NYU’s Global Network: Setting the Bar for International Higher Education in the 21st Century. Dr. Gabriella Etmektsoglou, NYU Berlin [email protected] Draft document for discussion purposes NYU is ranked 1 nationally for number of study abroad students and number 3 in total number of international students Study Abroad International U.S. University Students U.S. University Students 1. New York University 4,156 1. University of Southern California 8,615 2. Michigan State University 2,589 2. University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign 7,991 3. University of Southern California 2,500 3. New York University 7,988 4. University of California-Los Angeles 2,363 4. Purdue University 7,562 5. University of Texas-Austin 2,284 5. Columbia University 7,297 6. University of Washington 2,226 6. University of California-Los Angeles 6,249 7. Penn State University-University Park 2,212 7. Ohio State University 6,082 8. Indiana University-Bloomington 2,190 8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5,995 9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2,181 9. Michigan State University 5,748 10. University of Wisconsin-Madison 2,169 10. Harvard University 5,594 Source: Institute of International Education; Open Doors , 2011. Data for study abroad 2009-10 (latest available); data for international students, 2010-2011. See http://www.iie.org/opendoors. NYU Study Abroad enrollment has increased 65% from 2000-2010 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 Number of Students of Number 0 Academic Year Source: NYU Office of Global Programs, enrollment data 2000 to 2010; data prepared for annual submission for Institute for International Education’s benchmarking survey, Open Doors. See http://www.iie.org/opendoors. Basic building blocks for the global network university • Comprehensive research university Portal Campuses • Degree-granting institution – NYU Washington Square/New York City – NYU Abu Dhabi – NYU Shanghai (2013) Global Academic • Educational and research location for specialized study, whether for short term, semester, or academic year Centers – Twelve Global Academic Centers (Accra, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Sydney, Tel Aviv,, Washington, DC.) • Many school-based programs and initiatives during summer, January term Provost’s • Provost’s initiative to support faculty and advanced graduate Research student research Centers • Current locations in Berlin, Florence, and London, with additional growth planned Ten years ago, NYU’s 5 programs enrolled 1568 students Number of student semesters by site, 2001-2002 academic year London 296 Paris 208 Madrid 171 Prague 137 Florence 756 Source: NYU Office of Global Programs, student semesters at global sites. Includes 449 visiting students; does not include summer programs or January term. l NYU’s 10 Global Programs enrolled 2956 students in 2011-2012 Academic year and semester students only Number of student NYU London 700 semesters by site NYU Paris 375 NYU Berlin 109 NYU Madrid 190 NYU Prague 290 NYU Shanghai 330 NYU Florence 632 NYU Tel Aviv 43 NYU Buenos Aires 189 NYU Accra 68 Source: NYU Office of Global Programs, student semesters at global sites. Includes 449 visiting students; does not include summer programs or January term. l NYU’s distinctive service offerings for students abroad Housing • Multiple options when possible • Meal plan when possible • Counseling staff Health and • Wellness and crisis response Wellness • Health insurance coverage • Staff accompaniment to hospitals NYU’s distinctive service offerings for students abroad • Coordination with LGBTQ office for LGBTQ Student transgender student housing • Student ambassador program Services • Extensive orientation week programming • Weekend and overnight excursions Student • Lecture/speaker series Events • Local culture classes (cooking, art/craft, sports) • Activities with local families, students (language exchanges, weekend homestays) • Clubs (creative writing, intramurals, student council) • Student exhibits NYU’s distinctive service offerings for students abroad • Coordination with Moses Center for Students with Disabilities to determine appropriate accommodation Disabilities • Faculty awareness training • Country-specific instructions for appropriate Immigration visas Services • Individual student advisement • Group appointment at consulate when possible NYU’s distinctive service offerings for students abroad • Organized group activities. Volunteerism • Weekly commitment opportunities. • Immersion in local culture. • Integration with local students. • Academic focus to service projects, Experiential internships. Learning, • Credit and non-credit internships. Internships • Links to Career Services. • Assistance in locating placements. • Supervision of internships by NYU Faculty. DRAFT Academic programs in the global network Distinctive academic offerings Global Academic Centers Studio Art Accra Berlin Buenos Aires Global Public Health Florence Students are able Law in Singapore to meet degree London requirements at Global Liberal Madrid Global Academic Studies Paris Centers across the network. Music Prague Tel Aviv Tisch Asia Business, Political Washington D.C. Economy, Public Policy Abu Dhabi New York Shanghai Source: NYU, Office of Global Programs, August 2011. New Models of Learning and Outcomes New approaches to Equipping students with critical place-conscious thinking and action skills, and with education. an “emotional passport.” “In and of the world”: Preparing students to live and recognizing the work in a world with no borders connection between that becomes increasingly politicized space, interdependent and competitive. place, identity, and culture. Helping students become global Pedagogical citizens and empowering them to engagement with respond to environmental and ecological problems: social challenges. students as problem solvers. Making mobility academically and professionally meaningful. The Benefits of Internships • Career competitive edge. • Practice and improvement of skills. • Novel perspectives. • Connection and alliances with local organizations and communities. • Connection with future employers. • Short-term support of projects. • Internationalization of work environment and multiculturalism. • Leadership skills, accountability, new objectives. Maximizing Positive Impacts • Language and academic performance requirement. • Internships for credit. • Mainstreaming employment contracts. • Faculty supervision and progress report. • Merit based scholarships for research and travel grants. • Active participation in internationalizing work environments. • “Think global, act local.” The Future of Study Abroad “You know, study abroad is like spring training for this century. It helps you develop the fundamentals, the teamwork, and the determination to succeed. And we want more American students to have that opportunity.” U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton NYU 2009 Commencement speech THANK YOU! 16 .