Argentina

Australia undreds of thoughts come to mind about ISEP; for instance, ISEP Austria breaks down barriers, supports a multicultural experience, enhances Brazil our campus and life, and provides a campus beyond our campus.

Bulgaria Universidad de Murcia, Spain Canada Chile China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany here are not enough words to describe what my experience as an ISEP student has been. I have Ghana become a more mature, open-minded, responsible, Hungary outgoing and confident person. Iceland Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 Annual Report North Dakota State University, USA Italy to Åbo Akademi University, Finland Japan 2005 Republic of Korea Latvia oing abroad has definitely been the best decision I Malta have ever made. Wherever you end up going, exciting big city or small town, it will always be a great experience because you meet amazing people everywhere, and Netherlands because it is your experience, the experience of a lifetime. New Zealand Nicaragua Audrey Estienney, 2004-2005 Poland Université de Franche-Comté, France to South Africa New Mexico State University, USA Spain Sweden Switzerland 1616 P Street NW, Suite 150 Thailand Washington, DC 20036 United Kingdom ph: 202-667-8027 fx: 202-667-7801 United States Uruguay ISEP gratefully acknowledges the kind contributions and support from foundations, sponsors, partners and friends:

FOUNDATIONS he International Student Exchange Freeman Foundation: ISEP’s Asia Pacific Development Initiative IFSA Foundation: Study Abroad Scholarships for Africa and South America Program (ISEP) is a key component of the nteNew York Communityllectual Trust-Annette Kade Fund: Scholarships for Student Exchanges international profile of member institutions. between the United States and France and Germany ISEP SPONSORS Contiki Holidays Members cooperate as equal partners in ekit growthGlobal One a spirit of trust and mutual support to offer ISE Card high-quality programs and further the STA Travel internationalization of their campuses, throughISEP PARTNERS GOLD CONTRIBUTORSpersonal Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore collectively achieving goals beyond their Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) individual reach. Université de Grenoble II Université de Savoie immersion Karlstad University Luleå University of Technology ISEP reciprocal exchanges and study abroad Mälardalen University Örebro University programs enable students to experience inUniversity another College of Southern Stockholm intellectual and personal growth through Växjö University ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT FUND FRIENDS

Our vision immersion in another culture. Our supporters Helsinki University of Technology Indiana State University Leiden University culture University of Joensuu Macquarie University I come from rural North Carolina, so living in the downtown The University of Montana area of such a large capital city as Buenos Aires for a full year University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was truly a unique and priceless experience. My next step is the Peace Corps, and I leave in a couple months. One of the greatest experiences I had was joining the swim Justin Peele, 2004-2005 team. Coach Kelly was a great coach and person, and he made Appalachian State University, USA to Universidad del Salvador, Argentina a real swimmer out of me. I found lots of new friends and I had the great opportunity to learn about another culture, to see another country and to broaden my horizon.

Birgit Lerchner, 2004-2005 Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria to Hendrix College, USA Board of Directors Chair: Ms. M. Archer Brown (ret.) Dr. James Gehlhar Ms. Elizabeth J. Marsala ver the last several years, I have enjoyed Dr. George M. Dennison Deputy Executive Director Director Organizational Consultant President NAFSA: Association of Center for International USA the privilege of serving as a member and The University of Montana International Educators subsequently as Chairman of the ISEP USA USA University of Tennessee Dr. Thomas R. Oates USA President, Rocky Mountain Board of Directors. During this time, I Ms. Mary Anne Grant Dr. Blaine A. Brownell College (until October have seen remarkable changes and growth President Interim Dean, College of Dr. Stanley S. Gryskiewicz 2005) & Visiting Scholar, that have positioned our organization as International Student Exchange Business (ret.) Princeton Theological Program University of South Florida Vice President, Global Seminary at Princeton a world leader in international educa- USA St. Petersburg Initiatives & Senior Fellow, University tional exchange. USA Creativity and Innovation USA Professor Tony Adams Center for Creative Pro Vice-Chancellor Mr. Michel Darmon Leadership Mr. A. E. O’Brien The ISEP network continues to grow to meet the needs (International) Department of Applied Foreign USA Consultant Macquarie University Languages Chairperson USA and interests of our expanding membership. The wide Australia Université d’Angers Dr. Kermit L. Hall range of study opportunities and experiences available through ISEP ensures that France President and Professor of Dr. Richard C. Sutton we continue to respond to the increasing necessity for incorporating an interna- Dr. Tony Atwater History Director of International President Ms. Nanda (Wijnanda) Maria University at Albany Programs & Senior Advisor tional study experience into higher education. As a participant in the University Indiana University of Agatha De Bruin-van Veen State University of New York for Academic Affairs Presidents Summit on Higher Education hosted by the Secretaries of State and Pennsylvania Associate Director International USA The University System of USA Leiden University Georgia Board of Regents Education in Washington, D.C. in January 2006, I can underscore the value of ISEP Worldwide Programs USA as a key provider for access to international education both in the United States Mr. Al Balkcum, Jr. The Netherlands Director of the Global and abroad. Our commitment to providing affordable programs and services of Campus the highest quality remains deep and unwavering. University of Minnesota USA As demands for access to international education continue to grow, we must look for new ideas and approaches to sustain our commitment to access and diversity. I urge you to review this report and to share with us your comments and sug- Council of Advisors gestions for strengthening our organization. By working together, we can and will sustain a strong and stable organization for many years to come. I look forward Chair: Ms. Marielle de Dardel Mr. Kris H. Lou Ms. María Jesús Morillas Ms. Janis Halpern Head of International Relations Director of International Álvarez to hearing from you. Coordinator, Academic Université de Fribourg Education and Associate Head of the International Programs Abroad Switzerland Professor of International Office Indiana State University Studies Universidad Pública USA Ms. Carol Fairweather Willamette University de Navarra Director USA Spain Chair-elect: Study Abroad Programs Mr. Thomas Wu University of Denver Ms. Brigitte Malinas- Dr. Michele L. Petrucci George M. Dennison Director of Academic Links USA Vaugien Director President, The University of Montana The Chinese University of Assistant Professor, English Office of International Affairs the Chair From Hong Kong Ms. Tuula Hellstedt Department Indiana University of Pennsylvania Chairman, ISEP Board of Directors China Student Coordinator Université de Franche-Comté USA University of Helsinki France Prof. Gabriele W. Bosley Finland Mr. Todd Steed Director, Dr. Edilio Mazzoleni Coordinator for Programs International Programs Dr. Paul Huntsberger International Programs Abroad Office Chair, Department of Assistant Director, Center for Manager University of Tennessee » April 2005 – Study Tour, Sweden Foreign Languages International Programs Università Cattolica del Sacro – Knoxville Bellarmine University New Mexico State University Cuore USA » May 2005 – Coordinators Luncheon Meeting during NAFSA conference, USA USA Italy Seattle, Washington Ms. Marja Unkuri-Chaudry » October 2005 – Pre-Symposium Site Visit Tour, Southern France Mr. Robert Carolin Ms. Sue M. Jackson Dr. Rosa Marina de Brito Assistant Director for Study » October 2005 – All Member Symposium, Milan, Italy Assistant Director for Director Meyer Abroad ISEP events: Education Abroad Off-Campus Programs Associate Vice-President for The University of Montana » May 2006 – Dessert reception during NAFSA conference, Montréal, Canada San Diego State University Whitworth College Academic Affairs USA » November 2006 – ISEP Biennial Conference, Washington, D.C. USA USA Pontifícia Universidade » May 2007 – Event during NAFSA conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Católica do Rio de Janeiro Ms. Jane P. Chandler Mr. Larry Laffrey Brazil » Fall 2007 – All Member Symposium Coordinator, Academic Director for Study Abroad and Programs Abroad International Student Services Louisiana State University Edgewood College USA USA SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I 14 3 The ISEP experience is a “real-world” experience. ISEP participants are integrated into the host

2005 n important component of higher Unrestricted Totals Temporarily education today is the integration of restricted a global perspective into the learning

experience. Students need to Membership fees $504,784 $ $504,784 develop skills and competencies to Participant placement fees 525,014 – 525,014 live and work successfully in our ISEP direct fees 2,249,457 – 2,249,457 increasingly multi-cultural environment. Special program fees 289,215 – 289,215 International learning experiences are no longer a luxury Other program fees 14,155 – 14,155 Student health insurance fees 493,011 – 493,011 nor should they be limited by a student’s Conference fees 99,936 – 99,936 economic or social background. Rather, international Contributions 500 – 500 education should begin at an early age, be well integrated Grant income – 55,000 55,000 into all aspects of education and be an established part of the higher education Other income (expense) 1,422 – 1,422 degree for all students. Interest and investment income 8,473 – 8,473

Total program and general 4,185,967 55,000 4,240,967 Study outside the home country is the most valuable tool for gaining cross-cul- tural skills and new perspectives on one’s discipline and on the home culture. Net assets released from restrictions: For over 26 years, ISEP has provided thousands of students with an opportunity Satisfaction of usage restrictions 4,160 (4,160) – to study outside their home country. Our commitment to access, diversity and affordability in international exchange and study abroad is the hallmark of our Total revenues 4,190,127 50,840 4,240,967 growing network. ISEP programs provide in-depth learning opportunities in a wide range of countries. In addition, ISEP strengthens the international profile of member campuses by bringing highly qualified students from other countries into the classroom. ISEP Reciprocal exchange program 991,971 – 991,971 The fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, was marked by substantial growth in member- ISEP direct program 2,090,778 – 2,090,778 ship and in all program areas. The network grew by nearly 20 new members including Special programs 232,560 – 232,560 Conference 112,734 – 112,734 in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific, marking our commitment to ensuring access to all areas of the world. In addition, Total program service expenses 3,428,043 – 3,428,043 ISEP continues to celebrate our growing stability after becoming an independent self- supporting non-profit organization. The ISEP network of more than 268 universities General and administrative expenses 575,667 – 575,667 demonstrates that remarkable results can be achieved through Fundraising and development expenses 40,784 – 40,784 collaboration, cooperation, mutual support and a shared commitment to Total expenses 4,044,494 – 4,044,494

From the President From excellence in international education and exchange. Statement of activities Change in net assets 145,633 50,840 196,473

Net assets, beginning of year 12,553 25,600 38,153

Net assets, end of year 158,186 76,440 234,626

Mary Anne Grant President, ISEP

ISEP provides both an affordable means for our students to We highly appreciate the way ISEP manages to keep study in non-traditional cultures overseas and a wonderful way everybody’s interests in mind: the interests of the students for the college to further enrich the cultural diversity of our as well as the American and non-American institutions. student body here on campus. Everybody wins big!

SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands report SEP 2005 annual I Hendrix College, USA I 4 13 institution and host culture as fully as their language competence and non-degree student status allow. Studying abroad is crucial to learning and becoming

ASSETS fluent in a foreign language. It forces you to wake up he steadily growing participation in ISEP programs by international and U.S. 2005 2004 speaking the language, to think in the language, and to Current assets: students reflect the value and success of international educational exchange Cash and cash equivalents $942,810 $681,730 and study abroad. Numbers, however, do not tell the whole story. Increasingly, do everything speaking the foreign language. Fees and accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts 25,285 161,159 international educators are focusing on quality issues and differentiating among Maria Elena Martin del Campo, Spring 2005 Prepaid expenses 168,106 94,194 programs according to goals and outcomes. Foreign forward exchange contract (68,046) (11,173) San Diego State University, USA to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Total current assets 1,068,155 925,910 At the October 2005 ISEP Member Symposium in Milan, delegates from 22 countries discussed the ISEP student experience. Participants in ISEP exchange and study abroad Property and equipment: programs gain understanding of the international perspectives of their major field, broaden their Office furniture and equipment 123,438 92,910 Leasehold improvements 33,267 30,358 curricular and professional horizons by taking courses not available at their home institutions, Intangibles 69,784 52,419 and learn how to study and succeed in a different educational system. Symposium delegates & agreed, however, that the most significant outcomes of the ISEP experience are the intercultural Intellectual Total property and equipment 226,489 175,687 competence and personal maturity that students achieve. Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 128,561 96,279 Net property and equipment 97,928 79,408 Intercultural competence involves a complex set of attitudes (respect for other cultures and for the value of cultural diversity, openness to and curiosity about other cultures, toler- Other assets: ance for ambiguity and uncertainty), skills (the ability to observe, analyze, and understand other cultures as well as one’s own) and behaviors (ability to adapt to different cultural en- Refundable deposits 11,323 11,323 vironments, flexibility in selecting and using appropriate communication styles). This set of The real memories I will never forget are those I Foreign currency hedge deposits 145,216 90,854 shared with some of the most important attributes--according to a Rand Corporation study, New Challenges for International Total other assets 156,539 102,177 Leadership (2003) --is among the top five predictors Brazilians I met, the children. I learned the experience of a successful career in an international organiza- Total assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 tion along with general cognitive skills, interpersonal value of life over the value of possessions. Through the eyes of children who have nothing, skills, self-reliance, and the ability to adapt. In order LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS to stimulate the development of these qualities, the I learned the value that can be placed on study recommends that higher education “promote important things like family and friends. and recognize real world study abroad.” Erin Thompson, 2004-2005 Western Washington University, USA to Pontifíca Accounts payable, trade $121,348 $287,833 The ISEP experience is very much a “real-world” ex- Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Accrued wages 33,139 25,600 perience. ISEP students are integrated into the host Accrued vacation 53,085 52,215 experience institution and host culture as fully as their language Payroll related liabilities 7,233 3,286 I Deferred service fees 909,400 706,681 competence and non-degree student status allow. Firm commitment (68,046) (11,173) They take courses taught to native students in the Sublease and student housing deposits 10,000 4,900 host-country language wherever possible. In countries where the language is one not commonly Current portion of obligations under capital lease 3,993 – taught, students take classes taught in English with local students that are seeking to gain profes- sional fluency in English and with students from other countries, thus adding multiple international

The Statement of financial position Total current liabilities 1,070,152 1,069,342 perspectives to their academic experience. Those that study a foreign language abroad recognize the boost to their fluency that using the language in everyday life outside the classroom gives. Long-term liabilities: More than 95% of ISEP students study abroad for a semester or a full year. These relatively lon- Long-term portion of obligations under capital lease 17,844 – ger experiences provide in-depth learning for greater acquisition of intercultural skills. 17,844 – Host institutions provide orientation and support that take into account the background and Total liabilities 1,087,996 1,069,342 expectations of incoming students while facilitating their integration into the local environment. Net assets: Accessing the support becomes part of the cultural learning experience for students—a chal- Unrestricted 158,186 12,553 lenge at times but also a means of personal growth. Meeting their host culture on its own terms, Temporarily restricted 76,440 25,600 ISEP participants achieve not only intercultural competence but self reliance, interpersonal skills and flexibility as they prepare for their future as global citizens. I am more understanding of cultural 234,626 38,153 differences and better able to respect I really loved that I was treated as a non-exchange student Total liabilities and net assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 them. Truly, I am very grateful to ISEP for but rather as a student of Finland. I loved ISEP! making my year abroad possible. Jennifer Pecora, Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Utah State University, USA North Dakota State University, USA to University of Sunderland, UK to Åbo Akademi University, Finland SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I I I 7 12 5 6 institution and host culture as fully as their language competence and non-degree student status allow. Studying abroad is crucial to learning and becoming

ASSETS fluent in a foreign language. It forces you to wake up he steadily growing participation in ISEP programs by international and U.S. 2005 2004 speaking the language, to think in the language, and to Current assets: students reflect the value and success of international educational exchange Cash and cash equivalents $942,810 $681,730 and study abroad. Numbers, however, do not tell the whole story. Increasingly, do everything speaking the foreign language. Fees and accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts 25,285 161,159 international educators are focusing on quality issues and differentiating among Maria Elena Martin del Campo, Spring 2005 Prepaid expenses 168,106 94,194 programs according to goals and outcomes. Foreign forward exchange contract (68,046) (11,173) San Diego State University, USA to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Total current assets 1,068,155 925,910 At the October 2005 ISEP Member Symposium in Milan, delegates from 22 countries discussed the ISEP student experience. Participants in ISEP exchange and study abroad Property and equipment: programs gain understanding of the international perspectives of their major field, broaden their Office furniture and equipment 123,438 92,910 Leasehold improvements 33,267 30,358 curricular and professional horizons by taking courses not available at their home institutions, Intangibles 69,784 52,419 and learn how to study and succeed in a different educational system. Symposium delegates & agreed, however, that the most significant outcomes of the ISEP experience are the intercultural Intellectual Total property and equipment 226,489 175,687 competence and personal maturity that students achieve. Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 128,561 96,279 Net property and equipment 97,928 79,408 Intercultural competence involves a complex set of attitudes (respect for other cultures and for the value of cultural diversity, openness to and curiosity about other cultures, toler- Other assets: ance for ambiguity and uncertainty), skills (the ability to observe, analyze, and understand other cultures as well as one’s own) and behaviors (ability to adapt to different cultural en- Refundable deposits 11,323 11,323 vironments, flexibility in selecting and using appropriate communication styles). This set of The real memories I will never forget are those I Foreign currency hedge deposits 145,216 90,854 shared with some of the most important attributes--according to a Rand Corporation study, New Challenges for International Total other assets 156,539 102,177 Leadership (2003) --is among the top five predictors Brazilians I met, the children. I learned the experience of a successful career in an international organiza- Total assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 tion along with general cognitive skills, interpersonal value of life over the value of possessions. Through the eyes of children who have nothing, skills, self-reliance, and the ability to adapt. In order LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS to stimulate the development of these qualities, the I learned the value that can be placed on study recommends that higher education “promote important things like family and friends. and recognize real world study abroad.” Erin Thompson, 2004-2005 Western Washington University, USA to Pontifíca Accounts payable, trade $121,348 $287,833 The ISEP experience is very much a “real-world” ex- Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Accrued wages 33,139 25,600 perience. ISEP students are integrated into the host Accrued vacation 53,085 52,215 experience institution and host culture as fully as their language Payroll related liabilities 7,233 3,286 I Deferred service fees 909,400 706,681 competence and non-degree student status allow. Firm commitment (68,046) (11,173) They take courses taught to native students in the Sublease and student housing deposits 10,000 4,900 host-country language wherever possible. In countries where the language is one not commonly Current portion of obligations under capital lease 3,993 – taught, students take classes taught in English with local students that are seeking to gain profes- sional fluency in English and with students from other countries, thus adding multiple international

