University and Campus Context for Study Abroad Curriculum Integration

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University and Campus Context for Study Abroad
Curriculum Integration

• William Lacy
• VP University Outreach International Programs

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University Context Emphases

• Research and Science
• Six of the campuses are members of the
  Association of American Universities
• Five of the UC campuses rank among the top 15 US
  Universities in research funding (National
  Science Foundation)
• Graduate and Professional Schools
• 15 medically related schools
• 4 law schools/5 management schools
• 40 research doctorate programs ranked in the top
  5 (NRC)

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Campus Context - Emphases

• Diversity
• Students, faculty, staff, curriculum
• Research and Science
• Ranked 15 in research funding among US
  Universities
• Leading agricultural and environmental sciences
  and veterinary medicine
• Three-fifths of undergraduates major in the
  physical and biological sciences, and engineering
• Half of all undergraduates participate in faculty
  research and two-thirds in internships

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Internationalizing the University/Campus Seven
Habits to be Highly Effective

• Clear, integrated and comprehensive approach
• Strong senior leadership
• Committed leadership throughout campus
• Broad faculty involvement
• Focus on student goals
• Supportive organization and resources
• Networks of partners and supporters

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Internationalizing the University of California

• Comprehensive Mission Statement
• Senior leadership
• Diversity of international programs
• UC Study Abroad Program
• UCMEXUS
• Pacific Rim
• UC Consortium for Language and Teaching

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UC Davis A Growing International Focus

• Comprehensive approach
• Senior leadership (Vice Provost Office)
• Faculty Senate committees task force
• Expanding of international students (1700) and
  scholars (1400)
• Increased study abroad support for faculty and
  students
• Expanding partnerships (e.g. MOUs, APRU, ACE)