Internationalization Task Force Final Report

Addenda: Implementation Plans 2005-2008: Internationalizing Student Affairs

Rationale: While curricular initiatives are of paramount importance, the Internationalization Task Force is mindful that learning, particularly attitudinal and normative learning occurs in a social context as well as on an individual cognitive level. During the formative undergraduate years, a great deal of knowledge acquisition moreover, takes place outside of the classroom. If coursework and programs are to be successful in generating graduates with a global outlook, they must be complemented in the social sphere by activities that nurture these perspectives among student cohorts. It is important that NMU foster a social and recreational climate that supports its internationalization mission. To this end, the Internationalization Task Force believes that the Division of Student Affairs must be a key partner in NMU's internationalization efforts. Senior administration, Admissions, Student Orientation, the Freshmen Experience and other programs and personnel in Student Affairs therefore must be systematically integrated into the process of internationalization so as to maximize NMU's internationalization efforts.

VI. Internationalizing Student Affairs 2005-2006

1. Develop protocols with the Admissions Office in order to guarantee that students come to Northern Michigan University with the intention of seeking a global education and with the knowledge they will be encouraged to study abroad.
2. Develop protocols for use during student orientation to ensure the topics of study abroad/global education are covered in both student and parent sessions.
3. Work with the First Year Experience Program (FYE) to insure that study abroad options and upcoming minor and certificate programs in Global Studies are covered in all UN 100 classes.
4. Work with the First Year Experience Program to insure that one or two cohorts of UN 100 are students who have expressed an interest in Study Abroad are enrolled in the same two sections of UN 100.
5. Continue to support existing international organizations such as the All Nations club; support the creation of new internationally-minded student organizations such as an International Service Learning Organization.
6. Send one member of the Student Affairs staff to the annual meeting of National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) or comparable training program.

VI. Internationalizing Student Affairs 2006-2007

1. Support and implement protocols developed with the Admissions Office in order to guarantee that students come to Northern Michigan University with the intention of seeking a global education and with the knowledge they will be encouraged to study abroad.
2. Implement protocols for summer orientation which ensure the topics of study abroad/global education are covered in both student and parent sessions.
3. Continue to work with and support the First Year Experience Program (FYE) to insure that study abroad options and upcoming minor and certificate programs in Global Studies are covered in all UN 100 classes.
4. Work with the First Year Experience Program to insure that two-three cohorts of UN 100 are students who have expressed an interest in Study Abroad/Global Studies minor or certificate program are enrolled in the same two sections of UN 100.
5. Continue to support existing international organizations such as the All Nations club; support the creation of new internationally-minded student organizations such as an International Service Learning Organization.
6. Send at least one member of the Student Affairs Division to the annual meeting of the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA).
7. Restore an international residence hall where international students and domestic students may elect to live in order to have a more daily interpersonal contact with persons of differing cultural origins.
8. Student Affairs division strongly encourages Platform Personalities and Northern Arts and Entertainment to ensure that a minimum number of speakers and performance groups are international in their origin or subject matter.

VI. Internationalizing Student Affairs 2007-2008

1. Support and implement protocols developed with the Admissions Office in order to guarantee that students come to Northern Michigan University with the intention of seeking a global education and with the knowledge they will be encouraged to study abroad.
2. Implement and refine protocols for summer orientation that ensure the topics of study abroad/global education are covered in both student and parent sessions.
3. Continue to work with and support the First Year Experience Program (FYE) to insure that study abroad options and upcoming minor and certificate programs in Global Studies are covered in all UN 100 classes.
4. Work with the First Year Experience Program to insure that three-four cohorts of UN 100 are students who have expressed an interest in Study Abroad/Global Studies minor or certificate program are enrolled in the same two sections of UN 100.
5. Continue to support existing international organizations such as the All Nations club; support the creation of new internationally-minded student organizations such as an International Service Learning Organization.
6. Send at least one member of the Student Affairs division to the annual meeting of the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA).
7. Retain/expand the international residence hall for students electing to live in a highly multi-cultural environment.
8. Student Affairs strongly encourages student organizations such as Platform Personalities and Northern Arts and Entertainment to prioritize international speakers/performances.

VI. Internationalizing Student Affairs 2008-2010

• Assess all progress in internationalizing student affairs obtained thus far.