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University of Toledo-University
of Salford Exchange
Program(me):
30 Years of Successful Exchanges
The University of Toledo
Public, 4-year Research University founded in 1872
Student enrollment of ~20,800
16,200 undergraduate
4,600 graduate
Academic Programs housed in 14 Colleges
147 Associate/Bachelor’s
168 Masters
65 Doctoral and First-Professional
~5,990 Faculty and Staff
The University of Toledo: Student
Characteristics
Majority of students from Ohio and Michigan
Students from 36 states and District of Columbia
Average High School GPA: 3.26
About 29% of student population are first generation
university students
About 38% are considered low income by the federal
government
The University of Toledo:
International Students
International students make up about ~8% of the total
student population
Students from 49 different countries
Largest populations from China and Saudi Arabia
The University of Salford Public, origins date back to the Royal Technical Institute founded in 1896
Granted University status in 1967 (‘Plate Glass’ University)
Main Campus, Peel Park, located approx 1 mile west of Manchester centre
New campus located at Media City, Salford Quays
Student enrollment of 18,516
UG= 14,362; PGT=3,492; PGR=662 (12.5 FT: 1 PT)
4 Colleges, including CST
School of Computing, Science & Engineering
School of Environment & Life Sciences
ELS students = 1587
51 academics; 35 considered Bioscience
The University of Salford: Student
Profile
Majority of students from Manchester/North West
England (eg. ELS = 64%)
Student population includes significant numbers that
are first generation university students
Mature Low Participation Neighbourhood (POLAR3) =
21.8% (benchmark = 13.9%) (data from HESA)
Significant numbers are from low income areas –
Salford is considered an area of high deprivation
Significant presence (2,417) of International students
(over 130 countries).
College of Science & Technology /
School of Environment & Life
Sciences: Student Profiles
PGR:PGT:UG ratio in ELS ~ 1:3:22 (UoS: ~1:6:22)
UGs in ELS studying Bioscience = 1,092 (81% of UGs)
Student:Staff ratio ~30:1
CST ELS (% of College)
Total UG 3,942 1,348 (34%)
Total PGT 1,256 178 (14%)
Total PGR 349 61 (17.5%)
Total Students 5,547 1,587 (28.6%)
UoS International Agenda Understand & develop international partnerships for
research, programme development & to enhance the
student experience
Nurture the UoS reputation & global brand
Increase international research collaborations
Transform the programme portfolio
Enhance the student experience to improve
employability & equip students with the knowledge,
skills & attitudes for the global economy
Agreements signed with HEIs in 39 countries
USA: 10 Institutes
ELS International Reception: a
VC welcome!
October 2009
‘Our international students make a key contribution to our University, contributing to
the breadth and excitement of what we do. Today, the whole field of trans-national
education is changing rapidly, both because of evolving demand and because of the
significant new opportunities that advanced digital technology brings. Like all other
universities, we need a focus and effective international strategy to be effective and
competitive in this new world.’ (Martin Hall, July 2014)
International Agenda: Incoming v
Outgoing (13-14)
UoS Incoming: ~ 13% of all UoS students are Tier 4
UoS outgoing: International work placement = 49; Study
Abroad = 106 (predominantly Erasmus) (1% of total UG
population)
School of Environment & Life Sciences
Incoming Tier 4 students = 220 (14% of total)
Outgoing: 27 (2% of total)
15 on work placement (5 Europe, 10 International)
12 studying Biology/Biochemistry at Toledo
Chronology of the Exchange
Program
1982-1983 – Agreements drafted and signed
1984 – First Salford Chemistry students exchange at UT
1987 – First Biology students exchange
1996 – First Physics students exchange
1997 – First Bioengineering student to Salford
2014 – April 26, 30th Anniversary Reunion Celebration at the University of Toledo
2014 – New exchange discussions initiated between UT College of Communications and the Arts and Salford College of Arts & Social Sciences/School of Arts and Media
30th Anniversary Celebration
April 26, 2014
Who was involved in establishing &
administering the Exchange? Early Years: 1984-1990
University of Salford
Vice Chancellor John
Ashworth
College of Science &
Technology: Dean Dave
Power and Director Roy
Whitehead
Profs. David Molyneux and
Ron Lawson
University of Toledo
President James McComas
College of Arts & Sciences:
Dean Al Cave and Assistant
Dean Carlo Blanco
Profs. David Dollimore and
Bob Niedzielski (Chemistry)
Dr. Ernie Dubrul and Prof.
