1. MASARYK UNIVERSITY AND ISEP Live Like a Local Martin Vašek, Program Manager, Center for International Cooperation, Masaryk University William Pope, Program Officer, ISEP: International Student Exchange Programs Best Practices and Models for Institutional Cooperation and Exchange

2. THE ISEP COMMUNITY Our Story

3. Vision, Mission and Values 1. No barrier should keep students from studying abroad (affordable ) 2. Educational community that builds upon what already exists (immersive) 3. 300+ institutions in 50+ countries, working together so students can choose from more subjects in more locations and take ownership of their experience (accessible)

4. U.S. MEMBER RELATIONS VP of U.S. Member Relations Regional Director, Western United States Program Officer, Western United States Regional Director, Great Lakes and Northeastern United States Program Officer, Great Lakes and Northeastern United States Regional Director, Southeastern United States Program Officer, Southeastern United States

5. INTERNATIONAL MEMBER RELATIONS Vice President, International Member Relations Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Canada, and the U.K. Program Officer Regional Director, Latin America and Europe Program Officer Regional Director, Africa, Middle East and Europe Program Officer Director of Student Learning and Success

6. PROGRAM OPERATIONS Assistant Vice President of Program Operations Program Operations and SEVIS Coordinator Program Assistant

7. STUDENT DIVERSITY Academic Financial Location

8. PROGRAM TYPES: ISEP EXCHANGE PROGRAMS 50+ countries Integration into regular university courses or in certain cases, locally- run programs for international students Options in English or in host language Unique and comprehensive: tuition, housing and meals Financial aid will transfer List up to 10 program choices!

9. PROGRAM TYPES: ISEP DIRECT PROGRAMS 30+ countries ISEP Direct Programs Affordable, fee-based programs Very accessible! Not limited by exchange space Fast placements and confirmations Flexible benefit packages

10. PROGRAM TYPES: ISEP GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Community engagement and service learning Most GEP programs include: –ISEP Resident Directors –Pre-session programs –Language training –Excursions Ghana and Costa Rica ISEP Exchange or ISEP Direct

11. PROGRAM TYPES: ISEP SUMMER PROGRAMS 20+ Countries Available on ISEP Exchange or ISEP Direct Options in English or Host Language Service Learning Programs Diverse and Unique Course Offerings Internship Opportunities Many Summer Programs Award 6+ Credits, allowing Students to use Financial Aid

12. Exchange Balances Based on space, not students Semester (SM) students carry a balance of.5 Full-Year (FY) students a balance of 1 Direct students carry a balance of 0 Remember: Sending students: losing, sad, negative Sending students: losing, sad, negative Receiving students: gaining, happy, positive! THE ISEP MODEL HOW IT WORKS

13. FAAP, Sao Paulo Univ. of Botswana, Gaborone Univ. of Eastern Finland JUFE, Nanchang Univ. Du Havre San Jose State LSU Virginia Tech SM1, -.50 FY, -1.00 SM2, -.50 SM2, +.50 FY, +1.00 SM 2, +.50 End Balance: -.50 Beg. Balance: 0.00 Sending Balance: -2.50 Receiving Balance: +2.00 THE ISEP MODEL HOW IT WORKS

14. FAAP, Sao Paulo Univ. of Botswana, Gaborone Univ. of Western Sydney Univ. of Eastern Finland JUFE, Nanchang Univ. Du Havre San Jose State LSU Virginia Tech SM1, -.50 FY, -1.00 SM2, -.50 SM2, 0.00 SM2, +.50 FY, +1.00 SM 2, +.50 End Balance: -.50 Beg. Balance: 0.00 Sending Balance: -2.50 Receiving Balance: +2.00 SM2, 0.00 THE ISEP MODEL HOW IT WORKS

15. MASARYK UNIVERSITY AND ISEP Workin g Togeth er Listenin g Partners hip International ization THE PARTNERSHIP MU does not support ISEP mobilities within Europe (Erasmus+) ISEP has variety of destinations, esc. in the USA (colleges, universities of different size) and worldwide Dominance of USA placement for MU, Academic Training is appealing ISEP benefits play important role for students’ financial planning Administrative support from ISEP

16. MASARYK UNIVERSITY AND ISEP ISEP Benefits Enrollment on a full-time basis (20 ECTS credit requirement), as defined by the host institution, for the period of the program. Access to some departments or courses may be limited or closed. Housing or a stipend covering the cost of housing for the entire period of the exchange including exam and vacation periods. Each ISEP university has varying options. You may have a room in a residence hall or with a family or an apartment shared with other students. Some ISEP-Direct programs do not include housing; please see the specific description for details. Meals. A minimum of 19 meals per week during each semester of your placement, in the form of a meal plan, a cash stipend, or payment to a host family. Some ISEP-Direct programs do not include meals, or only cover a portion of meals; please see the specific description for details. Orientation and General Services. Your home institution will provide a pre-departure orientation to help you prepare for studying abroad. Upon arrival, the host institution will give you an orientation, and the local ISEP Coordinator will serve as a resource throughout stay. Academic, social, and athletic fees that are required of all students.

17. MASARYK UNIVERSITY AND ISEP For Outgoing Students –Recruits, advises, and nominates students –Coordinates Registration Procedures –Pre-Departure Orientations –Transfers Credit For Incoming Students –Orientation, advising, registration, academic support and 24/7 contact person –Assists with visa and immigration procedures –Transcript Issuance The ISEP Coordinator Role

18. Increase access to most competitive sites Offer unique programs not available on the typical exchange track Increase student mobility On average ISEP will mobilize 400 – 500 students on Direct per year Specific programs and locations available only on Direct TESOL (CELTA) / Central European Studies Program (CESP) Variety: Access to all language levels Internships and specialized field of study tracks MASARYK UNIVERSITY AND ISEP ISEP DIRECT

19. BEST PRACTICES ADVISING Outgoing students Application process at MU, but ISEP has exact pieces of information about benefits, IIS, US visa support Academic training option in USA Variety of institutions all around the world Course recognition before MU students leave Brno in the field of study Incoming students Orientation week (500 students involved) Pay attention to visa requirement Variety of differences once students enter the new educational system MU teaches/approaches US students in a different way MU uses different credit system to US contact hours

20. ISEP RESOURCES User Experienc e Guides and Tips for Personas Student Stories Field of Study Guides Language Guides bit.ly/ISEPC atalogs2016- 17

24. ACADEMIC SUCCESS Curriculum Integration Academic Advising Tools Transcript Database

25. CURRICULUM INTEGRATION Network-wide advising Member-focused

26. … BEST PRACTICES CREDIT TRANSFER & TRANSCRIPT ISSUANCE Learning agreement (for MU students) Training agreement (for MU students)

27. BEST PRACTICES VISAS & IMMIGRATION J-1 VISA Sponsorship ISEP Central Support Services Extension Information Academic Training Employment Authorizations Visa requirements, Travel Health Insurance, processing time

28. BEST PRACTICES INTERNSHIPS & ACADEMIC TRAINING

29. www.isep.org/majors

30. BEST PRACTICES LEARNING OUTCOMES Academic experience vs. study abroad experience Different approach within the field Independence Network’s ability to make academics fulfilling

31. Home Coordinator Host Coordinator Local network ISEP Central ISEP Council of Advisors ISEP SUPPORT THE NETWORK ISEP Photo Contest Finalists 2016

32. THANK YOU! Questions?