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UF Quality Enhancement Plan. Internationalization of the Undergraduate Curriculum. SACS Reaffirmation. Quality Enhancement is at the heart of the philosophy of Accreditation Each institution seeking Reaffirmation required to submit a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UF QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN
Internationalization of the Undergraduate Curriculum
SACS Reaffirmation Quality Enhancement is at the heart of
the philosophy of Accreditation
Each institution seeking Reaffirmation required to submit a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Must engage wider academic community in this process
QEP Definition
A Quality Enhancement Plan is a carefully designed and focused course of action addressing a well-defined topic or issue related to enhancing student learning
Culmination of QEP On-site visit by professional peers who
will assess educational strengths and weaknesses of the institution.
Professional peers will Help improve programs Refine the QEP Provide basis for accreditation decisions
UF SACS 2004
Included an International Focus Self-Study
International Focus Self-Study included four overall Recommendations for UF
Internationalization Focus Recommendations (2004)
1. International Center will ensure campus wide coordination of all international activities
2. Each College will develop an action plan around internationalization
3. UF will continue to increase proportion of international students attending UF and support interactions of native and international students.
4. UF will encourage overseas sabbaticals and competitive leave support
Results Thriving International Center with Study Abroad
and other programs being coordinated for campus
Multiple international programs (e.g., PIRE, Operafestival di Roma)
Research Centers UF Beijing Center IEC - International Education Center Center for European Studies Center for African Studies Center for International Business Education and
Research CIBER Center for Latin-American Studies
Issues Not focused on specific campus wide
initiative
Not focused on specific student learning outcomes for all students
Limited assessment/accountability
QEP Clearly defining campus wide initiative
Clearly defined goals
Student Learning Outcomes
Accountability
QEP (Reaffirmation 2014)
Focus on topic for enhanced student learning
Campus wide participation Define scope of topic Define specific competencies Define measurable outcomes
Focus on topic
Internationalization is the conscious integration of intercultural and global competencies into student learning.
Campus wide participation
Creation of Internationalization Task Force in January 2011 to create the QEP
Communications Working Group defining stakeholders and developing plan to include all stakeholders in QEP
Define scope of topic
Internationalization focusing on enhancing undergraduate student learning
Define specific competencies
Global Citizenship - Students comprehend the trends, challenges, issues and opportunities that affect the global community, and apply this knowledge responsibly and effectively in local and global contexts.
Intercultural Communications – Students interact with members of other cultures with sensitivity and respect.
Define measurable outcomes
Content : Demonstrates knowledge of global issues and the interdependency among nations
Critical Thinking :Applies knowledge, diverse cultural frames of reference, and multiple perspectives to think critically and interpret global issues.
Communication : Communicates accurately and appropriately with members of other cultures.
Planning QEP: Working Groups Communication :
Identify stakeholders
Develop plan to obtain campus wide involvement in QEP
Plan current events to increase “buy in”
Planning QEP: Working Groups
Campus activities :
Identify activities to reach SLOs
Develop timeline for implementation
Develop budget for implementation
Planning QEP: Working Groups
Literature review :
Review empirical and theoretical literature on internationalization : rationale and best practices
Review international efforts at other campuses including other QEPs
Planning QEP: Working Groups
Assessment :
Provide baseline data to show need (needs assessment)
Develop accountability measures of SLOs
Evaluate psychometric properties of assessments
Planning QEP: Working Groups
Writing : Write QEP working with other Working Groups
Thank you!
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