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AACC Commission on Global Education Spring Meeting – April 17, 2015 – San Antonio, TX Packet of Meeting Materials Agenda ……………………………………………………………..… 1-2 Meeting Attendee List ……………..…………………………. ……. 3-4 Commission Roster ……………………………………………. …… 5-8 Fall 2014 Meeting Minutes …………………………………….……. 9-12 Affiliated Councils Updates (CCBA and CCID) . ………….…….…. 13-15 AACC Legislative Update .……………………..…………...………. 16-17 AACC International Programs and Services Update …..………..…. 18-27 • • • Santa Fe Community College 2015 Aspen Prize ACCT Leadership Congress’ Call for Presentations AACC Convention events with an international focus CHESICC Report .……………………………………..……………. 28 Biographical sketch Dr. Mark Mitsui, Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges Office Career, Technical and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education ………………………….. 29 DCCC and Santa Fe College: Internationalizing the Curriculum ……30-33 1 AACC COMMISSION ON GLOBAL EDUCATION Friday, April 17, 2015 - 8:00 – 11:00 AM Grand Hyatt Hotel – San Antonio, Texas - Room: Bonham C 7:30 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00 CALL TO ORDER Dr. Mary Rittling, Chair 8:03 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 8:05 COMMISSIONER UPDATES 8:30 AFFILIATED COUNCIL UPDATES • Ms. Beth Hagen, Executive Director, Community College Baccalaureate Association • Dr. Shawn Woodin, Interim Executive Director/CEO, Community Colleges for International Development 8:45 AACC LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE Mr. Jim Hermes, Associate Vice President for Government Relations 8:55 AACC INTERNATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE Wayne Wheeler, Director of International Programs and Services 9:10 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION: CHESICC Mr. Michael Zhang Zhiyuan, Project Manager for International Promotion Chinese Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (Beijing, China) 10:00 Break 10:15 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE Dr. Mark Mitsui, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges Office Career, Technical and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education 10:25 INTERNATIONALIZING THE CURRICULUM Suzanne LaVenture, Director of International Education Davidson County Community College (NC) Dr. Jackson Sasser, President, Santa Fe College (FL) Dr. Ed Bonahue, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Santa Fe College FL 11:00 ADJOURNMENT 2 AACC Commission on Global Education Meeting List of Attendees Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas – April 17, 2014 Chair Mary E. Rittling President Davidson County Community College Phillip Neal President & CEO Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Co Chair Jackson N. Sasser President Santa Fe College Shouan Pan President Mesa Community College Members Douglas W. Allen President Ridgewater College Jay S. Allen President Hopkinsville Community College Zarina Blankenbaker Vice President, Teaching & Learning Richland College Michael Bower President Owens Community College Toni Pendergrass President San Juan College Pamela Quinn Provost, LeCroy Center Dallas County Community College District Mary F.T. Spilde President Lane Community College Girard W. Weber President College of Lake County Charlene Cole-Newkirk South Campus President Community College of Allegheny County Affiliated Council Representative Beth Hagan (Beth) 2014 - 2015 Executive Director Community College Baccalaureate Assn Dennis R. Harkins President Orange Coast College Shawn Wood Interim President CCID, Inc. Russell Lowery-Hart President Amarillo College Guests Ed Bonahue Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Santa Fe College 3 Guests (Cont’d) James Hermes AVP Government Relations AACC Suzanne LaVenture Director of International Education Davidson County Community College (NC) Mark Mitsui Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges U.S. Department of Education Michael Zhang Zhiyuan Project Manager CHESICC AACC Staff Wayne Wheeler Director International Programs and Services 4 4/1/15 Commission On Global Education Term Chair Mary E. Rittling (Mary) President Davidson County Community College PO Box 1287 Lexington, NC 27293 Phone: (336)224-4700 Fax: (336) 249-0088 Email: merittli@davidsonccc.edu 2014 - 2015 Co Chair Jackson N. Sasser (Jackson) President Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606 Phone: (352)395-5164 Fax: (352) 395-5895 Email: j.sasser@sfcollege.edu 2014 - 2015 Member Douglas W. Allen (Douglas) President Ridgewater College 2101 15th Ave, NW Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (320) 222-5202 Email: douglas.allen@ridgewater.edu 2012 - 2015 Jay S. Allen (Jay) President Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Dr, PO Box 2100 Hopkinsville, KY 42241-2100 Phone: (270)707-3705 Email: jay.allen@kctcs.edu 2014 - 2017 Zarina Blankenbaker (Zarina) Vice President, Teaching & Learning Richland College 12800 Abrams Rd Dallas, TX 75243 Phone: (972) 238-6364 Fax: (972) 238-6957 Email: zblankenbaker@dcccd.edu 2013 - 2016 5 4/1/15 Commission On Global Education Term Member Michael Bower (Mike) President Owens Community College PO Box 10000 Toledo, OH 43699 Phone: (567)661-7200 Email: mike_bower@owens.edu 2014 - 2017 Charlene Cole-Newkirk (Charlene) South Campus President Community College of Allegheny County 1750 Clairton Rd., B622 West Mifflin, PA 15122 Phone: (412) 469-6300 Fax: (412) 469-6379 Email: cnewkirk@ccac.edu 2014 - 2017 John L. Cox (John) President Cape Cod Community College 2240 Iyannough Rd West Barnstable, MA 02668 Phone: (508)362-2131 Email: jcox@capecod.edu 2012 - 2015 Natalie Harder (Natalie) Chancellor South Louisiana Community College 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 Phone: (337)521-8959 Fax: (276) 656-0324 Email: natalie.harder@solacc.edu 2013 - 2016 Dennis R. Harkins (Dennis) President Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Rd Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714)532-5712 Email: dharkins@occ.cccd.edu 2013 - 2016 Russell Lowery-Hart (Russell) President Amarillo College 2201 S Washington, PO Box 447 Amarillo, TX 79178 Phone: (806) 371-5226 Email: rdloweryhart@actx.edu 2014 - 2017 6 4/1/15 Commission On Global Education Term Member Phillip Neal (Phil) President & CEO Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College 1845 Loop Dr Bowling Green, KY 42101 Phone: (270) 901-1114 Fax: (270)901-1146 Email: phil.neal@kctcs.edu 2014 - 2017 Shouan Pan (Shouan) President Mesa Community College 1833 W Southern Ave Mesa, AZ 85202 Phone: (480) 461-7300 Fax: (480) 461-7804 Email: shouan.pan@mesacc.edu 2012 - 2015 Toni Pendergrass (Toni) President San Juan College 4601 College Blvd Farmington, NM 87402-4699 Phone: (505)566-3209 Email: pendergrasst@sanjuancollege.edu 2014 - 2017 Adriana Phelan (Adriana) Vice President, Public Policy Michigan Community College Association 222 N Chestnut St Lansing, MI 48933-1000 Email: aphelan@mcca.org 2014 - 2017 Pamela Quinn (Pam) Provost, LeCroy Center Dallas County Community College District 9596 Walnut St Dallas, TX 75243 Phone: (972) 669-6550 Fax: (972) 669-6699 Email: pquinn@dcccd.edu 2012 - 2015 Mary F.T. Spilde (Mary) President Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541)463-5311 Fax: (541)463-4170 Email: spildem@lanecc.edu 2013 - 2016 7 4/1/15 Commission On Global Education Term Member Girard W. Weber (Jerry) President College of Lake County 19351 W Washington St Grayslake, IL 60030 Phone: (847) 543-2200 Fax: (847) 223-9244 Email: pres@clcillinois.edu 2012 - 2015 Representative Beth Hagan (Beth) Executive Director Community College Baccalaureate Assn 25216 Pelican Circle #103 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Phone: (239) 947-8085 Fax: (239) 947-8870 Email: bhagan7@aol.com 2014 - 2015 Shawn Woodin (Shawn) Interim Executive Director Community Colleges For International Development, Inc 1030 5th Ave SE Ste 2400 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Phone: (319) Email: shawn.woodin@kirkwood.edu 2015 - 2015 8 MINUTES AACC COMMISSION ON GLOBAL EDUCATION November 12, 2014 Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Hotel—Arlington, VA Committee Members Present: Jay S. Allen Zarina Blankenbaker Michael Bower Charlene Cole-Newkirk Beth Hagan Dennis R. Harkins Russell Lowery-Hart Phillip Neal Toni Pendergrass Adriana Phelan (Co-Chair) Mary E. Rittling (Chair) Jackson N. Sasser Mary F.T. Spilde Carol A. Stax-Brown A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:30pm by Chair Mary Rittling. B. