{"id":1661,"date":"2018-12-04T14:39:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T19:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.stetson.edu\/world\/?p=1661"},"modified":"2019-10-17T13:45:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T17:45:52","slug":"world-growth-highlights-2018-impact-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.stetson.edu\/world\/world-growth-highlights-2018-impact-report\/","title":{"rendered":"WORLD Growth Highlights: 2018 Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During academic year 2014-15, WORLD re-envisioned its priorities and restructured its resources to align with Stetson\u2019s institutional goal to \u201cmake intercultural learning vital to the Stetson Experience<\/em>\u201d. To that end, the Center launched WORLD Class<\/a><\/em>, a comprehensive campus internationalization initiative aimed at elevating Stetson\u2019s core value of Global Citizenship<\/a> as paramount to student success. This 2018 Impact Report highlights pr<\/span>ogress of the WORLD Class initiative since academic year 2014-15.<\/p>\n

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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INSTITUTIONAL VALUE<\/strong><\/span>
\nStetson University aspires to establish itself as a global citizen<\/a>, known for innovative and inclusive approaches to address and tackle complex global challenges and expand its identity beyond place. As one of three core institutional values<\/a>,  the University prepares students to be informed, active, and engaged citizens of both local communities and the world. Stetson’s foundational goal is to become a diverse community of inclusive excellence, a commitment to global community engagement, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and social justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

To contribute to raising the institution’s global citizenship profile, WORLD launched the inaugural Global Citizenship Symposium<\/a> in April 2018 aimed at bringing the S<\/span>tetson community and broader communities together to grapple with and implement viable collaborative actions to global issues of local and regional significance. Events included interdisciplinary panels, workshops, exhibits, film screenings, and other interactive activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Since 2015, <\/span>WORLD Fair has engaged over 150 elementary school students per year to learn about other countries and motivate them to study abroad or travel overseas as young adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEADERSHIP & STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/span>
\nWORLD Organizational Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

Paula Hentz<\/strong> has provided administrative leadership of WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning  <\/span>and campus internationalization initiatives since 2015. As senior international officer<\/a> for Stetson’s DeLand campus, Hentz is principal advisor to Stetson’s executive leaders on comprehensive campus internationalization. Roxanne Lewis’ <\/strong>role as International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator<\/a> ensures students’ <\/span>federal regulations <\/span>compliance as well as cultural services and programs to enrich international student and scholars’ cultural and social adjustment. In January 2018, WORLD hired Wendy Viggiano<\/strong> to serve as Program Coordinator of International Learning<\/a>. Viggiano supports the development, planning, and implementation of faculty led and study abroad programs, supervises the WORLD Student Ambassadors and works closely with various departments on campus to increase awareness and participation in global learning initiatives including Peace Corps Prep program. <\/span><\/p>\n

After a two-year hiatus, the International Learning Council<\/em> has been re-envisioned to focus on the direction of international learning at Stetson. The director of international learning, who provides oversight of WORLD, serves as an ad hoc council <\/em>member. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of several donors, including the Rinker Foundatio<\/em>n, Stetson University received new funds to endow student and faculty engagement in international  learning, including study abroad. Some resources were earmarked for student scholarship.s for international learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new <\/span>Global Community Engagement Dashboard<\/a> was designed to enhance Stetson University\u2019s comprehensive <\/span>internationalization efforts and position the University for<\/span> <\/span>pportunity planning around international and intercultural learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CURRICULUM & CO-CURRICULUM<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Internationalizing curriculum and co-curriculum at Stetson is ensure that all students are exposed to international perspectives and build global competence.  <\/span><\/p>\n

General education requirements<\/span>: <\/em><\/span>WORLD supports foreign language courses through its international language scholars’ program and <\/span>exchange students from countries such as Kyrgyzstan. Since 2014, nine (9) Fulbright and ALLEX fellows<\/a> have facilitated <\/span>Arabic, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese courses. At least four (4) international exchange students have supported language acquisition skills in <\/span>Stetson’s foreign language lab.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Student learning outcomes<\/em><\/span>: A<\/span>fter a two-year hiatus, the International Learning Council has been re-envisioned to focus on the direction of international learning at Stetson. The director of international learning, who provides oversight of WORLD, serves as an ad hoc <\/em>committee <\/span>member. The Committee will develop  clear learning outcomes to help students develop and articulate skills and dispositions addressed in courses, programs, activities, and co-curricula experiences. The committee investigate programs and activities address global issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Internationalized courses in the disciplines<\/span>:<\/em> <\/span><\/span>WORLD has worked to develop new study abroad courses which complement and enhance the curriculum.  <\/span><\/span>In 2017-2018, WORLD helped to facilitate 12 faculty-led academic programs abroad.<\/span><\/span>  For example, <\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span>tudents were also able to study Spanish language and Latin American Studies on a month-long program in Ecuador.<\/span><\/span>  O<\/span><\/span>n the faculty-led program in Scotland, students <\/span><\/span>were<\/span><\/span> able to receive credit towards the general education requirements in the School of Business, while also receiving practical hands-on experience by working on a consulting project with local Scottish businesses.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>WORLD has also contributed to faculty development around the internationalization of courses and programs.  Since AY 2014-15, WORLD has <\/span><\/span>given 34 awards to faculty to support their development around international topics and to encourage them to internationalize their classes and offer new programs abroad.<\/span><\/span> WORLD also offers monthly Lunch and Learn discussions during the spring semester, which brings faculty together to talk about ways to internationalize campus.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Co-curriculum: <\/em><\/span><\/span>The<\/span> <\/span>Peace Corps Prep<\/a> <\/span>program prepares cohorts of students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. <\/span>Each student enrolls in three courses that correlate with their chosen sector (<\/span>education, health, environment, youth in development, and community economic development), three introspective courses to learn about others while reflecting on self in relation to others, and actions to better the welfare of others.<\/span> <\/span>The fall 2017 cohort enrolled six (6) students. Two graduates enrolled in the Peace Corps service in summer 2018.  During spring 2018, Stetson enrolled a new cohort of 12 students to the program.  At least two students intend to apply enter Peace Corps service upon graduation in 2019.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Technology<\/span>:<\/em> WORLD<\/span> collaborated with <\/span>Information Technology to transition and upgrade the Terra Dotta<\/a><\/span> database software<\/span>. The updated system allows the WORLD staff to better monitor program applications, student inquiries, and has an easier interface for our students, faculty, and staff usage.  The upgrade has provided the opportunity to make more dynamic program pages that are appealing and easier to navigate. WORLD plans to continue updating existing pages and applications to the newer format for a streamlined look.  In addition to ease of navigation and appearance, the log in process is simplified and users can log in using their Stetson ID and password versus a self-created password and login.  By combining the Stetson data with Terra Dotta data, we are able to pull more accurate demographics and additional data about our applicants for a better understanding of the types of students applying to our programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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International Student Mobility – Enrollment & Retention<\/span><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

