Stakeholder Expectation for University Internationalization

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Stakeholder Expectation for University
Internationalization
Hon.Prof. Dr. Sumon Sakolchai President of Khon
Kaen University, Thailandhttp//www.kku.ac.th
August 6,2009 at Dusithani Hotel Hua Hin
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While leading universities are now changing
their visions to World Class
Research-based, they all maintain the value of
Academic and Research Excellence for their
sustainability. Academic Research Excellence
must be recognized at international
level
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Linking University Vision to Internationalization
Strategies
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LEVELS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION
National Policy Level
Institutional Level
Faculty / School Level
Individual Level
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KKU in the 5th Decades Moving Forward to
Internationalization
First in the NE Region
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Key Indicators for University Internationalization

• A. INPUT
• International programs or taught in English
• International students (Full-time
  undergraduate/ postgraduate)
• International faculty staff/International
  visiting scholars
• international exchanged students and staff
  (inbound outbound)
• Budget specified for internationalization
• External source budget received for
  internationalization

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• B. PROCESS
• MOU and agreement.
• Internationalization activities / products.
• Infrastructure International Dormitories.
• Supports Office at University and Faculty
  Level.

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INTERNATIONALIZATION ACTIVITIES/PRODUCTS

• ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
• Development of Twinning program.
• Joint-Degree program.
• Joint administrated Program.
• International Dimension in curriculum.

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• 2. Mobility
• Student Mobility inbound and outbound.
• Staff Mobility inbound and outbound.
• Extracurricular activities for International
  students
• Muliticultural exposure
• 3. Research Collaboration.
• 4. International Development Project.
• Strengthen university in other countries.
• Laboratory Set-up.
• Degree program set-up.

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• C. OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES
• Image of university at the regional and
  international level.
• Satisfied level of various international
  rankings, institutional and discipline levels
• Achievement of Research University status at
  different level.
• Increased number of staff receiving international
  awards and recognition.
• Increased number of research project funded by
  international or foreign organization.

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• Increased number of journals with international
  standard and recognition.
• Increased research papers presented
  internationally.
• Increased research papers published/cited
  internationally.
• Academic Program in foreign countries.
• Establishment of branch campus abroad.
• Establishment of Thai language center abroad
• Quality of graduates globally recognized

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Expectation For National Authorities

• 1. Policy from Commission of Higher Education
  etc
• 2. Support Financial and Non-Financial
• 3. Flexibility in Management.
• 4. Diversified Programs and Activities.

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Expectation for University Council and
Administration

• Clear and Good policy to promote University
  Internationalization Vision of President and
  Team.
• Good Strategic Plans.
• Effective Implementation Plans.
• Operation Monitoring Frameworks.
• Adequate Budgets.

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• 6. Simple and Flexible administrative process.
• 7. Top-Down approach in key needed indicators.
• 8. Supporting Infrastructure.
• 9. Vice-president in charge and his/her
  competency.
• 10. Solve all obstacles / Barriers.
• 11. Incentive and Rewards.
• 12. Supporting Office in charge.

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Expectation for Deans

• Have strategic plan at faculty level which aligns
  with University plan for University
  Internationalization.
• Implement the plans actively and seriously.
• Assign an Associate Dean in charge directly.
• Provide adequate Budget
• Solve all obstacles at his/her capacity.

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Expectation for Faculty Members(Faculty Members
are champions of internationalization)

• Initiatives in curriculum development with
  international dimension.
• Initiate and Implement international activities.
• Capable and Competent faculty members.
• Commitment.

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Expectation for Supporting Office

• Well define roles and positioning of this office.
• Good structure.
• Adequate staff with high qualification and
  competency.
• Attitude and Behavior.
• Customer-centered work system and process.
• Good and updated information with easy access
• Modern technology and equipment.
• Managed by strategic management.

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Supporting Office for the University
Internationalization
????????????????????? International Relations
Office - IRO
OR
???????????????? International Office - IO
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Proactive Roles of IO
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Proactive Roles of IO
Who are the Key Customers?

• Students (Both international and Thai)
• Faculty staff, researchers, visiting scholars,
  etc. ((Both international and Thai)
• University administrators
• International guests
• International partners
• International related organizations
• International Networks/Consortiums

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Proactive Roles of IO
Services Coordinate Support
Example of Customer - Students
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Major Obstacles in University Internationalization

• Lack of Policy / Strategy to facilitate the
  process.
• Lack or inadequate financial support.
• Administrative inefficiency and no flexibility.
• Competing priorities.
• No recognition of work done abroad.
• Lack of reliable and comprehensive information.

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• Lack of Opportunity.
• Insufficiency in trained or qualified staff to
  guide the process at Central and Department
  Level.
• Difficulty to get Dean/Heads/faculties commit to
  support / implement UI.

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KKU Strategies for internationalization
Strategic Objectives 1. To promote and support
the establishment of international curricula to
expand the educational market at international
level in accordance of the KKUs policy 2. To
promote and develop the students in order to
increase their foreign language potential and to
live their lives in a multi-cultural society 3.
To promote and develop the lecturers in order to
increase their English language capabilities for
the management of the international curricula and
the dissemination of their academic works
internationally. 4. To promote and support the
establishment of international co-operation in
order to increase the KKUs academic strength and
potential. 5. To develop the infrastructure, the
administrative system, and the international
relations service system with quality and
efficacy to achieve international recognition.
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