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Due to special programming on “The Next Big Things” regarding implementation of AACC’s 21st Century Initiative recommendations at the 2014 Fall Meeting, Commission meetings were shortened to one hour. The Global Commission focused its discussion on the role of globalization within the context of the 21st Century Initiative and “The Next Big Things.” At the start of the meeting, each Commissioner took turns introducing themselves and their colleges and providing information about their commitments to international education. Co-Chair Dr. Sasser stated that he became the president of his college only one day after 911 and described how, as a result of that event, there was a strong call for internationalization. Dr. Hagen stated that, after 15 years in existence, the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) has spent the last 5 years become more global in its efforts—including a project with 36 vocational institutions in China to bring Chinese students to U.S. community colleges that confer BA degrees. Dr. Harkens described the rich international programing at Orange Coast College in CA and its initiative to infuse global education into all learning, including reaching out to local communities and tapping into their diversity and multi-culturalism. Dr. Lowrey-Hart disclosed that Amarillo College’s (TX) service community has the highest per capital refugee population than anywhere else in the world, creating a great opportunity for promoting the importance of international education. Dr. Stax-Brown talked about Community Colleges for International Development’s (CCID) new and innovative System of Comprehensive Internationalization (SCI), which provides a framework for colleges to self-evaluate their current level of internationalization and to strategically map their own progress toward comprehensive internationalization. Dr. Blankenbaker described Richland College’s (TX) inclusion of internationalization into its strategic plan. Dr. Neal talked about Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College’s (SKCTC) refugee community and its partnership with the Confucius Institution at the local university and SKCTS’s robust ESL program. Dr. Allen described the international footprint and many great resources for internationalization resulting from the presence of the army base (Fort Campbell) nearby. Dr. Bower described the international interest generated by the Owens Community College aviation program and the college’s desire to increase its international student population. Dr. Pendergrass described San Juan College’s (NM) strong service learning study abroad programs and how the college became the Off-Shore Trainer of Choice around the 9 globe for PB America, including in Oman and Afghanistan. Dr. Cole-Newkirk described the global studies initiative at Community College of Allegheny County for honor students as well as their strong service learning study abroad programs. Dr. Rittling described Davidson County Community College’s initiative to internationalization of the curriculum as well as its International Passport Program and participation in the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) program, which brings U.S.-sponsored international students onto community college campuses. Dr. Phelan stated that 8 institutions in Michigan were piloting a framework to enroll international students who can’t get directly into a university; the community colleges will provide the students with the prerequisites necessary so they can then transfer to the university. C. GENERAL ACTION/INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Approval of the Spring 2014 Commission on Global Education Meeting Minutes The minutes were unanimously approved. Dr. Spilde moved that the minutes be approved; Dr. Pendergrass seconded. 2. AACC International Office and Legislative Affairs Updates AACC Interim Director of International Programs and Services Wayne Wheeler provided an update on the International Office’s activities. • July 31, 2014, was Alice Blayne-Allard’s last day with AACC. She served as Associate Vice President of International Programs and Services for 2½ years. • In June 2014, the Office launched a monthly e- newsletter, AACC Global Connections. It is free to AACC members on an opt-in basis and contains information on funding for international activities, global news, international education meetings and events, and noteworthy AACC member international activities. Mr. Wheeler encouraged Global Commission members to submit to him information about their colleges for inclusion in the newsletter. • Since becoming the Interim Director in August, Mr. Wheeler has meet with, and made presentations to, 15 international delegations from around the world. • In October, Mr. Wheeler led an AACC Delegation to Beijing, China, for the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics’ World Congress. While in China, the U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus held a special welcome reception for the delegation at his residence in Beijing. In addition to leading several sessions at the World Congress, AACC signed an MOU with the Chinese Society of Technical and Vocational Education (CSTVE), which includes a provision whereby CSTVE commits to promoting opportunities for U.S. community colleges to collaborate on local vocational and technical training projects. AACC also participated in a China-U.S. Presidents Dialogue held under the auspices of the U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchanges (CPE); several AACC delegates sat on a session panel and AACC Board Member Dr. Lee Lambert provided a keynote address. • Days before leaving for China, Mr. Wheeler collaborated with the U.S. Department of State to organize a fully-sponsored AACC Delegation to India to participate in the IndiaU.S. Higher Education Dialogue and the India-U.S. Technology Summit. The timing of the Delegation will coincide with the 2014 International Education Week, November 1721. • In Spring 2014, AACC collaborated with Fundación Televisa in Mexico in the creation and dissemination of a request for proposals for the Bécalos Scholarship, seeking U.S. community colleges to host 300 fully-sponsored students from Mexico for a 4-month STEM program (August-December). The first cohort of students is currently enrolled at the selected U.S. community colleges. Fundación Televisa has indicated a desire that it be 10 an annual program with an opportunity to expand established relationships with participating community colleges. The Legislative Update was provided in a handout, rather than an oral report, by AACC Associate Vice President for Government Relations James Hermes. There was little new legislative activity to report. