internationalize UAFS

Takeo SUZUKIExecutive Director for International

RelationsUniversity of Arkansas - Fort Smith

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS2. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS3. CROSS-CULTURAL EVENTS and

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

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1.Increase international student population 2.Expand oversea opportunities

a. Expand summer study abroad programsb. Create Maymester independent study abroad programsc. Expand Spanish in Spain programs

3.Increase opportunities for every UAFS student to have meaningful contact with other cultures

a. Internationalize the curriculumb. Increase the number of international activities

4.Internationalize faculty and staffa. Provide training opportunitiesb. Provide awards that encourage faculty excellence in international educationc. Increase the # of faculty receiving Fulbright and other awards

5.Promote more international awarenessa. UAFS campusb. Community

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Current climate in international programs in the US

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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.

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Goals: #1 Increase international student population

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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 3

Honduras 1 1

Ivory Coast 1 1

Nigeria 1 1

Peru 1 1

Rwanda 1 1

Senegal 1 1

Slovenia 1 1

Spain 1 1

Sri Lanka 1 1

Sweden 1 1

Thailand 1 1

ACE 13 13

Other 0 10

Total 78 116

Academic Standing # of students

Freshman 29

Sophomore 14

Junior 5

Senior 8

Other (ACE, Exchange, transit) 22

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Academic Performance # of students

4.0 6

3.5-3.99 17

3.0-3.49 16

2.5-2.99 8

2.0-2.49 6

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TUITION AND FEES

(international) TUITION AND FEES $12000/YEAR HOUSING $5000/YEAR MEALS $2500/YEAR INSURANCE $1000/YEAR MISCELLANEOUS $500

TOTAL $21000/YEAR

International Programs Office

“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)

An International Student’s Perspective:

International Programs Office

“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)

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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.”

“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)

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Study Abroad and Global Initiative at UAFS

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Michael Moussa-Adamo The Gabonese Republic

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What can you do for us and what can I do for you?

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2: Mentor international students as an American Family or Buddy

3: Participate in International Office Event

4: Sponsor International Office Event

5: Let us visit your office or volunteer with your organization