Provide information and opportunities for faculty to engage in international development activities
Objective
Promote International Scholarly Exchange Through The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
OIP will reach out to departments and educate them regarding opportunities to host a J-1 Exchange Visitor.
Action
Scholarly Exchange Through J-1
The OIP office went through major changes in the 2013 - 2014 cycle. There were no KPI's entered for this objective. I can say, however, that the new director and the graduate scholar advisor have been working closely with the colleges to support their efforts to bring J-1 scholars to SHSU. We were just granted redesignation to approve J-1 scholars.
Objective
Collaborate With Departments To Develop An Centralized Archive
Reach out to departments to idenify current agreements, catalog them and archive the inactive agreements, and devolop standard templates for future agreements.
Action
Collaborate With Departments To Create Centralized Archive
THIS WAS NEVER INITIATED. WE WILL KEEP THIS IN OUR REPORT FOR 2014-2015 AND START THE PLANNING PROCESS, HOWEVER, THIS WILL PROBABLY NOT BE COMPLETED NEXT YEAR.
Goal
International Programming On Campus
Put on and promote quality international programming to further internationalize the university community
Objective
Put On An International Festival
OIP to partner with a student group, the Culture Ambassadors, to put on a the international Festival, a week long series of events in the Spring to promote the internationalization of SHSU.
KPI
Programing
Put together up to seven events in the evening and during the day for this weeklong event. Also coordinate with other departments that will also put on events during the week.
Action
Put On International Festival
This was never initiated. WE ARE PLANNING AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR 2014 -2015.
Goal
Promote Study Abroad Opportunities For Students
Identify funding for study abroad support under OIP to provide increased marketing, services and participation.
Objective
Increase The Number Of Faculty And Students Who Participate In Study Abroad Activities
Plan and implement workshops and informational forums to create interest in study abroad opportunities.
KPI
Study Abroad Fairs
At least twice a year, Study Abroad Fairs will be provided to increase awareness of the opportunity for study abroad to earn credit.
Result
Study Abroad Fairs
We had a Study Abroad Fair in the fall but we were without a study abroad coordinator from November to March. The new coordinator did not conduct a Study Abroad Fair in the spring.
We have received new applications for study abroad trips for 2014 - 2015.
KPI
Support Faculty
OIP will provide informational workshops on faculty led processes and proceedures once each semester. This will be presented in department venues.
Result
Support Faculty
The new Study Abroad Coordinator, who started in March 2014, conducted one informational workshop for study abroad faculty.
Action
Support Faculty
OIP is planning to design a comprehensive training guide to be used in conjunction with the current Study Abroad Handbook and training will take place before spring/summer faculty led programs 2014-2015. We will cover safety issues, financial documentation, and concerns related to export controls.
Objective
Increase The Global Competencies Of SHSU Domestic Students Through Study Abroad Experiences
OIP will develop global competencies through oportunties provided and facilitate to study abroad at partner institutions, wiith third party providers, or faculty led programs.
Indicator
Cultural Ambassador Organization
OIP will facilitate programing through this student led organization to increase crosscultural student interaction.
Criterion
Programming
The Cultural Ambassador organization will host 8 events in the fall and the International Week in the spring
Finding
Programming
The study abroad coordinator left in November and was not replaced until March. The Cultural Ambassador Program was active in the fall, but dissolved when she left. The Cultural Ambassadors were not activer, therefore, after November. WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR 2014 2015 BASED ON THIS MODEL.
Indicator
Provide Resources And Advising To Increase The Number Of Students Studying Abroad
OIP will facilitate a study abroad fair each semester that will showcase faculty led program opportunities, exchanges, and third party offerings.
Criterion
Already Covered
Study Abroad Fairs already covered above under Study Abroad. WILL EDIT THIS FOR 2014 -2015
Action
Cultural Ambassador Organization
The study abroad coordinator left in November and was not replaced until March. The Cultural Ambassador Program was active in the fall, but dissolved when she left. WE ALREADY HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE NEW ORGANIZATION, THE GAP GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR 2014 - 2015.
Objective
Put On An International Festival
OIP to partner with a student group, the Culture Ambassadors, to put on a the international Festival, a week long series of events in the Spring to promote the internationalization of SHSU.
KPI
Programing
Put together up to seven events in the evening and during the day for this weeklong event. Also coordinate with other departments that will also put on events during the week.
Action
Put On International Festival
This was never initiated. WE ARE PLANNING AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR 2014 -2015.
Objective
Collaborate With Departments To Develop An Centralized Archive
Reach out to departments to idenify current agreements, catalog them and archive the inactive agreements, and devolop standard templates for future agreements.
