encouraging global learning

Encouraging Global Learning

Santa Fe’s International Studies Certificate

Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D.Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

Academic Foundations ESL/ EAP

Honors Program

International Education

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Multicultural StudentCenter

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Center

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Through 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 study abroad programs.

Student Life

International Education Committee

EXTERNAL GRANTS AND SUPPORT

Supporting Internationalization

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

Faculty International travel (China, India, Thailand, Philippines, Japan) 10 participants

Faculty Professional Development(conferences and weekend workshops) 36 participants

Public Lecture Series 2,150 participants

New Course Development 5 courses

Support for course revision 12 courses

Accomplishments 2013-2014

Title VIA “Opening Doors to Asia”

Visiting Fulbright Scholars

Dr. Asna Husin, Indonesia, 2006

Mr. Wu Zhongping, China, 2006-2007

Dr. Regiani Santos Zacarias, Brazil, 2012-2013

Program DirectorDr. Clay Smith

Program DirectorDr. Ed Bonahue

Program DirectorDr. William Little

FACILITATED BY FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS

Developing International Agreements

Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding

University Partnerships

LAUNCHED FALL 2013

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

Courses by Department Overview

Humanities & Foreign Languages

Social & Behavioral

Sciences

Other (English, Biology, Business)

International Studies Certificate Requirements

• Extracurricular– Students must earn 70 points in meaningful

international, extracurricular experiences

Events are advertised through a

website and newsletter.

Destinations:BrazilChina Costa RicaEcuadorFrance Ghana IndiaItaly SwedenUkraine

Study Abroad Programs

International Studies Certificate Requirements

• ePortfolios– Students must document their learning and

experiences through ePortfolios– sPortfolios help us assess the effectiveness of

the International Studies Certificate

Jul-13

Sep-13

Nov-13

Jan-14

Mar-14

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Enrollment in International Studies Certificate

ChallengesCommunicating effectively with students.

Developing ePortfolio support materials and workshops

Strengthening advisement, assessment, and IT support to meet student demand

Diversifying course offerings for the International Studies Certificate (i.e., English, STEM, and Business)

Expanding Internationalization efforts to new Business, Education, and Health BA programs