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NAFSA Region VIII November 2009. Study Abroad in the Arab World. Jerome B. Bookin-Weiner – AMIDEAST Lucia Cucinotta – George Washington University Christine Menand – Carnegie Mellon University, Coordinator of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Study Abroad in the Study Abroad in the Arab WorldArab World

• NAFSANAFSA

• Region VIIIRegion VIII

• November 2009November 2009

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PresentersPresenters

• Jerome B. Bookin-WeinerJerome B. Bookin-Weiner – AMIDEAST – AMIDEAST

• Lucia CucinottaLucia Cucinotta – George Washington – George Washington UniversityUniversity

• Christine MenandChristine Menand – Carnegie Mellon – Carnegie Mellon University, Coordinator of Study Abroad University, Coordinator of Study Abroad and Exchange Programsand Exchange Programs

• ValerieValerie JeremijenkoJeremijenko – Virginia – Virginia Commonwealth University-Qatar campus Commonwealth University-Qatar campus (VCUQatar)(VCUQatar)

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AgendaAgenda

• OverviewOverview

• Presentation:Presentation:– AMIDEAST AMIDEAST – George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington University– Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University– Virginia Commonwealth University in QatarVirginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

• Survey reviewSurvey review

• Q&AQ&A

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RegionRegion• AlgeriaAlgeria• BahrainBahrain• ComorosComoros• DjiboutiDjibouti• Egypt Egypt • IraqIraq• Jordan Jordan • Kuwait Kuwait • Lebanon Lebanon • LibyaLibya• MauritaniaMauritania• Morocco Morocco

•Oman

•Palestinian Authority

•Qatar

•Saudi Arabia

•Somalia

•Sudan

•Syria

•Tunisia

•UAE

•Yemen

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The Numbers…The Numbers…• Spring 2009 - 18 million students enrolled in US higher education Spring 2009 - 18 million students enrolled in US higher education

institutions (2-4 year colleges/universities)institutions (2-4 year colleges/universities)

• 240,000 studied abroad240,000 studied abroad

• 2,200 studied abroad in the Arabic speaking world (22,549 students 2,200 studied abroad in the Arabic speaking world (22,549 students came from the Arabic speaking world (to the US)came from the Arabic speaking world (to the US)

• Over 80% of the 2,200 studied in three countries: Over 80% of the 2,200 studied in three countries: – Egypt (50%)Egypt (50%)– Morocco (21%)Morocco (21%)– Jordan (11%).Jordan (11%).

Data from 2006/2007 Open Doors

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Leading Destinations of Leading Destinations of U.S. Study Abroad U.S. Study Abroad Students 2006/07Students 2006/07

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Arab World Destinations Arab World Destinations for U.S. Study Abroad for U.S. Study Abroad

studentsstudents

From “Expanding U.S. Study Abroad in the Arab World: Challenges and Opportunities”, Institute for International Education. The study abroad white paper series, issue number 4, February 2009.

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AcademicsAcademics• Often, language is the main academic focus of Often, language is the main academic focus of

study in the Arab regionstudy in the Arab region• Between 2002-2007 Arabic enrollment increased Between 2002-2007 Arabic enrollment increased

by 127% *by 127% *• Arabic Language is now in the Top 10 for language Arabic Language is now in the Top 10 for language

enrollmentenrollment• More US institutions offering ArabicMore US institutions offering Arabic

– In 2002, 264 institutions offered ArabicIn 2002, 264 institutions offered Arabic– In 2006, 466 offered ArabicIn 2006, 466 offered Arabic

*Modern Language Association, http://www.mla.org/pdf/flpressrelease_final.pdf,

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Language EnrollmentsLanguage EnrollmentsU.S. Study Abroad U.S. Study Abroad

students 2006/2007students 2006/2007

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Increase WorldwideIncrease Worldwide

• 21,509 international students in Jordan in 21,509 international students in Jordan in 2006 (increase of 36% since 2003) 2006 (increase of 36% since 2003)

• 17,199 in Lebanon in 2006 (41% increase)17,199 in Lebanon in 2006 (41% increase)• 6,049 in Morocco in 2006 (18% increase)6,049 in Morocco in 2006 (18% increase)

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BarriersBarriers

• Safety and security (real & perceived) Safety and security (real & perceived)

• Credit TransferCredit Transfer

• Culture differences and lack of Culture differences and lack of preparationpreparation

• Resources (funding, support, Resources (funding, support, marketing)marketing)

• HomestaysHomestays

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

• Private, nonprofit Private, nonprofit organization organization

• Established 1951Established 1951• Headquarters in Headquarters in

Washington, DCWashington, DC• 24 field and project 24 field and project

offices in 13 countriesoffices in 13 countries• Over 600 professional Over 600 professional

staffstaff

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

Program areas include—Program areas include—– English language trainingEnglish language training– Professional training and Professional training and

developmentdevelopment– Educational advisingEducational advising– TestingTesting– Exchange programsExchange programs– Institutional developmentInstitutional development– Outreach to AmericansOutreach to Americans