The Statement of financial position Total current liabilities 1,070,152 1,069,342 perspectives to their academic experience. Those that study a foreign language abroad recognize the boost to their fluency that using the language in everyday life outside the classroom gives. Long-term liabilities: More than 95% of ISEP students study abroad for a semester or a full year. These relatively lon- Long-term portion of obligations under capital lease 17,844 – ger experiences provide in-depth learning for greater acquisition of intercultural skills. 17,844 – Host institutions provide orientation and support that take into account the background and Total liabilities 1,087,996 1,069,342 expectations of incoming students while facilitating their integration into the local environment. Net assets: Accessing the support becomes part of the cultural learning experience for students—a chal- Unrestricted 158,186 12,553 lenge at times but also a means of personal growth. Meeting their host culture on its own terms, Temporarily restricted 76,440 25,600 ISEP participants achieve not only intercultural competence but self reliance, interpersonal skills and flexibility as they prepare for their future as global citizens. I am more understanding of cultural 234,626 38,153 differences and better able to respect I really loved that I was treated as a non-exchange student Total liabilities and net assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 them. Truly, I am very grateful to ISEP for but rather as a student of Finland. I loved ISEP! making my year abroad possible. Jennifer Pecora, Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Utah State University, USA North Dakota State University, USA to University of Sunderland, UK to Åbo Akademi University, Finland SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I I I 7 12 5 6 I Members Who we are academic term (tuition, room, and board) U.S. ISEP Members Indiana Nebraska Puerto Rico International ISEP FIJI GERMANY MEXICO SWITZERLAND at home while, for every student sent as of December 2005 Ball State University Creighton University University of Puerto Rico—Mayagüez University of the South Pacific Universität Bielefeld Universidad de Guanajuato Universität Bern ISEP is a network of 268 post-secondary abroad, the institution receives one. Butler University University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Puerto Rico—Río Piedras Members Technische Universität Carolo- Tecnológico de (ITESM)— Université de Fribourg as of December 2005 institutions in the United States and 36 other Indiana State University University of Nebraska—Lincoln FINLAND Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mazatlán, Université de Lausanne Alaska Nebraska Wesleyan University Åbo/Turku Consortium: Universität Dortmund countries cooperating to provide affordable ISEP facilitates exchanges between U.S. and University of Alaska Southeast University of Southern Indiana South Carolina Ciudad de Mexico, Querétaro Clemson University ARGENTINA - Åbo Akademi University Universität Hannover Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios THAILAND international educational experiences for a international members as well as exchanges Universidad Católica de Córdoba Iowa New Jersey - Turku School of Economics and Katholische Universität Eichstätt- Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) Thammasat University diverse student population. among international institutions. Arkansas Universidad de Palermo Iowa State University of Science New Jersey Consortium: South Dakota Business Administration Ingolstadt Universidad La Salle Hendrix College - Montclair State University Universidad del Salvador Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Technology South Dakota State University - University of Turku Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) UNITED KINGDOM Participating students: • ISEP-Direct fee-paid study-abroad University of Iowa - Rowan University University of Helsinki Philipps-Universität Marburg California Universidad Popular Autónoma del Bournemouth University programs - The College of New Jersey Tennessee AUSTRALIA Helsinki University of Technology Universität Trier California State University–Bakersfield Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) University of Chester • Are as fully integrated into their host which are open to all members and Kansas - William Paterson University East Tennessee State University Curtin University of Technology University of Joensuu California State University–East Bay Universidad Regiomontana University of Central Lancashire institution as their length of stay and affiliates; participants pay a fee to ISEP, Emporia State University Saint Peter’s College Maryville College Deakin University University of Jyväskylä GHANA Chapman University University of Huddersfield which covers the host Fort Hays State University University of Memphis Macquarie University University of Kuopio University of Ghana language skills permit. THE NETHERLANDS Napier University, Edinburgh University of the Pacific Kansas State University New Mexico Middle Tennessee State University RMIT University Lappeenranta University • Develop intercultural competence and institution’s program cost. Leiden University University of Plymouth San Diego State University University of Kansas New Mexico State University Rhodes College University of Canberra of Technology HUNGARY personal maturity through immersion in Maastricht University University of Strathclyde San José State University Wichita State University Tennessee State University University of Southern Queensland University of Oulu Budapest University of Technology another culture. New York Radboud University Nijmegen University of Sunderland Tennessee Technological University University of Tampere and Economics • Gain understanding of the international Benefits of ISEP Kentucky St. Lawrence University Tilburg University University of Ulster Colorado University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AUSTRIA Tampere University of Technology University of Debrecen dimensions of their academic field. Membership University of Denver Bellarmine University Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz University of Groningen University of Kentucky University of Tennessee University of Northern Colorado North Carolina Johannes Kepler Universität Linz FRANCE Universiteit van Mars Hill College ICELAND • Access to a wide range of Texas Universität Salzburg Université Paul Cézanne Amsterdam ISEP Members Louisiana North Carolina Consortium: University of Iceland institutions of higher education Connecticut Louisiana State University University of North Texas Technische Universität Graz (Aix-Marseille III) Utrecht University ISEP members cooperate as equal partners in a - Appalachian State University ISEP members adhere to standards of Western Connecticut State University Loyola University New Orleans St. Edward’s University AREPIC Consortium—Amiens: Vrije Universiteit without the necessity of negotiating and - East Carolina University ITALY spirit of trust and mutual support to further the membership that facilitate students’ Northwestern State University Southwestern University BRAZIL - Université de Picardie Jules Verne Amsterdam maintaining individual agreements. - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical Univerità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore District of Columbia of Louisiana Texas A&M International University Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado - Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie internationalization of their campuses and offer integration into the host institution and host State University Università degli Studi di Pavia Howard University Texas Lutheran University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Université d’Angers culture as well as transfer of academic credit Università degli Studi di Trieste NEW ZEALAND access to high-quality programs in diverse • Placements are available in all academic Maine - North Carolina State University, Raleigh de Janeiro Université des Antilles et de la Guyane to the home institution. University of Texas at El Paso Università degli Studi di Urbino Massey University disciplines; institutions can send students Florida Saint Joseph’s College of Maine - University of North Carolina at Université de Caen locations. Asheville “Carlo Bo” to study in one field and receive partici- Eckerd College Utah BULGARIA Université de Franche-Comté Maryland - University of North Carolina, Charlotte NICARAGUA pants in another field. University of Utah American University in Bulgaria Université de Grenoble II Frostburg State University - University of North Carolina, JAPAN Universidad Americana Georgia Utah State University (Pierre Mendès France) Towson University Greensboro Chukyo University URUGUAY ISEP Programs • Incoming international students bring Agnes Scott College CANADA Université du Havre POLAND - University of North Carolina Brock University Kansai Gaidai University Universidad Católica del Uruguay cultural and linguistic diversity to the Berry College Massachusetts Vermont Université de Lille III University of Wroclaw at Pembroke Laurentian University Nanzan University ISEP offers access to campus and international perspectives University of System of Georgia Consortium: Hampshire College University of Vermont (Charles de Gaulle) - Armstrong Atlantic State University - University of North Carolina— Thompson Rivers University Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Toyo University education abroad for students to the curriculum. Wilmington SOUTH AFRICA - Columbus State University Michigan Virginia (INSA) de Lyon Joining after January 2006: from member and affiliate - Western Carolina University University of Stellenbosch - Georgia College & State University Central Michigan University Old Dominion University CHILE Université du Maine KOREA Ritsumeikan University, JAPAN institutions through: • Because exchange participants pay the - Winston-Salem State University - Kennesaw State University Roanoke College Pontificia Universidad Católica Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) Ajou University program fee to their home institutions, Minnesota SPAIN - North Georgia College & State Virginia Commonwealth University de Valparaíso Université de Nantes Ewha Womans University tuition fees stay at home, and enrollment Hamline University North Dakota Universidad Católica del Norte Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio • Reciprocal Exchanges University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Université de Nice (Sophia Antipolis) Keimyung University Programs & servicesPrograms Minnesota State University Moorhead Jamestown College Universidad Complutense de Madrid which are open to all members; each figures are constant. University Universidad de Viña del Mar Rennes Consortium: Korea University - University of West Georgia Minot State University Universidad de Málaga ISEP Affiliates outbound participant pays the cost of an - Valdosta State University Mississippi - Institut d’Etudes Politiques Yonsei University California State University, Fullerton North Dakota State University CHINA Universidad de Murcia Jackson State University Washington de Rennes University of Minnesota Chinese University of Hong Kong Universidad Pública de Navarra 2000 Idaho University of Mississippi Central Washington University - Université de Rennes 1 LATVIA University of Missouri-Columbia Ohio - Université de Rennes 2 (Haute- Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Idaho State University John Carroll University Washington State University University of Latvia University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire COLUMBIA Bretagne) Universidade de Vigo University of Idaho Missouri Miami University Western Washington University University of South Carolina Missouri Southern State University Universidad ICESI Université de la Réunion Wittenberg University Whitworth College MALTA Universidad TecMilenio Missouri Consortium: Université de Saint-Etienne (Jean SWEDEN 1500 ISEP Participants by Year Illinois University of Malta - Central Missouri State University COSTA RICA Monnet) Karlstad University Elmhurst College Oklahoma West Virginia Universidad Nacional Université de Savoie Luleå University of Technology Monmouth College - Northwest Missouri State University University of Tulsa Marshall University Missouri State University Mälardalen University North Park University Truman State University Wisconsin CZECH REPUBLIC Örebro University 1000 Northern Illinois University Oregon Edgewood College Masaryk University in Brno Södertörns högskola (Southern Roosevelt University Willamette University Montana University of Wisconsin—La Crosse Stockholm) Southern Illinois University– Montana State University DENMARK Pennsylvania Växjö University Carbondale Rocky Mountain College Aalborg University Chatham College Wyoming 500 University of Montana Clarion University of Pennsylvania University of Wyoming ESTONIA Indiana University of Pennsylvania Participates in Exchanges with Participates in Exchanges with University of Tartu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Other International Members Other International Members Westminster College Also available on ISEP-Direct Also available on ISEP-Direct 83-84 86-87 79-80 82-83 85-86 87-88 88-89 90-91 93-94 94-95 96-97 99-00 80-81 81-82 84-85 89-90 91-92 92-93 95-96 97-98 98-99 2001-02 2002-03 2004-05 2000-01 2003-04 2005-06 I Members Who we are academic term (tuition, room, and board) U.S. ISEP Members Indiana Nebraska Puerto Rico International ISEP FIJI GERMANY MEXICO SWITZERLAND at home while, for every student sent as of December 2005 Ball State University Creighton University University of Puerto Rico—Mayagüez University of the South Pacific Universität Bielefeld Universidad de Guanajuato Universität Bern ISEP is a network of 268 post-secondary abroad, the institution receives one. Butler University University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Puerto Rico—Río Piedras Members Technische Universität Carolo- Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)— Université de Fribourg as of December 2005 institutions in the United States and 36 other Indiana State University University of Nebraska—Lincoln FINLAND Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mazatlán, Université de Lausanne Alaska Nebraska Wesleyan University Åbo/Turku Consortium: Universität Dortmund countries cooperating to provide affordable ISEP facilitates exchanges between U.S. and University of Alaska Southeast University of Southern Indiana South Carolina Ciudad de Mexico, Querétaro Clemson University ARGENTINA - Åbo Akademi University Universität Hannover Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios THAILAND international educational experiences for a international members as well as exchanges Universidad Católica de Córdoba Iowa New Jersey - Turku School of Economics and Katholische Universität Eichstätt- Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) Thammasat University diverse student population. among international institutions. Arkansas Universidad de Palermo Iowa State University of Science New Jersey Consortium: South Dakota Business Administration Ingolstadt Universidad La Salle Hendrix College - Montclair State University Universidad del Salvador Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Technology South Dakota State University - University of Turku Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) UNITED KINGDOM Participating students: • ISEP-Direct fee-paid study-abroad University of Iowa - Rowan University University of Helsinki Philipps-Universität Marburg California Universidad Popular Autónoma del Bournemouth University programs - The College of New Jersey Tennessee AUSTRALIA Helsinki University of Technology Universität Trier California State University–Bakersfield Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) University of Chester • Are as fully integrated into their host which are open to all members and Kansas - William Paterson University East Tennessee State University Curtin University of Technology University of Joensuu California State University–East Bay Universidad Regiomontana University of Central Lancashire institution as their length of stay and affiliates; participants pay a fee to ISEP, Emporia State University Saint Peter’s College Maryville College Deakin University University of Jyväskylä GHANA Chapman University University of Huddersfield which covers the host Fort Hays State University University of Memphis Macquarie University University of Kuopio University of Ghana language skills permit. THE NETHERLANDS Napier University, Edinburgh University of the Pacific Kansas State University New Mexico Middle Tennessee State University RMIT University Lappeenranta University • Develop intercultural competence and institution’s program cost. Leiden University University of Plymouth San Diego State University University of Kansas New Mexico State University Rhodes College University of Canberra of Technology HUNGARY personal maturity through immersion in Maastricht University University of Strathclyde San José State University Wichita State University Tennessee State University University of Southern Queensland University of Oulu Budapest University of Technology another culture. New York Radboud University Nijmegen University of Sunderland Tennessee Technological University University of Tampere and Economics • Gain understanding of the international Benefits of ISEP Kentucky St. Lawrence University Tilburg University University of Ulster Colorado University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AUSTRIA Tampere University of Technology University of Debrecen dimensions of their academic field. Membership University of Denver Bellarmine University Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz University of Groningen University of Kentucky University of Tennessee University of Northern Colorado North Carolina Johannes Kepler Universität Linz FRANCE Universiteit van Mars Hill College ICELAND • Access to a wide range of Texas Universität Salzburg Université Paul Cézanne Amsterdam ISEP Members Louisiana North Carolina Consortium: University of Iceland institutions of higher education Connecticut Louisiana State University University of North Texas Technische Universität Graz (Aix-Marseille III) Utrecht University ISEP members cooperate as equal partners in a - Appalachian State University ISEP members adhere to standards of Western Connecticut State University Loyola University New Orleans St. Edward’s University AREPIC Consortium—Amiens: Vrije Universiteit without the necessity of negotiating and - East Carolina University ITALY spirit of trust and mutual support to further the membership that facilitate students’ Northwestern State University Southwestern University BRAZIL - Université de Picardie Jules Verne Amsterdam maintaining individual agreements. - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical Univerità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore District of Columbia of Louisiana Texas A&M International University Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado - Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie internationalization of their campuses and offer integration into the host institution and host State University Università degli Studi di Pavia Howard University Texas Lutheran University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Université d’Angers culture as well as transfer of academic credit Università degli Studi di Trieste NEW ZEALAND access to high-quality programs in diverse • Placements are available in all academic Maine - North Carolina State University, Raleigh de Janeiro Université des Antilles et de la Guyane to the home institution. University of Texas at El Paso Università degli Studi di Urbino Massey University disciplines; institutions can send students Florida Saint Joseph’s College of Maine - University of North Carolina at Université de Caen locations. Asheville “Carlo Bo” to study in one field and receive partici- Eckerd College Utah BULGARIA Université de Franche-Comté Maryland - University of North Carolina, Charlotte NICARAGUA pants in another field. University of Utah American University in Bulgaria Université de Grenoble II Frostburg State University - University of North Carolina, JAPAN Universidad Americana Georgia Utah State University (Pierre Mendès France) Towson University Greensboro Chukyo University URUGUAY ISEP Programs • Incoming international students bring Agnes Scott College CANADA Université du Havre POLAND - University of North Carolina Brock University Kansai Gaidai University Universidad Católica del Uruguay cultural and linguistic diversity to the Berry College Massachusetts Vermont Université de Lille III University of Wroclaw at Pembroke Laurentian University Nanzan University ISEP offers access to campus and international perspectives University of System of Georgia Consortium: Hampshire College University of Vermont (Charles de Gaulle) - Armstrong Atlantic State University - University of North Carolina— Thompson Rivers University Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Toyo University education abroad for students to the curriculum. Wilmington SOUTH AFRICA - Columbus State University Michigan Virginia (INSA) de Lyon Joining after January 2006: from member and affiliate - Western Carolina University University of Stellenbosch - Georgia College & State University Central Michigan University Old Dominion University CHILE Université du Maine KOREA Ritsumeikan University, JAPAN institutions through: • Because exchange participants pay the - Winston-Salem State University - Kennesaw State University Roanoke College Pontificia Universidad Católica Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) Ajou University program fee to their home institutions, Minnesota SPAIN - North Georgia College & State Virginia Commonwealth University de Valparaíso Université de Nantes Ewha Womans University tuition fees stay at home, and enrollment Hamline University North Dakota Universidad Católica del Norte Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio • Reciprocal Exchanges University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Université de Nice (Sophia Antipolis) Keimyung University Programs & servicesPrograms Minnesota State University Moorhead Jamestown College Universidad Complutense de Madrid which are open to all members; each figures are constant. University Universidad de Viña del Mar Rennes Consortium: Korea University - University of West Georgia Minot State University Universidad de Málaga ISEP Affiliates outbound participant pays the cost of an - Valdosta State University Mississippi - Institut d’Etudes Politiques Yonsei University California State University, Fullerton North Dakota State University CHINA Universidad de Murcia Jackson State University Washington de Rennes University of Minnesota Chinese University of Hong Kong Universidad Pública de Navarra 2000 Idaho University of Mississippi Central Washington University - Université de Rennes 1 LATVIA University of Missouri-Columbia Ohio - Université de Rennes 2 (Haute- Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Idaho State University John Carroll University Washington State University University of Latvia University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire COLUMBIA Bretagne) Universidade de Vigo University of Idaho Missouri Miami University Western Washington University University of South Carolina Missouri Southern State University Universidad ICESI Université de la Réunion Wittenberg University Whitworth College MALTA Universidad TecMilenio Missouri Consortium: Université de Saint-Etienne (Jean SWEDEN 1500 ISEP Participants by Year Illinois University of Malta - Central Missouri State University COSTA RICA Monnet) Karlstad University Elmhurst College Oklahoma West Virginia Universidad Nacional Université de Savoie Luleå University of Technology Monmouth College - Northwest Missouri State University University of Tulsa Marshall University Missouri State University Mälardalen University North Park University Truman State University Wisconsin CZECH REPUBLIC Örebro University 1000 Northern Illinois University Oregon Edgewood College Masaryk University in Brno Södertörns högskola (Southern Roosevelt University Willamette University Montana University of Wisconsin—La Crosse Stockholm) Southern Illinois University– Montana State University DENMARK Pennsylvania Växjö University Carbondale Rocky Mountain College Aalborg University Chatham College Wyoming 500 University of Montana Clarion University of Pennsylvania University of Wyoming ESTONIA Indiana University of Pennsylvania Participates in Exchanges with Participates in Exchanges with University of Tartu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Other International Members Other International Members Westminster College Also available on ISEP-Direct Also available on ISEP-Direct 83-84 86-87 79-80 82-83 85-86 87-88 88-89 90-91 93-94 94-95 96-97 99-00 80-81 81-82 84-85 89-90 91-92 92-93 95-96 97-98 98-99 2001-02 2002-03 2004-05 2000-01 2003-04 2005-06 I Members Who we are academic term (tuition, room, and board) U.S. ISEP Members Indiana Nebraska Puerto Rico International ISEP FIJI GERMANY MEXICO SWITZERLAND at home while, for every student sent as of December 2005 Ball State University Creighton University University of Puerto Rico—Mayagüez University of the South Pacific Universität Bielefeld Universidad de Guanajuato Universität Bern ISEP is a network of 268 post-secondary abroad, the institution receives one. Butler University University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Puerto Rico—Río Piedras Members Technische Universität Carolo- Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)— Université de Fribourg as of December 2005 institutions in the United States and 36 other Indiana State University University of Nebraska—Lincoln FINLAND Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mazatlán, Université de Lausanne Alaska Nebraska Wesleyan University Åbo/Turku Consortium: Universität Dortmund countries cooperating to provide affordable ISEP facilitates exchanges between U.S. and University of Alaska Southeast University of Southern Indiana South Carolina Ciudad de Mexico, Querétaro Clemson University ARGENTINA - Åbo Akademi University Universität Hannover Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios THAILAND international educational experiences for a international members as well as exchanges Universidad Católica de Córdoba Iowa New Jersey - Turku School of Economics and Katholische Universität Eichstätt- Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) Thammasat University diverse student population. among international institutions. Arkansas Universidad de Palermo Iowa State University of Science New Jersey Consortium: South Dakota Business Administration Ingolstadt Universidad La Salle Hendrix College - Montclair State University Universidad del Salvador Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Technology South Dakota State University - University of Turku Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) UNITED KINGDOM Participating students: • ISEP-Direct fee-paid study-abroad University of Iowa - Rowan University University of Helsinki Philipps-Universität Marburg California Universidad Popular Autónoma del Bournemouth University programs - The College of New Jersey Tennessee AUSTRALIA Helsinki University of Technology Universität Trier California State University–Bakersfield Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) University of Chester • Are as fully integrated into their host which are open to all members and Kansas - William Paterson University East Tennessee State University Curtin University of Technology University of Joensuu California State University–East Bay Universidad Regiomontana University of Central Lancashire institution as their length of stay and affiliates; participants pay a fee to ISEP, Emporia State University Saint Peter’s College Maryville College Deakin University University of Jyväskylä GHANA Chapman University University of Huddersfield which covers the host Fort Hays State University University of Memphis Macquarie University University of Kuopio University of Ghana language skills permit. THE NETHERLANDS Napier University, Edinburgh University of the Pacific Kansas State University New Mexico Middle Tennessee State University RMIT University Lappeenranta University • Develop intercultural competence and institution’s program cost. Leiden University University of Plymouth San Diego State University University of Kansas New Mexico State University Rhodes College University of Canberra of Technology HUNGARY personal maturity through immersion in Maastricht University University of Strathclyde San José State University Wichita State University Tennessee State University University of Southern Queensland University of Oulu Budapest University of Technology another culture. New York Radboud University Nijmegen University of Sunderland Tennessee Technological University University of Tampere and Economics • Gain understanding of the international Benefits of ISEP Kentucky St. Lawrence University Tilburg University University of Ulster Colorado University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AUSTRIA Tampere University of Technology University of Debrecen dimensions of their academic field. Membership University of Denver Bellarmine University Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz University of Groningen University of Kentucky University of Tennessee University of Northern Colorado North Carolina Johannes Kepler Universität Linz FRANCE Universiteit van Mars Hill College ICELAND • Access to a wide range of Texas Universität Salzburg Université Paul Cézanne Amsterdam ISEP Members Louisiana North Carolina Consortium: University of Iceland institutions of higher education Connecticut Louisiana State University University of North Texas Technische Universität Graz (Aix-Marseille III) Utrecht University ISEP members cooperate as equal partners in a - Appalachian State University ISEP members adhere to standards of Western Connecticut State University Loyola University New Orleans St. Edward’s University AREPIC Consortium—Amiens: Vrije Universiteit without the necessity of negotiating and - East Carolina University ITALY spirit of trust and mutual support to further the membership that facilitate students’ Northwestern State University Southwestern University BRAZIL - Université de Picardie Jules Verne Amsterdam maintaining individual agreements. - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical Univerità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore District of Columbia of Louisiana Texas A&M International University Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado - Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie internationalization of their campuses and offer integration into the host institution and host State University Università degli Studi di Pavia Howard University Texas Lutheran University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Université d’Angers culture as well as transfer of academic credit Università degli Studi di Trieste NEW ZEALAND access to high-quality programs in diverse • Placements are available in all academic Maine - North Carolina State University, Raleigh de Janeiro Université des Antilles et de la Guyane to the home institution. University of Texas at El Paso Università degli Studi di Urbino Massey University disciplines; institutions can send students Florida Saint Joseph’s College of Maine - University of North Carolina at Université de Caen locations. Asheville “Carlo Bo” to study in one field and receive partici- Eckerd College Utah BULGARIA Université de Franche-Comté Maryland - University of North Carolina, Charlotte NICARAGUA pants in another field. University of Utah American University in Bulgaria Université de Grenoble II Frostburg State University - University of North Carolina, JAPAN Universidad Americana Georgia Utah State University (Pierre Mendès France) Towson University Greensboro Chukyo University URUGUAY ISEP Programs • Incoming international students bring Agnes Scott College CANADA Université du Havre POLAND - University of North Carolina Brock University Kansai Gaidai University Universidad Católica del Uruguay cultural and linguistic diversity to the Berry College Massachusetts Vermont Université de Lille III University of Wroclaw at Pembroke Laurentian University Nanzan University ISEP offers access to campus and international perspectives University of System of Georgia Consortium: Hampshire College University of Vermont (Charles de Gaulle) - Armstrong Atlantic State University - University of North Carolina— Thompson Rivers University Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Toyo University education abroad for students to the curriculum. Wilmington SOUTH AFRICA - Columbus State University Michigan Virginia (INSA) de Lyon Joining after January 2006: from member and affiliate - Western Carolina University University of Stellenbosch - Georgia College & State University Central Michigan University Old Dominion University CHILE Université du Maine KOREA Ritsumeikan University, JAPAN institutions through: • Because exchange participants pay the - Winston-Salem State University - Kennesaw State University Roanoke College Pontificia Universidad Católica Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) Ajou University program fee to their home institutions, Minnesota SPAIN - North Georgia College & State Virginia Commonwealth University de Valparaíso Université de Nantes Ewha Womans University tuition fees stay at home, and enrollment Hamline University North Dakota Universidad Católica del Norte Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio • Reciprocal Exchanges University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Université de Nice (Sophia Antipolis) Keimyung University Programs & servicesPrograms Minnesota State University Moorhead Jamestown College Universidad Complutense de Madrid which are open to all members; each figures are constant. University Universidad de Viña del Mar Rennes Consortium: Korea University - University of West Georgia Minot State University Universidad de Málaga ISEP Affiliates outbound participant pays the cost of an - Valdosta State University Mississippi - Institut d’Etudes Politiques Yonsei University California State University, Fullerton North Dakota State University CHINA Universidad de Murcia Jackson State University Washington de Rennes University of Minnesota Chinese University of Hong Kong Universidad Pública de Navarra 2000 Idaho University of Mississippi Central Washington University - Université de Rennes 1 LATVIA University of Missouri-Columbia Ohio - Université de Rennes 2 (Haute- Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Idaho State University John Carroll University Washington State University University of Latvia University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire COLUMBIA Bretagne) Universidade de Vigo University of Idaho Missouri Miami University Western Washington University University of South Carolina Missouri Southern State University Universidad ICESI Université de la Réunion Wittenberg University Whitworth College MALTA Universidad TecMilenio Missouri Consortium: Université de Saint-Etienne (Jean SWEDEN 1500 ISEP Participants by Year Illinois University of Malta - Central Missouri State University COSTA RICA Monnet) Karlstad University Elmhurst College Oklahoma West Virginia Universidad Nacional Université de Savoie Luleå University of Technology Monmouth College - Northwest Missouri State University University of Tulsa Marshall University Missouri State University Mälardalen University North Park University Truman State University Wisconsin CZECH REPUBLIC Örebro University 1000 Northern Illinois University Oregon Edgewood College Masaryk University in Brno Södertörns högskola (Southern Roosevelt University Willamette University Montana University of Wisconsin—La Crosse Stockholm) Southern Illinois University– Montana State University DENMARK Pennsylvania Växjö University Carbondale Rocky Mountain College Aalborg University Chatham College Wyoming 500 University of Montana Clarion University of Pennsylvania University of Wyoming ESTONIA Indiana University of Pennsylvania Participates in Exchanges with Participates in Exchanges with University of Tartu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Other International Members Other International Members Westminster College Also available on ISEP-Direct Also available on ISEP-Direct 83-84 86-87 79-80 82-83 85-86 87-88 88-89 90-91 93-94 94-95 96-97 99-00 80-81 81-82 84-85 89-90 91-92 92-93 95-96 97-98 98-99 2001-02 2002-03 2004-05 2000-01 2003-04 2005-06 Board of Directors Chair: Ms. M. Archer Brown (ret.) Dr. James Gehlhar Ms. Elizabeth J. Marsala ver the last several years, I have enjoyed Dr. George M. Dennison Deputy Executive Director Director Organizational Consultant President NAFSA: Association of Center for International USA the privilege of serving as a member and The University of Montana International Educators Education subsequently as Chairman of the ISEP USA USA University of Tennessee Dr. Thomas R. Oates USA President, Rocky Mountain Board of Directors. During this time, I Ms. Mary Anne Grant Dr. Blaine A. Brownell College (until October have seen remarkable changes and growth President Interim Dean, College of Dr. Stanley S. Gryskiewicz 2005) & Visiting Scholar, that have positioned our organization as International Student Exchange Business (ret.) Princeton Theological Program University of South Florida Vice President, Global Seminary at Princeton a world leader in international educa- USA St. Petersburg Initiatives & Senior Fellow, University tional exchange. USA Creativity and Innovation USA Professor Tony Adams Center for Creative Pro Vice-Chancellor Mr. Michel Darmon Leadership Mr. A. E. O’Brien The ISEP network continues to grow to meet the needs (International) Department of Applied Foreign USA Consultant Macquarie University Languages Chairperson USA and interests of our expanding membership. The wide Australia Université d’Angers Dr. Kermit L. Hall range of study opportunities and experiences available through ISEP ensures that France President and Professor of Dr. Richard C. Sutton we continue to respond to the increasing necessity for incorporating an interna- Dr. Tony Atwater History Director of International President Ms. Nanda (Wijnanda) Maria University at Albany Programs & Senior Advisor tional study experience into higher education. As a participant in the University Indiana University of Agatha De Bruin-van Veen State University of New York for Academic Affairs Presidents Summit on Higher Education hosted by the Secretaries of State and Pennsylvania Associate Director International USA The University System of USA Leiden University Georgia Board of Regents Education in Washington, D.C. in January 2006, I can underscore the value of ISEP Worldwide Programs USA as a key provider for access to international education both in the United States Mr. Al Balkcum, Jr. The Netherlands Director of the Global and abroad. Our commitment to providing affordable programs and services of Campus the highest quality remains deep and unwavering. University of Minnesota USA As demands for access to international education continue to grow, we must look for new ideas and approaches to sustain our commitment to access and diversity. I urge you to review this report and to share with us your comments and sug- Council of Advisors gestions for strengthening our organization. By working together, we can and will sustain a strong and stable organization for many years to come. I look forward Chair: Ms. Marielle de Dardel Mr. Kris H. Lou Ms. María Jesús Morillas Ms. Janis Halpern Head of International Relations Director of International Álvarez to hearing from you. Coordinator, Academic Université de Fribourg Education and Associate Head of the International Programs Abroad Switzerland Professor of International Office Indiana State University Studies Universidad Pública USA Ms. Carol Fairweather Willamette University de Navarra Director USA Spain Chair-elect: Study Abroad Programs Mr. Thomas Wu University of Denver Ms. Brigitte Malinas- Dr. Michele L. Petrucci George M. Dennison Director of Academic Links USA Vaugien Director President, The University of Montana The Chinese University of Assistant Professor, English Office of International Affairs the Chair From Hong Kong Ms. Tuula Hellstedt Department Indiana University of Pennsylvania Chairman, ISEP Board of Directors China Student Coordinator Université de Franche-Comté USA University of Helsinki France Prof. Gabriele W. Bosley Finland Mr. Todd Steed Director, Dr. Edilio Mazzoleni Coordinator for Programs International Programs Dr. Paul Huntsberger International Programs Abroad Office Chair, Department of Assistant Director, Center for Manager University of Tennessee » April 2005 – Study Tour, Sweden Foreign Languages International Programs Università Cattolica del Sacro – Knoxville Bellarmine University New Mexico State University Cuore USA » May 2005 – Coordinators Luncheon Meeting during NAFSA conference, USA USA Italy Seattle, Washington Ms. Marja Unkuri-Chaudry » October 2005 – Pre-Symposium Site Visit Tour, Southern France Mr. Robert Carolin Ms. Sue M. Jackson Dr. Rosa Marina de Brito Assistant Director for Study » October 2005 – All Member Symposium, Milan, Italy Assistant Director for Director Meyer Abroad ISEP events: Education Abroad Off-Campus Programs Associate Vice-President for The University of Montana » May 2006 – Dessert reception during NAFSA conference, Montréal, Canada San Diego State University Whitworth College Academic Affairs USA » November 2006 – ISEP Biennial Conference, Washington, D.C. USA USA Pontifícia Universidade » May 2007 – Event during NAFSA conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Católica do Rio de Janeiro Ms. Jane P. Chandler Mr. Larry Laffrey Brazil » Fall 2007 – All Member Symposium Coordinator, Academic Director for Study Abroad and Programs Abroad International Student Services Louisiana State University Edgewood College USA USA SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I 14 3 I Members Who we are academic term (tuition, room, and board) U.S. ISEP Members Indiana Nebraska Puerto Rico International ISEP FIJI GERMANY MEXICO SWITZERLAND at home while, for every student sent as of December 2005 Ball State University Creighton University University of Puerto Rico—Mayagüez University of the South Pacific Universität Bielefeld Universidad de Guanajuato Universität Bern ISEP is a network of 268 post-secondary abroad, the institution receives one. Butler University University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Puerto Rico—Río Piedras Members Technische Universität Carolo- Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)— Université de Fribourg as of December 2005 institutions in the United States and 36 other Indiana State University University of Nebraska—Lincoln FINLAND Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mazatlán, Université de Lausanne Alaska Nebraska Wesleyan University Åbo/Turku Consortium: Universität Dortmund countries cooperating to provide affordable ISEP facilitates exchanges between U.S. and University of Alaska Southeast University of Southern Indiana South Carolina Ciudad de Mexico, Querétaro Clemson University ARGENTINA - Åbo Akademi University Universität Hannover Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios THAILAND international educational experiences for a international members as well as exchanges Universidad Católica de Córdoba Iowa New Jersey - Turku School of Economics and Katholische Universität Eichstätt- Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) Thammasat University diverse student population. among international institutions. Arkansas Universidad de Palermo Iowa State University of Science New Jersey Consortium: South Dakota Business Administration Ingolstadt Universidad La Salle Hendrix College - Montclair State University Universidad del Salvador Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Technology South Dakota State University - University of Turku Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) UNITED KINGDOM Participating students: • ISEP-Direct fee-paid study-abroad University of Iowa - Rowan University University of Helsinki Philipps-Universität Marburg California Universidad Popular Autónoma del Bournemouth University programs - The College of New Jersey Tennessee AUSTRALIA Helsinki University of Technology Universität Trier California State University–Bakersfield Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) University of Chester • Are as fully integrated into their host which are open to all members and Kansas - William Paterson University East Tennessee State University Curtin University of Technology University of Joensuu California State University–East Bay Universidad Regiomontana University of Central Lancashire institution as their length of stay and affiliates; participants pay a fee to ISEP, Emporia State University Saint Peter’s College Maryville College Deakin University University of Jyväskylä GHANA Chapman University University of Huddersfield which covers the host Fort Hays State University University of Memphis Macquarie University University of Kuopio University of Ghana language skills permit. THE NETHERLANDS Napier University, Edinburgh University of the Pacific Kansas State University New Mexico Middle Tennessee State University RMIT University Lappeenranta University • Develop intercultural competence and institution’s program cost. Leiden University University of Plymouth San Diego State University University of Kansas New Mexico State University Rhodes College University of Canberra of Technology HUNGARY personal maturity through immersion in Maastricht University University of Strathclyde San José State University Wichita State University Tennessee State University University of Southern Queensland University of Oulu Budapest University of Technology another culture. New York Radboud University Nijmegen University of Sunderland Tennessee Technological University University of Tampere and Economics • Gain understanding of the international Benefits of ISEP Kentucky St. Lawrence University Tilburg University University of Ulster Colorado University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AUSTRIA Tampere University of Technology University of Debrecen dimensions of their academic field. Membership University of Denver Bellarmine University Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz University of Groningen University of Kentucky University of Tennessee University of Northern Colorado North Carolina Johannes Kepler Universität Linz FRANCE Universiteit van Mars Hill College ICELAND • Access to a wide range of Texas Universität Salzburg Université Paul Cézanne Amsterdam ISEP Members Louisiana North Carolina Consortium: University of Iceland institutions of higher education Connecticut Louisiana State University University of North Texas Technische Universität Graz (Aix-Marseille III) Utrecht University ISEP members cooperate as equal partners in a - Appalachian State University ISEP members adhere to standards of Western Connecticut State University Loyola University New Orleans St. Edward’s University AREPIC Consortium—Amiens: Vrije Universiteit without the necessity of negotiating and - East Carolina University ITALY spirit of trust and mutual support to further the membership that facilitate students’ Northwestern State University Southwestern University BRAZIL - Université de Picardie Jules Verne Amsterdam maintaining individual agreements. - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical Univerità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore District of Columbia of Louisiana Texas A&M International University Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado - Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie internationalization of their campuses and offer integration into the host institution and host State University Università degli Studi di Pavia Howard University Texas Lutheran University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Université d’Angers culture as well as transfer of academic credit Università degli Studi di Trieste NEW ZEALAND access to high-quality programs in diverse • Placements are available in all academic Maine - North Carolina State University, Raleigh de Janeiro Université des Antilles et de la Guyane to the home institution. University of Texas at El Paso Università degli Studi di Urbino Massey University disciplines; institutions can send students Florida Saint Joseph’s College of Maine - University of North Carolina at Université de Caen locations. Asheville “Carlo Bo” to study in one field and receive partici- Eckerd College Utah BULGARIA Université de Franche-Comté Maryland - University of North Carolina, Charlotte NICARAGUA pants in another field. University of Utah American University in Bulgaria Université de Grenoble II Frostburg State University - University of North Carolina, JAPAN Universidad Americana Georgia Utah State University (Pierre Mendès France) Towson University Greensboro Chukyo University URUGUAY ISEP Programs • Incoming international students bring Agnes Scott College CANADA Université du Havre POLAND - University of North Carolina Brock University Kansai Gaidai University Universidad Católica del Uruguay cultural and linguistic diversity to the Berry College Massachusetts Vermont Université de Lille III University of Wroclaw at Pembroke Laurentian University Nanzan University ISEP offers access to campus and international perspectives University of System of Georgia Consortium: Hampshire College University of Vermont (Charles de Gaulle) - Armstrong Atlantic State University - University of North Carolina— Thompson Rivers University Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Toyo University education abroad for students to the curriculum. Wilmington SOUTH AFRICA - Columbus State University Michigan Virginia (INSA) de Lyon Joining after January 2006: from member and affiliate - Western Carolina University University of Stellenbosch - Georgia College & State University Central Michigan University Old Dominion University CHILE Université du Maine KOREA Ritsumeikan University, JAPAN institutions through: • Because exchange participants pay the - Winston-Salem State University - Kennesaw State University Roanoke College Pontificia Universidad Católica Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) Ajou University program fee to their home institutions, Minnesota SPAIN - North Georgia College & State Virginia Commonwealth University de Valparaíso Université de Nantes Ewha Womans University tuition fees stay at home, and enrollment Hamline University North Dakota Universidad Católica del Norte Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio • Reciprocal Exchanges University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Université de Nice (Sophia Antipolis) Keimyung University Programs & servicesPrograms Minnesota State University Moorhead Jamestown College Universidad Complutense de Madrid which are open to all members; each figures are constant. University Universidad de Viña del Mar Rennes Consortium: Korea University - University of West Georgia Minot State University Universidad de Málaga ISEP Affiliates outbound participant pays the cost of an - Valdosta State University Mississippi - Institut d’Etudes Politiques Yonsei University California State University, Fullerton North Dakota State University CHINA Universidad de Murcia Jackson State University Washington de Rennes University of Minnesota Chinese University of Hong Kong Universidad Pública de Navarra 2000 Idaho University of Mississippi Central Washington University - Université de Rennes 1 LATVIA University of Missouri-Columbia Ohio - Université de Rennes 2 (Haute- Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Idaho State University John Carroll University Washington State University University of Latvia University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire COLUMBIA Bretagne) Universidade de Vigo University of Idaho Missouri Miami University Western Washington University University of South Carolina Missouri Southern State University Universidad ICESI Université de la Réunion Wittenberg University Whitworth College MALTA Universidad TecMilenio Missouri Consortium: Université de Saint-Etienne (Jean SWEDEN 1500 ISEP Participants by Year Illinois University of Malta - Central Missouri State University COSTA RICA Monnet) Karlstad University Elmhurst College Oklahoma West Virginia Universidad Nacional Université de Savoie Luleå University of Technology Monmouth College - Northwest Missouri State University University of Tulsa Marshall University Missouri State University Mälardalen University North Park University Truman State University Wisconsin CZECH REPUBLIC Örebro University 1000 Northern Illinois University Oregon Edgewood College Masaryk University in Brno Södertörns högskola (Southern Roosevelt University Willamette University Montana University of Wisconsin—La Crosse Stockholm) Southern Illinois University– Montana State University DENMARK Pennsylvania Växjö University Carbondale Rocky Mountain College Aalborg University Chatham College Wyoming 500 University of Montana Clarion University of Pennsylvania University of Wyoming ESTONIA Indiana University of Pennsylvania Participates in Exchanges with Participates in Exchanges with University of Tartu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Other International Members Other International Members Westminster College Also available on ISEP-Direct Also available on ISEP-Direct 83-84 86-87 79-80 82-83 85-86 87-88 88-89 90-91 93-94 94-95 96-97 99-00 80-81 81-82 84-85 89-90 91-92 92-93 95-96 97-98 98-99 2001-02 2002-03 2004-05 2000-01 2003-04 2005-06 institution and host culture as fully as their language competence and non-degree student status allow. Studying abroad is crucial to learning and becoming

