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WILLIAM

WILLIAM. The main objective of WILLIAM is to support the advancement of “Internationalization at Home” strategies. Creating an international campus for the benefit of all students.

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WILLIAM

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  1. WILLIAM The main objective of WILLIAM is to support the advancement of “Internationalization at Home” strategies. Creating an international campus for the benefit of all students. WILLIAM functions as a collaborative incubator for developing greater understanding and implementation of Internationalization at Home within the Israeli context. Over a three year process, the consortium will work to set strategies across diverse institutions of higher education, test new ideas, establish standardized measures for success and disseminate best practices.

  2. But why is ‘Internationalization at Home’ important?

  3. IaH = strategy for increased student employability

  4. In a world becoming exponentially more interconnected and technologically advance, the jobs of tomorrow can not be predicted…. • What can be predicted, necessity for: • English fluency • cross cultural skills • transversal skills

  5. Erasmus Impact Study on mobility in the EU (2014): Compared to students’ own qualifications before going abroad, upon their return they have increased that advantage by 42% (on average). Study abroad = opportunity to develop cross cultural skills, transversal skills, improve English.

  6. YET…

  7. Internationalization at Home is about all students reaping the benefits of international education

  8. Students Survey - Results • To what extent you agree with the following statements : 1 Totally don’t agree 4.55 4.39 4.54 5 Totally agree

  9. Students Survey - Results To what extent do your studies provide you with the relevant skills, in the following areas? 2.19 2.4 2.83 2.85

  10. ‘Internationalization at Home’ is a top priority in the Council of Higher Education’s 5 year plan -Goal of 24,000 international students studying in Israel in 2022 from 11,000 in 2017. -Approximately 100 Million NIS was allocated for international development and 100 Million NIS for post-doctoral fellowships. -additional budget to programming to come – focus on primarily graduate students. -International students in Israel make up only 1.4% of students studying in Israel, a share significantly lower than average in OCED countries, which is approximately 9%. -WILLAM partners with CHE to analyze dataset

  11. IaH – broadly speaking International Experience of the Home Student ‘Home’ Experience of the International Student Social Integration Social integration serves a double purpose

  12. WILLIAM strategy for IaH

  13. 3 Modules of IaH Activities in WILLIAM

  14. WILLIAM ACTIVITES by Workpackages -Transfer of Knowledge of IaH from EU to IL HEIs (WP1&2) -Dissemination (WP5): within partner HEIs, among IL HEIs, and CHE -Management (WP6)

  15. Leads on Workpackages • WP1: Ben Gurion University lead; Global Impact Institute assist • WP2: Tel Hai lead; Management Center Innsbruck assist • WP3: COLLMAN & Jerusalem College of Technology lead; Pula University assist • WP4: Kinneret College lead; Global Impact Institute assist • WP5: Hebrew University lead; Masaryk assist • WP6: College of Management lead; Gordon assist

  16. NOTE: Workpackage breakout sessions….

  17. IL Partner Diversity – maximizing impact and dissemination: • COLLMAN • Hebrew University • Ben Gurion University • Kinneret • Tel Hai • Jerusalem College of Technology (Lev) • Gordon

  18. 5 EU Partners • Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) • Management Center Innsbruck (Innsbruck, Austria) • Dobrila University of Pula (Zagrebačka, Croatia) • Global Impact Institute (Czech Republic) • Erasmus Student Network (Brussels, Belgium)

  19. Israeli partners’ role in WILLIAM • Learning from EU partners and each other • Collaborating to enhance IaH strategies • Implementing institutional strategies (independently but standardized) • Disseminating best practices

  20. EU partners’ role in WILLIAM • Transfer of knowledge and best practices from EU partners regarding IaH. (International consortium meetings, material provided, site visits, group training sessions) • One on one mentoring and guidance for institutions based on institutional needs • Assist in workpackages • Involved in quality assurance

  21. IMPACT – 4 levels National Level: Promote a set of measures that support IaH strategies and policies across IL HEIs. Institutional Level: International student support services, through development of protocols/guidelines and social integration schemas. Faculty/Curriculum Level: Promoting virtual international classrooms and additional modules of internationalized learning as a means to engage faculty and students in international environments without having to go abroad. Student Level: International students feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment and host society. Local students are exposed to an international learning environment and gain skills that prepare them to function in an international setting.

  22. Note about dissemination • All material should include • Start dissemination in your own institution, social media promoting WILLIAM (twitter, facebook…) • Website to come…

  23. Kick off consortium meeting:Feb 25-27, Wedea, College of Management

  24. Blueprint

  25. 3 Rules of WILLIAM’s Construction zone Aligning expectations…

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  29. Coming Up Today…one step at a time Dinner Workpackage breakout groups Financial management Website viewing

  30. Dinner in Jaffa Carpool

  31. Program for short visit to old city of Jerusalem: Thursday 28 February , From 7:30 to 13:00 We shall enter the old city through Yaffo gates and walk to visit the Church of the Holly Sepulcher in the Christian quarter . The church contains, according to traditions dating back to at least the fourth century, two of the holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified , and Jesus' empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected. We shall then continue our walk through the old city towards Davidson Center archeological park which is located nearby the Western Wall in the Old City. Davidson Center is one of the Jerusalem’s top tourist attractions due to its historical and archeological significance . You will see archaeological findings and displays from the First and Second Temple periods: the ancient city wall, the Temple’s staircase, a preserved ancient street, ritual immersion baths, and stores. It covers different periods and history including from the roman empire and the time of Jesus. Logistics: There is a 30 shekel admission fee to the park . Transportation will be provided from the Airport at 7:30 and returned to the airport around 14:00.

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