The International University: An Analytical Framework

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The International University An Analytical
Framework
AIEA Conference 2007

• Richard Edelstein
• Global Learning Networks

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Idea for this session

• A more comprehensive, institutional view of
  international dimension of the university
• Strategic focus of discussion
• Identification of current dilemmas

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Idea for this session

• Case Studies
• A view from Paris

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From the Periphery to the Center

• Top 10 list of institutional priorities
• Creation of Vice-Provost/Dean Position
• Faculty Engagement in Leadership
• Increased visibility
• Trustees and Presidents seek action
• The World is Flat

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International Engagement as Institutional Change

• Sociological and Organizational View
• Strategic Theory
• Sociology of the University

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What does success look like?

• What purposes and objectives?
• Teaching/Learning
• Research and Knowledge Creation
• Economic/Enterprise Development
• Service to Local, State, National and Intl.Comm.
• What Type of Institution?
• Prestige/Rank
• Private or Public or Religious Affiliation
• Research, Teaching, Professional Schools, Big
  Science

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Why a Conceptual Framework?

• For Strategic Thinking
• For Organization and Program Design
• For Assessment and Evaluation

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Conceptual Framework - International Intensity
and Breadth
Demographics
Strategic Intent
Curriculum
International Intensity/ Breadth
Organizational Structure/Culture
Faculty Intellectual Capital
Comm. /Learning Technology
Pedagogy
Intl. Partnerships/ Networks
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Strategic Intent
Competitive Analysis
Intellectual Capital Scholarship/Research
Program/Teaching Reputation/Selectivity
Strategic Plan
Intl. Visibility/Brand
Geographic/Social Profile
Institutional Identity/Culture
Intl. Network Strength
Leadership/ Governance Type
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Demographics
Visiting Intl Students and Returning Study Abroad
Can Include alums from Partner institutions
International Students
Intl Alumni Alums Abroad
Exchange Students
International Learning Context
Visiting Faculty/Scholars
International Officers/Staff
International Faculty
Faculty Search Criteria
Extensive Experience Abroad/Foreign Nationals
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Curriculum
Subject-Matter
Foreign Language Culture

• World Geography
• World History
• Globalization Post-Modernism
• Political-Economy
• Capitalism/Political Theory
• Technology Society

• Foreign Lang. Req.
• Social Anthropology
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Intercultural Competence
• Leadership, Education, Work Social Status
• World Religions

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Pedagogy
Field Studies
Technology
Teaching Method

• Guest Lectures
• Peer Teaching
• Simulations
• Co-Teaching
• Team Teaching Across Institutions
• Joint lectures/ seminars

• Groupware
• Video
• Email
• Simulations
• Internet2 Options
• Asynchronous utilities
• Shared data and references

• Study Abroad
• Internships/Work
• Research Project
• Exchanges
• Service Learning
• Team Projects
• International
• Competitions/
• Events

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Organizational Structure/Culture
Leadership Decision Processes
Faculty Governance
International Advisory Board
Centrality International Initiatives
Centralized/ Decentralized?
Leading Departments/Schools
Interdisciplinary Centers/Institutes
Alumni Community/ Corp. Outreach
Campus Culture Traditions/Values
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International Partnerships/ Networks
Global Network
Inst. Alliance(s)
Joint Research
Joint Degrees
Increased Intensity of Effort
Joint Seminars Courses
Double Degrees
Exchanges Students/Faculty
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International Partnerships/ Networks
Inst. Alliance(s)
Courses, Schools Campuses Abroad
Joint Degrees
Joint Research
GLOBAL NETWORK
Joint Seminars Courses
Double Degrees
Study Abroad
Hosting Courses/ Delegations
MOAs
Exchanges Students/Faculty
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Faculty/Intellectual Capital
Excellent Programs/Teaching
Champions
Coalitions
Centers/Poles of Excellence Scholarship/Research
Faculty Opinion Leaders
Faculty Stars
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Communications/Learning Technology
Tech Support/ Training
Internet Speed/Capacity
Video
Communications Platform
Network Robustness
Groupware/ Applications
Teaching/ Research Activity
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Intervening Variables
Discipline/Profession Field of Study
Faculty Departmental Buy In
Prestige/Brand
Geographic Situation
Faculty with International Competence
Financial Resources
Level Undergrad or Grad
Education Phil. and Method
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Discussion Questions

• Does the concept of a Global University have any
  meaning or substance?
• How do you define success of International/Global
  development or integration for a university and
  how can this be measured or assessed? (Are the
  concepts of "International Intensity and Breadth"
  and "Centrality of International Initiatives"
  useful?)

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• What are the primary obstacles/challenges faced
  by Chief International Officers in the current
  context of rapidly expanding initiatives and "buy
  in" across the campus?
• Are strategic plans for international development
  helpful? How can the strategic planning process
  and setting of objectives best be managed given
  multiple and sometimes conflicting interests
  across the campus?

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• Are major institutional initiatives to establish
  presence, partnerships and even campuses and
  research/degree programs abroad bearing fruit?
• What are the decision criteria for embarking on
  a major project abroad and what are the necessary
  conditions for success?
• What motivates Presidents, Deans and Trustees to
  want to be a "global university?"