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International Diversity Initiatives for Sponsored Students
Carl DeAngelis, Institute of International Education
Mary Kirk, Institute of International EducationJoanne Lagasse-Long, University of ArizonaLinda Tobash, Institute of International
Education
Session Number: G 456
Presenter’s/Author’s
NameLinda Tobash, Carl
Deangelis, Mary Kirk, and
Joanne Lagasse Long
Presenter’s Institution or
City, State, Country
Institute of International Education and University of Arizona
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OverviewBackground and rationale for the growing number of international diversity programs
Examples of new international initiatives
Recruitment and outreach challenges and strategies
Admission challenges
Pre-academic support
Ongoing academic and student services support
Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP) - case study
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Background and Rationale
Integrated set of activities implemented by State Department to reach beyond elites and expand benefits of English and contact with the US to new audiences
New programs for young people, teachers and students
Outreach to populations who do not know as much about the U.S. or who might hold negative impressions
Capacity building
Response to an immediate challenge
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What We Mean by DiversityUnderrepresented and non-traditional groups
Geographic diversity
in a region, e.g. new Fulbright country programs
in provincial areas within a county, e.g. new Fulbright outreach in Turkey and Chile
Economic diversity
reaching beyond ‘elites’
limited prior exposure to foreign environments but with potential and motivation to pursue study abroad
limited opportunities to improve English skills
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New Fulbright InitiativesAfrica
Undergraduate African Teachers
South/Central AsiaReactivated Afghanistan programExpansion of Pakistan program5 new Fulbright programs
MideastReactivated Libya programReactivated Iraq programIsrael Outreach Program
AsiaIndonesian Presidential PhDIndonesia Tsunami ReliefIndonesia English Study Program
EuropeTurkeyNetherlandsRussia
South AmericaU.S. Chile Equal Opportunities Program
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Recruitment Challenges
Lack of outreach fosters a ‘not for me’sentimentLack of information about opportunitiesLimited academic preparedness to start university study
Limited English proficiencyLimited computer literacyAdditional academic preparation needed
Longer grant periodIn country preparationPre-academic interventions in U.S.Possibly longer time to complete degrees
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Outreach Strategies
American Corners
Opportunity Grantshelp international students of limited means with the up-front costs of applying for admission • Test prep and testing fees, applications costs, postage,
visa fees, travel, and even settling in costs
English Access Microscholarship ProgramOutreach out to a younger, potential audience• 14 to 18 year olds in 44 predominately Muslim countries
in Africa, MENA, and Central Asia
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Recruitment Strategies
Sponsor and Embassy staff visit universities
Send frequent announcements to universities
Work with targeted universities to build relationships
Ask faculty to identify promising candidates
Place English teaching assistants and English teaching fellows at underrepresented institutions
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Recruitment Strategies by U.S. Institutions
Visit EducationUSA centers
Offer to do an advising visit
Visit provincial areas and universities
Tell your departments about various programs and initiatives
Tap into faculty who may have affiliations with provincial institutions or remote areas
Provide cost sharing – ultimate benefits to universities
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Admissions ChallengesUniversity minimum requirements may not always be met
StudentsLimited English proficiencyLimited access to standardized testing
poor performance
Limited internet access to complete online applicationsLimited academic preparedness to start university study
Will require longer periods of pre-academic interventions
Need cost-sharing
UniversitiesReceiving incomplete applications
Missing scores, letters of reference, unfamiliar academic transcriptsApplication handwritten
Need a mechanism to Defer or waive test scoresConditionally or provisionally admitDefer admissions to a subsequent term
Need to offer pre-academic supports
Ability for pre-academic offices to work with departments
Provide cost-sharing
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Sponsor Provisions & Expectations
Provide extensive outreach and recruitment planProvide English language and other pre-academic activitiesMeet students at airportConduct joint IIE staff and IEP orientationAccompany up to security at airport at port of exitProvide direct monitoring and intervention in emergencyReport quarterly and emergency reporting
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Pre-academic Support & Services
Airport pick-upHousing assistanceOrientation geared toward populationExtensive intensive English offeringsProgram-specific needs assessmentAcademic preparedness and cultural adjustment – US systems
Campus and community support and outreachDiversity within U.S.
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Additional Supports for Sponsors and Students
Third-party expectations
Monitoring
Communication
Campus point-person
Development of personal relationship with student and academic department
Cultural exchange – getting students involved
on campus and in community
Special recognition events
Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP)
Outreach and Diversity in Indonesia
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Program Profile
U.S Department of State Sponsorship
Non-Fulbright, IIE and IIEF (IIE/Jakarta)
IIEF – Outreach and Recruitment
IIE/NY – U.S. Intensive English Programs (IEPs)
Ten cohorts of 20 students
September 2007 to December 2009
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Outreach Challenges
Rural, disabled, regions of political unrest (Ambon, Palu, Papua) and/or natural disasters
Population 250,000,000
18,000 islands, 350 ethnic groups
Fifty percent women
State universities outside Java
Islamic Universities and State Universities
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Student Profile2nd and 3d year undergraduate students
Intermediate levels of English
Committed to returning home
Mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive
Willing to fully participate in full-time academic program
Comfortable with campus life
Willing to make social and cultural adjustments to a different culture
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Outreach Plan
Travel and on-site presentationsPromotional tools – posters and brochures
Direct mailing to 95 universities All faculties and rectors’ offices
IELSP Website http://iie.org/ielspMedia – newspapers and radio
Collaboration with Indonesian organizations
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Selection
Four rounds of selection FY 2007
Two rounds of selection FY 2008
Three stages
Technical Review by IIEF (TOEFL ITP 470+)
Interviews in regional cities with regional selection panels (IIE, PAS, RELO, Fulbright alumni)
National Selection Committee – three leading
figures in education: English, academic and professional fields, community leaders
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Pre-departure, Travel, Orientation
Readings posted on the IELSP Website and in hard copy
Full pre-departure orientation by IIEF
Cohorts accompanied by chaperone and met at airport by IIE/NY and IEP staff
Complete program and campus orientation
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IIE/NY and IEP Sub-grantees
Seven in FY2007 and six in FY2008
8-week program with variety of start dates
Geographical diversity
Appropriate levels of study at IEP
Nurturing and responsible
Go the extra mile
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U.S. Program Description
Full time English language study (8 wks.)
Community-based activities
Contact with diverse Americans
Public service experience
Socio-cultural activities and supervised field trips
Host families
Conversation partners
Presentations on Indonesian culture
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Questions