Woon Jyung (Biology)
Prof. Ron Lawson, Dr. Dai Davies, Mr. Carlo Blanco, and
Dean David Power with artist Christine Healy
Salford c.1987
Who was involved in
establishing/administering the
Exchange? Early Years: 1990-Present
University of Salford
Heads of School: David Storey
and Judith Smith
Dean Steve Donnelly
School of Environmental & Life
Sciences Course Tutors:
Ron Lawson (1990-1998)
Steve Heath (1998-2006)
Darren Brooks (2006-Present)
Physics - Ian Morrison (2011-
Present
University of Toledo
Program Directors/Advisors:
Biology – Patsy Komuniecki
(1990-2009) & Brian
Ashburner (2009-Present)
Chemistry – Julian Davies
(1990-2000) & Max Funk
(2000-2012)
Physics – Scott Lee (1996-
Present)
Exchange Program
Participants 1984-Present University of Salford Students exchanging at University
of Toledo – 236
University of Toledo Students exchanging at University
of Salford – 210
UT Alumni Success Stories: What have our graduates gone on to do?
University of Toledo alumni of the UT-Salford Exchange Program:
210 total participants; 195 graduates
70 MD (includes 10 DO) degrees
10 MD/PhD degrees
23 PhD degrees
20 Masters degrees
Scattering of other degrees: JD, DVM, DDS, MBA, etc.
All total: 160 advanced degrees earned to date; 78% of participants have earned an advanced degree
Dr. Joel Mayerson
Exchange Participant 1988-1989 Dr. Joel Mayerson
B.S. in Biology, University of Toledo, 1990
M.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1994
Current Position:
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Waxner Medical Center/The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chief, Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology
Director, Orthopaedic Residency Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFjBT8QszY
Program Recruitment at the
University of Toledo UT students spend their Junior (3rd) year at the University of
Salford
Student recruitment starts in the fall of the students first year Presentations during 1st year Orientation classes Early academic advising of interested students to ensure the
correct courses are taken prior to participating in the exchange program
Recruitment reception – Early in the fall semester Specifically target qualified Sophomore (2nd year) students Email invitation to attend the reception and participate in the
exchange program Follow-up throughout the fall semester Alumni involvement – Alums of the program are the best recruiters!
Recruitment of Salford Exchange Students
(Biology/Biochemistry):
UCAS points for Biology/Biochemistry with studies in the
USA = 260-300 (same as Salford-based courses)
International students must have IELTS = 6.0
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme
Open Days
‘We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in the
living world and a desire to develop their skills and career
aspirations through lab work and in the field. We anticipate
that students on this programme will be keen to study
overseas and to broaden their horizons.’
Exchange Program Details Tuition
Paid to students home institution, no tuition paid to host institution (some minor fees paid by Salford students to UT)
Accommodations
UT students live in University housing on campus
Salford students typically live in off-campus apartments adjacent to campus
Curriculum
Course equivalencies established at each University
Re-evaluated annually, especially if there are any changes to courses/modules
Final grades sent to Program Director/Course Tutor and converted to the home institution grading scale
Academic Advising
Program Director/Course Tutor serve as the academic adviser for the guest students
Fees and Funding
Full-time Home/EU: £9,000
International students: £12,540
Exchange year: 50% discount
VC Excellence Scholarship: £2,000 in year 1 for ABB
grades at ‘A’ Level
SNSP: Greater Manchester residents with household
income <£25,000 receive £2,000 tuition fee discount &
£1,000 grant (in 1st year)
Exchange year: Global Placement Bursary (£1,000)
Year 1(Level 4)
Exchange students take the same modules as their peers
Tutorials cover ‘study skills’ but additional sessions are
held for exchange students
Toledo tutor visits Salford March/April: meetings and
reception
Toledo accommodation reserved
Progression decisions made by late June
Visas obtained, flights booked
Fingers crossed!