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education followed through on their new internationalization strategy as evidenced by their Title VI Program competitions. Namely, “significant and sustained collaborative activities with a minority serving institution (MSI) or community college” was a priority for many of the grants. Because the federal government was operating under a continuing resolution through December 11, everyone was waiting on the new lame duck Congress to pass funding legislation. 3. Affiliate Council Reports CCID, represented by its president Dr. Stax-Brown, described the new interactive and spontaneous format for its upcoming Annual Conference, February 20-23, 2015, in Newport Beach, CA. The CCID Summer Advance, July 13-14, 2015, will be hosted by Kapio’lani Community College (HI). Also, CCID announced that it was in the process of moving to the campus of Miami Dade Community College in Florida. As a new member of the Global Commission, CCBA, represented by its executive director Dr. Beth Hagen, described its mission as seeking to improve the transfer process, not convert community colleges into BA conferring institutions. The CCBA Annual Conference, March 6-8, 2015, will be in Boston, MA. CCBA’s international activities include activities under an MOU with TAFE Directors Australia (TDA). As a result of a successful Forum on Vocational Technical Education in Dalian, China, that was co-sponsored by CCBA, several MOUs were signed between attending Chinese vocational technical colleges and U.S. colleges as well as between CCBA and the Chinese colleges to build a foundation to develop and sustain cooperative relationships under which Chinese students can complete their applied BA degrees at U.S. colleges. Other co-sponsors of the Forum were the National Association of Vocational Education of China (NAVEC) and the Beocheng Education Group (BEG). 4. Discussion: the Role of Internationalization in the 21st Century Implementation Plan and the 21st Century Center The discussion was led by Co-Chair Dr. Sasser, who had recently submitted a piece, which was published in the 21st Century Center, entitled “Internationalizing Community Colleges.” He asked what are the most compelling reasons for internationalization at community colleges. Commissioners articulated several: • The global economy is at our doorsteps. The international footprint of industry is already there in our communities— international or foreign-owned corporations, foreign employees with their kids and other family members. • It’s an essential service to the community. Community colleges must reach out during the influx of international visitors, employees and their families to ensure the peace and prosperity of the community. • Our communities are transforming. Rather than fear this change, community colleges must educate their communities about all the good things that can come from it. (The Fulbright program can make a huge impact in this regard.) • An increased need for intercultural understanding and communication. E.g., challenges in HR with regard to diversity appreciation, understanding of foreign languages. 11 D. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Commission Recommendation: n/a Committee Discussion: n/a Committee Recommendation: n/a E. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission will commit to organizing another AACC Annual Convention session on internationalization tools for community college presidents. The Chair and Co-Chair will organize and lead the session. The AACC Global Commission liaison (Mr. Wheeler) will assist. All Commission members interested in participating should contact Mr. Wheeler at wwheeler@aacc.nche.edu F. ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 2:30pm I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief all of the information reflected in the minutes is correct. Committee Chair Dr. Mary Rittling Date AACC Staff Liaison Wayne Wheeler Date 12 Community College Baccalaureate Association April, 2015 Annual Conference The Community College Baccalaureate Association held its fifteenth annual international conference in Boston in early March. The conference had record attendance. Dr. Mark Mitsui, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges in the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). China Project Many of the conference attendees participated to learn more about or to advance their position in the China Project. This is the initiative that facilitates the development of articulation agreements between Chinese Vocational Technical colleges and U.S. colleges that confer baccalaureate degrees in the same subjects. The program is a "3 + .5 + 1" agreement. Phase One participants are: Columbia Basin College Ferris State University Gordon State College Jackson College Miami Dade College Northwestern Michigan College Polk College Sante Fe College Seminole College South Seattle College 'Vermont Technical College Delegation to Australia CCBA and OADN are planning a delegation to Australia from August 27, 2015 until September 13. The delegation will visit TAFE institutions that confer baccalaureate degrees. This initiative is with TDA, the Association of TAFE directors. Efforts are being made to match individuals and institutions that confer four-year degrees with their counterparts in the TAFE colleges, especially those in nursing education. Competency Based Education at the AACC Conference The Distance Learning Alliance of CCBA will present "Competency Based Education: What’s Startling and New…..and What It Isn’t" at the AACC conference in San Antonio.2015 13 Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. Report to AACC Commission on Global Education February 20, 2015 CURRENT EVENTS & PROGRAMS Asia Pacific Forum, Honolulu, July 10-13, 2015, Registration information at ccidinc.org With many of the fastest growing economies residing in the Asia Pacific region, it’s a great time to capitalize on CCID’s connections to internationalize college efforts and broaden your reach. Learn more about the educational systems, selected institutions, curricula in demand, and interest in student mobility to and from U.S. Colleges (study abroad, enroll F-1 students, faculty exchange, articulated programs, etc.). The Forum will provide small targeted networking opportunities with higher education officials from selected countries. CCID member colleges, including members in the region, will share experiences and insights in working with a specific Asian country (China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The Forum also features representatives of the Pacific Post- Secondary Education Council and the East West Center. Faculty members, administrators, international educators, and trustees will benefit from this unique opportunity. 