A New English 102 Composition Course

Global Education:Bringing the World To Our Students

Rebekah de Wit, Study Abroad CoordinatorStacie Miller, Coordinator of Global InitiativesDebbie Trevathan, Chair of Global Education Curriculum Subcommittee

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Global Education Steering CommitteeDirector of CETL

Director of Global Education (6 release hours)

2 Coordinators of Global Initiatives (6 release hours)

1 Coordinator of Study Abroad (6 release hours)

It takes:DedicationSupportStructureCollaboration

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Developing Global Citizenship Workshop SeriesIntercultural Dialogues: Classroom VisitsThe Program of Global Distinction

Global Initiatives

Attend 6 sessions of an in-house workshop series. Workshops topics include: Building Intercultural Competencies, Intercultural Conflict Resolution, Religious Practices in the Classroom, and Getting to Know ESOL Students.Create, implement, and present a classroom or campus project.

Faculty Global Citizenship Certification

Purpose: To encourage faculty to increase their global knowledge and intercultural competencies and pass this on to their students.This certificate counts as professional development for faculty and is sponsored by CCBCs Center for Teaching and Excellence.

INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUESInternational/ESOL Students visit classes in various disciplines (English, Speech, World Languages, Music, Theatre, World Literature, etc.)They have the opportunity to dialogue with students in the courses on a variety of topics (such as holidays, religion, health care, and womens issues in their native countries).

This program facilitates an open exchange between individuals with different cultural backgrounds.

Students enrolled in the course are able to ask the international students questions.

Instructors may work with students beforehand in order to tailor the dialogue to their curriculum.

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The Community College of Baltimore CountyHoward Community CollegeMission: To provide the framework that insures students become global citizens and are prepared for both academic and professional endeavors in the interconnected and interdependent world of the 21st centuryStudent Pathway to Global Competence

Global Portfolio;

Recognition of Global Distinction on transcript; and

Letters of recommendation from program advisors.The Globally Distinct Scholar

Globally-Intense CoursesProfessors must explain how they incorporate global themes into:

Lectures and Discussion

Assignments (tests, papers, projects)

Readings

Activities (intercultural dialogues and events)ENGL 102: College Composition IIENGL 205: World LiteratureENGL 206: World Literature IIENGL 260: Holocaust Literature HUMN 206: Post Colonial LiteratureINTR 102: American Sign Language IIINTR 121: Deaf Issues Past and Present MUSC 109: Survey of World MusicPHIL 131: Philosophy of World ReligionsSPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech CommunicationSPCM 252: Intercultural Communication GEOG 102: Introduction to Cultural GeographyCRJU 204: Comparative Crime & Criminal JusticeOFAD 160: Computers in the Business WorldMGMT 105: Principles of ManagementPSYC 101: Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 103: Human DevelopmentSOCL 101: Introduction to SociologyAVMT 101: Aviation History and DevelopmentPOLS 141: International Relations MNMT 101: Introduction to BusinessHLTH 125: Holistic Health HRMT 210: Travel, Leisure, & TourismGlobally-Intensive Courses

CCBC GLOBAL EDUCATIONCostTime commitments: work, family, etc.Limited travel experienceTight 2-year curriculumStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

Challenges for Student Participation For students

Less U.S.-centric perspectiveStereotype breakdown New insights into goals/available pathsConfidence travelingStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

So Why Do It?Financial supportLegal supportFlexibility within county rules/ processesFaculty travel experienceStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

Challenges for the Institution

For faculty

More globalized curriculum on campusNew insights to convey to students on campusEnthusiasm for topic/jobStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

So Why Do It?Short term = more accessibleIntroduction for novice travelersCourse tailor-fit to own curriculumBut can be pricyStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

SOLUTION: Faculty-Led Study Abroad

List of inexpensive study abroad programsVolunteer/work abroad inexpensivePrograms at institutions where students will transferFieldwork or independent study abroadStudy Abroad in the Community College Context

SOLUTION: External/Independent Study AbroadFeature a variety of programs.Highlight inexpensive, short-term options.Show students they can do it.Study Abroad in the Community College Context

Keys for Success: Accessibility and Recruitment

Look for experience and enthusiasm.Offer information sessions and a website with resources.Offer incentives for participation (performance review, publicity, small stipend/seed money, etc.)Have a process for vetting program proposals.Study Abroad in the Community College Context

Keys for Success: Faculty InvolvementKnow that your upper administration is on board.Be able to access legal counsel.Have access to some funds even available only for emergency use.Study Abroad in the Community College Context

Keys for Success: Administrative Needs

Thank You!Bridging Cultures ThroughGlobal Education at CCBC

CURRICULUM SUBCOMMITTEEGLOBAL COURSE OBJECTIVESHow to have a far-reaching effect?

Every Gen. Ed. Required class will have at least one objective that promotes global awareness.

CCBC core competencies include:CommunicationProblem SolvingIndependent Learning and Personal ManagementGlobal Perspective and Social Responsibility

Competencies are assessed.

Senate Proposal

The Common Course Outlines for General Education courses will include at least one objective that promotes student awareness of the global, interdependent nature of life in the twenty-first century.

Developed criteria for global objectivesSent a proposal to the General Education Review BoardProposal forwarded to college senateCurriculum and Instruction Committee monitors requirement3-year reviewnew course proposalscourse revisionsProgram of Global DistinctionHow to establish standards and bring consistency to the program?

Wrote criteria for coursesDesigned an application formTexts and supplemental materialsLectures and discussionsStudent AssessmentsActivitiesSummary statement (why)Review all coursesAward CertificatesGlobal CourseGlobal Course DesignatorThe GL designator :

identifies global courses in the schedule of classes, marks global courses on student transcripts, allows administrators to track and record student progress, through the program.

Your TurnWhat existing global initiatives do you have at your institution?What new initiatives have you begun or do you hope to implement at your college?What obstacles to promoting global programs do you face or anticipate?Do you have any questions for us?

Contact InformationRebekah de WitCoordinator of Study Abroadrdewit@ccbcmd.eduDallas DolanDirector of the Center for Teaching and Learningddolan@ccbcmd.eduStacie MillerCoordinator of Global Studiessmiller@ccbcmd.eduDebbie TrevathanChair of the GEAB Curriculum Committeedtrevathan@ccbcmd.edu