Global Citizens: Students for the 21 st Century and the Entrepreneurial College

Global Citizens: Students for the 21 st Century and the Entrepreneurial College

Presenters Dr. Nan McRaven, Trustee, Austin Community College Dr. Richard Rhodes, President, Austin Community College Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm, Vice President, Austin Community College Gitte Nørgaard, President/Managing Director, Aarhus Business College, Denmark 2

Dr. Richard M. Rhodes Joined ACC in 2011 with a commitment to close education gaps and accelerate achievement among all students. Under his guidance, ACC earned Achieving the Dream Leader College status. Committed to broadening ACC s reach locally, regionally and internationally. Board and committee service includes: AACC 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges Texas Student Success Council Texas Workforce Investment Council Carnegie Foundation Educational Testing Service National Community College Advisory Council STEM Higher Education Council Past Chair of the Texas Association of Community Colleges Local Central Texas Chambers of Commerce Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council Austin Partners in Education 3

Agenda Audience survey and impressions The role of the Board of Trustees in globalization Bringing a global focus to ACC Strategies for working with colleges in other countries and creating MOUs Questions and discussion 4

Audience Survey and Impressions Who is in our audience? To what extent is your college internationalized? What level of participation in international initiatives does your institution have from students and faculty? Is your board of trustees engaged in and knowledgeable about international programs and initiatives at your institution? 5

Dr. Nan McRaven 25+ years experience in communications, media and public relations, public affairs and government relations, strategic issues management, community engagement, development and fundraising, and advocacy 16 years with Motorola Corporation, Vice President Communications and Public Affairs Public Affairs Consultant on education policy issues 13 years as a Trustee of Austin Community College District and policy advocate on higher education Global Education and the Role of the Board of Trustees, Salzburg Global Seminar, 2013 Critical success factors and the role of the board of trustees in the comprehensive internationalization of community colleges: A qualitative case study, 2015 NISOD, Panel on Globalization of Community Colleges, 2015, AACC, Panel on Internationalization of Community Colleges, 2016 6

Board of Trustees Role in Globalization 7

Board of Trustees Role in Globalization 8

Board of Trustees Role in Globalization Strategies for Success Approving policies impacting globalization Participating with external partnerships (corporations, Chambers, Workforce Boards, international groups) Funding Office of Internationalization/Scholarships Developing institution s mission/vision and strategic plan Engaging ACCT/AACC Messaging with Trustees Workers to compete in global economy 21 st century students Civic learning Conscientious citizens 9

Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm Vice President of Community Engagement and Public Affairs Career commitment to increasing educational opportunities Broad experience in fostering collaborations across the public, private and educational sectors Extensive public-policy expertise at the local, state and federal levels Responsible for expanding ACC s international partnerships and programs Board and committee service includes: Life member of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Former Trustee, Texarkana College Founding member, Community College Association of Texas Trustees University of Texas at Austin Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life Advisory Council Texas Lyceum Advisory Council Engage Cuba Texas State Council 10

Bringing a Global Focus to ACC 11

Bringing a Global Focus to ACC Develop and lead study-abroad programs Speaker series on global issues ACC Fulbright Scholars AA in Interdisciplinary Studies Exploring opportunities through Engage Cuba to develop MOUs (healthcare, sustainable agriculture, etc.) 12

Bringing a Global Focus to ACC Board support of scholarships for study abroad programs Gilman scholarships Collaboration with International Institutions (Aarhus Business College example) Recruitment of international students Development and launch of Intensive English Program Exploration of PTK International Courses 13

Gitte Nørgaard President of Aarhus Business College, Denmark During her presidency, AABC has been turned into a modern, international business college with a strong focus on preparing students for a global labor market Front runner with regard to implementing huge educational reforms to improve, encourage, and accelerate students achievements and future career possibilities Dedicated to preparing AABC for a digital future Board and committee service includes: Chairman of Roskilde Festival Foundation (the foundation behind one of Europe s largest music festivals) supports humanitarian and cultural organizations and initiatives locally, nationally, and internationally. Vice chairman of Roskilde Culture Service Chairman of wholesale company Brdr. Kier a/s Member of Vilhelm Kier Foundation dedicated to culture and charity in the municipality of Aarhus. Member of DEG-L management committee for Danish Business Colleges and High Schools Member of Danish Management Society Member of DEA Youth Education Commission an independent, non-profit think tank dedicated to improving upper secondary and vocational education 14

Strategies for Working with Colleges in Other Countries and Creating MOUs 15

Strategies for Working with Colleges in Other Countries and Creating MOUs Oldest business college in Denmark AABC was founded the year the American Civil War ended, and we celebrated our 150th anniversary in 2015. 16

Strategies for Working with Colleges in Other Countries and Creating MOUs AABC Strategy 2011-2015 All full-time students receive the offer to spend at least one month abroad during their study program AABC has signed a MoU with at least five highly-ranked colleges/universities abroad Some AABC study programs offer at least one course taught in English 20 members of faculty are offered the opportunity to job shadow or study two weeks abroad 10% of AABC faculty can teach in English or are bi-lingual AABC Strategy 2015-2020 All full-time students receive the offer to spend at least one month abroad during the study program One MoU on each continent All students should be taught at least one course in English Cooperation with 20 enterprises from Forbes Global List 2000 20% of AABC faculty can teach in English This requires resources and funding! 17

Strategies for Working with Colleges in Other Countries and Creating MOUs Ton Duc Thang University, HCMC, Vietnam The Embassy of Denmark in HCMC initial research resulted in the recommendation of ten universities in HCMC The board of directors decided to explore three of them which we visited together with two faculty members in fall 2014 The board of directors were briefed on the visit and a new, but upcoming university was chosen TDTU Before sending students a group of 14 faculty members spent two weeks at TDTU in the summer 2015 So far TDTU has received two groups one in 2015 and one in 2016 and the next program is already on the drawing board aabc.dk 18

Strategies for Working with Colleges in Other Countries and Creating MOUs Common values make cooperation with American Community Colleges very easy. 19

Questions and Discussion 20