40th Anniversary Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb. 20-23, 2016 Partnership Development Trip, focused on curricula and faculty, in October 2016 to Ecuador & Peru, 6 CCID Colleges Partnership Development Trip, focused on international student recruitment, in September 2016 to Costa Rica, 3 CCID colleges and 3 non-CCID colleges. Community College Student International Experience Survey • • • • • What are the relationships between internationalization activities and learning outcomes? Is your college investing resources in a manner that impacts student outcomes? Developed by CCID in partnership with the University of Toledo 33% discount for CCID members http://www.utoledo.edu/csjhs/internationalization-survey/ System for Comprehensive Internationalization • • Lakeshore Technical College (Cleveland, WI) & Florida SouthWestern State College (Ft. Myers, FL) among the latest colleges to use the Framework of Comprehensive Internationalization. CCID offered training as a Pre-Conference Workshop at CCID’s Annual Conference with 30 attendees. 14 • In 2014, CCID led two statewide workshops at the invitation of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the Michigan Community College Association. Communication & Information Sweeping changes to CCID website, including college internationalization profiles and a searchable database for partnership development, launching summer 2015. Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowships • • • Since 2012, 171 Participants (students & faculty) valued at $367,680 with 13 CCID member colleges participating 50% discount in program fees In partnership with Cross Cultural Solutions ORGANIZATIONAL EFFORTS CCID Board action in February 2015 resulted in a 5 year repayment plan to CCID’s current host college, Kirkwood Community College, for operating deficit from recent years. Previous plans to relocate CCID’s Executive Offices to Miami Dade College did not materialize. CCID’s leadership is identifying and negotiating with other potential new host colleges. CCID’s Board created a Planning Task Force and a By-laws Task Force to examine strategic operations and governance matters, with a goal of adopting changes by June 2015. Senior International Officers join Presidents in the committees. Likely new direction will include: • • • • De-centralized model focusing on lead colleges for programs and projects Developing highly engaged, active partnerships Becoming purposefully inclusive of non-U.S. members Formally involving Senior International Officers in strategic and governance matters PRIMARY CONTACT Shawn Woodin, Ed.D. Interim Executive Director swoodin@kirkwood.edu Cell: +1 319.210.2788 ccidinc.org 15 Legislative Update for AACC Commission on Global Education Federal Funding: Department of Education The Administration’s FY 2016 budget proposal includes $70.7 billion in discretionary appropriations for the Department of Education, an increase of $3.6 billion, or nearly 5.4% over the FY 2015 comparable level. Major priorities include 1) equity and opportunity for all students, 2) high-quality early learning programs, 3) supporting teachers and school leaders, and 4) improving access, affordability, and student outcomes in postsecondary education. The FY 2016 proposed "Higher Education" discretionary budget account of $2.2 billion reflects an increase of $147.2 million over FY 2015, most of which goes to increasing the First in the World program under FIPSE. International and Foreign Language Programs ––HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays For Title VI and Fulbright-Hays, the Administration requests a total of $76.2 million, $4 million (5.5%) over the FY 2015 funding level. This request includes $67.1 million for HEA-Title VI, an increase of $2 million (3%) over FY 2015. The $2 million increase would be directed to the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) program to support an estimated 31 new awards for international studies and world language programs at undergraduate institutions, particularly those that receive funding under Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act (such as minority-serving institutions and community colleges). The remainder of funding would support continuation grants and a new competition for the American Overseas Research Centers (AORCs) at FY 2015 levels. The request also includes $9.06 million for Fulbright-Hays, an increase of $2 million (28%) over FY 2015. The increase would support a new “Capacity Building” initiative under the Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program to provide summer study abroad opportunities for teachers and school leaders in approximately 20 local school districts. With the remaining Fulbright-Hays funding, new awards also would be made under the GPA–Short Term Projects, GPA-Advanced Overseas projects, and the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) program. Proposed FY 2015 funding levels for the Title VI/FH budget lines, compared with FY 2015 levels are as follows: The budget summary states: “These programs support comprehensive language and area study centers within the United States, research and curriculum development, and opportunities for American scholars to study abroad. In addition to promoting general understanding of the peoples of other countries, the Department’s international programs also serve important economic, diplomatic, defense, and other national security 16 interests. The request would enable the Department to help maintain the national capacity in teaching and learning less commonly taught languages and associated area studies and to continue to work toward increasing the global competency of all U.S. students. The proposed $2 million increase, or 3 percent, for Domestic Programs in 2016 would support new awards to help American students develop proficiency in critical foreign languages, specifically those spoken in the Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. The proposed $2 million increase, or 28 percent, for Overseas Programs in 2016 would improve the capacity of school districts to teach global competencies by providing opportunities for groups of K-12 teachers, principals, and administrators from a single district to study a different culture and/or a global issue together through summer study abroad.” Department of State The President’s FY16 budget requests $623.079 million for Department of State international exchange programs, a 5.6 per cent increase over current levels—a robust number in difficult budget times, and a concrete sign of the Obama administration’s support of exchanges. The budget supports the Fulbright Program at the level of $236 million, and provides increased funding for three “signature presidential Youth Leadership Initiatives,” the Young African Leaders Initiatives (YALI), the Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI), and a new Young Leaders in the Americas Initiative. Details of the President’s FY16 budget request include (also see the chart below): • • • • • • • • • • • • $236 million for the Fulbright Program, a slight decrease of $485,000 from the estimated FY15 level; $20 million for YALI, a $5 million increase; $8 million for YSEALI, a $3 million increase; $5 million for the new Young Leaders in the Americans Initiative; An increase for Global Academic Exchanges, including Educational Advising and Student Services, and English Language Programs; Flat-funding for American Overseas Research Centers; $800,000 for Study Abroad Capacity Building; Continued funding at $5 million for the new J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange program; $398,000 for the new Virtual Exchanges “Collaboratory”; $18 million for an Exchanges Rapid Response fund, which will “support rapidly deployed public diplomacy activities that respond to countries experiencing conflict or crisis, dramatic political transition, and significant societal transformation” (such as Cuba); A $10.276 million cut to the Citizen Exchanges line item; and A $2 million cut to the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). 