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1 Program Overview, IDP Conference 2005 Davina Potts, Associate Director Macquarie Abroad 1

2 Outbound Program~Growth

3 Outbound Program~Duration 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Semester, 79% Year, 21% 1 3

4 Outbound Program~Destination Outbound by country Argentina Canada USA Austria China Crotia Czech Republic Denmark UK Fiji Finland Switzerland Sweden Singapore Poland France Norway Germany Morocco Netherlands Ireland Greece Lebanon Japan Mexico Malta Italy Korea Iceland 4

5 Outbound Program~Destination Denmark, 39, 12% France, 42, 13% USA 49, 15% UK, 52, 16% 1 56% 5

6 AUIDF Benchmark 3.5% 5.8% 27.3% Outbound participation of percentage of domestic undergraduate graduating class For this broad measure, International Study Experiences displays the range of responses from the 34 universities, the average of the 34 responses (5.8%) and the median response (3.5%). 0% 10% 20% 30% 6

7 Background The right time, the right model, the right people? 7

8 How it happened Concept paper with budget proposal to VC (July 2004) Working party from MI (August - Dec 2004) Formal high-level steering committee chaired by VC (Dec 2004) Appointment of coordinator initially.5 (Jan 2005) 8

9 About the GLP Program commenced February 2005 for UG students 2006: Postgraduate students? Exchange Students? Undertaken parallel to their academic program When completed, appears on their Macquarie transcript. An informal certificate is awarded. A CAMPUS-WIDE STUDENT MOBILITY PLATFORM 9

10 Student Mobility Strategy 20% Growth Incoming SA Global Leadership Program: The key facilitating strategy Student Mobility 27% of Graduating UG Cohort (2005) Travel Grants 2.5% of Income (2005) Study Tours Dual /Joint Degrees Outbound Interns- Study Placements Packaged Exchange /SA Programs Global Leadership Program Joint Teaching Programs International Degrees Strategic Partnerships Summer and winter programs 2-3 weeks, 3-4 credits Expand Programs Europe, Asia, Mexico With partners and existing internship providers US Style, Supported Programs. Mexico s1 2005, China s Avail to all students, service learning, points system Link with teaching grants, international initiatives with partners New Models. International experience plus internship? Key partnerships with dynamic Mobility partners In and Out going Academic resource packs, Caseloads 1:175, Integrated for offshore Students. Integrated with Incoming Study Abroad Marketing Strategy, Continued Growth of Incoming Study Abroad 10

11 Aims of the GLP Incorporate international experience into the Macquarie degree Training in cross-cultural, leadership and professional skills to work in a diverse and challenging job market Exposure to international issues, successful world leaders and current affairs Networking with industry, academics and students from other disciplines Graduate with a competitive edge 11

12 3 requirements to complete 1. Colloquium Series A series of workshops covering international issues and professional skills. Run by leading academics on-campus and consultants. Students attend 10 before they graduate, including 3 cores. Leadership Citizenship Cross Cultural Understanding Human Rights International Law Global Governance Global Gender Group Dynamics Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3 Ps of Politics One world, Many beliefs Effective Writing SIBT students will be limited to 4 before they transfer to Macquarie. 12

13 3 requirements (cont.) 2. Distinguished Speaker Series A cocktail-style function featuring a high profile speaker and networking with industry professionals & academics. Open to the public. Students attend one for every semester in the GLP. 13

14 3 requirements 3. Experiential Credit 200 points worth of international leadership activities. Go on exchange Do an internship Volunteer for a good cause Attend a conference Run a club or society Work abroad Be a buddy or mate Participate in a moot Do a short course Access to the Vice Chancellor s Travel Grant Scheme to travel overseas on exchange or for other activities. 14

15 Benefits for students Integration & Inspiration Encouragement to become involved in campus activities An introduction to some senior Macquarie academics, through the colloquia A change to meet other likeminded students Inspiration: hear the stories about exchange and travel from Mac students Practice juggling academic and extra-curricula activities Generic skills: time management, group work, presentation skills Travel, cross-cultural understanding, leadership skills and overseas experiences 15

16 Measuring the benefits Intercultural Development Inventory Developed by the Intercultural Communications Institute Measures level of intercultural development along a 6 point scale Tested at commencement, after exchange, and at end of program 16

17 Results to date 780 Students enrolled in the program Full-time coordinator + casual assistant 1/3 outbound applicants part of program 2006 PG? SA & Ex? Budget proposition 17