Global Engagement Through
Comprehensive Internationalization
IEC Members:
Dr Ann Miles, Sociology and GWS
Dr Jim Butterfield, Political Science
Dr Wolfgang Schlör, HIGE
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
From WMU's Mission Statement
"Western Michigan University impacts the globe
positively. We are a community of learners committed
to human dignity, sustainability, social responsibility,
and justice. Our campus embraces a diverse population
of students, faculty and staff who develop learners and
leaders who are locally oriented and globally
competent, culturally aware and ready to contribute to
world knowledge and discovery."
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Program Review: Global Engagement?
"How does the program support strengthening WMU’s
presence at the regional, national, and global levels
(e.g., study abroad, impact of program to external
constituents, etc.)? (Provide table of data if
appropriate)"
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework for Comprehensive
Internationalization
• The key to global engagement: comprehensive
internationalization.
• Extensive literature from national associations (ACE,
NAFSA, AAC&U, APLU).
• Adaptation suited to WMU (and further for its
constituent elements).
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework Highlights
III: Student Mobility (study abroad, international
student recruitment and services).
– Active part of institutional strategy since 1990s.
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework Highlights
IV: Student Affairs: residence life, health services, coand extra-curricular activities.
– Comprehensive internationalization is not just a
curricular matter.
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework Highlights
XI: Marketing, Communications and Enrollment
Management
– Global engagement becomes part of the identity
of WMU.
– Note: College-bound high school students factor in
international opportunities when choosing their
institution.*
* ACE 2008. College-Bound Students' Interests in Study
Abroad and Other International Learning Activities.
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework Highlights
II. Internationalization of the Curriculum
– What are the global skills, knowledge and
awareness we want WMU graduates to have?
– Student mobility can play only a small role.
– All disciplines have an international dimension.
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
Framework Highlights
I: Institutional Culture
– Global engagement will retain significant gaps
without a change in institutional culture.
– Academic units must be self-conscious in
addressing it.
– Comprehensive internationalization will not occur
without senior leadership commitment.
International Education Council
March 13, 2014
IEC Workshop on
Internationalizing the Curriculum
Internationalizing the Curriculum: Global Engagement
Across Campus
• Facilitated by Hilary Kahn, Indiana University.
• April 4: day-long w/lecture, four workshop sessions.
IEC Workshop on
Internationalizing the Curriculum
• Aimed at faculty, administrators and staff interested
in global engagement.
• Stimulate campus-wide dialogue on global
engagement.
• Sponsored by IEC with support from Provost.
Workshop Topics
• Building consensus: Roles and responsibilities on
campus in internationalizing the curriculum.
• Establishing objectives: Developing global learning
outcomes in and out of the classroom.
• From Policy to Practice: Bringing teaching and
learning strategies in alignment with global learning
outcomes.
• Bringing in students: Involving WMU students in
internationalizing the curriculum.
Logistics
• Friday, April 4, 2014; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Schneider Hall
• Registration link will be at:
wmich.edu/international/register