Year 2 (Level 5): The Toledo Year
Arrival ~ 2 weeks prior to classes starting
Fall semester: 14 Credit Hours
Spring semester: 16 Credit Hours
Classes ALL science and mixture of 2000, 3000, 4000 level
Paid employment & volunteer research opportunities
Salford tutor visit mid-January: student & staff meetings
(‘Joint Board of Study’)
Most students request flight amendment and stay in US for
1 – 3 months
Grade Comparisons US Exchange & Salford Level 5 Mean Marks 2010-11
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Degree Programme
%
Biochem
Biochem USA
Biology
Biology USA
Exchange groups have slightly elevated average grades
Year 3 (Level 6): The Return to Salford
40 credit research project & 80 credits of taught modules
Toledo debrief meeting held
Outstanding finance repaid to University
Students invited to meet next outgoing exchange group
Graduation, July 2013 Exchange meeting, April 2014
Final Year Debrief Meeting
The ‘Added Value’ Enhancement of academic achievement
Differences between mean Level 5 & 6 % marks:
Biology = 2.9; Biology/USA = 4.5 (data since 2007)
Degree classifications
The opportunity to study, network and work overseas
Biology (%) Biology/USA (%)
First 20 15
Upper Second 39 62
Lower Second 27 23
Third 14 0
Testimonials from the 30th
Anniversary Celebration
Former Dean of Arts and Sciences Al Cave
“…it is good to know that the program is still flourishing. Hard to believe it's been 30 years. Seems like yesterday when I took the idea to [Former UT President] Glen Driscoll whose first reaction was "sounds pretty risky to me. " But a lot of good people on both sides of the Atlantic made it happen.”
Allison Cihla, M.D. (Exchange @ Salford 2001-02)
“Although today [September 11] marks the 12th anniversary of one of the biggest tragedies in American history, it also marks the 12th anniversary of one of the biggest adventures of my life- my year abroad! Remembering the people who became my friends and family when I was so far away from home.” 09/11/13
Alison Fedyna, M.A. (Exchange @ Salford 2007-08)
I can't believe it's been nearly 7 years since my exchange year as it seems like just yesterday that I was figuring out public transportation and gallivanting all over Europe. I don't think I completely understood what an amazing opportunity it was at the time, nor how much my life changed because of it. I grew up in a rural community so studying at Salford completely altered my life outlook. It showed me that there were far more possibilities to life than I had ever imagined. It taught me to dream bigger, and have the confidence to shoot for goals that previously seemed out of my reach. I can say with certainty that the Salford program is one of those pivotal turning points in my life, and I know that if I hadn't done it, there is little chance my life would be where it is today.
Testimonials from the 30th
Anniversary Celebration
Vice Chancellor Martin Hall – VC Blog 2011
“Exchange programmes bring together universities across the world, and constantly renew the academic networks that enable both new research and innovation in teaching. One of our longest-standing relationships is our partnership between our School of Environment and Life Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Toledo, Ohio. This programme was set up in 1984 …... “The network effect is evident in both the anniversary symposium programme, and in the messages of support sent by alumni of the exchange and [Dale Fort] field course. “We should use this programme as a model of best practice for similar opportunities in other fields of study.”
