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The document outlines plans to internationalize the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS). It proposes to 1) increase the international student population, 2) expand study abroad programs, and 3) increase opportunities for UAFS students to engage with other cultures. Specific goals include recruiting more students from countries like Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, and expanding summer and short-term study abroad options. It also discusses providing training to internationalize faculty and staff, and promoting more international awareness throughout the UAFS campus and community.
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- 1. internationalize UAFS Takeo SUZUKI Executive Director for International Relations University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
- 3. INTRODUCTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS 3. CROSS-CULTURAL EVENTS and COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
- 4. internationalize UAFS 1. Increase international student population 2. Expand oversea opportunities a. b. c. Expand summer study abroad programs Create Maymester independent study abroad programs Expand Spanish in Spain programs 3. Increase opportunities for every UAFS student to have meaningful contact with other cultures a. b. Internationalize the curriculum Increase the number of international activities 4. Internationalize faculty and staff a. b. c. Provide training opportunities Provide awards that encourage faculty excellence in international education Increase the # of faculty receiving Fulbright and other awards 5. Promote more international awareness a. b. Draft UAFS campus Community 4 2/12/2014
- 5. Current climate in international programs in the US
- 14. Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2012 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION # of FOREIGN STUDENTS ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE (million$) Arkansas 4,217 $97.6 Oklahoma 8,722 $192.6 Kansas 9,277 $204.2 Missouri 16,061 $417.8 Tennessee 7,004 $212.9 ** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 2012.
- 15. Goals: #1 Increase international student population # of students 250 200 200 150 130 100 # of students 100 78 50 53 0 2012 Draft 2013 2014 2017 15 2020 2/12/2014
- 16. Recruitment goal for UAFS International Students (Fall 2014) Country # of students (goal)Fall 2014 Vietnam 16 25 Japan 14 20 South Korea 9 15 Brazil 5 7 Serbia 4 4 China 3 8 Gabon 3 Honduras Academic Standing # of students 29 3 Sophomore 14 1 1 Junior 5 Ivory Coast 1 1 Senior 8 Nigeria 1 1 Other (ACE, Exchange, transit) 22 Peru 1 1 OPT 4 Rwanda 1 1 Senegal 1 1 Slovenia 1 1 Spain 1 1 Sri Lanka 1 1 Sweden 1 1 Thailand 1 ACE Other Draft Freshman Academic Performance # of students 6 3.5-3.99 17 3.0-3.49 16 1 2.5-2.99 8 13 13 2.0-2.49 6 0 Total 4.0 10 -1.99 4 78 116 16 2/12/2014
- 17. TUITION AND FEES (international) TUITION AND FEES HOUSING MEALS INSURANCE MISCELLANEOUS $12000/YEAR $5000/YEAR $2500/YEAR $1000/YEAR $500 TOTAL $21000/YEAR
- 27. International Programs Office An International Student’s Perspective: “The first time my professor told me: „I don‟t know the answer – I will have to look it up,‟ I was shocked. I asked myself, „Why is he teaching me?‟ In my country a professor would give a wrong answer rather than admit ignorance.” (China)
- 28. International Programs Office An International Student’s Perspective: “I was so surprised and confused when…the provost, in person, held the door for me in order to let me pass before he would enter the door. I was so confused that I could not find the words to express my gratefulness, and I almost fell on my knees as I would certainly do back home. A man who is by far my superior is holding the door for me, a mere student and a nobody.” (Vietnam)
- 29. An International Student’s Perspective: “Unfortunately, I’ve been given a bad impression by some American students who speak of their own country very badly, especially of its foreign policy. I know all the foreign policy of America isn’t good, but I did not want to be told so by a native. I hate people who speak badly of their own land, even if they speak the truth.”
- 30. An International Student’s Perspective: “Once…in a rural area in the middle of nowhere, we saw an American come to a stop sign. Though he could see in both directions for miles and no traffic was coming, he still stopped.” (Brazil) “The American seems very explicit; he wants a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ – if someone tries to speak figuratively, the American is confused.” (South Korea)
- 32. Study Abroad and Global Initiative at UAFS Draft 32 2/12/2014
- 40. March 14, 2014 Michael Moussa-Adamo The Gabonese Republic Draft 40 2/12/2014
- 43. What can you do for us and what can I do for you? 1 3: Participate in International Office Event 4: Sponsor International Office Event 5: Let us visit your office or volunteer with your organization 2: Mentor international students as an American Family or Buddy Draft 43 2/12/2014