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UNIVERSITY
Study Abroad Proposal Transmittal Sheet
Submit proposals to: Office of Academic Programs and Academic Assessment
Title of Proposal:
University of Sheffield
Effective Date:
Fa11 2007
Proposing Unit:
International Education and Outreach
I certify that the above proposal has been reviewed and approved by the
appropriate Department committees:
Date
Sign (Vice Provost)
Date
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PROPOSAL FOR AN OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Proposed Partner:
Proposal Completed by:
Name and title of person completing form:
Date:
Signature of
n
Arector
The University of Sheffield, England
Kristy Spikes
Director, OUS Programs in Australia
October 2006
Signature of Proposal Author
OU Interna ional Programs
This proposal is submitted to the OUS International Programs Council and subsequently
to each individual campus in the Oregon University System for review and approval.
Comments and suggestions may be directed to the person(s) named under item I. General
Information.
Approval Process description: OUS International Programs are cooperative ventures
between the OUS universities and partner universities abroad. The OUS International
Programs office administers approved programs in cooperation with each university in
the system. OUS International Programs are reviewed first by the OUS International
Programs Council (IPC) comprised of the head international officer fiom each campus or
hisher designee. Upon recommendation by the IPC, the proposal is taken to individual
campuses for institutional review and approval.
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I . General Information. Development of the Proposal ....................................................3
I1. Partner Institution Profile ............................................................................................ 4
I11. Rationale for Developing this program or exchange .....................................................
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IV. Administrative and Logistical Information .................................................................11
V . Financial and Budgetary Information ........................................................................... 12
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The University of Sheffield Proposal
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General Information, Development of the Proposal
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B. Program or institution name
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Kristy Spikes
Kristine.sr>[email protected]
The University of Sheffield
C. Location(s) of the program or
institution
England
City of Sheffield
D. Web address(es):
http://www.shef.ac.uk
A. Name(s), Department(s), and contact
information of program sponsors
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E. Origination and development of the program proposal:
The College of Science at Oregon State University has had a reciprocal exchange program
with the University of Sheffield since 2003. The University of Sheffield has developed
some programs that require their students to study abroad and they are interested in
expanding the options for their students to come to Oregon. They not only want to expand
the exchange to more majors than science, but want to include more locations. Paul Primak
visited the University of Sheffield and agrees it is an excellent opportunity for Oregon
students.
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Brief description of proposed program with emphasis on educational benefits
1. Undergraduate reciprocal and study abroad exchange program will be the main
focus of the agreement. There will also be possible short term faculty and staff
visits, longer term academic exchanges, and joint research activities.
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Partner Institution Profile
A. Curriculum and Program Offerings
Comprehensive university offering undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and
postgraduate research in most of the traditional areas of study. The University of
Shefield is recognized as a world-class institution for its academic excellence and
dedication to research. It has been named as one of the world's top universities in two
separate global rankings published recently. There are five Nobel Prize winners among
former staff and students. Courses at the University span a variety of subjects such as
Animal and Plant Sciences, Ecology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Molecular
Biology, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts such as Political Science, History.
Undergraduate enrollment
vegan
students take courses
=
19,888
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1. with other U.S. students only? ( e . c i n
a special program)
2. with other international students?
(e.g., at a program for foreigners):
Regular coursework at host university
3. with host nationals? (e-g., regular
coursework at host university):
4. a combination of options above?
(please describe):
D. Who will teach Oregon students on
this program?
Regular University of Sheffield faculty
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E. Academic calendar of program or host institution
Semester system :
Academic Year: Mid September - mid June
First Semester: Mid September - early February
Second Semester: Early February - mid June
Dates of Standard Semesters as an example, 2007-08
Autumn Semester:
I Intro Week
Classes begin: Monday
Saturday
Monday
Saturday
Spring Semester:
Monday
Saturday
Monday
Saturday
1 24 Sept - 29 Sept 2007
1 October 2007
22 December 2007
4 weeks Christmas break
2 1 January 2008
9 February 2008
11 February 2008
15 March 2008
3 weeks Easter break
7 April 2008
14 June 2008
1 6 days
Total 12 weeks
Total 3 weeks
Total 5 weeks
Total 10 weeks
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1. How does the calendar of the partner institution interface with the academic
calendar of OUS universities? (describe terms of registration in Oregon)
The University of Sheffield recommends that students either stay for the full
academic year, which translates to fall, winter, and spring terms or come for the second
semester, which translates to winter and spring terms.
