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Webster’s International Network of Schools (WINS) individual excellence and global citizenship 1 Webster’s International Network of Schools Global citizenship isn’t just an academic ideal at Webster; it’s at the core of our mission… transforming students for individual excellence and global citizenship. Professionals who work in higher education know that international mobility enhances academic quality, and often realize that instituting international mobility is a challenge. At Webster, we know that going global isn’t easy. We know because we’ve spent more than 35 years building an international network of American university campuses offering a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English. And we want to share that exciting history with you, to build new international opportunities together. We know that for many institutions – and students, staff and faculty – choosing the right program is both extraordinarily important and also extraordinarily difficult to do. With Webster, the choice is simple. Develop new international education, research and collaboration opportunities. Expand your study abroad programs and broaden your offerings. Go global with Webster, an internationally recognized leader and innovator in global education, committed to successful partnerships. With over 35 years of global excellence, Webster University is setting a new standard. Join us in taking global education to the next level. geneva, switzerland It’s a WIN-WIN for all. vienna, austria london and oxford, united kingdom leiden, the netherlands bangkok and cha-am/hua hin, thailand chengdu and shanghai, china saint louis, missouri, u.s.a. 2 1 webster.edu/studyabroad/affiliates Rankings National: • U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 “America’s Best Colleges” survey results: • Webster University’s Study Abroad programs ranked in the top 2 percent and recognized as among the best in the country. The survey recognizes programs that involve substantial academic work for credit Webster’s Home Campus – Saint Louis and interaction between students and culture. • Webster University is a Tier 1 institution, Webster In Brief consistently ranking among the best in the A WIN-WIN for all Midwest. Founded in 1915, Webster University is a • Webster is 2nd among institutions for mater’s worldwide institution that ensures high-quality degrees in Psychology conferred to African- American students. And Webster is 2nd among learning experiences that transform students for institutions for master’s degrees in Psychology global citizenship and individual excellence. Since conferred to all minority students combined. then, Webster has grown to include campuses in • First among nonprofit institutions in total Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; Leiden, minority master’s degrees, all disciplines combined. the Netherlands; London and Oxford, U.K.; • First among nonprofit institutions in African- Bangkok and Hua Hin/Cha-am, Thailand; American master’s degrees, all disciplines Chengdu and Shanghai, China; Accra, Ghana; combined. Athens, Greece. • Webster is 2nd among non-profit institutions Webster’s international presence includes With over 35 years of global for master’s degrees in Business Administration conferred to Hispanic Students. And Webster partnerships with universities in Mexico, excellence, Webster University is 3rd among non-profit institutions for Argentina, Japan, Belgium, Spain, France and master’s degrees in Business, Management and Italy, giving U.S. students even more study abroad is setting a new standard. Marketing conferred to Hispanic students. culture and language options. Webster’s London Campus International Campus Network Academic Quality Webster University allows full-time, degree-seeking Webster University holds accreditation from The students of affiliate institutions to study abroad in Higher Learning Commission (North Central one of Webster University’s international programs. Association), Accreditation Council for Business These program locations are: Schools and Programs (ACBSP), National Council › London and Oxford, U.K. for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), › Leiden, the Netherlands and others. › Geneva, Switzerland Webster is a charter member of the Forum on › Vienna, Austria Education Abroad, and is regularly represented › Bangkok and Hua Hin/Cha-am, Thailand at the Association of International Educators › Osaka and Tokyo, Japan (NAFSA) and the Association of International › Guadalajara, Mexico Education Administrators (AIEA) among others. › Accra, Ghana › Athens, Greece 2 3 campuses. Webster will work with affiliate scheduled Study Abroad Fairs. These fairs are institutions to accommodate their an important way for Webster University to billing preferences. collaborate with its affiliate partners in promoting high-quality international experiences for students. Assistance to Affiliate Students Benefit to WINS Travel Award Affiliate Faculty Webster offers students from affiliated institutions International student and faculty mobility a substantial airfare subsidy, thus reducing their enhances the education provided by any academic cost of studying abroad. institution. Webster is proud to offer international opportunities at our WINS affiliates. In addition to supporting students’ financial needs, Webster provides support and assistance WINS Visiting Faculty as students embark on an overseas experience. In For affiliates who regularly send students abroad order to provide this support in a personalized to study on our programs, Webster University setting, Webster University’s Office of Study offers the WINS Visiting Professor Program. Abroad assists with a pre-departure orientation This program has been established to enhance session for groups of eight or more. For smaller and recognize the contributions of outstanding groups, all pre-departure orientation materials will scholars. They are expected to develop a course be sent by mail. And regardless of the number of and to be deeply engaged in the life of the students attending our programs—our office is just international campus. Webster provides visiting a phone call or a “click” away! professors with airfare, housing and pays the corresponding local adjunct pay rate. Support to Affiliate’s Scholar-in-Residence Program The Scholar-in-Residence Program allows Scholars international campuses, allowing for a wide range Study Abroad Office Advantages of a Webster to conduct research, write, develop curricula or of high quality general education courses that also Webster’s Office of Study Abroad supports and International Campus conduct other scholarly interactions with the meet students’ graduation requirements. enhances its commitment to affiliate institutions All Webster international campuses provide a truly Webster community. by promoting opportunities for their students international education that helps students develop and working directly with students who choose a Participation in the WINS Scholar-in-Residence the skills, attitudes and habits necessary to thrive Study Abroad Student Status Webster program. This reduces the advising burden Program augments the faculty members’ and grow in a rapidly changing global society. Students involved in the Webster study abroad of the affiliate. knowledge and skills and contributes to the At each of Webster’s international campuses, no program maintain full-time, degree-seeking status scholarly environment of their home institution as One way Webster engages students, staff and nationality accounts for more than 15 – 20 percent at their home institution which bills them for the they communicate what they learn with their peers faculty of the WINS network is by attending of the student body. The environment is global and international programs, including tuition, program and students. fees and so on. Therefore, the affiliate does not lose students of all nationalities enjoy the benefits of an Webster’s Geneva Campus American institution abroad. tuition by having its students direct enroll. All Webster campuses hold the same philosophy to Discounted Tuition help students succeed with small classes (average size 10 – 15 students); low faculty/student ratio; to Affiliate Institution frequent advising and guidance by the advising and Billing staff; and a policy for faculty accessibility. Tuition Students are offered a variety of on-campus Webster University bills the affiliate in U.S. dollars activities and opportunities for a rich social life, in offering a significant discount off the Webster addition to recreational facilities. Saint Louis flat-fee semester tuition regardless of the international campus chosen by the affiliate student. Additionally, Webster’s signature Global • Discounts offered exclusively Citizenship Program (GCP) – a set of requirements to WINS affiliates and general education program - creates academic • Provides direct tuition assistance opportunities for students of all majors. GCP courses are regularly offered at Webster’s One Comprehensive Bill Webster University bills affiliates, in dollars, for 4 student’s tuition, room and board at Webster 5 I loved my Geneva semester! Biennial WINS Site Visit and Conference Living a Swiss life was Webster University holds its Webster International unforgettable, and being there Network of Schools (WINS) Site Visit and Confer- ence every two years. This conference for study to spend the anniversary of abroad administrators and/or faculty is designed so that participants gain firsthand knowledge of the Universal Declaration of Webster’s programs