International Education Council Update IEC Members: Dr Jim Butterfield, Political Science Dr Michael Millar, Spanish International Education Council April 2, 2015 IEC Priorities What does it mean for WMU to be globally engaged? How can we enhance our global engagement in ways that impact the lives of our students? International Education Council April 2, 2015 Framework for Comprehensive Internationalization I.Institutional Culture II.Internationalization of the Curriculum III.Student Mobility IV.Student Affairs V.International Service and Outreach VI.International Research and Creative Activities VII.Faculty and Staff Development VIII.Resources and Mechanisms IX.Assessment X.Alumni Relations XI.Marketing/Communications/Enrolment Management International Education Council April 2, 2015 Knowledge: What globally related content should students take away? * Be familiar with the international dimensions of their chosen field of study. * Demonstrate knowledge and the varied forces that have shaped the world. Skills: What globally relevant abilities should student possess? * Ability to communicate and open inquiry that minimizes the assumptions made about others. * Ability to think critically and problem solve while relying upon globally relevant knowledge and a variety of cultural frames of reference. * Ability to use technology in an intentional fashion to effectively participate in global conversations and dialogues. Draft Global Learning Outcomes International Education Council April 2, 2015 Perspectives: What globally significant values should students be able to reflect and act upon ? * Critical reflection of ones origins, practices and habits of thought. * Willingness to learn from, engage with and be empathetic toward others from diverse backgrounds. * Respect for diversity and difference and respect for the rights of all to express and share their varied points of view. * Concern for becoming a globally engaged citizen who will work toward a sustainable future. Recommended: * Ability to use a second language to access and express information, experiences and understanding. Draft Global Learning Outcomes International Education Council April 2, 2015 New URL