Two of the U.S. partner universities I contacted (University of California system and
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) only allow their students to go for a year.
The fall semester has classes until December 22, and then has a four week break.
Students return for a three week exam period which ends in early February. This timing is
awkward for students on a term system.
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1. Describe an average credit hour load for Oregon students on this program in
terms of the host program credit load, and translated to OUS credits.
Per semester
10 units
20 units
4 credits
8 credits
Sheffield classes are
normally 10 units or 20
units each. A usual class
load is 60 units per
semester, or 24 term
credits.
H. Services and extracurricular
All regular University of Sheffield services
opportunities available at host institution and extracurricular activities are open to
OUS students.
and open to OUS university students:
I. Other U.S. andlor international
affiliations held by the partner
institution.
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The University of Sheffield has signed a
number of exchange agreements with
leading universities in North America, Asia
and Australasia. Their international
partners include Akita International
University and Waseda University in Japan,
and Yonsei University in Korea. They have
18 U.S. partners, which include Case
Western Reserve University, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Montana State
University, SUNY at Buffalo, University of
New Mexico at Albuquerque, University of
North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of
California system.
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J. Experience of other U.S. affiliated
institutions with partner institution.
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I contacted the University of California
system office, University of North
Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Montana State
University. All three have year long,
reciprocal exchanges. California has been
sending and receiving students since 1991,
which is the oldest agreement of these
three. California has 30 UK agreements,
and typically sends four - five students per
year to Sheffield. The University of North
Carolina sends about two students annually,
and Montana also sends two students.
All three said the educational quality is
excellent and students have had positive
experiences. There have been few
administrative issues; one school said there
had been some administrative inflexibility,
but generally things have been very
efficient and competent.
11%Rationale for Developing this program or exchange
A. How does the curriculum of this institution or program relate to those of the
OUS institutions? Describe specific points of interest and intersection that
provide unique academic opportunities. Append if necessary.
The University of Sheffield has an international reputation for its excellence in both
teaching and research. Ranked third in the LK for teaching quality, twenty-nine subjects
were awarded "excellent" rating in the most recent national assessment. Examples of
several of them are: Animal & Plant Sciences, Archaeology, Architecture, Systems
Engineering, Biomedical Science, Education, Electronic & Electrical Engineering,
English Literature, Information Studies, Landscape Design, Mechanical Engineering,
Molecular Biology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and
Sociology. The University of Sheffield has a comprehensive curriculum which matches
well with OUS institutions.
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B. Does this program expand the geographic opportunities for OUS students?
Yes, Sheffield is in the center of England, about 169 miles fi-om London or 2 hours 30
minutes by train. Its central location makes the city an ideal base for travel in the U.K.
The Peak District National Park is only seven miles fiom the city centre; Sheffield is one
of the greenest cities in England with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks. According to
government statistics, it is one of the UK's safest cities and has the lowest cost of living
for students out of 24 university towns surveyed.
C. Will this program involve fieldwork or internships?
Many of the science classes have extensive labs. The OSU College of Science academic
advisor commented that Sheffield has more labs with their classes than OSU does.
Research projects can also be arranged for top level students.
D. If yes, how will work be evaluated
and credit awarded?
E. What level of foreign language
proficiency will be required for this
program?
F. Will there be academic prerequisites
for acceptance into the program?
G. Is this program designed as a
reciprocal exchange program?
None; English is the language of
instruction.
At least sophomore standing, but
recommended level is junior or higher
3.00 GPA
Recommended that students have taken
OUS writing courses because Sheffield
university classes often require significant
written work.
Yes; Sheffield is interested in reciprocal
programs.
2. What will this program contribute to &Js institutions?
This program will expand overseas English speaking opportunities. It will encourage
students to go abroad fiom a wider variety of majors who typically aren't able to take
language or include study abroad in their study plans. An exchange with the University
of Sheffield provides access to classes in a prestigious school.
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3. What is the anticipated demand for
this program in the OUS?
