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This presentation was given at the 2014 NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo. The presentation focused on the successful management of international reciprocal student exchanges, despite different national approaches and potential conflicts. Staff from U.S. and U.K. universities provide practical insights and led group discussion on how to make exchanges a success.
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UNDERSTANDING RECIPROCAL EXCHANGES ACROSS NATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS
NAFSA ANNUAL CONFERENCESAN DIEGO
FRIDAY 30 MAY 2014
Dawn J. Moyer, Oregon State UniversitySoraya Campbell, Duke UniversityRachel Jessop, De Montfort University, UK Paul R. Dorres, Oregon State University
Exchange vs. other models
• Overseas Exchanges include:Academic department-ledUniversity-wideSystem-wide (consortium model)
• Other mechanisms for going abroad:Third-party providers
• Service learning programs
• Faculty-led programs
• Non-credit bearing opportunities
Reciprocal exchanges vs. other models
• Student cost
• Placement quantity
• Institutional cost
• Institutional value
Exchange Faculty-Led
Non-InstitutionalCo-Provider
©David J. Keitges
UK global student mobility
• Vast majority of global student mobility is via exchanges• Large numbers of study/work abroad is via Erasmus+ within Europe• UK students are typically interested in
• Destinations outside Europe• English-speaking countries
• Growth in government-supported programs• Faculty-led programs in the minority• Use of third party providers very uncommon• The UK approach to internationalization is changing
Motivation for Exchange Participation
Affordability for Public
“In-State” tuition payers
Relationships between
institutions
Prestige factor,
institutional name
recognition
Academic Drivers University Globalization
Initiatives
American Studies Programs (U.K. =
required study in U.S.)
Academic Overlap, Unique Study/Research
Opportunity
Additional Degree,
Certificate or Option
Foreign Language
Study
General Education
Credits, etc.
National Initiatives
UK• International experience
initiatives e.g. #DMUglobal
Globally• Governments developing
international education strategies
Student Exchanges: Survey Results
UK US
Highlights from US survey respondents vs. UK survey
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
69%
90%
US vs. UK existence of regulations regarding exchange agreements
US UK
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
42%
97%
US vs. UK institutions seeking new partners
US UK
Highlights from US survey respondents vs. UK survey
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%32%
5%
US vs. UK use of third-party providers
US UK
Institutional faculty-led programs
38%
International campuses owned by or affiliated with
your institution6%
Third-party provider pro-grams (programs organized and managed by an outside
agency or institution)32%
Institutional reciprocal student exchanges
19%
Other5%
Average US Education Abroad Portfolio by Program Type
Why is your institution not seeking exchange partners at this time? (US respondents only)
Changes in the revenue generation model in the UK
• Tuition fees were introduced in the UK in 1998: up to £1,000/year • Tuition fees increased since then from £3,000/year to £9,000/year
• Different rules for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales • Reduced tuition fees possible for those who study/work abroad as part
of their degree program, depending on the university
Examples of successful reciprocal exchange programs
University of Nottingham
Korea University, Seoul
University of Nottingham
Sciences Po, Paris
Oregon State University
Lincoln University, New Zealand
Oregon State University
City University of Hong Kong
Exchange Management
Agreement• Check compatibility• Negotiate
Academics• Course availability• Curriculum Integration
Administration• Balance• Communication/Commitment
Who manages exchanges?
• Departments - greater ‘ownership’ of exchange vs. resources
• Main international office - mandate as ‘gatekeeper’ role
• Conflicts from interpretations of maintaining the exchange balance vs. value of the exchange partnership to the department
Negotiating terms of student exchange agreement
• Many universities have a student exchange agreement template
• The main international/education abroad office plays an integral role
Partnership
• Concept of partnership is key• Synergy between academics,
department, and institution • Relationship is not only between
academics, but administrators• Exchanges based solely on
personal relationships or to ‘look good on the books’ are less likely to be successful
Managing the balance
• Integral (or ‘not-so-integral’) part of any exchange agreement
• What happens if balance is not maintained?
• Problems with counting
Managing an exchange vs. other program models
Common education abroad duties • Outreach and marketing• Student advising• Program management• Financial management such as
budget, billing, accounting, and enrollment management
• Risk and crisis management• Program evaluation• Pre-departure orientation
Exchange – incoming and outgoing • Student application process: requirements for participation• Negotiating exchange placements• Managing the balance• Advertising for incoming students• Welcome orientation for incoming students• Advocating for incoming students on-campus• Transcript evaluation for both incoming and outgoing• Be familiar with international student regulations that impact
student exchange
Barriers to successful exchange partnerships
Some recommendations for exchange administration
Proposal for future leadership in this arena
• Exchange SIG with NAFSA• Additional Opportunities to discuss exchange at Regional NAFSA,
NACADA, other professional organizations• Exchange for professionals, faculty – getting to know partners• Participation in Fulbright and other learning opportunities abroad• Organize, advocate, document successes
THANK YOU!