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The International Studies Certificate: Redefining the Identity of a College and its StudentsSanta Fes adoption of an International Studies Certificate launched a campus-wide debate as to what is international education. It drew faculty and administration into a creative process and encouraged the College to rethink its curriculum and, ultimately, its mission. Santa Fe College has developed a program from top-to-bottom incorporating curricular and extracurricular elements and culminating in a personalized ePortfolio which forces students to think about themselves in a broader global context. A collaboration among all corners of the College Events are announced through a dedicated website, weekly newsletters, and social media.

Author: Paloma Rodriguez, ABD, Coordinator of International EducationEvents organized by Academic departments & Students Affairs: International Film FestivalInternational Lecture SeriesGlobal Photography ExhibitMulticultural activities and eventsStudent field trips Courses by Department Enrollment InformationInternational Certificate (IC) courses57IC courses with over 50% international content60%Social & Behavioral SciencesHumanities & Foreign LanguagesOther (English, Biology, Business)40%40%20% Course Information Introduction Student ePortfoliosMarketing & Implementation External SupportDestinations:BrazilChina Costa RicaEcuadorFrance Ghana IndiaItaly SwedenUkraineMemoranda of UnderstandingBUU Beijing Union University, China , 2010UNESP Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, 2013Title VIA Grant Opening Doors to Asia 2013-2015Through bi-monthly meetings of faculty, administrators, and staff, the International Education Committee coordinates a host of initiatives ranging from international lectures and events, faculty professional development, and student studyabroad programs. Fulbright Visiting ScholarsEric Wu, China, 2008Regiani Zacarias, Brazil, 2013Stefani Nugroho, Indonesia, 2014Interactions

Badges allow students to recognize IC events and keep track of the points they accrue.

Study Abroad

International Education CommitteeePortfolios & campus internationalization

Academic Foundations ESL/ EAP

Honors Program

International EducationOfficeAcademicDepartments

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Office of DiversityMulticultural StudentCenterStudent AffairsDisability Resource CenterGrants / FoundationAdministrationLibraryStudent Life

By making international education programs visible and intelligible to external audiences, ePortfolios have effectively contributed to advance campus internationalization. They have helped a variety of stakeholders understand how the International Studies Certificate is aligned with the mission and values of the institution, and have made International Education more relevant campus-wide. Their holistic and integrative nature has become an engine for collaboration. In the process of supporting the development of these student projects, the Office of International Education has successfully partnered with numerous departments across the institution. Students are required to record and reflect on their international experiences by building an electronic portfolio.

Students portfolios link academics and career development. Through the use of ePortfolios international education initiatives such as study abroad are easily redefined as an essential academic activity with important career applications. ePortfolios also allow students to make a meaningful and empowering use of technology. Career DevelopmentePortfolios force students to undergo an exercise of self-authorship. They reflect on their role in constructing reality, their goals, their learning journey, and ultimately on their place in the world. Identity DevelopmentePortfolios are a reflective and integrative tool that allows students to make connections across and beyond the curriculum. While working on their projects, students take ownership of their own learning and engage in self-assessment. Through this exercise they develop the metacognitive skills that will transform them into lifelong learners.Reflection and OwnershipePortfolios capture students global learning allowing Santa Fe to assess the effectiveness of the IC program.AssessmentStudents can access discussion boards, rubrics, and step by step instructions through our learning management system.Participation in study abroad programs is rewarded with 60 points towards the IC. 1