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    Building an International Studies Certificate

    The Santa Fe College Experience



    Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D.
    Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
    Paloma Rodriguez, Ph.D. Candidate.
    Coordinator of International Education
    U.S. Department of Education Grants
    Years Grant Title or Director
    2004-2007 Title VIA Grant Citizens of the World Dr. Ed Bonahue
    2005-2006 Title VIB Grant Business & International Education Deborah Clark
    2012-2014 Title VIA Grant Opening Doors to Asia Dr. William Little
    Dr. Li Ren-Kaplan
    LAUNCHED
    FALL 2013
    International Studies Certificate
    Academic
    Foundations
    ESL/ EAP
    Honors
    Program
    International
    Education
    Office
    Academic
    Departments
    Marketing
    Department
    Office of
    Diversity
    Multicultural
    Student
    Center
    Student
    Affairs
    Disability
    Resource
    Center
    Grants /
    Foundation
    Administration
    Library
    Student
    Life
    International Education Committee
    Through bi-monthly meetings of faculty, administrators, and
    staff, the International Education Committee developed the
    certificate and coordinates a host of initiatives ranging from
    international lectures and events, faculty professional
    development, and student study abroad programs.
    PART 1: CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
    International Studies Certificate Requirements
    International Studies Certificate Requirements
    Curricular
    Students must complete 20 credit hours in coursework with over
    50% international content
    This should include a two-course sequence in a foreign language
    Overview Courses by Department
    Humanities
    & Foreign
    Languages
    Social &
    Behavioral
    Sciences
    Other (English, Biology, Business)
    PART 2: EXTRACURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
    International Studies Certificate Requirements
    International Studies Certificate Requirements
    Extracurricular
    Students must earn 70 points in meaningful international,
    extracurricular experiences

    Extracurricular Requirements
    Destinations:
    Brazil
    China
    Ecuador
    UK/ Ireland
    Ghana
    India
    Puerto Rico
    Spain
    Sweden

    Past:
    Ukraine
    Costa Rica
    France/Italy
    Germany/Poland

    Study Abroad Programs
    PART 3: ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS
    International Studies Certificate Requirements
    ePortfolios

    Document learning and experiences
    Assess global knowledge and intercultural competence
    Sample template Wix
    Student ePortfolio
    Assessment
    ePortfolios
    Completion
    AAC&U Global Learning and Intercultural Knowledge Rubric
    Exit survey

    Rate your current ability on the following statements.
    A Lot Somewhat A Little None
    I have skills needed to function in the international arena.

    I have a deeper understanding of another countrys culture based on
    activities on campus.

    I have evaluated my own values in relation to another culture.

    I obtained information about international opportunities in my
    academic field.

    ePortfolios
    Events
    500 word essay
    Has this lecture changed the way you think about this topic? Explain

    Lectures, film festivals, museum visits,
    Performances
    ePortfolios
    500 word essay
    Advisors letter
    Involvement
    Language Clubs
    International student clubs
    Model UN Team
    Volunteer work with NGOs

    ePortfolios
    Research
    Research project
    Picture of presentation session
    RUE: SF Research in
    Undergraduate Education
    Festival
    ePortfolios
    Study Abroad
    1000 word reflective essay/ journal
    Picture gallery
    ePortfolios
    Learner-centered
    Awareness of
    learning process
    Reflection
    Self-authorship
    Connect learning
    Develop identity
    in a global
    context
    ePortfolios
    Instill professionalism and link academics with
    professional development
    ePortfolios
    ePortfolios
    Career Development
    Career Resource
    Center
    Resume Workshops
    Study Abroad and
    Career Development
    Workshops
    GOALS AND CHALLENGES
    Continual Improvement
    Overall Goals
    Increase enrollment in
    courses with a strong international component
    foreign language courses
    International Studies Certificate
    study abroad
    Improve student engagement and access to information

    Ensure students complete the International Studies Certificate

    Create a campus environment that supports international education
    in and out of the classroom environment

    Student Enrollment in 3+ International Courses
    0
    200
    400
    600
    800
    1000
    1200
    Fall Spring Summer
    2012
    2013
    2014
    3% increase
    3.6% increase
    10% increase
    7% increase in foreign language
    enrollment from Fall 2013-Fall 2014
    Enrollment and Engagement in ISC
    0
    180
    200
    250
    711
    0
    600
    800
    1400
    1532
    Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14
    Fall 2013- Fall 2014
    Engagement Enrollment
    Enrollment and Engagement
    Goal: information & engagement
    Weekly Newsletter
    Branding
    Website
    Social Media
    Enrollment and Engagement
    Goal:
    Increase engagement
    & completion
    Guidance
    Advising
    Announcements

    Allows us to provide:
    Engagement and Completion
    Goal:
    Create a learning community
    Future implementation:
    Online discussions
    Tracking of point system
    (badges)
    AAC&U Global Learning &
    intercultural knowledge rubrics
    Instructor feedback
    Enrollment and Engagement
    Events website views
    Enrollment and Engagement
    Facebook
    September
    2013
    September
    2014
    Enrollment and Engagement
    80 students attended
    orientation in person
    Online video tutorials
    Academic advisor
    orientation
    Live Online orientations
    Faculty orientations

    Orientations:
    What are we doing to bridge this gap?
    Study Abroad Enrollment
    25
    22
    32
    44
    0
    5
    10
    15
    20
    25
    30
    35
    40
    45
    50
    total
    2011 2012 2013 2014

    Enrollment in study abroad
    has increased
    Over 50 would have participated had
    the trip to Ukraine not been cancelled
    Goal: double study abroad
    enrollment by 2015

    Enrollment and Completion
    Five students have completed the certificate in the first year
    Goal: 20+ additional completers by Spring 2015
    Multicultural Student
    Center
    Academic
    Foundations
    ESL/ EAP
    Honors
    Program
    International
    Education
    Office
    Academic
    Departments
    Marketing
    Department
    Office of
    Diversity
    Multicultural
    Student
    Center
    Student
    Affairs
    Disability
    Resource
    Center
    Student
    Affairs
    Administration
    Library
    Career
    Resource
    Center
    Academic
    Technologies
    The International Study Certificate has
    promoted institutional collaboration
    Reinforces learning outcomes
    Links career development with academics

    Institutional Benefits
    Thank you!

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