17 ccDaily > Santa Fe gets the Aspen Prize Santa Fe gets the Aspen Prize By Daily Staff, Published March 18, 2015 anta Fe College on Wednesday received the 2015 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, marking the second time a Florida college has won the biennial award that recognizes exceptional public two-year colleges. In fact, two of this year’s 10 finalists were from the Sunshine State, and at least two Florida colleges were finalists in both 2011 and 2013 (Santa Fe, among them). Florida’s state articulation system and relatively recent move to allow two-year colleges to offer certain bachelor’s degrees has helped shift the dial in student success. But part of that equation also includes what individual colleges such Santa Fe are doing. Four years ago, the Gainesville college analyzed data and surveys to determine impediments to student success. The list included low retention for students who took certain courses and not enough personalized advising. In response, part of Santa Fe’s systemic reform included a focus on advising and implementing a system to flag students who were having problems early in college, from low grades and absences to incomplete assignments. In its first year, the early warning system helped boost retention rates of students in selected course sections by 10 percent points above the rates of students in other sections. Building ties Another impressive statistic at Santa Fe: Nearly two in three students who begin at the college graduate or transfer within three years, surpassing the national average of 40 percent, according to an Aspen Prize profile of the finalists. “Santa Fe College particularly stands out for its exceptional work in keeping students on track to graduate with degrees that have incredible value after they graduate," said Joshua Wyner, executive director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute. And then there were 10 That success is partly due to the college's relationship with nearby University of Florida, which has joint programs with the college and accepts up to half of its transfer students from Santa Fe. When the university can’t meet the needs of local employers, Santa Fe has stepped up to offer baccalaureates in fields such as nursing and biotechnology. The students and faculty and staff are also part of the success equation by investing themselves more in the student success agenda. That’s the first thing Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser noted when he accepted the prize during the awards event in Washington, D.C. "To the students at Santa Fe College, this is your award. You did the work," Sasser said. Lake Area Technical Institute in South Dakota and West Kentucky Community and Technical College were honored as finalists with distinction. Both colleges have previously received the honor and are the only two colleges to be named finalists three times. Kennedy-King College in Chicago received the new Rising Star designation for its work in rapidly improving student success: the college tripled its graduation rate over five years. Santa Fe will receive $800,000 as part of the prize, and the three designated colleges will receive $100,000 each. 18 Secret to success Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, who has gained national attention for his free community college program called the Tennessee Promise, provided attendees some background on his program, its pilot and what made it work. Haslam noted that the statewide program is a growth of a similar program proposed by a local business leader when Haslam was mayor of Knoxville. Haslam was skeptical at first of Knoxville Achieves, which served Pellissippi State Community College students, but it worked. The governor said that the secret to the program is twofold. The first part is instilling with students and families that college is accessible and completion is attainable. “It’s a psychological gap, not a financial gap, that’s the big hurdle,” he said, explaining that states usually can find funding for such initiatives. (Tennessee is using state lottery proceeds to fund its program, which begins this fall.) The second key element to the success in Knoxville was increasing the number of adults who served as mentors for students. Haslam made sure to convey that into the state effort, noting that so far about 7,500 adults have signed on to volunteer to help students in a range of areas, from completing federal student aid applications, to selecting courses and making sure they know where to go on their first day of classes. “It matters having a caring adult,” Haslam said. What’s next While the Tennessee Promise focuses on current students graduating high school, the governor also highlighted the state’s effort to help older adults return to college to earn credentials. Tennessee has between 900,000 and 1 million adults with some college but no degree. As part of Tennessee Reconnect, all adult state residents can attend and earn a diploma or certificate at any of the state’s 27 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology free of tuition and fees. Second Lady Jill Biden also spoke at the Aspen event, noting the exceptional efforts at colleges she visited last week, including Santa Fe College and Austin Community College in Texas. “These colleges are reinventing what it means to be the community’s college,” she said of the prize finalists. Although Biden didn’t pitch directly for President Barack Obama’s proposal to offer free community college, she did give the concept a shout out: “One day soon, community college will be free.” American Association of Community Colleges One Dupont Circle, NW | Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 Ph: 202-728-0200 | Fx: 202-833-2467 Copyright ©2014 American Association of Community Colleges 19 Published on ACCT (http://www.acct.org) Home > Events > 2015 ACCT Leadership Congress > Call for Presentations Call for Presentations [1] Registration [2] Call for Presentations[1] Schedule at a Glance[3] Pre-Congress Academies[4] College Tours [5] Click Here to Submit Your Proposal[6] Click On the Image to Download the Call for Presentations Brochure [7] All Submissions are due Friday, May 1, 2015. Tracks: 1. New models for community colleges: Expanding the mission to offer the baccalaureate degree, dual enrollement partnerships with K-12, corporate colleges, reverse transfer, and other innovative models 2. Entrepreneurial and strategic allaiances with business and industry: Meeting the changing workforce needs of all communities (i.e. urban, rural), emerging industries, and new realities 3. Student success and completion: Date-informed solutions to foster equity, access, and student success and completion 4. The new financial model: New strategies for leveraging resources and funding 5. Strengthening governance: Effective practices from policy to fiduciary responsibilities 20 6. New programs and services: STEM, MOOCs, security, athletics, etc. 7. Relevant Programs and Services: Campus security, athletics, STEM, MOOCs, civic engagement, etc. Submission Requirements: Presentation must demonstrate relevance to one of the seven tracks the 2015 Congress Indicate which of the seven tracks your session will address Include trustees among presenters