ASSETS fluent in a foreign language. It forces you to wake up he steadily growing participation in ISEP programs by international and U.S. 2005 2004 speaking the language, to think in the language, and to Current assets: students reflect the value and success of international educational exchange Cash and cash equivalents $942,810 $681,730 and study abroad. Numbers, however, do not tell the whole story. Increasingly, do everything speaking the foreign language. Fees and accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts 25,285 161,159 international educators are focusing on quality issues and differentiating among Maria Elena Martin del Campo, Spring 2005 Prepaid expenses 168,106 94,194 programs according to goals and outcomes. Foreign forward exchange contract (68,046) (11,173) San Diego State University, USA to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Total current assets 1,068,155 925,910 At the October 2005 ISEP Member Symposium in Milan, delegates from 22 countries discussed the ISEP student experience. Participants in ISEP exchange and study abroad Property and equipment: programs gain understanding of the international perspectives of their major field, broaden their Office furniture and equipment 123,438 92,910 Leasehold improvements 33,267 30,358 curricular and professional horizons by taking courses not available at their home institutions, Intangibles 69,784 52,419 and learn how to study and succeed in a different educational system. Symposium delegates & agreed, however, that the most significant outcomes of the ISEP experience are the intercultural Intellectual Total property and equipment 226,489 175,687 competence and personal maturity that students achieve. Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 128,561 96,279 Net property and equipment 97,928 79,408 Intercultural competence involves a complex set of attitudes (respect for other cultures and for the value of cultural diversity, openness to and curiosity about other cultures, toler- Other assets: ance for ambiguity and uncertainty), skills (the ability to observe, analyze, and understand other cultures as well as one’s own) and behaviors (ability to adapt to different cultural en- Refundable deposits 11,323 11,323 vironments, flexibility in selecting and using appropriate communication styles). This set of The real memories I will never forget are those I Foreign currency hedge deposits 145,216 90,854 shared with some of the most important attributes--according to a Rand Corporation study, New Challenges for International Total other assets 156,539 102,177 Leadership (2003) --is among the top five predictors Brazilians I met, the children. I learned the experience of a successful career in an international organiza- Total assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 tion along with general cognitive skills, interpersonal value of life over the value of possessions. Through the eyes of children who have nothing, skills, self-reliance, and the ability to adapt. In order LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS to stimulate the development of these qualities, the I learned the value that can be placed on study recommends that higher education “promote important things like family and friends. and recognize real world study abroad.” Erin Thompson, 2004-2005 Western Washington University, USA to Pontifíca Accounts payable, trade $121,348 $287,833 The ISEP experience is very much a “real-world” ex- Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Accrued wages 33,139 25,600 perience. ISEP students are integrated into the host Accrued vacation 53,085 52,215 experience institution and host culture as fully as their language Payroll related liabilities 7,233 3,286 I Deferred service fees 909,400 706,681 competence and non-degree student status allow. Firm commitment (68,046) (11,173) They take courses taught to native students in the Sublease and student housing deposits 10,000 4,900 host-country language wherever possible. In countries where the language is one not commonly Current portion of obligations under capital lease 3,993 – taught, students take classes taught in English with local students that are seeking to gain profes- sional fluency in English and with students from other countries, thus adding multiple international

