northeast Wisconsin BusinessesFall 2006 Survey of Northeast Wisconsin Businesses

59% indicated they are exporting outside the United States59% indicated they are exporting outside the United States Of the 41% not expanding their exporting globally, 19% indicate lack of Of the 41% not expanding their exporting globally, 19% indicate lack of

knowledge about foreign business practices and/or culture is main concernknowledge about foreign business practices and/or culture is main concern NWTC is located in an increasingly diverse worldNWTC is located in an increasingly diverse world

• 2005 census data shows 12.7% of Brown County is comprised of 2005 census data shows 12.7% of Brown County is comprised of minority populationsminority populations

Staying ahead of the competitionStaying ahead of the competition• Intellectual and work experience capitalIntellectual and work experience capital

Foreign students gain appreciation of our society/way of lifeForeign students gain appreciation of our society/way of life• Create friendships, educate future leaders, promote understandingCreate friendships, educate future leaders, promote understanding

World’s diversity enriches educationWorld’s diversity enriches education• Exposure for our students and staff to individuals of diverse Exposure for our students and staff to individuals of diverse

backgroundsbackgrounds

Keys to a Successful Keys to a Successful International Education Effort International Education Effort

Identify goalsIdentify goals Support from the topSupport from the top Prepare College community for increased diversity on Prepare College community for increased diversity on

campuscampus• Environment of value provided by campusEnvironment of value provided by campus

Shared understanding as to why international students are Shared understanding as to why international students are desirable desirable

Increase marketing– so NWTC is identified as an institution Increase marketing– so NWTC is identified as an institution accepting international studentsaccepting international students• Know why students would want to come to NWTCKnow why students would want to come to NWTC

Realistic budget commitmentRealistic budget commitment Payment plans, scholarships, on-campus employmentPayment plans, scholarships, on-campus employment Analyze how we should grow the programAnalyze how we should grow the program Dedicated advisorDedicated advisor International Center International Center

• Ensure fit with our current Multicultural CenterEnsure fit with our current Multicultural Center

Potential BarriersPotential Barriers No clearly established path at NWTC

Relatively unknown nationally• Why choose NWTC over other options in US?

Language concerns

Tuition concerns

Housing issues

Awareness

1 staff position dedicated to international, 50% of which is dedicated to Title VI B grant

Policy QuestionsPolicy Questions Why should NWTC pursue international education?Why should NWTC pursue international education?

• Better prepare our students for the global workplace • Develop cultural diversity competence

What types of international activities should we pursue What types of international activities should we pursue and what should be our priorities?and what should be our priorities?• Enroll international students in certificate and degree

programs• Short cultural visits from abroad• NWTC courses abroad for NWTC students• Seminars and training opportunities locally and

abroad• Teacher/staff exchanges• Service learning opportunities for NWTC students• English Learner instruction

Policy QuestionsPolicy Questions To what extent should NWTC partner with other public and To what extent should NWTC partner with other public and

private organizations to provide international services?private organizations to provide international services?

How should we fund international activities?How should we fund international activities?• Partial use of tax levy Partial use of tax levy • Self-sustainingSelf-sustaining

Should we pursue only international students with the Should we pursue only international students with the ability to pay full out of state tuition to the exclusion of ability to pay full out of state tuition to the exclusion of those with lesser economic ability? those with lesser economic ability? • The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be The maximum number of credits for which tuition will be

remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and remitted in any year is calculated on a system-wide basis, and the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the the total form all 16 College can be no more than .5% of the total credits for the system.total credits for the system.

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