University of Hawai‘i International Education Overview March 17, 2004

A model local, regional and global university STRATEGIC GOAL III ( )

University of Hawai‘i System-wide Strategic Plan: Objective 1: To establish the University of Hawai‘i and the state of Hawai‘i as the research, service, and training hub of Oceania, with bridges to the Asia- Pacific region, the Americas, and the rest of the world.

What Does OIE Currently do? The Role of the Office of International Education

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS The Role of the Office of International Education

Agreements & the Role of OIE Oversee, develop & expand new and existing international linkages Review & monitor international agreements Staff International Education Steering Committee – focus on international programs and exchange policies & procedures

Policies Under Current Review International student employment system-wide Mandatory health insurance Establishment of exchange agreements

Internal Administrative Components Research partner institutions & provide background as needed Initiate, monitor & manage internal review of agreements Liaise with UH agreement coordinators/faculty Market system-wide agreements Manage student & agreement databases

Internal Student Components Counsel UH students about exchanges Coordinate exchange student housing Monitor and coordinate UHM tuition waivers Conduct pre-departure and arrival exchange student orientations

External Components Coordinate visitors from partners & prospective partnersCoordinate visitors from partners & prospective partners Primary point of contact with partner institutionsPrimary point of contact with partner institutions Facilitate agreement signing & accompanying protocolFacilitate agreement signing & accompanying protocol

The University of Hawai‘i and Friends President Evan Dobelle signs collaboration with Vice-Chancellor Stuart McCutcheon of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

International Partnerships The University of Hawai'i has 186 international agreements with 168 institutions in 35 countries OIE 11/03

Agreements By Campus UH Mānoa:85 System-wide:16 UH Hilo:19 Community Colleges:48 TOTAL 168

Focus on Students

VISITING SCHOLARS & INTERNATIONAL FACULTY The Role of the Office of International Education

International Visiting Scholars Total: 420 OIE 11/03

Factors Impacting International Visiting Scholars Increase in UH research funds Internationalization at overseas universities Dynamic and more complex immigration regulations

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND PROTOCOL The Role of the Office of International Education

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS REPORT 2002 UPDATE System Academic Affairs Council and the Office of the Vice President for Planning and Policy University of Hawai ‘ i August 2002

International Student Enrollment Total: 2834 OIE 7/03

Training Programs

7,536 international participants in intensive English and other short-term training programs Short-term programs and training grew by 35 percent over the previous year and generated approximately $4.2 million in revenues. Short-term Programs/Training for International Students UH System (AY )

An American University Experience with a HAWAIIAN, ASIAN-PACIFIC FOCUS

Widely Disseminate UH Information Overseas educational advising centers Fulbright offices Hawaii Exchange Center - Osaka UH/DBEDT Beijing Office

Host International Visitors YearVisitor Number

External Environment The Role of the Office of International Education

External Realities Student and Exchange Visitor Information System - SEVIS Health and Safety Issues Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – SARS Avian Flu

External Realities Political War in Iraq Korean President Impeachment Madrid Bombings Economic Rapidly growing economics in China and Vietnam Bi-lateral trade agreements and entry into WTO Growing demand for tourism training

Goal of increasing international enrollment Shrinking State funding Fewer tuition waivers Inability to expand staff to meet increases in scholars and exchange students Inadequate resources to deliver sustained quality services INTERNAL REALITIES

OIE Staffing The Role of the Office of International Education

Office of International Education

The OIE Organizational Chart Director ImmigrationServices Immigration Specialist Assistant Immigration Specialist Exchange Agreements Coordinator

Sources of Funding G-funds$216,764 President’s Initiative Funds$109,000 Funds External Affairs$120,000 Atlantic Philanthropies $ 18,000 Immigration fees short-term training $ 1,600 UH Manoa Tuition Waivers to support exchange agreements50-55 per semester

OIE Goals The Role of the Office of International Education

Support Campuses to: Identify and capitalize on strategic international markets for profit-generating programs. Encourage interaction between international students and local students. Expand off-campus intercultural and education abroad opportunities.

Facilitate exchanges involving faculty and visiting scholars. Strengthen East-West Center relationships. Develop administrative and financial support for international education.

What’s Needed? The Role of the Office of International Education

Engaged International Alumni Vital untapped resource Essential for recruiting Advocacy Support

Alternative Funding Strategies Utilize RTRF funds where appropriate Fees for services for immigration processing (in place for J-1 short-term training visas) Conduct workshops for international visitors Partner with departments/campus for grants (e.g. AP) Actively participate in Centennial Campaign in support of international education Earmark percent of international tuition to support system-wide international education activity

Funding Strategies Currently piloting charging 150% of UHM resident tuition to selected partner institutions Restructure Asia-Pacific tuition differential waivers Fall awarded (UHM,UHH) Estimated total tuition revenue waived- $5,020,784

Inscription: "Ma luna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka" "Above all nations is humanity” Founders’ Gate Founded 1907