The Statement of financial position Total current liabilities 1,070,152 1,069,342 perspectives to their academic experience. Those that study a foreign language abroad recognize the boost to their fluency that using the language in everyday life outside the classroom gives. Long-term liabilities: More than 95% of ISEP students study abroad for a semester or a full year. These relatively lon- Long-term portion of obligations under capital lease 17,844 – ger experiences provide in-depth learning for greater acquisition of intercultural skills. 17,844 – Host institutions provide orientation and support that take into account the background and Total liabilities 1,087,996 1,069,342 expectations of incoming students while facilitating their integration into the local environment. Net assets: Accessing the support becomes part of the cultural learning experience for students—a chal- Unrestricted 158,186 12,553 lenge at times but also a means of personal growth. Meeting their host culture on its own terms, Temporarily restricted 76,440 25,600 ISEP participants achieve not only intercultural competence but self reliance, interpersonal skills and flexibility as they prepare for their future as global citizens. I am more understanding of cultural 234,626 38,153 differences and better able to respect I really loved that I was treated as a non-exchange student Total liabilities and net assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 them. Truly, I am very grateful to ISEP for but rather as a student of Finland. I loved ISEP! making my year abroad possible. Jennifer Pecora, Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Utah State University, USA North Dakota State University, USA to University of Sunderland, UK to Åbo Akademi University, Finland SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I I I 7 12 5 6 institution and host culture as fully as their language competence and non-degree student status allow. Studying abroad is crucial to learning and becoming

