Florida Consortium for International Education

CAMPUS INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGIES

Florida Consortium for International Education (FCIE)

CAMPUS INTERNATIONALIZATION

STRATEGIESPresented by:

Joseph V. Jones Interim Assistant Vice President

Office of International Education and DevelopmentFlorida A&M University

Session OverviewSURVEY CURRENT ENGAGEMENT

TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

FOCUS ON STRATEGIC PLAN

TRY MULTIPLE APPROACHES

Survey Current Engagement

Conduct SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities ThreatsKnow you Allies and Foes

Top Management Support

INTERNATIONALIZE TOP DOWN

SEEK TO LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

PEOPLE WILL RESPOND

Focus on the Strategic Plan

TIE TO YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN

GET ON THE COMMITTEE

EMPHASIZE ITS RELEVANCE

Try Multiple ApproachesEMBED IN THE CURRICULUM

FOREIGN LANGUAGESINTERNATIONAL MAJORS/MINORSAREA STUDIESCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

Try Multiple ApproachesBUILD INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

MEMORANUM OF AGREEMENTS

MOU

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS

Try Multiple ApproachesCREATE BROAD BASED SUPPORT

ADVISORY BOARDINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSINTERNATIONAL FACULTYSUPPORTIVE COLLEGUESSTUDY ABROAD STUDENTS

Try Multiple ApproachesSTUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

SHORT-TERM FACULTY LEDSERVICE LEARNINGSEMESTER/YEAR LONGSEMESTER-AT-SEAEXCHANGE PROGRAMS

STRATEGIC CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPSCenter for Global Security and Int’l AffairsArmy and Navy ROTCUniversity CommunicationsCollege of EducationSchool of JournalismForeign LanguagesFAMU DRSFaculty SenateCESTA, ESI, SBI, CAS, SOA

Try Multiple ApproachesEMPHASIZE BENEFITS

LANGUAGE FLUENCEYGLOBAL COMPETETIVENESSEXPAND OPPORTUNITIESENHANCE CRITICAL THINKINGBROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE IMPACT YOUR WORLD

Try Multiple ApproachesFOCUS ON FUNDING

US GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSPRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPSUNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPSPELL GRANTS/LOANSFUND RAISING EVENTENDOWMENTS

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

Rangel Fellowship and ScholarshipsPickering FellowshipFulbright AwardsCritical Language ScholarshipGilman ScholarshipBoren National Security Education Scholar College Language Assoc. ScholarshipFreeman-Asia Scholarship

Try Multiple ApproachesRELY ON YOUR EXPERTS

STUDY ABROAD STUDENTSFOREIGN RESEARCHERS/INTERNSEXCHANGE STUDENTS/SCHOLARSSCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCEINTERNATIONALS ON CAMPUSCOMMUNITY EXPERTS

DIPLOMAT-IN-RESIDENCE

Promoting student internships and lucrative fellowships in international affairs.

Classroom Visits and Lectures.

Professional Development Forums.

Mentoring prospective internship applicants or candidates for the foreign service exam.

Overseas Pre-departure Orientation Sessions.

Try Multiple ApproachesNURTURE YOUR EXPERTS

DIVERSITY PROGRAMSCULTURAL IMMERSIONLANGUAGE DEVELOPMENTEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCAMPUS INCLUSION

GLOBAL STUDENTS UNIONGlobal Coffee HourLanguage ClubCricketSoccerCultural Immersion Activities (Disney

World, St. George’s Island, Wakulla Springs, Tallahassee Attractions)

American Football, Baseball, Basketball…

Try Multiple ApproachesINTERNATIONAL EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEKFOREIGN NATIONAL HOLIDAYSGLOBAL STUDENTS EVENTSFOREIGN LANGUAGE WEEKINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FORUM

CAMPUS OUTREACH ACTIVITIES International Awareness & Education WeekForeign Language WeekCamp Adventure & International AgricultureFAMU DRS Spanish Language & Culture DayCenter for Global SecurityAfrican Caribbean ConcertUnited Nations Day CelebrationCity International Students Reception & FDOEChinese New Year Celebration

Try Multiple ApproachesEXPAND YOUR REACH

OVERSEAS BRANCH CAMPUSES

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS

CREATES A NICHE MARKET

ConclusionINTERNATIONAL IMPACT

Students changed major to international careers or foreign language majors

Students prepared to compete effectively in the global marketplace

FAMUANs culturally and linguistically competent

Critical Languages embraced and sought50% of students who go abroad repeat

Any Questions?CONTACT INFORMATIONJoseph V. Jones, MS Ed

Interim Assistant Vice PresidentFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Office of International Education & DevelopmentDivision of Academic Affairs

Perry Paige Building, Suite 305 North WingTallahassee, Florida 32307

Phone: (850) 599-3295Fax: (850) 561-2587

Email: joseph.jones@famu.eduWebsite: www.famu.edu/oied