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST• Became involved in Education Abroad in Became involved in Education Abroad in

serious way in 2007serious way in 2007• Current offerings include:Current offerings include:

– Semester/Academic Year programsSemester/Academic Year programs

– Summer programs Summer programs

– Customized faculty-led programs for Customized faculty-led programs for institutions ranging in length from a few days institutions ranging in length from a few days to two months, both summer and during the to two months, both summer and during the academic year academic year

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

• MoroccoMorocco• RabatRabat: Modern Middle East/North African Studies : Modern Middle East/North African Studies

(semester/academic year)(semester/academic year)• RabatRabat: Intensive Arabic (summer): Intensive Arabic (summer)• IfraneIfrane: Al Akhawayn University (semester/ academic year): Al Akhawayn University (semester/ academic year)• Customized faculty-led programsCustomized faculty-led programs

• EgyptEgypt• CairoCairo: Modern Middle East/North African Studies : Modern Middle East/North African Studies

(semester/academic year)(semester/academic year)• CairoCairo: Egyptology (semester/academic year): Egyptology (semester/academic year)• CairoCairo: History of Engineering (summer): History of Engineering (summer)• Customized faculty-led programsCustomized faculty-led programs

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST

• TunisiaTunisia• Tunis & NabeulTunis & Nabeul: Learn & Serve (summer) : Learn & Serve (summer)

• KuwaitKuwait• SalmiyaSalmiya: American University of Kuwait (semester/academic : American University of Kuwait (semester/academic

year) year)

• JordanJordan• AmmanAmman: Modern Middle East/North African Studies : Modern Middle East/North African Studies

(semester/academic year)(semester/academic year)• AmmanAmman: Intensive Arabic (summer): Intensive Arabic (summer)• AmmanAmman: Desert Ecology (summer): Desert Ecology (summer)• Customized faculty-led programsCustomized faculty-led programs

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

Approximately 25,000 studentsApproximately 25,000 students– 10,000 Undergraduate10,000 Undergraduate– 14,000 Graduate14,000 Graduate– 1,000 Non-degree1,000 Non-degree

(2,100 international undergraduate and(2,100 international undergraduate and

graduate students from over 100 countries)graduate students from over 100 countries)

About 60% of GW undergraduate About 60% of GW undergraduate students study abroadstudents study abroad

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

• During the fall or spring semester undergraduate students can only During the fall or spring semester undergraduate students can only participated in study abroad programs on our approved list (we have over 300 participated in study abroad programs on our approved list (we have over 300 programs). During the summer undergraduate students can apply to any programs). During the summer undergraduate students can apply to any program as long as it is with an accredited academic institution or program. program as long as it is with an accredited academic institution or program.

• At GW, a study abroad semester is comparably priced to an on-campus At GW, a study abroad semester is comparably priced to an on-campus semester, including full-time tuition and a study abroad program fee. Most semester, including full-time tuition and a study abroad program fee. Most sources of financial aid, including most GW awards, merit scholarships, and sources of financial aid, including most GW awards, merit scholarships, and loans, can be utilized during study abroad. Students who study abroad in the loans, can be utilized during study abroad. Students who study abroad in the summer pay their programs directly. summer pay their programs directly.

• To receive credit for study abroad courses students must: To receive credit for study abroad courses students must: – Attend an approved study abroad program (unless studying in the Attend an approved study abroad program (unless studying in the

summer). summer). – Submit the Study Abroad Registration Forms online prior to departure and Submit the Study Abroad Registration Forms online prior to departure and

be registered for study abroad status (semester only). be registered for study abroad status (semester only). – Take a course for a letter grade and receive a passing grade of C or Take a course for a letter grade and receive a passing grade of C or

higher higher – Not duplicate coursework (especially language levels) already completed Not duplicate coursework (especially language levels) already completed

at GW.at GW.– Send our office an official transcript and submit course approval forms for Send our office an official transcript and submit course approval forms for

all the courses listed on the transcriptall the courses listed on the transcript . .