ASSETS fluent in a foreign language. It forces you to wake up he steadily growing participation in ISEP programs by international and U.S. 2005 2004 speaking the language, to think in the language, and to Current assets: students reflect the value and success of international educational exchange Cash and cash equivalents $942,810 $681,730 and study abroad. Numbers, however, do not tell the whole story. Increasingly, do everything speaking the foreign language. Fees and accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts 25,285 161,159 international educators are focusing on quality issues and differentiating among Maria Elena Martin del Campo, Spring 2005 Prepaid expenses 168,106 94,194 programs according to goals and outcomes. Foreign forward exchange contract (68,046) (11,173) San Diego State University, USA to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Total current assets 1,068,155 925,910 At the October 2005 ISEP Member Symposium in Milan, delegates from 22 countries discussed the ISEP student experience. Participants in ISEP exchange and study abroad Property and equipment: programs gain understanding of the international perspectives of their major field, broaden their Office furniture and equipment 123,438 92,910 Leasehold improvements 33,267 30,358 curricular and professional horizons by taking courses not available at their home institutions, Intangibles 69,784 52,419 and learn how to study and succeed in a different educational system. Symposium delegates & agreed, however, that the most significant outcomes of the ISEP experience are the intercultural Intellectual Total property and equipment 226,489 175,687 competence and personal maturity that students achieve. Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 128,561 96,279 Net property and equipment 97,928 79,408 Intercultural competence involves a complex set of attitudes (respect for other cultures and for the value of cultural diversity, openness to and curiosity about other cultures, toler- Other assets: ance for ambiguity and uncertainty), skills (the ability to observe, analyze, and understand other cultures as well as one’s own) and behaviors (ability to adapt to different cultural en- Refundable deposits 11,323 11,323 vironments, flexibility in selecting and using appropriate communication styles). This set of The real memories I will never forget are those I Foreign currency hedge deposits 145,216 90,854 shared with some of the most important attributes--according to a Rand Corporation study, New Challenges for International Total other assets 156,539 102,177 Leadership (2003) --is among the top five predictors Brazilians I met, the children. I learned the experience of a successful career in an international organiza- Total assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 tion along with general cognitive skills, interpersonal value of life over the value of possessions. Through the eyes of children who have nothing, skills, self-reliance, and the ability to adapt. In order LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS to stimulate the development of these qualities, the I learned the value that can be placed on study recommends that higher education “promote important things like family and friends. and recognize real world study abroad.” Erin Thompson, 2004-2005 Western Washington University, USA to Pontifíca Accounts payable, trade $121,348 $287,833 The ISEP experience is very much a “real-world” ex- Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Accrued wages 33,139 25,600 perience. ISEP students are integrated into the host Accrued vacation 53,085 52,215 experience institution and host culture as fully as their language Payroll related liabilities 7,233 3,286 I Deferred service fees 909,400 706,681 competence and non-degree student status allow. Firm commitment (68,046) (11,173) They take courses taught to native students in the Sublease and student housing deposits 10,000 4,900 host-country language wherever possible. In countries where the language is one not commonly Current portion of obligations under capital lease 3,993 – taught, students take classes taught in English with local students that are seeking to gain profes- sional fluency in English and with students from other countries, thus adding multiple international