Action
Collaborate With Departments To Create Centralized Archive
THIS WAS NEVER INITIATED. WE WILL KEEP THIS IN OUR REPORT FOR 2014-2015 AND START THE PLANNING PROCESS, HOWEVER, THIS WILL PROBABLY NOT BE COMPLETED NEXT YEAR.
Goal
Increase International Student Enrollment
To enhance the number of international students on campus
Objective
Recruitment At Texas Community Colleges
To increase the number of international students on campus in order to internationalize our student population and to bring in additional out-of state tuition paying students
KPI
Community College And Agency Visits
OIP international student advisors will work with Enrollment Management to implement a plan for recruitment visits to strategic community colleges and agencies with a large international student population. Particular attention will be paid to building relationships with the employees at key institutions that work directly with international students. OIP will visit Texas community colleges (paticularly in the Houston area) and focus on building relationships with key personnel. We will also invite community college counselors that work with international students to attend the community college counselor event at SHSU. OIP will visit Houston Community Colleges and Lone Star College System campuses with substantial student populations. Targeted colleges will be San Jacinto College Central, South and North, Lee College, Austin CC, as well as colleges in San Antonio, and Dallas. We will develop a spreadsheet with dates and recruiter assignments.
Action
Recruitment At Community Colleges
Unfortunately, the international student advisors were not allowed to visit community colleges this year. WE WILL HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RECRUITMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR 2014-2015.
Goal
Provide Opportunities For Staff Development
The staff of OIP will be afforded opportunities to participate in on and off-campus professional development to maintain a high level of professional service
Objective
To Be Sure That The Staff Has The Most Up-to-date Information Regarding Immigration Issues To Advise Students And Scholars Accurately
The staff of OIP will be afforded opportunities to participate in on and off-campus professional development activities in order to develop and maintaing the professional standards and the skills necessary to provide the best service to students and faculty.
Indicator
Participation In Professional Conferences
Staff will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the annual regional and national conference for the Association of International Educators in the fall and spring.
Indicator
Participation In Staff Development Seminars And Workshops On Campus
Staff will be encouraged to participate in any and all relevant workshops and seminars on campus to increase their competencies with internal processes and in order to work more effectively with offices accross campus.
Action
Professional Development
Professional development is critical for all staff and instructors. This year, the ELI Coordinator attended NAFSA, but this goal was not supported with objectives that were followed up on. WE PLAN TO CARRY THIS GOAL FORWARD TO 2014 -2015.
Goal
Increase Students Cross-Cultural Competencies And Global Awareness
Help students understand the world and their place in it and become globally minded citizens.
Objective
Increase The Global Competencies Of SHSU Domestic Students Through Study Abroad Experiences
OIP will develop global competencies through oportunties provided and facilitate to study abroad at partner institutions, wiith third party providers, or faculty led programs.
Indicator
Cultural Ambassador Organization
OIP will facilitate programing through this student led organization to increase crosscultural student interaction.
Criterion
Programming
The Cultural Ambassador organization will host 8 events in the fall and the International Week in the spring
Finding
Programming
The study abroad coordinator left in November and was not replaced until March. The Cultural Ambassador Program was active in the fall, but dissolved when she left. The Cultural Ambassadors were not activer, therefore, after November. WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR 2014 2015 BASED ON THIS MODEL.
Indicator
Provide Resources And Advising To Increase The Number Of Students Studying Abroad
OIP will facilitate a study abroad fair each semester that will showcase faculty led program opportunities, exchanges, and third party offerings.
Criterion
Already Covered
Study Abroad Fairs already covered above under Study Abroad. WILL EDIT THIS FOR 2014 -2015
Action
Cultural Ambassador Organization
The study abroad coordinator left in November and was not replaced until March. The Cultural Ambassador Program was active in the fall, but dissolved when she left. WE ALREADY HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE NEW ORGANIZATION, THE GAP GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR 2014 - 2015.
Goal
International Agreement Standardization And Centralization
There are many agreements on campus in housed under various colleges. There is a need for these agreements to be standardized and for a central repository on campus.
Objective
Collaborate With Departments To Develop An Centralized Archive
Reach out to departments to idenify current agreements, catalog them and archive the inactive agreements, and devolop standard templates for future agreements.
Action
Collaborate With Departments To Create Centralized Archive
THIS WAS NEVER INITIATED. WE WILL KEEP THIS IN OUR REPORT FOR 2014-2015 AND START THE PLANNING PROCESS, HOWEVER, THIS WILL PROBABLY NOT BE COMPLETED NEXT YEAR.