Igniting Change in Student Affairs: An International Perspective

1. Igniting Change in Student Affairs:An International Perspective Diane Waryold, EdD, Appalachian State University Pamela A. Havice, PhD, Clemson University Jacki Vandergon, Appalachian State University Kristin Walker, Clemson University Tuesday March 13, 2012 3:15-4:15pm 128B Convention Center

2. Introductions • Diane Waryold • Associate Professor, CSD program Appalachian State University • Pamela A. Havice • Associate Professor & Coordinator of Student Affairs Masters & PhD Doctorate Programs, Clemson University • Jacki Vandergon, Appalachian State University • Kristin Walker, Clemson University

3. Learning Outcomes This presentation will enable participants to; gain an understanding of how education abroad & professional exchanges can enhance interaction with higher education colleges and universities worldwide(and the benefits of such) gain specific knowledge concerning the delivery of student support services in higher education in the UK (contrasts/parallels to the US) discuss the rationale for the US/UK approach, design and delivery of student support services

4. Learning Outcomes (continued) • discuss the characteristics and profile of US and UK students and how these characteristics impact the delivery of and approach to student support services • understand the value of education abroad in student affairs professional preparation programs and the growing need for international knowledge for graduate students and new professionals in student affairs and higher education

5. Operational Definition Learning abroad opportunities are a pedagogy that incorporates a combination of a well planned curriculum with a meaningful study abroad experience Achterberg (2002)

6. Small Group Discussion(10 minutes) • What are some international initiatives on your campus? (quickly share with group) • In a time in which resources are tight, • why is the promotion of education abroad important? • do short-term education abroad opportunities have value? • is the juice worth the squeeze?

7. We believe the answer is an unequivocal YES!

8. “To be an educated citizen today is to be able to see the world through others’ eyes and to understand the international dimensions of the problems we confront as a nation…skills that are enhanced by international experience. The programs we put in place today to make international experience integral to higher education will determine if our society will have a globally literate citizenry prepared to respond to the demands of the twenty- first century.” (NAFSA website)

9. Why the UK? • Non-threatening, accessible, English speaking travel destination • The UK plays a prominent role in the early history of US colonial colleges • Open-Doors Research - UK is the leading destination for US students studying abroad As of 2009/2010, 32,683 U.S. students studied abroad in the UK (Institute of International Education, 2012)

10. Developing Competencies Most international initiatives target undergraduate students Important for Student Affairs Graduate Preparation Programs Research on student affairs programs in the US indicates 12 programs have some type of international experience (based on self-reporting on ACPA website)

11. Website: http://www2.myacpa.org/global-resources/global-international-opportunities2

12. Research • Learning outcomes • Interfaces with the competences and standards of practice • Theory and research to practice • Jacki, England, Scotland, Wales 2011 • Kristin, England 2011

13. Theory to Practice: What we learned Hand holding? Cultural influences Bigger isn’t-- always better! No right or wrong way to support students- just different! Struck by the impact on our students- intentional practice and marketability

14. Theory to Practice: What we learned Aren’t as inventive as we think we are Different economic challenges yet the same Differences in assessment versus evaluation Vital link to employability and career services Meaning and practices of autonomy

15. Internationalizing the Curriculum Appalachian State University Course Objectives (2 different courses) To provide future practitioners with insights into the history of practice of student affairs in the US and to test their previous assumptions about practice against historical and emerging models in the UK. We want our students to ask- why? Who participates? We are on our 7th year. As of April 2012, we will have 79 ASU CSD* graduate students who have participated.

16. Internationalizing the Curriculum Appalachian State University • Travel Cycle-alternate every other year English emphasis- (5 uni’s-4 in England, 1 Scotland) Scottish emphasis-(6 uni’s-Scotland, Wales and England) • Products of Experience Personal Experience Journal Project, paper & presentation – reflection on the meaning of the experience 3 credit hour course i-Pad initiative (new)

17. Internationalizing the Curriculum Clemson University • Objectives • Engage in a discussion comparing higher education systems in the host country to the USA • Compare and contrast student development services • Discuss the cultural similarities and differences • Who Can Come • Graduate students (in Student Affairs & Higher Education programs) • Professional staff (in Student Affairs & Higher Education programs) • 8th Year of Program – 146 participants (2004-2011)

18. Internationalizing the Curriculum Clemson University • Travel Cycle – rotate countries every two years • England (2010 & 2011) • Scotland (2012 & 2013) • Ireland (2014 & 2015) • Products of Experience • Personal Experience Journal • Research Paper –several participants publish • 3 credit hour course

19. Questions & Contact Information • Diane Waryold • Associate Professor, CSD program Appalachian State University • waryolddm@appstate.edu • Pamela A. Havice • Associate Professor & Coordinator of Student Affairs Masters & PhD Doctorate Programs, Clemson University • havice@clemson.edu

20. Igniting Change in Student Affairs: An International PerspectiveReferences and Resources ACPA and NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners (2010). Retrieved from: http://www.naspa.org/regions/regioniii/Professional%20Competency.pdf Brewer, E., & Cunningham, K. (2009).Integrating study abroad into the curriculum : theory and practice across the disciplines. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing. Institution of international education. (2011). Open doors fast facts. Retrieved from: http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/~/media/Files/Corporate/Open-Doors/Fast-Facts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashx Jones, K. (2003). Education in Britian;1944 to the Present. London: Wiley. Laubscher, M.R. (1994). Encounters with difference: Student perceptions of the role of out-of-class experiences in education abroad. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Osfield, K.J. (2008). Internationalization of student affairs and services: An emerging global perspective. Washington, DC: NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Rowan-Kenyon, H.T., & Niehaus. E.K. (2011). One year later: The influence of short-term study abroad experiences on students. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 48(2), 213-228.

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