2014-2015 Thematic Forums
Internationalizing the University:
Globalizing Research and Innovation via US-EU Transatlantic Cooperation
February 19, 2015
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
George Mason University
Forum Report (.pdf)
Sponsored by AIEA and GMU, and in collaboration with NCURA, BILAT USA 2.0, and EU Delegation to the USA
Forum Outcomes for Senior International Officers (SIOs), Senior Research Officers, Deans for Research, and individual faculty members:
- Explore broader context of science diplomacy (from both US and EU perspectives)
- Explore Horizon 2020 and existing US mechanisms for funding research programs
- Hear US university representatives share their experience in developing sustained research collaborations by working with EU programs and bridging US/EU research & mobility mechanisms
- Take part in hands-on training that will demystify Horizon 2020 through a series of four 45 minute breakout sessions, each targeting a specific Horizon 2020 framework component.
The Foundation for Campus Internationalization at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Location: Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Forum Report (.pdf)
Hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana’s Center for Intercultural and International Programs
Globalization has become a defining force in the early 21st century, touching every aspect of human endeavor, including higher education. Campus internationalization is higher education’s response to globalization. With the speed at which transformations borne of globalization are occurring in our society, institutions that have not substantially internationalized their campuses run the risk of being marginalized. The risk is especially a concern for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which cannot afford to be left out of this conversation. Students at HBCUs, just as those at other institutions, need the skills, knowledge and dispositions necessary to negotiate and succeed in a globalized world. Campus internationalization must become a priority for HBCUs so that these institutions graduate students who are competitive in the 21st century.
To this end, The Foundation for Internationalization at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) sought to clarify the role of the campus senior international officer and engage attendees in discussions about creating teams of campus stakeholders, utilizing campus internationalization assessment tools, and building an institution global engagement plan.
Higher education professionals, globalization specialist, and community leaders with an international perspective are invited to join this discussion. Attendees were asked, prior to the symposium, to complete The American Council on Education’s “Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses” online assessment tool. During the symposium, participants also received a copy of the book, The Senior International Officer (SIO) as Change Agent, by John D. Heyl, Ph.D.
Flyer (.pdf)
Strategies for International Student Success: Recruitment to Alumni
Location: Knoxville, TN
Dates: April 8-9, 2015
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Forum Report (.pdf)
Flyer (.pdf)
Hosted by the University of Tennessee and the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC)
The Forum was an intensive, interactive workshop for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory and practice behind developing programs to provide the best possible experience for international students from the “first touch” in recruitment to after they leave and become alumni. Over 1 ½ days, the Forum engaged experienced individuals to lead a sequential set of sessions designed to follow the path of a typical international student. Participants were encouraged to participate actively in all sessions and time will be set aside for questions and discussion. Six sessions include: 1) What does the data tell us? 2) Strategies for Successful Recruitment 3) Transition Strategies (Orientation Programs) 4) Integration and Support Strategies 5) International Student Retention: Theory, Data, and Strategies 6) Successful International Alumni Strategies.
Workshop leaders include: Dr. Pia Wood, University of Tennessee (Host); Mr. Richard Garrett, i-graduate; Dr. Darla Deardorff, AIEA; Dr. David di Maria, Montana State University; Dr. Mark Bryant, University of Tennessee; and Dr. Gretchen Dobson, Global Stategist.
Internationalizing Community Colleges – The Texas Agenda
The Alamo Colleges
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
January 24, 2014
Flyer (.pdf)
Final Report (.pdf)
Developing Institutional Strategies for Growing Global Research
Location: University of South Florida, Tampa
Dates: April 6 - 8, 2014
Website
Final Report (.pdf)
Sponsored by Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), the University of South Florida (USF), and the University of North Texas (UNT) in cooperation with George Mason University, the American Council on Education (ACE) and Elsevier.
AIEA Thematic Forum: Developing Institutional Strategies for Growing Global Research
The AIEA Thematic Forum: Developing Institutional Strategies for Growing Global Research was held on April 6-8, 2014 at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. The Forum was organized by the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of North Texas (UNT) and was sponsored by the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), Elsevier Publishing Company, and the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP). The Forum was attended by more than 100 senior administrative leaders representing offices of research and/or international engagement representing over 40 U.S. universities and 15 funding agencies from 12 countries.
The Forum opened with a dinner and keynote address by Dr. Rob Bertram, Director of the Office of Agricultural Research and Policy in the Bureau for Food Security at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The first day’s sessions included a panel and participant discussion on “Articulating the Value Proposition—Making the Case for Institutional Global Engagement in Research.” The afternoon included thematic sessions in which participants worked collaboratively in groups to discuss effective practices universities utilize as they engage in global research and how research and international offices can better cooperate to advance global research. The evening sessions included a social networking reception with representatives of international funding agencies and a dinner with a keynote address by Dr. Bill Colglazier, Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State at the U.S. Department of State. The last day of the Forum included a morning reporting out session that synthesized the information gathered during the previous day’s afternoon thematic sessions followed by a lunch with a keynote address by Dr. Kathie L. Olsen, Founder and Managing Director of ScienceWorks and former Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the National Science Foundation. The afternoon included concurrent presentations on global research opportunities by funding agency representatives. The proceedings of the Forum will be published by Elsevier Publishing Company and released later this year.
Flyer (.pdf)
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