1. Global recognition: Creating Global Citizens FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE
Karen Borglum, Valencia College
Vilma Fuentes, Santa Fe College

2. Promoting International Education since the end of WWII
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright Programs
Gilman Scholarships
Critical Language Scholarship Program
U.S. Department of Education
Title VI Programs
National Resource Centers
International Research and Studies
Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellowships
Fulbright Hays Program
Undergraduate International Studies Foreign Language grants
Business and International Education Programs

3. Advocating for International Education
Leading education associations are highlighting the importance of global learning and internationalization
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
American Council of Community Colleges (ACCC)
American Council on Education (ACE)
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Association of International Educators (NAFSA)

4. Responses from our regional partners and the state

5. Internationalization of Higher Education in the Southeast
SACS-COC Institutions
Internationalization of the undergraduate experience has been a popular topic for quality enhancement plans (QEP) in recent years.
Appalachian State
Florida International University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Kennesaw State
Tennessee Technological University
Texas Christian University
University of Florida
University of South Florida
University of South Carolina
Wake Forest University

6. Internationalization of Higher Education in Florida
Florida’s State University System
Internationalization of the undergraduate experience has been an area of major interest for several SUS institutions.
FIU’s Global Learning Medallion
FSU’s Global Pathways Certificate
UF’s International Scholars Program
USF Global Citizens (part of strategic plan)

7. 2025 SUS Strategic Plan
The mission of the State University System of Florida is to provide undergraduate, graduate and professional education, research, and public service of the highest quality through a coordinated system of institutions of higher learning, each with its own mission and collectively dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse state and global society.
It does not mention the need to develop globally competent students.

8. FCS Strategic Plan 2012-2013 to 2017-2018
The mission of The Florida College System is to provide access to high-quality, affordable academic and career education programs that maximize student learning and success, develop a globally competitive workforce, and respond rapidly to diverse state and community needs.
It does not mention the need to develop globally competent students.

9. There is a lack of alignment at the state level between the mission of the SUS and the FCS strategic plans.

10. State General Education Outcome Categories-2007
COMMUNICATION:
Read, write, speak and listen effectively.
CRITICAL THINKING:
Reflect, analyze, synthesize and apply.
SCIENTIFIC AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING:
Understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
INFORMATION LITERACY:
Find, evaluate, organize and use information.
GLOBAL SOCIO-CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Actively participate as an informed and responsible citizen in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.

11. Florida Institutions with International, Multicultural, Diversity or Global Outcome Requirement within General Education
Daytona State College
Florida Atlantic University
Gulf Coast State College
Miami Dade College
Santa Fe College
University of Florida
University of North Florida
University of South Florida

12. Improving our Understanding of what we are doing in Florida

13. International Certificates Survey
Sponsored by CCID and Santa Fe College
January 2015

14. Beginning the Conversation
January 30, 2015
Florida Consortium of International Education (FCIE)
Florida College System (FCS) Institutions
Broward College
Polk State College
Saint Petersburg College
Santa Fe College
Seminole State College
Valencia College

15. GLOBAL Certificates LEARNING COMMUNITY
Sponsored by CCID and Santa Fe College
Website
Listserv
Peer networking Sessions
Resources

16. Florida College System (FCS) Internationalization Survey
Administered in April 2015

17. FCS Internationalization Survey
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
Approximately half of all FCS institutions have included internationalization as part of their mission.
Another third have incorporated internationalization into their strategic plan, annual college goal, or academic division goal.

18. FCS Internationalization Survey
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
International student recruitment and study abroad are a major focus of international education activities for most FCS institutions.
However, international student enrollment numbers remain relatively low for most FCS institutions.

19. FCS Internationalization Survey
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
Fewer than 100 students per year participate in study abroad programs at a majority of FCS institutions. Most of these programs are faculty-led, short-term programs.

20. FCS Internationalization Survey
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
There is great interest in developing an international studies certificate or global distinction program.

21. DEGREE TRACK IN WHICH CERTIFICATE CAN BE COMPLETED

22. Required credits in globalized Coursework

23. When a student completes the certificate, is the achievement reflected in his/her transcript?

24. FCS International Studies Certificates
COMMON FEATURES
Feature
Programs with this feature
15 Credits or more of Coursework
100%
AA/AS Degree Track Co -
curricular Requirements
Capstone Project
Transcript Notation
86%
Study Abroad Experience Optional

25. Most FCS Students Become SUS Students
Statewide Articulation Agreements

26. STUDENTS

27. The Swirling Factor: My student is Your STudent

28. We should continue the conversation and collaboration on state-wide internationalization efforts

29. Benefits
Increase our understanding of what different colleges and universities are doing to promote international education
Facilitate collaboration among institutions
Strengthen our articulation agreements
Facilitate a seamless transition for students
Understand the impact of our work
Potential for Advocacy

30. Value of a Global Recognition
Help define competencies of a global workforce
Validate work being done at Florida institutions
Makes students more marketable in the global economy
Transferability of coursework from one institution’s distinction to another
Share information

31. Next STeps Present at the Council of Instructional Affairs- October 9
Host a January 22 meeting at Valencia focused on International Studies Certificate
Determine alignment of learning outcomes within potential state frameworks
Create partnerships with SUS to develop globally competent citizens