Testimonials from the 30th
Anniversary Celebration
Dr. George Ingram, Senior Lecturer, University of Salford
“I remember when the Salford-Toledo exchange programme commenced back in 1984 and also the first cohort of USA students under the auspices of Carlo Blanco. It was a successful field trip to Dale Fort Field Centre in Wales which the students enjoyed tremendously. Over the years the tradition of doing field studies continued with Prof. Patsy Komuniecki taking over in 1991 and more recently Dr. Brian Ashburner. Over the years I have had the pleasure of teaching very motivated, industrious and high academic calibre Toledo students who were a credit to their University and progressed to highly successful careers. I know they all enjoyed their time at Salford and we certainly enjoyed having the American culture at the University. With my personal 40th year of going to Dale Fort this year, 75% was spent with Toledo students! I can only look back and reminisce with fond and nostalgic memories of the association between the two Universities. May the link continue for another 30 years! All my very best!”
Testimonials from the 30th
Anniversary Celebration
Challenges on the UT side of the
Atlantic! Recruitment
Many students are hesitant to spend a full academic year abroad
According to IIE, only ~4% of US students who study abroad do so for the full academic year
Finances
UK Visa requirement to document maintenance funds (~12,000 US dollars) scares off a lot of students
Reality is that for students who live on campus at UT, going to Salford is actually cheaper than staying on campus at UT
Tuition is the same but fees paid to UT are reduced, no need to purchase textbooks at Salford, and housing at Salford is cheaper than on-campus housing at UT
Grading
Delay in grading for UT students can affect Federal Financial Aid – We have been able to work around this but it takes cooperation from the UT Office of Financial Aid
The Challenges
Obtaining the US study visa
Finance: Student Finance England
Housing
The curricula and curricula changes
Communication: ‘does no news = good news?’
Managing student expectation
Work placements
Tracking students post graduation
"I decided to take part in the exchange mainly to experience living and studying
in the USA but also enhance my prospects by adding something different to my
degree. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and met some fantastic people
along the way. The way of studying and indeed the way of life over there is more
different than I could have possibly imagined and I am so glad I had the
opportunity to experience it. Still, to date, the exchange year has been the most
challenging yet rewarding years of my life. I would definitely recommend it to
anyone considering it".
Dr Nicole Dodd, UoS exchange student 2005-6
‘I chose to partake in the exchange programme to immerse myself in the
American culture, enhance my degree and to develop my academic skills
by experiencing the different education system. Toledo provided just that
and also a unique opportunity to travel and befriend a diverse range of
people, many of whom I am still in contact with. I have subsequently
completed an MSc and PhD and I feel that my future prospects were
immensely improved by the programme and thus I recommend it highly’.
Dr Robert Coles, UoS exchange student 2005-6
Student Reflections
Further Reflections: Returning to
the US
Tracking often difficult post graduation
7 UoS students have completed/are completing PhDs
at Toledo (supervisor: Prof Rick Komuniecki)
Dr David Pearson: University of
Salford Physics Exchange Student
Dept. of Radiation Oncology, University of Toledo
Future of the Exchange
Current MOU up for renewal in 2016
New MOU in discussion between UT College of Communication and the Arts and Salford College of Arts & Social Sciences/School of Arts & Media Global News Project Produced by the School of Arts & Media at
Salford
24 Universities world-wide broadcasting news 24 hours per day starting in 2014-2015 – UT Department of Communication will participate
http://www.salford.ac.uk/arts-media/about/arts-and-media-news-folder/worldwide-success-for-global-news-relay
Jointly-created original theatre piece for Edinburgh festival and possibly New York fringe theatre
Working on details for student exchange
Length of exchange (semester v. full academic year)
Course equivalencies
Keys to Success Common student demographics
Common research interests
Supportive administrations at both institutions
Student success both during the exchange year and after
graduation
Champions of the program(me)
Reciprocal annual visits by Course Tutor/Program Director
Acknowledgements
Dr. Patricia Komuniecki, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Dr. Sammy Spann, Director, Center for International Studies and Programs
Michelle Ploeger, International Education Specialist
Pete Thomas, Office of International Student & Scholar Services
Emeritus Prof Ron Lawson
Emeritus Prof David Storey
Dr. Steve Heath
Prof Judith Smith
Prof Ian Morrison (Physics)
ELS administration team
Dr. Brenda Leady (Toledo)
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