mapping internationalization at u.s. colleges and universities
DESCRIPTION
MAPPING INTERNATIONALIZATION at U.S. Colleges and Universities. Dr. Madeleine Green Vice President for International Initiatives, ACE. The ACE Survey. 2001 Survey Stratified sample, 750 respondents 2006 Survey - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MAPPING INTERNATIONALIZATION at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Dr. Madeleine GreenVice President for International Initiatives, ACE
• 2001 SurveyStratified sample, 750 respondents
• 2006 SurveyAll regionally accredited postsecondary institutions that grant associate or baccalaureate degrees, 1047 respondents
The ACE Survey
Mapping Webinar Series
• December 1, 12:00-1:15 pm EST: “Advancing Internationalization at Baccalaureate Institutions”
• December 2, 12:00-1:15 pm EST:” Advancing Internationalization at Master’s Institutions”
• December 11, 12:00-1:15 pm EST: “Advancing Internationalization at Associate’s Institutions”
• December 16, 12:00-1:15 pm EST: “Advancing Internationalization at Doctoral Institutions”
Join us for our sector-specific series…See www.acenet.edu
• Institutional support • Curriculum and
co-curriculum• Faculty policies and
opportunities• International students
The ACE Survey
Information presented in this session refer to an average of data collected from all four-year institutions in 2006
(unless otherwise indicated).
Finding #1: High school students are interested in study abroad, language learning, and international learning opportunities.
http://www.acenet.eduClick on “Publications and Products”
Student Interests
Students Planning to Study Abroad
Percentage of students
50
13
37
Yes
Don’t Know
No
• 38%: Plan to speak the language fluently
• 33%: Plan to learn enough to be able to converse with speakers of the language
Finding #2: Since few students study abroad, and
about half of institutions do not have international/global course requirements, it cannot be assumed that students are acquiring international/global learning.
Participation in Study AbroadUndergraduate Participation in Study
Abroad at Four-year Institutions:
None
Less than 5%
5-10%
11-20%
21-30%
31-50%
More than 50%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
4
47
17
11
7
9
6 • 47% of institutions had less than 5% of their students study abroad.
• 6% of institutions had more than 50% of their students study abroad.
Percentage of institutions
Curricular RequirementsP
erce
ntag
e of
inst
itutio
ns
International/global course
Global trends course International track available for all
0
20
40
60
80
100
56
3221
44
6879
No
Yes
Institutions with international/global course requirements
Finding #3:Institutions are investing in faculty
development (and have increased this investment since 2001).
Investing in Faculty
• 36% of institutions offered funding for faculty to internationalize courses.
• 63% offered workshops on internationalizing the curriculum.
Investment in FacultyInstitutions provided funding to faculty for the following activities:
Teaching at institutions abroad
Studying or conducting research abroad
Leading students on study abroad programs
Travel to meetings or conferences abroad
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
36
63
78
79
Percentage of institutions
Finding # 4:The data show a mixed picture on
integrating internationalization in institutional planning and assessment.
Planning and Assessing Internationalization
Separate written plan
Formally assessed progress on internationalization
Top five priority in strategic plan
Included in mission statement
Task force or campus-wide committee
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
31
40
48
50
56
Percentage of institutions
Finding #5:
There are gaps between institutional rhetoric and reality.
Closing the Gap
Rhetoric vs. Reality
• Does your institution’s student recruitment literature highlight international or global education programs, activities, and opportunities?
Yes: 74% No: 26%
• Has your institution developed specific international or global student learning outcomes?
Yes (for all students): 18% Yes (some): 36% No: 46%
Closing the GapInstitutions receiving external funding for internationalization:
Percentage of institutions
No specific funding
State government
Corporations
Federal government
Foundations
Alumni
Private donors
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
34
11
12
27
30
34
37
Closing the Gap
Campus-wide committee
*Reporting to the CAO
Full-time administrator
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
56
57
61
*Based on those that do have a full-time administrator
Institutional structures
Percentage of institutions
1. Build on student interests
2. Focus on the curriculum
3. Invest in faculty
4. Create an institutional strategy
5. Ensure active leadership
Recommendations
THANK YOU!
• Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses: 2008 Edition (ACE) www.acenet.edu/programs/international/mapping2008
• ACE’s Internationalization Online Toolkit: www.acenet.edu/programs/international/toolkit
More Resources…