International Activityat MSU

November 2010

MSU as a Global University

In recent years, international programs, research/outreach activities, and student enrollment has increased.MSU has become a global university, reflected in its vision statement to be: “a leading public research university that is globally aware and involved…”

Growth in International Enrollment

Year

No. ofIntnl.

Students

Percent of

Total

2005 574 3.6%

2006 594 3.7%

2007 661 3.9%

2008 676 3.8%

2009 772 4.2%

Active recruitment has resulted in more international students on our campus.

Note: the numbers above do not include approximately 200 non-credit ESL students.

International Students

Growth in MSU Study Abroad

YearStudy Abroad

Students

2007 136

2008 219

2009 250

Students in Study Abroad

A central Study Abroad Office was created in 2008. A 84% increase has occurred since 2007. About 1.3% of our students currently study abroad. Our goal: 5% or higher.

International Program Organization

MSU has a history of international research and outreach involvement, but changes in funding resulted in a decline from what it was in the ‘80s. Programs have also become highly decentralized, which causes challenges.Little or no coordination of risk management.

Types of International Programs and Activities at MSU

▪ Intnl. Admissions & Services

▪ Study Abroad

▪ English as a Second Lang.

▪ MOAs w/ Foreign Institutions

▪ Borlaug Institute Fellows▪ Cntr for Intnl. Security & Strategic Studies

▪ Basic & Applied Research • Outreach & Educational Program Delivery▪ Faculty Fulbright Activity

▪ Student Fulbright Activity

▪ Intl. Studies Certificate

▪ MSU Intnl. Student Clubs

Study Abroad ESL

International Student Services

Faculty Fulbright Activity

Student Fulbright Activity

Memoranda of Agreementswith Foreign Institutions:Faculty Exchanges & StudentExchanges

Basic & Applied ResearchOffice of International Education

International StudiesCertificate Center for Intl. Security

and Strategic Studies

International Student Clubs(Holmes Cultural Div Cntr)

Academic to Research Continuum

More Academic More Research

Borlaug Institute Fellows

OOutreach & Educational Program Delivery

Development ActivitiesUniversity committee chaired by Barry Barnett – recommendations providedMeetings with US AID, USDA FAS, FAO, WFP, non-profits, for-profits, Levinson and AssociatesNumerous campus visits and toursMemorandum of Understanding signed with FAO

RecommendationsEstablish a high profile administrative position with responsibility for international functions.Invest in global awareness.Better utilize international alumni to support campus international functions.With the MSU Foundation, initiate a development effort to support international functions.

RecommendationsDevelop a facility that provides short-term, furnished accommodations on or near campus for international guests.Consolidate many of the educational international functions that are currently administered by different units on campus into a single unit.Provide family housing opportunities.

RecommendationsProvide transportation for new international students from Golden Triangle Regional airport to campus.Expand study abroad participation.Create an office that facilitates international research and outreach opportunities for campus units.Value international activities in the promotion and tenure process.

RecommendationsProvide financial incentives that encourage faculty engagement in international research and outreach activities.Hire an international projects administrator within Sponsored Programs Administration.Engage the MSU Extension Service in international outreach activities.

Recent International Opportunities

Nutritional Bar Development: Cooperative project with World

Food Program and selected for-profit entities to develop a nutrition bar for in-country production using local commodities for emergency and standard feeding programs in the African Ivory Coast region.

Recent International Opportunities

Nutritional Bar Development:

Recent International Opportunities

Panamanian Cold Chain Development:

Cooperative project with USM and selected other entities to determine feasibility of Panama as vegetable supplier and pre-approved port

of entry into US Gulf Coast for national distribution.

International Research& Outreach Opportunities

EngineeringAgricultureForestryEnvironment & WaterHealth & Nutrition

Remote SensingDisaster MitigationPolicy/Economic DevelopmentResponder TrainingAlternative Fuels

International Institute

Opportunities to become more involved in international food and agriculture projects prompted Dr. Mark Keenum to propose that we consider creatinga campus-wide International Institute that would encompass these and other strengths at MSU.

Coordination of International Activities

Creating an International Institute provides the opportunity to foster coordination of international research, outreach, and academic activities at MSU.The Questions: How to organize? And how far-reaching should the Institute be?

Advantages of Closer CoordinationClearer image of our international commitmentEfficiency of program deliveryBetter risk managementPrioritize & promote synergy Organized alignment with, & ID of, governmental and NGO partnersPromote nimbleness & responsesMore competitive in extramural funding

International Institute

Focused on research and outreachUniversity-wide institute, with a Director, reporting jointly to VPs for ORED, DAFVM, and ProvostClose cooperation with other international programs and offices on campus

International Council

Brings all relevant international program leadership togetherFocus on strengthening coordination of all international efforts through improved communication and collaboration

International Council

International Institute (Research and Outreach)

International Services (Student/

Faculty Support)

Academic Programs