4. What is the anticipated demand for
this program from the partner
institution?
5. Are there possibilities for faculty
members?
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Five - Ten students annually at first
This is based on the experience of the
three other U.S. partners contacted.
We do not expect Shefield to cap the
numbers we can send, but we are waiting
for a definitive answer to that question.
Faculty involvement is anticipated.
Opportunities would be arranged
separately from the undergraduate
exchange.
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IV. Administrative and Logistical Information
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A. Who will have
responsibility for
administering this
program and at what
FTE level?
B. Describe the
selection process,
application deadlines,
and orientation
~rocess.
C. How will housing
for outbound OUS
students be
arranged?
D. Are services and
facilities available at
the host institution
for students with
disabilities?
Kristy Spikes in the OUS International Programs Office will
also be doing this program as well as the Australian programs.
No new FTE will be required. Anticipated time is under .20
FTE.
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The process will be the same as other OUS International
Programs; written OUS application form with an interview at
the home campus. Expected application deadlines will be the
same as other OUS semester -programs: Feb. 15 for year long,
and Oct. 15 for the winter/sorin~semester.
Students will apply for housing through the University of
Sheffield housing office. Sheffield guarantees housing for on
time applicants.
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Advertise via flyers, announcements, and possibly send
efforts will be made
presenters to the campus cultural centers; class visits to targeted
disciplines as well as club presentations are anticipated.
to include students
from
underrepresented
groups or disciplines?
have a resident
director? If yes,
please attach a
rCsumC or CV.
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Yes, The University of Sheffield has good support services for
students with disabilities and also has a counseling center that is
available for no charge to students.
Information regarding these support services is available on
their web site at:
http://w
ww .shef.ac.uklstudvabroad~overseas/urospective/su~po~t.ht~~d
E.What special
F. Will this program
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No, The University of Sheffield has an international office that
will assist OUS students.
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V. Financial and Budgetary Information
OUS International Prograrns receive no funds from Education and General Funds (E&G funds).
Student costs are divided into four different categories:
1. Program Operating Fees: a standard fee for all programs paid in lieu of tuition. This fee
pays salaries, staff travel, equipment acquisition, postage, phones, e.g., all operations costs.
2. Room and Board Fees: charged to students as a pass through. On certain programs,
students will not be billed by OUS for room and board, but will pay directly to the host
institution or landlord.
3. Program Incidental Fees: this category of fees includes special program fees or
assessments for courses not included in the tuition agreement, e.g., special language courses.
4. Student travel and personal costs: this category of costs is not billed by the program and is
the sole responsibility of the student. This category includes travel to and from the program
site, recreational costs, personal spending money, and meals not included in the room and
board fee.
standard OUS
International Programs program
operations fee in lieu of regular OUS
campus tuition?
B. Will students pay the foreign
institution's tuition in addition to "A"
above?
D. Will students be asked to pay a separate
program fee, in addition to and B above?
If yes, what will the additional program fee
cover?
The reciprocal exchange students will pay
the OUS program operations fee in lieu of
regular OUS campus tuition.
No.
Each OUS institution charges a home
campus surcharge which is used to cover
their expenses related to OUS programs.
This fee varies from campus to campus, but
is currently in the $250 - $300 per term
range.
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D. Estimated Per Student Costs (each semester):
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I Year-long I W/S Semester 1
1. Tuition-OUS Program Operating Fees (See 1V.A)
2. Foreign university tuition, if any (See 1V.B)
3. Per student wromam fee. if anv (See IV.C)
4. Transportation tolfiom program site
5. Housing and Meals in Residence Hall
6. Medicdaccident insurance
7. Textbooks, museum fees, etc.
TOTAL STUDENT BUDGET (excluding incidentals
and personal travel)
$6,000
0
900
1,500
13,724
440
450
$23,014
$4,000
0
600
1,500
6,862 1
220
225
$13,407
F. List the principle parties who will sign an agreement if needed for this program. If
available, attach a draft copy of the agreement.
For the Oregon University System:
Rebecca Johnson, OSU Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and International Programs
Paul Primak, Director, OUS International Programs
OSU Contracts Officer
For the Partner Institution: Two signatures: Vice Chancellor; and Director of the Student
Recruitment, Admissions Office
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