Internationalization

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Internationalization

• The internationalization of Laurier
• Study abroad programs for domestic students
• Having an international student presence on
  campus
• Student and faculty exchanges with partner
  institutions
• Credit and non-credit instructional program
  delivery outside of Canada

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Internationalization

• The internationalization of Laurier (cont)
• Customized educational programs for international
  clients delivered either in Canada or abroad
• Participating in projects that contribute to an
  improved quality of life in host countries.
• Supporting and encouraging international research
  and collaborations
• Assisting the Laurier community acquire
  intercultural competencies

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Internationalization

• Why is it important?
• Prepare our community members for leadership and
  service in an increasingly interdependent world
• Attract the most talented students and scholars
  to Laurier from around the world
• Position Laurier as a university of significance

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Internationalization

• Highlight of 2007
• Vice Presidents Advisor Committee of
  International Activities
• SBEs China and India Initiatives
• Social Works China and Hong Kong Initiatives
• The Laurier Office in China
• North American Studies Mobility Program in Arts
• Student Exchange Program
• International Student Services
• Centre for African Studies at Brantford

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Internationalization

• Vice Presidents Advisory Committee on
  International Activities
• develops and recommends policies related to all
  elements of international activities overseen by
  the university
• define policies and procedures for the activities
  of Laurier International.
• Institutional wide representation

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Internationalization

• Vice Presidents Advisory Committee on
  International Activities (cont)
• Achievements in first six months
• University policy on International Activities
• Sub committee on Student Exchange Program
• Improvement to International Student Services

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Internationalization

• Vice Presidents Advisory Committee on
  International Activities (cont)
• Current activities
• International Activity Risk Management Policy and
  Procedures
• International Recruitment Strategy
• Guidelines for Approving International Activities
  

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Internationalization

• The Laurier Office in China
• Chongqing is the fastest-growing urban centre on
  the planet. Its population is already bigger than
  that of Peru or Iraq, with half a million more
  arriving every year in search of a better life.
  And yet so frequently is this story repeated in
  China, that outside the country its name barely
  registers. The Guardian

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Internationalization

• Why Chongqing
• Chinas 4th and newest autonomist city
• Population 37 million
• 4th among investment destinations in China
  according to Fortune magazine
• Central to Chinas Western Economic Development
  Strategy
• Largest automotive manufacturing sector in China
• 50 Universities and Colleges
• Canadian Consulate established in 2000
• Major Canadian companies include Bombardier,
  Cummins Westport, SNC-Lavalin, Alcatel Canada
  transport

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Internationalization

• The First Canadian University Office in Mainland
  China
• A vehicle to strengthen academic cooperation
  with Universities, Scholars and
  scientific/education institutions.
• Assist with student and faculty mobility
  initiatives
• Explore opportunities for professional and
  executive training.
• co-organization of conferences, speakers and
  study visits to China, in conjunction with the
  appropriate Faculties and the Research Office
• Provide advice and administrative support for
  visits by University personnel.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, Liaison, make
  available information about Laurier to students
  and their families interested in study at Laurier

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Internationalization Initiatives of the Office

• Initiatives of the Laurier Office in China
• Social Works Sino-Canada Centre for Research and
  Education with Chongqing University and Hong Kong
  Baptist University
• SBEs MBA at Shanghai Finance University and
  the development of a Chinese Finance Center at
  Laurier
• SBEs partnership with the Canadian Consulate in
  executive training.
• Social works Placement of MSW students on
  practicum in Intertnational schools in Beijing
  

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Internationalization

• Initiatives of the Laurier Office in China (cont)
• SBEs winter term study tour to China
• Partnership with the Canadain Consulate and
  Chongqing Ministry of Science and Technology on a
  Sino-Canada R D seminar prior to the Chongqing
  Science and Technology Fair in Chongqing in
  April and a follow up Seminar to be hosted by
  Laurier in the Fall 08
• International Student recrutment at international
  high schools in Beijing, Liaodong, Shanghai,
  Chengdu, Fujian, Hebei, Chongching, Shenzhen
• Contacts and supports for alumni and friends in
  China
• Provide support for future delegations, visiting
  students and teachers, friends of Laurier (ie
  CTT)
• Translation services

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Internationalization

• Facilitating Partnerships in China
• Articulation Agreements
• Jiangsu University
• Nanchang Institute of Aeronautical Tech.
• Chongqing University of Posts and
  Telecommunications
• Exchange Agreements
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• University of Macau
• Chongiqng University
• Southwest University
• Nanjing University
• Shanghai Finance University

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Internationalization

• International High Schools
• Beijing 8 schools
• Dalian 3 schools
• Chongqing/Chengdu 3 schools
• Shanghai 3 schools
• Shenzhen/Hong Kong 2 schools

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Internationalization

• NAFTA Mobility Program
• Movement of Laurier Faculty to US and Mexican
  campuses
• The development and sharing of curriculum
• Student exchanges
• Hosting of study tours
• Field courses and short term visits to partner
  schools
• Raising the profile fo the NA Studies Program

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Internationalization

• Restructuring of Laurier International
• Recommendations of the External Review
• New Positions Manager, Student Abroad Advisor,
  International Student Advisor, Admin Assistant

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Internationalization

• Restructuring of Laurier international (cont)
• Pre-orientation
• International Student Association (ISA)
• Laurier Exchange Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Laurier International Friendship Extension (LIFE)
• Centre for Student

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Internationalization

• Student Exchange Program
• 68 partners in 28 countries, 150 participants
• Enhanced pre-departure program
• Support from Registrars Office and Academic
  Advisors
• Building new opportunities through faculty
  connections
• Departmental and institutional exchanges
• New destinations Hong Kong and China and soon
  India

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Internationalization

• International Student Services
• Pre-Orientation
• Week-long airport reception
• Temporary accommodations and early admittance in
  residence
• Student staff dedicated to pre-arrival
  communication and accommodation support
• LIFE (Laurier International Friendship Extension)
  peer mentor support
• workshops on nutrition, campus security, mental
  health, teambuilding and leadership, and academic
  integrity off- and on-campus resource fairs
  social activities and official welcoming
  ceremonies

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Internationalization

• Brantfords Focus on Africa
• New initiative
• Working with AUCC in Senegal
• Faculty active in Botswania and South Africa
• Project Empathy

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Internationalization

• What will happen next
• Consolidation of current activities
• International Student recruitment
• Benchmarking
• Envisioning Process