The Power of SUNY: SUNY and the World April 8, 2011
Innovation Team Report
SUNY and the World Innovation Team Charge and Rationale Globalization of higher education and research, and the future of the NYS workforce and economy Context and driver of other Big Ideas Internationalization: An Emergent Imperative What is comprehensive internationalization? SUNY s call to leadership
SUNY s International Assets History of innovation going back 60 years Leaders in areas like study abroad Tradition of system-campus synergy Infrastructure for Internationalization Strong campus programs and services SUNY Global Diversity: a strength and opportunity NYS and SUNY: open to the world Internationalizing a diverse constituency
SUNY and the World An Ideal State: 2025
Metrics for Internationalization
SUNY and the World Metrics: Internationalizing Students Measuring global competence and cross-cultural skills Foreign language proficiency Global, area and cultural studies Participation in study, service, work abroad Number and diversity of offerings Number of prestigious scholarships Number and diversity of participants
SUNY and the World Metrics: International Enrollment and Economic Impact International Student Enrollment Self-funded and sponsored students from all world regions Diversification by targeting underrepresented regions International Student Economic Impact Increasingly important indicator Huge potential in SUNY at all levels
SUNY and the World Metrics: Faculty and Research Internationalization of faculty Numbers of faculty receiving prestigious international fellowships and other awards Global visibility and reputation of SUNY faculty Internationalization of research Numbers of externally-funded international projects Amount of external funding for international collaborations, offshore programs, development assistance, etc
Call to Action
System-Campus Partnership Campuses must embrace SUNY and the World Plan Initiate campus-level plan for internationalization Align SUNY and the World goals with distinctive campus mission and strengths Leverage System strengths SUNY Global Existing campus best practices
SUNY and the World Recommendations
Metric-based Recommendations Enhance global readiness of SUNY students Increase enrollment in foreign languages Increase enrollment in global, area and cultural studies Build upon SUNY s Strength in Study Abroad Increase and diversify participation at all levels Increase number of students receiving Fulbright and other prestigious awards for study abroad Make study abroad a signature strength
Grow SUNY s International Enrollment Increase international enrollment at all levels Facilitate matches for students and appropriate SUNY campus Leverage campus best practices and global recruitment network Diversify international enrollments across SUNY Partner with sponsoring agencies Enroll more students from Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, Latin America and the Middle East
Strengthen services for internationals Enhance campus-based services for international students International Admissions policies and procedures Immigration, ESL, orientation and support Facilitate opportunities for global talent to contribute to SUNY and NYS Internship and Practical Training Work visa and Green Card support
Leverage Innovative Program Models dual degrees, offshore programs, etc Increase/diversify international enrollment Deepen partnerships through collaborative programs like dual degrees Create new opportunities for exchange and study abroad Expand delivery of SUNY programs overseas Internationalize faculty and curricula Increase externally generated revenue
Enhance Economic Impact Increase enrollment of self-funded international students Attract more students to community colleges and comprehensive colleges Enhance articulation opportunities for international transfer students Facilitate internship opportunities through partnerships with NYS companies International students seeking to work long term in NYS NYS students pursuing global careers
Promote Faculty Internationalization Increase numbers of SUNY faculty awarded prestigious international fellowships Educate faculty about opportunities Appoint campus-based advisors Provide campus-based travel grants to facilitate international initiatives Incentivize international engagement Foster synergies with international partners
Recognize/Reward International Activities of Faculty Acknowledge global environment of higher education in the 21 st century Increasing numbers of faculty with international credentials and experience Value of international activities and competencies Hiring and Promotion Consider international activities an asset, not a detriment Recognize value of international service
Track and Publicize International Activities of Faculty Create SUNY-wide database of international activities and opportunities (UCosmic) Tool for accurately tracking metrics Build awareness in SUNY and beyond of current activities Foster/Facilitate increased Coordination and Collaboration across the System Synergies in strategically important countries Leverage faculty strengths more efficiently
Facilitate International Research Collaborations Internationalize SUNY research Build strategic partnerships Leverage external funding Pursue a strategic approach Take advantage of campus strengths Support internationalization at home
Partner with Other Innovation Teams Work with Seamless Education Pipeline Promote Seamless International Education Pipeline Encourage strengthening of K-12 global studies Prepare NYS students for a global future Support preparation of students for global careers Strengthen international career advising Enhance graduate and professional opportunities for globally minded students
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