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

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George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonUniversityUniversity

• Issues:Issues:– Language Philosophy of ProgramsLanguage Philosophy of Programs: when students return to campus have their : when students return to campus have their

skills improved, stayed the same, or gotten worse? skills improved, stayed the same, or gotten worse? – State Department Travel Warnings and SafetyState Department Travel Warnings and Safety: students who go to Israel need to : students who go to Israel need to

sign a Consent of Risk and Release form, students who want to go to Lebanon (AUB) sign a Consent of Risk and Release form, students who want to go to Lebanon (AUB) need to petition (AUB is approved for graduate students) and sign a Consent of Risk need to petition (AUB is approved for graduate students) and sign a Consent of Risk and Release form and Release form

– Student and Parent ConcernsStudent and Parent Concerns– Administrative and Cultural DifferencesAdministrative and Cultural Differences (e.g. AUC and University of Damascus) (e.g. AUC and University of Damascus)

• Goals:Goals:– Add more academically challenging programs with strong language Add more academically challenging programs with strong language

components to our approved program list!components to our approved program list! Usually if a program runs successfully Usually if a program runs successfully for two to four semester we will add it to our approved program list. If it is with a for two to four semester we will add it to our approved program list. If it is with a program provider we work with often it’s added automatically, if not the GW Study program provider we work with often it’s added automatically, if not the GW Study Abroad Academic Advisor Council determines if it should be added or not. Abroad Academic Advisor Council determines if it should be added or not.

– Tie our scholar-to-scholar and institution-to-institution relationships to our Tie our scholar-to-scholar and institution-to-institution relationships to our study abroad opportunities to the extent we canstudy abroad opportunities to the extent we can (e.g. AUB at the ESIA). (e.g. AUB at the ESIA).

– Educate students about programs in the Middle EastEducate students about programs in the Middle East. . – Prepare a new generation of scholars, diplomats, and informed citizens.Prepare a new generation of scholars, diplomats, and informed citizens.

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityStatistics:Statistics:• 10,700 students10,700 students

– 5,700 UG5,700 UG– 5,000 Grad5,000 Grad

• InternationalInternational– 40% Grad40% Grad– 12% Undergrad12% Undergrad

• Language study not required – though 49% study a language.Language study not required – though 49% study a language. High for a research institution.High for a research institution.

• Arabic – offered as of Fall 2008. Previously cross register at the Arabic – offered as of Fall 2008. Previously cross register at the University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh.

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Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity• BackgroundBackground: :

– Open policy towards study abroadOpen policy towards study abroad– Academic year study abroadAcademic year study abroad

• Exchange ProgramExchange Program• Sponsored ProgramsSponsored Programs• Direct/External EnrollmentDirect/External Enrollment

– Summer/Spring Break study abroad most popularSummer/Spring Break study abroad most popular

• Prior to 2008, interest small in region (2-3 Prior to 2008, interest small in region (2-3 students per year)students per year)

• Qatar campus – increased interestQatar campus – increased interest

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University

Growing interest…Growing interest…• Morocco (Summer 2008)Morocco (Summer 2008)• Qatar (Spring 2010)Qatar (Spring 2010)• Lebanon (Summer 2009)Lebanon (Summer 2009)• Tunisia (Summer 2009)Tunisia (Summer 2009)• Egypt (Summer 2009)Egypt (Summer 2009)• Palestine (Summer 2009)Palestine (Summer 2009)• CIEE Jordan (Spring 2010)CIEE Jordan (Spring 2010)

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University

Data from 2006-2009

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University

Short-term programs in the region:Short-term programs in the region:

• School of Architecture – EgyptSchool of Architecture – Egypt

• IMPAQT – QatarIMPAQT – Qatar– IInitiating nitiating MMeaningful eaningful PPittsburgh ittsburgh aand nd QQatar atar TTiesies

• Tepper MBA (student groups)– Dubai, Tepper MBA (student groups)– Dubai, UAE & Doha, Qatar.UAE & Doha, Qatar.

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CMU-QCMU-Qhttp://www.qatar.cmu.edu/• Since 2004Since 2004• OffersOffers

– Computer ScienceComputer Science– BusinessBusiness– Information SystemsInformation Systems

• 11stst graduating class May 2008 graduating class May 2008• Pre-Spring 2010Pre-Spring 2010

– Course Assistants (CA) travelled abroad from PittsburghCourse Assistants (CA) travelled abroad from Pittsburgh– Received full-tuition/housing plus stipend and car allowanceReceived full-tuition/housing plus stipend and car allowance– Inhibited students from going on exchangeInhibited students from going on exchange– Now CMU-Q utilizes local CAsNow CMU-Q utilizes local CAs

• Spring 2010Spring 2010– 3 general students, plus 8 Architecture students3 general students, plus 8 Architecture students

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Education CityEducation City-Doha, Qatar-Doha, Qatar

Part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community DevelopmentDevelopment

– Virginia Commonwealth School of the Arts in Qatar [1997]Virginia Commonwealth School of the Arts in Qatar [1997]• Graphic, Interior, and Fashion DesignGraphic, Interior, and Fashion Design

– Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar [2002] Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar [2002] • Pre Medical and MedicalPre Medical and Medical

– Texas A&M University at Qatar [2003]Texas A&M University at Qatar [2003]• Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Petroleum EngineeringChemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering

– Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar [2004]Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar [2004]• Business Administration, Computer Science, Information SystemsBusiness Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems

– Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar [2005]Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar [2005]• International Politics International Politics

– Northwestern University [2007]Northwestern University [2007]• Journalism, CommunicationJournalism, Communication

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Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Commonwealth University QatarUniversity Qatar

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Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Commonwealth University QatarUniversity Qatar

• Includes NYU and Paris Sorbonne Includes NYU and Paris Sorbonne in Abu Dhabi, University of in Abu Dhabi, University of Michigan and University of Michigan and University of Connecticut in Dubai, upcoming Connecticut in Dubai, upcoming University of Nevada in Oman, University of Nevada in Oman, Education City in Qatar. Education City in Qatar.

• In 2006 there were more then 82 In 2006 there were more then 82 international branch campuses international branch campuses with 1//2 of them launched by US with 1//2 of them launched by US universities. universities.

• Exchanges between branch Exchanges between branch campuses will have a different campuses will have a different focus and nature altogether from focus and nature altogether from study abroad programs.study abroad programs.

The Branch Campus ExperienceA recent educational phenomenon focused in the Middle East

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Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Commonwealth University QatarUniversity Qatar

Exchange Programs:Exchange Programs:• Semester Exchange Program for VCU students in Fashion, Interior, Semester Exchange Program for VCU students in Fashion, Interior,

Graphics (and Painting and Printmaking in 2010.)Graphics (and Painting and Printmaking in 2010.)– 6 students go to Richmond, 6 students come from Richmond each year6 students go to Richmond, 6 students come from Richmond each year

• Tasmeen Conference Exchange Program Tasmeen Conference Exchange Program – 16 students come from Richmond for an international design conference. This 16 students come from Richmond for an international design conference. This

alternates with a Charette exchange where students come from Richmond to do a alternates with a Charette exchange where students come from Richmond to do a studio project.studio project.

• Student Government Exchange ProgramStudent Government Exchange Program– President and Vice President of Richmond SGA come to Qatar to provide President and Vice President of Richmond SGA come to Qatar to provide

leadership training to Qatar SGAleadership training to Qatar SGA

• Internships – a developing program for graduate students in Student Internships – a developing program for graduate students in Student AffairsAffairs

– Developing a program for 2 graduate assistants from Richmond each semester. Developing a program for 2 graduate assistants from Richmond each semester.

None of these programs are language focused although Arabic language programs areNone of these programs are language focused although Arabic language programs areavailable for semester exchange programs by cross registering into Georgetown University.available for semester exchange programs by cross registering into Georgetown University.

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Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Commonwealth University QatarUniversity Qatar

The students/ the challengesThe students/ the challenges• FundingFunding

• OrientationOrientation

• RamadanRamadan

• Transportation in the Middle EastTransportation in the Middle East

• Gender SegregationsGender Segregations

•Class Sizes

•Cross Registration

•Doha Debates

•Additional travel opportunities

•In the lime light

•Students Staying/Returning/ Transferring

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Survey ResultsSurvey Results• 1. Does your institution have study abroad programs in Arabic-1. Does your institution have study abroad programs in Arabic-

speaking countries?speaking countries?

• 2. Do you currently have students studying abroad in Arabic-speaking 2. Do you currently have students studying abroad in Arabic-speaking regions?regions?

• 3. What is the current interest level of students potentially studying 3. What is the current interest level of students potentially studying abroad in Arabic-speaking regions?abroad in Arabic-speaking regions?

• 4. Do you offer Arabic on-campus? 4. Do you offer Arabic on-campus?

• 5. Knowing that you, your students, and your students’ families will 5. Knowing that you, your students, and your students’ families will have concerns about study abroad in all regions of the world, do you have concerns about study abroad in all regions of the world, do you have have particular particular concerns that are specific to study abroad in Arabic-concerns that are specific to study abroad in Arabic-speaking regions?speaking regions?

• 6. Which programs and providers does your institution approve for 6. Which programs and providers does your institution approve for students to study in the Arab world?students to study in the Arab world?

• 7. Have you added new destinations to Arabic-speaking regions in the 7. Have you added new destinations to Arabic-speaking regions in the past five years? If so, which cities or countries have you added?past five years? If so, which cities or countries have you added?

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Moving forward…Moving forward…• ScholarshipsScholarships

– Need basedNeed based– Merit basedMerit based– Academic study basedAcademic study based– Religious basedReligious based

• Working with smaller Institutions/less Working with smaller Institutions/less frequented countriesfrequented countries

• Collaboration among US institutions – utilize Collaboration among US institutions – utilize returned students at a variety of US institutionsreturned students at a variety of US institutions

• Hollings CenterHollings Center

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Q&AQ&A