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Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings. International Studies and Outreach Programs 2012. State of the Program. Interim Executive Director (until May 2013) Dr. Tom Rust Permanent Search Chair: Dr. Tasneem Khaleel , Dean CAS. State of the Program. 135 Undergraduate students in Fall 2012

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Montana State University Billings

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  1. Montana State University Billings International Studies and Outreach Programs 2012

  2. State of the Program • Interim Executive Director (until May 2013) • Dr. Tom Rust • Permanent Search • Chair: Dr. TasneemKhaleel, Dean CAS

  3. State of the Program • 135 Undergraduate students in Fall 2012 Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Ghana, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam • Projecting 140-160 for Spring 2013 • 26 in language program Fall 2012

  4. External Consultant Recommendations • Recruiting Changes Needed • Smarter use of agents • Other possibilities • Support for Faculty • International student issue vs. student issues • Support for International Students • Religious accommodation • Language Proficiency • Office Structure Inadequate

  5. Faculty Survey Summary • Supportive of internationalization – just not HOW it has been done in the past • Too much focus on increasing FTE • Goals not clearly defined • Office not responsive to campus needs • Faculty often more lenient with international students • Faculty want more support dealing with international students

  6. Contact Main Office: 657-1705 Executive Director: 247-5785

  7. Structure of the Program • New location – McDonald Hall • Office of International Studies Services: • Immigration documentation • Student service coordination • Recruiting • Faculty support • International Student Peer Mentoring • Study Abroad • Campus activities and programming • Intensive English Language Program (IELP) • Academic language preparation • 5 levels – 8 week program • Exploring a 3 level/semester program

  8. Recruiting Changes AY2012-2013 • Language proficiency requirements raised • Recruiting Efforts • Agents • Reduce number • Better use of them • Student Fairs • Partnerships • Pathway Programs • Study Abroad/Exchange

  9. Internationalization Needs to Have …

  10. Existing Exchange Partnerships • China • Jillin University • Guangxi Medical University • Finland • Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences • Japan • Prefectural University of Kumamoto • South Korea • Ewha Women's University • Germany • Ludwigsburg University of Education • Nuertingen-Geislingen University

  11. Developing Partnerships • University of Strasbourg (France) • MSUB visiting Strasbourg today! • Bath Spa University (United Kingdom) • Representative visit Feb. 2013 • Universidad Sämann de Jalisco (Mexico) • Representative visit Jan. 2013

  12. Developing Partnerships • C.S. Lewis School (Slovakia) • Principal on campus today! • Student Teaching Opportunities • Bridge Abroad (South America) • TEFL Certification • Service Learning

  13. Campus Programming • International Food Fair • International Student Club • Saudi Arabian Cultural Day • Nigerian Boys Choir • Saudi Student Recreational Soccer Team

  14. Faculty Lead Trips • Please Work with Us (even if you know what you are doing) • Just the facts….(liability reasons) • Can Offer Help and Support • Tour companies • Full service support

  15. Thank you.

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