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

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

2 A model local, regional and global university STRATEGIC GOAL III (2002-2010)

3 University of Hawai‘i System-wide Strategic Plan: 2002- 2010 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.

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

5 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS The Role of the Office of International Education

6 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

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

8 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

9 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

10 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

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

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

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

14 Focus on Students

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

16 International Visiting Scholars Total: 420 OIE 11/03

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

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

22 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

23 International Student Enrollment Total: 2834 OIE 7/03

24 Training Programs

25 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 2000-01)

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

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29 www.hawaii.edu

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

31 Host International Visitors YearVisitor Number 2001102 2002267 2003283

32 External Environment The Role of the Office of International Education

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

34 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

35 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

36 OIE Staffing The Role of the Office of International Education

37 Office of International Education

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

39 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

40 OIE Goals The Role of the Office of International Education

41 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.

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

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

44 Engaged International Alumni Vital untapped resource Essential for recruiting Advocacy Support

45 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

46 Funding Strategies Currently piloting charging 150% of UHM resident tuition to selected partner institutions Restructure Asia-Pacific tuition differential waivers Fall 2002- 1049 awarded (UHM,UHH) Estimated total tuition revenue waived- $5,020,784

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


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