Internationalization Task Force Final Report

Addenda: Implementation Plans 2005-2008: Global and Local Outreach

Rationale: The Internationalization Task Force acknowledges the significant role that new learning technologies can play in delivering internationalized course content to students. The Task Force feels NMU's "high tech" approach to education must continue to remain balanced by NMU's "high touch" approach to learning with its emphasis on personalized student attention, small classes, etc. The Internationalization Task Force also recognizes the important role of community outreach and public relations in disseminating our name and our message as an institution wherein students receive a personalized high quality education, one that promotes global perspectives and global citizenship among students.

VII. Technology in Teaching and Learning 2005-2006

1. Update Library Collection . Update Olsen Library video/DVD collection with selections from one or several Global Studies series.
2. Offer Learning Technology Workshops . Offer a series of workshops in conjunction with the CITE and with WNMU Public Television on ways to internationalize the learning experience through technology. These include, for example, Instructional TV/satellite conferencing---live, scheduled, or recorded broadcast; video conferencing over Internet Protocols; desktop to desktop (net meetings); Media Site Live; and Telephony (skype).
3. Recruit Computer Applications Interns. Recruit one or more student interns in computer programming to work directly with faculty engaged in "Technology in Internationalization" projects.
4. Offer Technology in Internationalization Award . Ask TCAC to offer prize for innovative use of technology in internationalization of teaching mission.

VII. Public Relations & Community Outreach 2005-2006

1. Centralize all information pertaining to international matters at NMU . Centralize all information pertaining to study abroad, including Faculty CLEAs on the NMU website and make accessible from the first page. Page index everything relevant to internationalization at NMU so that all is available within two or three clicks. Centralize for information for faculty about existing opportunities for teaching and seminars abroad.
2. Create Virtual International NMU . Explore the creation a Virtual International NMU with a real presence on the Internet so that International Programs emerge at the top of Google search lists. This would involve the purchase of descriptors from Google. Explore corporate/alumni partnerships with NMU to assist in financing the Google site.
3. Centralize International Recruitment. Centralize information relating to recruiting of international students and faculty
4. Recruit Media Interns. Recruit the service of 1-2 Media-related undergraduate interns who will work to make internationalization more visible, by promoting coverage on the NMU and local/regional media outlets and the World Wide Web.
5. Create Community Advisory Group. Create an advisory group/interest group from the community who will champion global studies and partnerships for International Service Learning.
6. Develop Scholarship Campaign Initiative. Work with President Wong and the NMU Foundation Dr. Wong's "Ten Thousand Points of Peace Initiative."

VII. Technology in Teaching and Learning 2006-2007

1. Update Library Collection . Continue to update Olsen Library video/DVD collection with selections from one or several Global Studies series available through education film/video distribution companies.
2. Offer Learning Technology Workshops . Continue to offer a series of workshops in conjunction with the CITE and with WNMU Public Television on ways to internationalize the learning experience through technology. These include, for example, Instructional TV/satellite conferencing---live, scheduled, or recorded broadcast; video conferencing over Internet Protocols; desktop to desktop (net meetings); Media Site Live; and Telephony (skype).
3. Recruit Student Interns. Continue to recruit one or more student interns in computer programming to work directly with faculty engaged in "Technology in Internationalization" projects.
4. Offer Technology in Internationalization Award . Continue to offer TLAC prize for innovative use of technology in internationalization of teaching mission.
5. Introduce "High Tech" Learning at New Study Abroad Site . Use innovative learning technology with at least one overseas site or CLEA.

VII. Public Relations and Community Outreach 2006-2007

1. Centralize all information pertaining to international matters at NMU Continue to centralize all information pertaining to study abroad, including Faculty led CLEAs on the NMU website and make accessible from the first page. Page index everything relevant to internationalization at NMU so that all is available within two or three clicks. Increase visibility for all internationally-related events on campus. Develop web-pages with computer studies student intern that showcase student study abroad/international service learning experiences.
2. Support Virtual International NMU . Continue to support a Virtual International NMU with a real presence on the Internet so that International programs emerge at the top of Google search lists. This would involve the purchase of descriptors from Google. Develop corporate/alumni partnerships with NMU to assist in financing the Google site.
3. Centralize International Recruitment. Continue to maintain centralization of international faculty and student recruitment.
4. Recruit Media Interns. Continue to recruit the services of 1-2 media-related undergraduate interns who will work to make internationalization more visible, by promoting coverage on the NMU and local/regional media outlets and the World Wide Web.
5. Support Community Advisory Group and Develop Joint NMU-Marquette City Programs. Continue to support an advisory group/interest group from the community who will champion global studies and partnerships for International Service Learning. Create a joint program with the Community Advisory Group. Examples could be a traveling or virtual international arts exhibit between the city of Marquette, and overseas partners. (Possibly connect with Sister City programs with Finland or Japan).
6. Launch Scholarship Campaign Initiative. Launch with President Wong and the NMU Foundation the "Ten Thousand Points of Peace Initiative."
7. Develop NMU's Global Profile. Develop at least one opportunity for global publicity. Examples include supporting collaboration between NMU and local/global media outlets, such as the ESPN Extreme Sports Programming and the UP 200 Coverage by NMU media students or the U.K.'s Media Trust production of a documentary of the OneWorldBeat Global AIDS benefit concert organized by NMU media students.
8. Award an Honorary Doctorate. Award an NMU Honorary Doctorate to a scholar or individual with significant contributions to the field of international/global education.

