Key requirements Focused on student learning Inclusive Transformative Five year duration Strong assessment component

Service Learning Program International Programs Figure 3: Activities Collaboratively Supported by QEP and Service Learning Program 1) Identify courses that include Study Abroad specific content, requirements, and/or opportunities. Work with office of Registrar to code identified courses in catalog. Establish levels of student recognition for completing achieving specified levels of service learning or global learning/engagement Market opportunities for global learning/engagement and service learning to UNO Students, faculty and community. Global Learning & Engagement QEP Service Learning Program International Programs International Service Learning

Assessments Direct and Indirect Measures 4 rubrics (from AACU Value) Global Perspectives Inventory University of Florida Survey on Communication Used in both general education (Core) and major requirement coursework

Project Phases Year 1 – 2 content areas of general education (core) curriculum Year 2 – All content areas of general education (core) curriculum Year 3 – Major requirement coursework in 5 majors (1 per college) Year 4 – Expansion to other majors based on interest Year 5 – Sustainability Plan

Initiative 1: Curriculum Enhancement Action 1.1: Infuse global learning opportunities within the general education (core) curriculum. Action 1.2: Support targeted degree programs to serve as models of global learning. Action 1.3: Expand curriculum enhancement activities to other degree programs.

Initiative 2: Incentivize Participation Action 2.1: Provide incentives for faculty to address Global Learning and Engagement learning outcomes. Action 2.2: Create and institutionalize a Global Learning Certificate to recognize student learning and accomplishments. Action 2.3: Provide administrative incentives by increasing enrollment in Global Learning/Engagement courses.

Initiative 3: Institutionalize Process Action 3.1: Create and institutionalize a repository of global learning practices to support improved teaching and learning. Action 3.2 Disseminate student learning outcomes gains internally and externally to increase awareness and promote expanded practice. Action 3.3: Utilize Bringing the World to UNO data to promote improved policy and practices to expand global learning efforts. Action 3.4: Support systems change efforts to ensure that global learning strategies and initiatives are sustained.

Incentives Students – Recognition at graduation Core Curriculum Faculty – Stipend for course redesign Major Requirements Faculty – Stipend for learning community Access to technical support from “visiting” faculty

Next Steps College meetings for students Opportunity to learn about QEP and provide input Interview with faculty and students during site visit April 14-16