All presenters MUST be registered for the Congress Include handouts Session must be approximately 60 minutes in length Proposal must include a letter of support from your college This year, we will be accepting proposals for concurrent sessions and roundtable discussions. Concurrent Sessions Concurrent Sessions should be designed with the following parameters in mind: duration of 60 minutes, and an audience of 75-150 attendees. The number of sessions offered and the need for a balanced program limits the number of proposals that will be accepted. Presentations should contain the following elements: Indicate which one of the aforementioned tracks your concurrent session will address. Be comprised of a quality presentation team including trustees, and representing a range of diversity in community college leadership. Use creative approaches to actively involve the trustee audience. Consider increased amounts of sharing, networking, and exchanges of information. Employ instructional aids, such as handouts and audiovisual technology. When appropriate, engage and solicit participation of persons or groups outside the college to bring the community perspective to the session panel. Roundtable Discussions Roundtable Discussions are designed to facilitate informal conversations among 15?20 participants on targeted issues or topics. Facilitators will guide the discussion at each table. Audiovisual equipment will not be made available for roundtables and, therefore, we encourage the use of handouts. Our recommendation is to have one facilitator or two at most. Indicate which one of the aforementioned tracks your roundtable discussion addresses. Identify two or three questions that the discussion will address as a creative approach to focus the discussion. On-site handouts are encouraged. Who May Submit a Proposal? While anyone may submit a proposal for consideration, a letter of board support must accompany the proposal for it to be considered by the ACCT Congress Program Review Committee. About Us Advocacy Awards Trustee Education Publications Members 21 News & Press Events Services Site Contact Information ACCT 1101 17th Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC, 20036 Phone: 202.775.4667 Fax: 202.223.1297 Email: acctinfo@acct.org Fac ebook © Copyright 2012-2014. All rights reserved. Source URL: http://www.acct.org/call_presentations Links: [1] http://www.acct.org/call_presentations [2] http://www.acct.org/congress-registration [3] http://www.acct.org/schedule-glance [4] http://www.acct.org/pre-congress-academies-1 [5] http://www.acct.org/college-tours [6] http://acct.kma.net/ [7] http://www.acct.org/files/Events/Call%20for%20Presentations_Online%20PDF.pdf 22 AACC 95TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, Texas CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND EVENTS OF INTEREST TO INTERNATIONAL VISITORS APRIL 18, 2015 COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT: ORIENTATION AND NETWORKING EVENT Date: Saturday, April 18, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Location: Lone Star F, Grand Hyatt San Antonio Program description: The event includes an orientation to the U.S. higher education system and the AACC 2015 Annual Convention followed by a networking segment. Mingle with U.S. community college leaders and delegates from Canada, China, Denmark, India, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nicaragua, The Netherlands, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Meet AACC’s existing institutional partners and discover new ones. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON BLACK AMERICAN AFFAIRS RECEPTION (Open to Convention attendees) Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015: 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Location: Lone Start ABC, Grand Hyatt San Antonio Program description: Great opportunity to relax, network, and socialize while enjoying scrumptious refreshments APRIL 19, 2015 PLACEMENT PREP AND FLIPPED CLASSROOMS: DEVELOPMENTAL MOOCS AT BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BPCC) Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Location: 209, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Learn about Bossier Parish Community College’s (BPCC) developmental Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) series Open Campus and how it is being accessed in 58+ countries worldwide. Online, mobile, and adult learning theories underpin the college’s simple, replicable design, and yet the greatest benefit comes for BPCC’s own students seeking reduced time to degree completion. Presenters: Allison Martin, Director, Bossier Parish Community College, LA; Stacey Black, Associate Professor of Math, Bossier Parish Community College, LA; Michelle Barnickel, Instructor of Math, Bossier Parish Community College, LA 23 EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - DANISH-US COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLABORATION Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Location: Exhibit Hall D, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Over the past decade dozens of US and Danish Colleges have engaged in various forms of collaboration and partnerships involving student and faculty exchanges, and sharing of ideas on education pathways, practices and college leadership. In this session US and Danish institutions who have been involved in transatlantic partnerships will share experiences in benefits and outcomes of the activities. Presenter: Lars Bentsen, International Adviser, Danish Agency for Higher Education, Denmark FULBRIGHT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Location: Exhibit Hall D, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: The Fulbright Scholar Program provides hundreds of opportunities every year for community colleges to expand their world views and demonstrate the qualities already evident to more than half of America’s students. Teaching, research and special seminar grants allow home and hosting roles for community colleges and encourage their faculty and administrators to become conversant with an ever-shrinking world. They, in turn, are better able to demonstrate to their students and fellow faculty the potential and challenges of the world as it exists beyond the confines of the campus and the local community. Presenter: Andy Riess, Assistant Director for Outreach, Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, DC BRIDGING CULTURES: THE NEXT BIG THING IN THE HUMANITIES TO ENSURE STUDENT COMPLETION Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Location: 214A, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Exciting new programs, courses, and course modules from the CCHA/NEH Advancing the Humanities through Bridging Cultures Project are available. Learn how to enhance student engagement and encourage student degree completion with robust humanities programs that bridge cultural divides, foster cultural understanding, and establish community. Replicable models will enable you to create innovative programs and courses on your campus, rejuvenate faculty, and energize and engage students. Presenters: David Berry, Executive Director, Community College Humanities Association, NJ; Robert Vela, President, San Antonio College, TX; William Coppola, President, Tarrant Community College, Southeast, TX; Roderick Nunn, Interim President, St. Louis Community College, MO 24 COMMUNITY COLLEGES AS SITES FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 4:15 PM-5:15 PM Location: Room 