The Statement of financial position Total current liabilities 1,070,152 1,069,342 perspectives to their academic experience. Those that study a foreign language abroad recognize the boost to their fluency that using the language in everyday life outside the classroom gives. Long-term liabilities: More than 95% of ISEP students study abroad for a semester or a full year. These relatively lon- Long-term portion of obligations under capital lease 17,844 – ger experiences provide in-depth learning for greater acquisition of intercultural skills. 17,844 – Host institutions provide orientation and support that take into account the background and Total liabilities 1,087,996 1,069,342 expectations of incoming students while facilitating their integration into the local environment. Net assets: Accessing the support becomes part of the cultural learning experience for students—a chal- Unrestricted 158,186 12,553 lenge at times but also a means of personal growth. Meeting their host culture on its own terms, Temporarily restricted 76,440 25,600 ISEP participants achieve not only intercultural competence but self reliance, interpersonal skills and flexibility as they prepare for their future as global citizens. I am more understanding of cultural 234,626 38,153 differences and better able to respect I really loved that I was treated as a non-exchange student Total liabilities and net assets $1,322,622 $1,107,495 them. Truly, I am very grateful to ISEP for but rather as a student of Finland. I loved ISEP! making my year abroad possible. Jennifer Pecora, Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Utah State University, USA North Dakota State University, USA to University of Sunderland, UK to Åbo Akademi University, Finland SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual I I I I 7 12 5 6 The ISEP experience is a “real-world” experience. ISEP participants are integrated into the host