VII. Technology in Teaching and Learning 2007-2008

1. Update Library Collection. Continue to update Olsen Library video/DVD collection with selections from one or several Global Studies series available through education film/video distribution companies. Update book selections.
2. Offer Learning Technology Workshops . Continue to offer a series of workshops in conjunction with the CITE and with WNMU Public Television on ways to internationalize the learning experience through technology. These include, for example, Instructional TV/satellite conferencing---live, scheduled, or recorded broadcast; video conferencing over Internet Protocols; desktop to desktop (net meetings); Media Site Live; and Telephony (skype). Add latest technologies as appropriate.
3. Recruit Student Interns . Continue to recruit and support one or more student interns in computer programming to work directly with faculty engaged in "Technology in Internationalization" projects.
4. Offer Technology in Internationalization Award. Continue to offer prize for innovative use of technology in internationalization of the NMU teaching mission. Mandate awards be given to faculty-student partnerships.
5. Introduce "High Tech" Learning at New Study Abroad Site . Use innovative learning technology with at least two overseas sites or one overseas site and one CLEA.

VII. Public Relations and Community Outreach 2007-2008

1. Centralize all information pertaining to international matters at NMU . Continue to centralize all information pertaining to study abroad, including Faculty CLEAs on the NMU website and make accessible from the first page. Centralize for information for faculty about existing opportunities for teaching and seminars abroad. Continue to increase visibility for all internationally-related events on campus. Page index everything relevant to internationalization at NMU so that all is available within two or three clicks. Continue to develop web-pages with computer studies student intern that showcase student study abroad/international service learning experiences.
2. Support Virtual International NMU . Continue to support a Virtual International NMU with a real presence on the Internet so that International programs emerge at the top of Google search lists. Purchase of Google descriptors and corporate/alumni support should be ongoing.
3. Centralize International Recruitment. Continue to maintain centralization of international faculty and student recruitment.
4. Recruit Media Interns. Continue to recruit and support the services of 1-2 mediarelated undergraduate interns who will work to make internationalization more visible, by promoting coverage on the NMU and local/regional media outlets and the World Wide Web.
5. Support Community Advisory Group and Develop Joint NMU-Marquette City Programs. Continue to support an advisory group/interest group from the community who will champion global studies and partnerships for International Service Learning. Create joint program with Community Advisory Group. Examples could be a traveling or virtual international arts exhibit between the city of Marquette, and overseas partners. (Possibly connect with Sister City programs with Finland or Japan).
6. Launch Scholarship Campaign Initiative. Monitor the progress and strengthen President Wong and the NMU Foundation's the "Ten Thousand Points of Peace Initiative."
7. Develop NMU's Global Profile. Develop at least one opportunity for global publicity. Examples include supporting collaboration between NMU and local/global media outlets, such as the ESPN Extreme Sports Programming and the UP 200 Coverage by NMU media students or the U.K.'s Media Trust production of a documentary of the OneWorldBeat Global AIDS benefit concert organized by NMU media students. Develop at least one new opportunity per annum for global publicity. Student interns in CAPS, Art and Design, Journalism, and Creative Writing may work on these projects. Freshmen Fellows may assist.
8. Develop Joint Project . Develop joint project, such as a CLEA, an International Service Project, a "technology in internationalization" project led by the individual awarded honorary doctorate the previous year.
9. Create Faculty Internationalization Award. Create internationalization award for faculty/member of staff that has done the most to promote internationalization.

VII. Technology in Teaching and Learning 2008-2010

• Assess the progress of implementation plan achieved thus far.

VII. Public Relations and Community Outreach 2008-2010

• Assess the progress of implementation plan achieved thus far.