Making the V2C’s Internationalization Goals a Reality Mark E. Delos Reyes Davis David K. Vassar

Realizing the V2C: Internationalization We must increase the size of the university to realize more fully our ambition as an institution of national and international distinction that attracts the very best students and researchers from around the globe. We must become an international university, with a more significant orientation toward Asia and Latin America than now characterizes our commitments.

Realizing the V2C: Internationalization Areas of Focus for Collaborative Relationships China India Latin America Mexico Israel Britain Academic Centers Taking Shape Chao Center for Asian Studies Am é ricas Research Center

Outline Framing Rice's internationalization plans Impact plans have on campus What can we do to make Rice an international-friendly campus?

Defining Internationalization Building an International Student Body International Education Rice as the “Can’t Miss” Stop International Collaborations

Building an International Student Body : 7.3 Percent of Entering Undergraduates are International Students

Building an International Student Body : 7.3 Percent Represents Significant Increases in International Students

Building an International Student Body: 53 percent of international students from five countries Note: *Includes both Undergraduate and Graduate International students; Total Undergraduate and Graduate Population = 4979

–China, India: General presence-raising practices Rice-delegation visits Advertising/Publicity –Latin America All of the above Visit top high schools: IB schools, International schools –Globally: Relationships between individual departments and faculty members, alumni, government and business leaders –Locally: Regular contact with the international community of Houston Building an International Student Body: Pipelines

International Education Undergraduate study abroad opportunities with the Rice brand in the V2C regions Internationalize curriculum on campus Engage Houston: The international city

Rice as the “Can’t Miss” Stop BIPP, Américas Research Center, Chao Center for Asian Studies, etc… Eminent Scholars Leaders –Business –Political –Religious

International Collaborations Start and end with faculty Institutional relationships –Rice delegations and visits –Reception of visitors at Rice Staff support is required for success

What Impact is there on us? Financial services Admissions Student Life services Dean of Students Counseling College Coordinators, RAs, Masters, etc… OISS – more int’l students = more forms Hosting International Visitors

International-friendly Campus Education and support Inclusiveness –Language barriers –Listening ear Global competence –Geography –Cultural IQ International collaborations website

Campus International Network Admissions Alumni and Development Baker Institute for Public Policy International Students and Scholars President’s Office Public Affairs Schools and Departments Student Affairs

Why? Rice’s research and scholarship have greater global impact and recognition Rice is home to an increasingly diverse community of scholars on an intellectually and socially dynamic campus Rice provides a holistic educational experience that prepares students for leadership and success Rice is the first choice for top undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff Rice and Houston partnership and reputations grow Rice contributes to a safer, healthier, more prosperous world

Making the V2C’s Internationalization Goals a Reality