Report and recommendations of the task force on global education 22 may 2013 table of contents introductory Observations pp. 3-5 Student Programs Abroad

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   Basic Requirements
   

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   Coordinate, promote, and expand the university’s current study abroad programs.
   

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   Expand and consolidate appropriate institutional partnerships.
   

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   Oversee international student support.
   

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   Oversee management and administration of Center for Global Engagement, including the Center for Area Studies.
   

5. 
   Coordinate the internationalization of the curriculum.
   

2. 
   Essential Duties include the following:
   

Other duties may be assigned and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions effectively.

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   Develop and implement a vision for Global Engagement at Baylor.
   

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   Encourage greater numbers of Baylor students to engage in meaningful international and intercultural experiences.
   

b. Identify strategic underserved regions and develop new

partnerships.

c. Support faculty exploration of new opportunities.

2. 
   Strengthen appropriate institutional partnerships.
   

1. 
   Review and revise current Memoranda of Understanding as appropriate.
   
2. 
   Provide support/structure for faculty collaborations.
   
3. 
   Develop virtual/online partnerships.
   

3. 
   Provide leadership in internationalizing the campus.
   

2. 
   Oversee program management.
   

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   Supervise staff in all areas of the Center for Global Engagement.
   

2. 
   Oversee international student support.
   

3. 
   Coordinate recruitment and retention of international students with Admissions Services and Student Life.
   

4. 
   Oversee budgeting processes.
   

5. 
   Work with University Office of Development, Baylor alumni, and granting agencies to cultivate external sources of financial support to support the work of the Center for Global Engagement.
   

3. 
   Qualifications:
   

1. 
   Professional
   

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   Terminal degree in relevant field.
   

2. 
   Five or more years of successful leadership experience in international education or closely related program.
   

3. 
   Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
   

2. 
   Personal
   

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   Significant experience abroad.
   

2. 
   Proficiency in at least one language in addition to English is desirable.
   

4. 
   Physical Demands/Expectations
   

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   Extensive travel, both domestic and international.
   

2. 
   Flexibility in working extended hours when necessary; managing stress.
   

The Assistant Director reports to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

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  Supervise the Center for Area Studies and Area Studies Directors.
  
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  Work closely with Director of Global Missions to col-ordinate opportunities for global student engagement.
  
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  Hire, train, supervise, support and evaluate staff members.
  
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  Manage the unit budget.
  
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  Work with the Vice Provost for Global Engagement to identify and cultivate strategic global partnerships.
  
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  Ensure coordination of all aspects of recruitment, enrollment, and academic credit students participating in study abroad.
  
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  Travel within the U.S. and internationally to represent the university.
  

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  M.A. in international education or related field.
  
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  A minimum of 5 years’ study abroad administration experience.
  
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
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  Knowledge of U.S. and foreign educational systems, curricula, practices and procedures.
  

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  Ph.D. in international education or a related field.
  
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  High-level of proficiency in a second language.
  
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  Experience as a participant, organizer, and instructor in study abroad programs.
  
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  Interest and expertise in assessment of student learning, particularly in intercultural settings.
  

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  Director for International Student and Scholar Services
  

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  Provide strategic vision and leadership.
  
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  Support the university in increasing international and diverse student presence on campus.
  
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  Hire, train, supervise, support and evaluate staff members.
  
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  Manage the unit budget.
  
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  Oversee all aspects of the ISSS office including compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, policies and procedures; serve as Primary Designated School Officer (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO); advise international students and scholars on immigration, academic, and personal matters; conduct orientations, workshops and programming for international students and scholars and the university community.
  
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  Collaborate with campus units and off campus entities to provide services and support to international students.
  

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  Bachelor’s degree
  
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  5 years of experience in international education
  
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  Must meet federal eligibility requirements to be a PDSO and RO, including U.S> citizenship of permanent resident status
  
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  Administrative experience and experience in ISSS
  
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  Experience as a DSO
  

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  Master’s degree in international relations, global studies, international education, higher education administration, or closely related field;
  
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  PDSO and RO experience;
  
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  Second language proficiency;
  
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  Overseas living experience;
  
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  Strong computer literacy including experience with Banner and fsaATLAS.
  

The U.S.-Sino Pathways Program (USPP) program is a collaborative effort between the Consortium of North American Universities (CNAU) and Kaplan China and facilitated by Northeastern University to attract exceptionally qualified Chinese students to matriculate into academically challenging designated U.S. universities which are members of the USPP consortium. Membership in USPP is limited to six top U.S. universities. The current membership consists of Baylor University, Northeastern University, Marist College, Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Vermont, and University of Utah. Member universities commit to participation for a fixed term with the option to renew the agreement.

The USPP program consists of three distinct functions: the educational foundation program in China facilitated by Kaplan China (focusing on English language skills and academic support for course credit for a year), a summer bridge academic program at Northeastern University (assisting students in cultural and academic adjustment to American higher education), and a destination university (a member of USPP) which receives academically eligible students who matriculate into undergraduate programs in Business, Computer Science and Engineering, and a few other select disciplines. Students who have successfully completed the foundation portion in China are guaranteed admission into one of the USPP member universities and may receive their bachelor’s degree in three years.

Near the completion of their preparatory studies in China, qualified prospective USPP students enrolled in the Kaplan China program and their parents evaluate the member American universities to choose a destination university and a second-choice university. Each consortium member university reviews the student’s academic eligibility based on its own admission requirements. Students selected for the bridge program and destination program apply for an F-1 (international student) visa.

Kaplan China markets and promotes the consortium universities, who send representatives annually as a group to promote and meet with prospective students and their parents at the 11 Kaplan Centers in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Suzhou, Changchun, Kunming, and Shenyang). Each member university sets its own enrollment goals. Tuition and fees for the China portion of the program are established by Kaplan China.

Baylor University is one of the three original members of the Consortium, and the Memo of Understanding between Baylor University, Northeastern University, and Kaplan was formalized and signed in May2009. The first group of USPP students enrolled in Baylor in fall 2010 after successfully completing the summer bridge program at Northeastern University. The first group consisted of 41 students, 25 students in fall 2011, and 32 students in fall 2012. Baylor consistently enjoys one of the highest numbers of students of all the USPP consortium members.

Kaplan students are treated as any other international students at BU except that they receive their I 20s upon their arrival in Waco.


A Sample of Colleges and Universities Using Internationalization as a QEP
Kennesaw State: http://www.kennesaw.edu/globallearning.html
Juniata College: http://www.juniata.edu/services/provost/middlestates/
Texas Christian University (TCU) is preparing for our SACS accreditation visit this March 2013. As part of the SACS requirement, TCU will present a Quality Enhancement Project (QEP) to SACS for approval. After an internal selection process, our proposal called Global Citizenship 2020 was selected as the QEP. Assuming this will meet SACS requirements we will embark upon Global Citizenship 2020 June 1, 2013. We are very pleased that TCU will place emphasis upon comprehensive internationalization for the next five years as part of the QEP. While there are many aspects to Global Citizenship 2020 (and many people involved), the overall purpose of Global Citizenship 2020 is to require a sustained international experience (of various scope and scale) for every TCU graduate. Various paths and activities will define sustained international experience. The class of 2020 will be the first class of graduates who will complete this program. (via Jane Kucko, Director Center for International Studies, TCU)
Appalachian State is currently going through the reaccreditation process and global learning is the focus of our QEP. You can read more about it from our website

at: http://qep.appstate.edu/

See: http://ncsue.msu.edu/files/FormD-MSUP&T.pdf