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Building an International Studies CertThe Santa Fe College Experience

Vilma Elisa Fuentes, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President of Academic AffairsPaloma Rodriguez, Ph.D. Candidate.

Coordinator of International Education


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U.S. Department of Education Grants

Years Grant Title or Director

2004-2007 Title VIA Grant Citizens of the World Dr. Ed Bo

2005-2006 Title VIB Grant Business &International Education Deborah

2012-2014 Title VIA Grant Opening Doorsto Asia Dr. Willia

Dr. Li Ren


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InternationalStudies Certificate


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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.


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PART 1: CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

International Studies Certificate Requirements


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International Studies Certificate Requireme

Curricular

Students must complete 20 credit hours in coursework w

50% international content This should include a two-course sequence in a foreign l

Overview Courses by Department

Hum

& Fo

Lang

Social &

Behavioral

Sciences

Other (English, Biology, Busines


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PART 2: EXTRACURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS



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International Studies Certificate Requiremen

Extracurricular

Students must earn 70 points in meaningful internationaextracurricular experiences


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Extracurricular Requirements


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Destinations:

Brazil

China

Ecuador UK/ Ireland

Ghana

India

Puerto Rico

Spain

Sweden

Past: Ukraine

Costa Rica

France/Italy

Germany/Poland

Study Abroad Programs


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PART 3: ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS



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ePortfolios

Document learning and experiences

Assess global knowledge and intercultural competence

Sample template Wix Student e


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Assessment

ePortfolios

Completion AAC&U Global Learning and Intercultural Knowledge Rub

Exit survey

Rate your current ability on the following statements. A Lot Somewhat

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.


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ePortfolios

Events

500 word essay

Has this lecture changed the way you think about this topic? Explain

Lectures, film festivals, museum visits,Performances


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ePortfolios

500 wo

Adviso

Involve

Language C

Internation

Model UN

Volunteer


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ePortfolios

Research pr Picture of p

RUE: SF Res

Undergradu

Festival


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ePortfolios

StudyAbroad

1000 word reflective essay/ journal

Picture gallery

P tf li


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ePortfolios

Learner-centered

Awareness of

learning process

Reflection

Self-authorship

Connect learning

P tf li


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Develop identity

in a global

context

ePortfolios

ePortfolios


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Instill professionalism and link academics

professional development

ePortfolios

P tf li
http://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students.html


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ePortfolios

Career Development

Career Resource

Center

Resume Workshops

Study Abroad and

Career Development

Workshops


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GOALS AND CHALLENGES

Continual Improvement

Overall Goals


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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 Certific

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

Student Enrollment in 3+ International Cours


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Student Enrollment in 3+ International Cours

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

Fall Spring Summer

3% increase3.6% increase

10% increas

7% increase in fore

enrollment from Fa

Enrollment and Engagement in ISC


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Enrollment and Engagement in ISC

0

180 200250

0

600

800

1400

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-1

Fall 2013- Fall 2014

Engagement Enrollment

Enrollment and Engagement


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Goal: information & engagement

Weekly Newsletter

Bran

Website Socia



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Goal:

Increase engagement

& completion

Guidance

Advising

Announcements

Allows us to provide:

Engagement and Completion


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Engagement and Completion

Goal: Create a learnin

Future implement

Online discussi

Tracking of poi

(badges)

AAC&U Global

intercultural kn

Instructor feed



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Events website views



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Facebook

September

2013

Sept

2



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80 students attended

orientation in person Online video tutorials

Academic advisor

orientation

Live Online orientations

Faculty orientations

Orientations: What are we doing to bridge t

Study Abroad Enrollment


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Study Abroad Enrollment

2522

32

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

total

2011 2012 2013

Enrollment in study abroadhas increased Over 50 would have participated had

the trip to Ukraine not been cancelled

Goal: double study abroad

enrollment by 2015

Enrollment and Completion


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Enrollment and Completion

Five students have completed the certificate in the first yea Goal: 20+ additional completers by Spring 2015

Institutional Benefits


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Multicultural Student

Center

Academic

Foundations

ESL/ EAP

HonorsProgram

International

Education

Office

Academic

Departments

Marketing

Department

Office of

Diversity

Student

Affairs

Student

Affairs

Administration

Library

Career

ResourceCenter

The International Study Certificate has

promoted institutional collaboration

Reinforces learning outcomes

Links career development with academics


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Thank you!

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