007C, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Contrary to widespread opinion, community colleges are not only engines of economic growth and prosperity within their respective local context, they also often serve as a vital interface connecting the local and the global. Discover how large urban community colleges represent a global village in their own right — by virtue of their student demography — while their counterparts in smaller communities prepare a workforce that needs to be globally literate in order to cope with the impact that globalization has on every aspect of our lives as professionals and citizens in the 21st century. Presenters: Joe May, Chancellor, Dallas County Community College District, TX; Reza Fakhari, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost, Kingsborough Community College, NY; Chui Tsang, Superintendent/President, Santa Monica College, CA and Jochen Fried, Director of Education, Salzburg Global Seminar, Austria RECEPTION FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS (By invitation only) Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 530 PM-6:30 PM Location: Mission A, floor 2, Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hosted by: Carol Fimmen, Director, Alamo College Disctric, TX THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE HISPANIC COUNCIL/NCCHC "LATIN RHYTHMS" Reception and dance (Open to any Convention attendee) Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015: 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Location: Lone Star ABC, Grand Hyatt San Antonio APRIL 20, 2015 INTENATIONALIZATION TOOLS FOR PRESIDENTS Date: Monday, April 20, 2015: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Location: Room 210B, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Globally competent and globally competitive graduates will be necessary to ensure that the United States remains a leader in the 21st century global economy. As a result, comprehensive internationalization is the goal of all high-quality institutions of higher education. This session highlights the importance of internationalization and its positive impact on community college students, their communities, and our nation. Community college presidents will talk about their experiences and provide advice and talking points for winning over trustee boards and local communities. Presenters: Mary Rittling, President, Davidson County Community College, NC and Jackson Sasser, President, Santa Fe College, FL 25 DIVERSITY — THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF THE 21ST CENTURY Date: Monday, April 20, 2015: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Location: Room 214C, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Community colleges across the nation are becoming minority-majority colleges. Artificially constructed borders and boundaries are being shattered by globalization, which in turn, is creating a competitive global economy and the need for an inclusive society. Beyond graduation and/or completion, to what extent are community colleges preparing students for the 21st century workforce? This session challenges and empowers community college stakeholders to look at how diversity as a frontier of thought will shape the world, and attempt to answer the question of the 21st century: What are the next “Big Things?” Presenters: Ebonee Carpenter, International President, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, FL; Hadassa Pupo, Research Coordinator, Hillsborough Community College, FL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DESIGNATED INSTITUTIONS — A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS Date: Monday, April 20, 2015: 3:15 PM-4:15 PM Location: 214B San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Learn how Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) in the Pacific region are collaborating to ensure student success. Through the Pacific Postsecondary Education Council (PPEC) — representing American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, and Palau — colleges and universities have created opportunities for students through articulation and reverse transfer agreements. Resources are leveraged to create a network to support student learning and strengthen the organizations for continuous quality improvement. Presenters: Mary A. Y. Okada, President/CEO, Guam Community College, Guam; Leon Richards, Chancellor, Kapi'olani Community College, HI; Erika Lacro, Chancellor, Honolulu Community College, HI ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS — DRIVEN BY BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH Date: Monday, April 20, 2015: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Location: Room 208, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: Discover several national and global workforce initiatives that our nation’s top Advanced Technology Centers are developing with industry where Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing continue to converge. Examples include Additive Manufacturing/RP/3D; digital design innovation in the Automotive, Aerospace, and IT fields; along with rapid reemployment training for laid-off workers, industry certifications, and much more. 26 The presenters will discuss how they are staying in front of, adapting to, and adopting even more advanced technology in their quest to serve industry and students while significantly contributing to the latest workforce and economic development initiatives. Presenters: Thomas Crampton, Executive Dean - Regional Technology Initiatives, Mott Community College, MI; Sid Valentine, Associate Vice President of Industrial Engineering, York Technical College, SC; Karen Birch, Principal Investigator & Executive Director, CT College of Technology, CT APRIL 21, 2015 2015 BENCHMARKING STUDY ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015: 8:45 AM-9:45 AM Location: Room 006C, San Antonio Convention Center Program Description: This session highlights the relationship between the Michigan State University International Business Center and the Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) with a focus on results of the 2014 Benchmarking Study on International Business Education at Community Colleges (IBEX). IBEX is designed to help community colleges focus their internationalization efforts using institutional-level data to answer a multitude of questions about international business education at the nation’s community colleges. The fivepronged IBEX (International Business Education Index) also provides benchmarks for institutions. Presenters will also discuss additional collaborative research and resources available to help community colleges internationalize. Presenter: Shawn Woodin, Program Manager, Community Colleges for International Development, FL 27 CHESICC-Presentation Summary About CHESICC Who we are What we have What service we can provide China Junior College (Zhuanke) Education System General Education System Glossary Types of Schools Types of Programs Source of Students Top-up (Zhuanke Upgrade to Benke) System Top Schools Existing Problems Comparation and Evaluation: How to Translate to U.S. Model How can Help U.S. Institutions to Authenticate Qualifications Help to Find Targeted Students and Institutions 28 Mark Mitsui is the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges in OVAE. He most recently served as the President of North Seattle Community College (NSCC). Prior to that, Mitsui served as Vice President of Student Services