international-joint-and-dual-degrees-strategies-for-success-slides

International Joint & Dual Degrees: Strategies for Success NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo Boston, MA May 27, 2015 Session Overview • Introductions • Moderated discussion – – – – – – Joint and dual degree activity Strategic planning Key academic & administrative challenges Credit transfer Enrollment Emerging trends and models • Q&A Panelists Dale LaFleur Director of Institutional Relations Office of Global Initiatives University of Arizona Brian Stiegler Assistant Provost for International Education Salisbury University Robin Matross Helms Associate Director for Research American Council on Education American Council on Education (ACE) Mission and Goals • Umbrella organization • Leadership & advocacy • National & international mission Membership • Approximately1800 institutions • All sectors of U.S higher education ACE Center for Internationalization & Global Engagement (CIGE) Programs Internationalization of US Institutions Research Global Engagement Topic #1: Joint & Dual Degree Activity Mapping International Joint & Dual Degrees: U.S Program Profiles & Perspectives Download from the CIGE website: www.acenet.edu/CIGE Study Overview • Follow-on to Mapping Internationalization on US Campuses 2012 • Survey sent to US institutions in January 2014 • Qualitative follow-up with “key informants” • Case examples to complement data Respondents • Institution-level data: 134 institutions • Program-level data: 89 institutions, 193 programs Geography • Top five partner countries: China, France, Turkey, Germany, South Korea • Concentration in Europe and Asia Definitions • What we used: – Joint degree program: A degree program that is designed and delivered by two or more partner institutions in different countries A student receives a single qualification endorsed by each institution – Dual degree program: A degree program that is designed and delivered by two or more partner institutions in different countries A student receives a qualification from each of the partner institutions Such programs are also referred to as “double” degrees • But it’s complicated… – Same degree level, or different? – Same field, or different? – Various mobility configurations (1+2+1…) Salisbury University • University system of Maryland • Mid-sized comprehensive public regional • 3+1 dual degree (incoming non-US students) • Chinese partner university • BA English majors in China • BA Interdisciplinary Studies majors in USA • 2+1+1 dual degree (outgoing US students) • French partner university • Bachelors in International Business (BIB) in France • BS International Business in USA Topic #2: Strategic Planning Nearly half (47%) of institutions mention JDDP’s in strategic planning documents Topic #2: Strategic Planning BUT: • 15% have a specific policy to encourage joint degrees • 18% have policy to encourage dual degrees • “Informal understanding” in some cases Topic #2: Strategic Planning Questions: • Role of joint & dual degrees in institutional strategy – In internationalization strategy in particular? • Role of institutional leaders – E.g How to bridge broad support and practical implementation Topic #3: Key Issues & Challenges Administrative Issues Academic Issues Topic #3: Key Issues & Challenges Questions • MOST challenging issue – Academic – Administrative • Recommendations for how to manage Topic #4: Credit Transfer “Dual degrees can very easily become mere credential inflation, resulting in two students who did very similar work having very different credentials: one has one diploma and another who really did nothing that different, has two This can lead to erosion of the brand and reputation of both institutions, and can lead to a loss of meaning of the degree If I can get two degrees for the price of one, are these degrees worth much?” James Paul Holloway, Vice Provost for Global & Engaged Education, University of Michigan Topic #4: Credit Transfer Questions • Is “double-counting” and “credential inflation” a problem? • How does credit transfer work in your programs? Topic #5: Enrollment Enrollment is heavily skewed towards non-U.S students Program Enrollment 80% 72% 70% 70% 63% 60% 54% 50% Doctoral 44% 40% 34% Masters Baccalaureate 30% 24% 22% 20% 9% 10% 2% 3% 4% 0% U.S students Non-U.S students Mix of both Total Topic #5: Enrollment Questions • Is the non-US enrollment skew problematic? • What can be done to enhance reciprocity? Topic #6: Emerging Trends & Models • Managing many programs • Multilateral programs • Academic focus – Business, law, engineering, health – Interdisciplinary programs – Graduate programs Topic #6: Emerging Trends & Models Questions • What YOU think is on the horizon for joint and dual degree programs? • What is your ONE most critical piece of advice? Questions? Additional Resource International Briefs for Higher Education Leaders • Spring 2015 edition on joint and dual degrees • PDF available on ACE website • Webinar recording also available Thank you! Dale LaFleur dlafleur@email.arizona.edu Brian Stiegler bnstiegler@salisbury.edu Robin Matross Helms rhelms@acenet.edu