In 2010, international students accounted for roughly 6% of the total undergraduate population. By 2017, the international population had increased by 54% , rising slightly to 6.5% of students and in step with increased undergraduate student enrollment overall.<\/p>\n

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Between 2014 and 2016, retention of first-year international students rose dramatically from 76% to 86% in response to intentional WORLD services and student programs. From a fiscal perspective, increased retention translated to an economic impact on Stetson University and Volusia County of $6.5 million in FY 2016-2017 alone (Institute of International Education, 2017). <\/span>As of fall 2017, Stetson enrolled 206 international students from six continents and 64 countries.<\/p>\n

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Student Mobility – Study Abroad <\/span>
\nOver the past five years, domestic and international student participation in study abroad increased nearly 50% (below<\/em>), due to strategic marketing of study away experiences, increased number of exchange partnerships, and a rise in faculty-led programs.
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Scholarships for International Learning<\/span>
\nThe doubling of study abroad scholarship applications over the past two academic years (below)<\/em> reflects increased student awareness and interest in study abroad.<\/p>\n

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FACULTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/span>
\nStetson University strives to implement policies and support mechanisms to ensure that faculty have opportunities to develop international and intercultural competence to optimize impact on student learning.<\/p>\n

Institutional Procedures – Review & Approval of Faculty-Led Courses Abroad<\/span>
\nStetson University offers Faculty-Led Study Abroad programs over the course of the academic year, ranging from winter and Spring Break offerings to courses over multiple weeks during May-July. In 2015, WORLD implemented a formal review and approval process<\/a> to execute internal and external logistics for programming and budgeting, , identify and forecast risk and risk management protocols, apply protocols and policies to ensure student safety and security; integrate standards for high-impact engagement abroad; align student learning outcomes and teaching learning outcomes with geographically\/culturally-appropriate locations; evaluate elements of global learning using best practice frameworks.<\/p>\n

Faculty Mobility – Grants for Professional Development Abroad<\/span>
\nThe WORLD Class Travel Awards Program<\/a> provides grants for faculty travel to countries abroad to impact student intercultural learning. Introduced in Fall 2014, awards support travel for international faculty development seminars, exploratory travel to design courses\/programs, and conferences or performances. The first awards supported travel to Tanzania in January 2014. The program has become a significant and expanding outcome of the initiative and key to the substantial increase in faculty-led study abroad programs.<\/p>\n

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On-campus Professional Development – Lunch & Learn Series<\/span>
\nThe WORLD Class Lunch & Learn<\/a><\/em> series features faculty, staff and other experts in the fields of international outreach, research, learning, and development.<\/span> <\/span> Each luncheon highlights a topic of interest in global learning for faculty and staff to share, learn, and help shape the direction of international learning and intercultural competence at Stetson University. Since spring 2015, WORLD has hosted 10 luncheons on topjcs <\/span><\/p>\n

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PARTNERSHIPS & EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS<\/strong><\/span>
\nStetson University has a long and rich tradition of partnerships with institutions and organizations across the globe. Establsihing and maintating these relationships contributes to the Stetson’s academic repetore (teaching and reach) and outreach missions, supported by WORLD in the service of student, faculty, staff and organizational learning. Recent expansions in agreements include Latin America & the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

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The University <\/span><\/span>also maintains relationships with study abroad providers, who have hundreds of connections and centers around the world.<\/span><\/span>  Through these relationships, WORLD offers faculty-led study abroad programs.  <\/span><\/span>In 2017-18, for example, WORLD offered 12 faculty-led study abroad programs to locations such as Ecuador, Scotland, Austria, Serbia, <\/span><\/span>and Thailand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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