2005 n important component of higher Unrestricted Totals Temporarily education today is the integration of restricted a global perspective into the learning

experience. Students need to Membership fees $504,784 $ $504,784 develop skills and competencies to Participant placement fees 525,014 – 525,014 live and work successfully in our ISEP direct fees 2,249,457 – 2,249,457 increasingly multi-cultural environment. Special program fees 289,215 – 289,215 International learning experiences are no longer a luxury Other program fees 14,155 – 14,155 Student health insurance fees 493,011 – 493,011 nor should they be limited by a student’s Conference fees 99,936 – 99,936 economic or social background. Rather, international Contributions 500 – 500 education should begin at an early age, be well integrated Grant income – 55,000 55,000 into all aspects of education and be an established part of the higher education Other income (expense) 1,422 – 1,422 degree for all students. Interest and investment income 8,473 – 8,473

Total program and general 4,185,967 55,000 4,240,967 Study outside the home country is the most valuable tool for gaining cross-cul- tural skills and new perspectives on one’s discipline and on the home culture. Net assets released from restrictions: For over 26 years, ISEP has provided thousands of students with an opportunity Satisfaction of usage restrictions 4,160 (4,160) – to study outside their home country. Our commitment to access, diversity and affordability in international exchange and study abroad is the hallmark of our Total revenues 4,190,127 50,840 4,240,967 growing network. ISEP programs provide in-depth learning opportunities in a wide range of countries. In addition, ISEP strengthens the international profile of member campuses by bringing highly qualified students from other countries into the classroom. ISEP Reciprocal exchange program 991,971 – 991,971 The fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, was marked by substantial growth in member- ISEP direct program 2,090,778 – 2,090,778 ship and in all program areas. The network grew by nearly 20 new members including Special programs 232,560 – 232,560 Conference 112,734 – 112,734 universities in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific, marking our commitment to ensuring access to all areas of the world. In addition, Total program service expenses 3,428,043 – 3,428,043 ISEP continues to celebrate our growing stability after becoming an independent self- supporting non-profit organization. The ISEP network of more than 268 universities General and administrative expenses 575,667 – 575,667 demonstrates that remarkable results can be achieved through Fundraising and development expenses 40,784 – 40,784 collaboration, cooperation, mutual support and a shared commitment to Total expenses 4,044,494 – 4,044,494

From the President From excellence in international education and exchange. Statement of activities Change in net assets 145,633 50,840 196,473

Net assets, beginning of year 12,553 25,600 38,153

Net assets, end of year 158,186 76,440 234,626

Mary Anne Grant President, ISEP

ISEP provides both an affordable means for our students to We highly appreciate the way ISEP manages to keep study in non-traditional cultures overseas and a wonderful way everybody’s interests in mind: the interests of the students for the college to further enrich the cultural diversity of our as well as the American and non-American institutions. student body here on campus. Everybody wins big!

SEP 2005 annual report SEP 2005 annual Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands report SEP 2005 annual I Hendrix College, USA I 4 13 ISEP gratefully acknowledges the kind contributions and support from foundations, sponsors, partners and friends:

FOUNDATIONS he International Student Exchange Freeman Foundation: ISEP’s Asia Pacific Development Initiative IFSA Foundation: Study Abroad Scholarships for Africa and South America Program (ISEP) is a key component of the nteNew York Communityllectual Trust-Annette Kade Fund: Scholarships for Student Exchanges international profile of member institutions. between the United States and France and Germany ISEP SPONSORS Contiki Holidays Members cooperate as equal partners in ekit growthGlobal One a spirit of trust and mutual support to offer ISE Card high-quality programs and further the STA Travel internationalization of their campuses, throughISEP PARTNERS GOLD CONTRIBUTORSpersonal Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore collectively achieving goals beyond their Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) individual reach. Université de Grenoble II Université de Savoie immersion Karlstad University Luleå University of Technology ISEP reciprocal exchanges and study abroad Mälardalen University Örebro University programs enable students to experience inUniversity another College of Southern Stockholm intellectual and personal growth through Växjö University ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT FUND FRIENDS

Our vision immersion in another culture. Our supporters Helsinki University of Technology Indiana State University Leiden University culture University of Joensuu Macquarie University I come from rural North Carolina, so living in the downtown The University of Montana area of such a large capital city as Buenos Aires for a full year University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was truly a unique and priceless experience. My next step is the Peace Corps, and I leave in a couple months. One of the greatest experiences I had was joining the swim Justin Peele, 2004-2005 team. Coach Kelly was a great coach and person, and he made Appalachian State University, USA to Universidad del Salvador, Argentina a real swimmer out of me. I found lots of new friends and I had the great opportunity to learn about another culture, to see another country and to broaden my horizon.

Birgit Lerchner, 2004-2005 Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria to Hendrix College, USA Argentina

Australia undreds of thoughts come to mind about ISEP; for instance, ISEP Austria breaks down barriers, supports a multicultural experience, enhances Brazil our campus and university life, and provides a campus beyond our campus.

Bulgaria Universidad de Murcia, Spain Canada Chile China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany here are not enough words to describe what my experience as an ISEP student has been. I have Ghana become a more mature, open-minded, responsible, Hungary outgoing and confident person. Iceland Samantha Dramstad, 2004-2005 Annual Report North Dakota State University, USA Italy to Åbo Akademi University, Finland Japan 2005 Republic of Korea Latvia oing abroad has definitely been the best decision I Malta have ever made. Wherever you end up going, exciting big city or small town, it will always be a great experience Mexico because you meet amazing people everywhere, and Netherlands because it is your experience, the experience of a lifetime. New Zealand Nicaragua Audrey Estienney, 2004-2005 Poland Université de Franche-Comté, France to South Africa New Mexico State University, USA Spain Sweden Switzerland 1616 P Street NW, Suite 150 Thailand Washington, DC 20036 United Kingdom ph: 202-667-8027 fx: 202-667-7801 United States Uruguay