for South Seattle Community College (SSCC), Assistant Dean at Green River Community College, Director of Student Success and Retention Services at NSCC and as a tenured faculty at Renton Technical College. International student enrollment increased by over 50% during his tenure as president and hosted several international delegations researching the American community college system. He worked on the statewide task force to review and redesign the performance funding system in Washington’s Community and Technical Colleges, including the student success metrics. He oversaw the completion of a new Opportunity Center (a one-stop) that brought together three state agencies to provide integrated federal, state and private funding streams and services in order to move low income residents out of poverty through education. He has also worked with a variety of industry-higher education consortia to address skills gaps in high demand sectors. He is very committed to serving under represented, under-served communities and led strategic student success efforts to serve these communities, including initiatives to help both South Seattle and North Seattle Community Colleges become minority-serving institutions. He is excited to be working with his new colleagues in OVAE and at the U.S. Department of Education. 29 I OUR DEDICATION.YOUR JOURNE SCHOLARS OF GLOBAL DIS11NC110N School s of Learning Continuing Education Distance Learning International Education Passport Events Scholars of Global Distinction TravelAbroad Travel Resources Students who complete the following requirements will be eligible to receive the Scholar of GlobalDistinction Award which will be Community Travel documented on their transcript. A Global Scholars Coordinator will assist students in planning and documenting that all requirements are met. High SchoolPrograms 1. Globally Intensive Courses: Completion of 15 credits with a grade of A or 8 or a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 in courses designated as having globally intensive content. Testing & Tutoring 2.Internat onal Activies:Attendance at eight international passporr events, two per semester unless otherwise authorized. 3. GlobalExper ence:Participation in 30 hours of global experience through travel abroad or domestic intercultural experience/seiVice. 4. Capstone Presentat on: 10-15 minute capstone presentation related to the student's participation in global learning opportunities. Global Scholars Globalized Application Courses Criteria for Faculty Library Search Courses Course Descriptions Catalog 30 A - Z Inde x Santa Fe College SF International For Students For Faculty International Studies Certificate Search Events Contact Donate For Students Santa Fe Study Abroad Programs How to apply Scholarships Study Abroad Guide Information for Parents Paperwork International Students Video Testimonials The International Studies Certificate provides a multi- For Faculty and Staff disciplinary approach to the study of the history, politics, Develop a Study Abroad Program culture, economics, and language of contemporary societies beyond the borders of the United States. Students who complete the courses and extracurricular experiences required for this certificate will gain knowledge, analytical skills and sensitivities that will enable them to interact and communicate effectively with people from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and cultures. The certificate is designed to produce globally-competent workers and engaged world citizens. The certificate will particularly meet the academic interests of: Students seeking greater familiarity with international issues; Students interested in both undergraduate and graduate-level research in International Studies; Students interested in preparing themselves for work in the global marketplace or in international non-profits; International Education Committee Become an SF Expert Paperwork Who is Eligible? All degree seeking students at Santa Fe College are eligible to enroll in the certificate. SF International Studies by Area Title VIA: Open the Doors to Asia Resources Educators who wish to add international studies subject matter to their classroom teaching; Request More Professionals whose careers require in-depth knowledge of globalization and cross-cultural communication; English as a Second Language Employers seeking to hire workers who will enhance their organization by through their global perspectives and experiences. Library International Resources Travel Information Benefits of the Certificate Travel Information 31 The International Studies Certificate can be earned while students meet the general education requirements for an associate or baccalaureate degree. Advisors will help interested students understand that the courses they complete for this certificate can transfer to and meet the requirements of internationally-oriented degrees at other universities. For example, students will be able to earn four of the courses necessary to become an International Studies Major at the University of Florida by simply completing basic courses (e.g., CHI 1120 Chinese I, CHI 1121 Chinese II, INR2001 International Relations, and REL 2300 Contemporary World Religions) that qualify for this certificate. Students who complete the requirements summarized above will receive a certificate acknowledging their accomplishments, a notation on their Santa Fe College transcripts, and a special cord or stole at graduation indicating that the degree being earned had a strong international focus. Santa Fe College Study Abroad Like Requirements There are three major requirements for students to earn this certificate: the fulfillment of specific coursework, participation in international extracurricular activities and the completion of a portfolio. Please click on the tabs above labeled curricular, extracurricular and portfolio in order to learn more. Please be sure to enroll for the certificate in order to indicate your intent to complete the specified requirements. Curricular Requirements Students interested in earning the International Studies Certificate will be required to complete a total of 20 credit hours in courses that predominantly examine cultures, traditions, states, and/or regions throughout the world. Such courses embrace global perspectives of life beyond the borders of the United States of America as reflected in the learning outcomes established for each course. Read more Santa Fe College Study Abroad Extracurricular Requirements Students will be expected to participate actively in international experiences outside of the classroom in order for them to qualify for this certificate. The purpose of these international experiences will be to encourage students to spend time with people from a culture originating outside of the United States and thus enable them to acquire an understanding of cultures, traditions, states, global perspectives, and/or regions beyond the borders of the United States of America. The experience must be gained while certificate candidates are Santa Fe College students. Read more 18 hrs Are you graduating this semester? It is time to finish your eportfolios. Watch this video. Find more help in the International Education Canvas shell. Student ePortfolios Students will be required to submit an electronic portfolio and supporting documentacion during their last semester before graduation that includes: 344 people like Santa Fe College Study Abroad. 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