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Richard Larkins. Monash; International Collaboration without Boundaries. Some Characterising Features of Monash University. Twin foci of excellence – teaching and research A campus-based university, with campuses in metropolitan, regional and international locations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Richard Larkins
Monash; International Collaboration without Boundaries
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Some Characterising Features of Monash University
Twin foci of excellence – teaching and research
A campus-based university, with campuses in metropolitan, regional and international locations
A distinctive combination of research, research-led teaching and internationalism
A deep commitment to cross-cultural communication
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Diversity
• Students from more than 130 countries• 8 campuses: 6 in Australia, 1 in Malaysia
and 1 in South Africa• Centres in Italy and United Kingdom• Several study modes • Pathway programs• Thriving community• 10 faculties
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What is the philosophy underlying international focus
• Globalisation is here to stay
• Must prepare graduates to work in a global economy, global companies – international perspective essential
• A network of alumni in many countries a huge benefit to Monash and to Australia
• Understanding different cultures and religions intellectually and emotionally rich and rewarding
• It will lead to a more peaceful and secure world
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International Activities
• Largest number of international students of any Australian university
• Monash College, MUFY and MUELC all provide important bridges
• Monash Abroad program successful and growing
• Curricula and experience must prepare students for a world where national boundaries less and less relevant
• Overseas campuses and centres provide especial opportunities
• Joint research laboratories planned in California, India and close partnerships with China
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Demographics of international students at Monash
Country of Permanent Residence - All CampusesAs at 31 August 2004
India5%
Indonesia9%
Singapore13%
China (excl SARs & Taiwan)
14%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)15%
Malaysia23%
Bangladesh1%
Norway1%
Thailand2%
Sri Lanka2%
United States of America1%
Viet Nam1%
South Africa1%
Taiwan1%
Botswana1%Japan
1%
Korea (South)1%
Major countries:
Malaysia
Hong Kong
China
Singapore
Indonesia
India
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
USA
Sth Africa
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Rationale for international campuses
• Real international engagement and perspective that partnerships/twinning can never do
• Allows student mobility/experience – international study opportunity for different phases of his/her education (eg. Global BA)
• Allows research on global issues to be conducted on global basis (eg. sustainability including water and energy, public health, global movements, security, regulatory affairs)
• Establishes visibility, reputation if done properly
NOT making money
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• Growing steadily – 3,100 students
• Business, IT, Science and Arts, Engineering, Medicine (accredited by AMC)
• New campus development underway, opens 2007
• Opportunity for 2-way exchanges of staff and students
• Building invaluable links with South-East Asia
• Unlike Monash South Africa, we have a business partner – Monash controls academic standards
• Modest royalty stream – covers real costs
Monash University, Malaysia campus
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Monash University, Malaysia campus
Current campus
New campus, opening mid-2007
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Monash South Africa
• Growing rapidly – 1500 students from all over Southern Africa
Potential Benefits
• 2-way exchange of staff and students
• Africa is exciting and culturally diverse, huge problems but huge potential
• Major role/partner in realisation of potential of Africa – educational, research, trade and business links of inestimable value to Monash and its graduates, to Australia and to Africa
• Consistent with social justice objectives
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Monash South Africa
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International Centres
• Monash London Centre and Prato Centre – successful in raising profile, building links and study opportunities for students and staff – important links to Europe
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London and Prato Centres
Malaysia
London, UK
Prato,Italy
London
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Comprehensive Relationships with Overseas Universities
• We are not members of a consortium
• We plan a number of specific bilateral comprehensive relationships nurtured by mutual investment – KCL, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Purdue, research-intensive universities in Israel
• Bench-marking, research collaboration, student and staff exchange
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Plans in India
India:• In process of establishing joint research
academy with IITB – research (basic and applied), research higher degree training
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Plans in China
China:
• Already extensive research collaborations and some teaching programs
• Plan for more intense relationship with Sichuan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and perhaps Zhongshan University
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Role of Monash College
• Provides intense teaching and English language support for effective pathway program to Monash University (Australia, Malaysia and SA)
• Content specific bridging to year 2 of academic programs
• Flexible and responsive additional programs• Essential part of Monash University’s
international strategy
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Challenges with the International Approach Chosen by Monash University
• Travel for staff is expensive and demanding and leaves large carbon footprint
• Only a limited number of students can experience other campuses or centres
• Difficulty of reproducing Monash experience on all campuses
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The Role of ICT
• Video conferencing to reduce travel• “Virtual” international experience for students
across campuses – chat rooms, virtual campus for all our students no matter entry point
• Research collaboration helped by state of the art ICT connectivity
• Intercampus teaching by ICT – lectures on line, podcasts, streaming etc, etc.
Monash must become the exemplar
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Summary
• Monash University believes that many benefits flow from a strong international focus
• It means much more than having students come to Australia from other parts of the world
• Education and research have the capacity to build bridges between different nations and make the world a better, more interesting and safer place
• Only by pushing the boundaries of ICT capability can we pursue our international agenda and remain financially sound