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Dr. Bailian LiVice Provost
NC State UniversityUnited States
Innovative Collaboration of Joint Academic Programs in the Age of Globalization
North CarolinaThe Triangle
RALEIGH
CHAPEL HILL
DURHAM Duke
University
University ofNorth Carolina
North CarolinaState University
RESEARCH TRIANGLE
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NC State University
• 10 colleges and schools• Bachelor’s degrees in 115 fields• Master’s in 169 fields• PhDs in 62 fields • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
北卡州立大学
A Unifying Vision
NC State’s strategic vision pledges that we will:“transform lives and
improve the human condition.”We fulfill our vision through
creative scholarship, strategic research, and global partnerships
Creative Scholarship
34,000 total students
> 10,000 graduate students representing 86 countries
>220 graduate degrees offered
[Master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D]
2,078 faculty members [19 National Academy Members]
Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA
Creative Scholarship
America’s Best Graduate Schools:
5th in Graduate Veterinary Medicine
7th in Graduate Nuclear Engineering
9th in Graduate Biological/Agricultural Engineering
12th in Graduate Statistics
Source: U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools; April 2010
Strategic Research Areas at NC State
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Advanced Computing and Networking
Evaluation, Policy & Leadership
Innovation Network
Health & Well-Being
Energy &Environment
Educational Innovation
Safety & Security
Strategic Focus Areas
Cross-Cutting
Initiatives
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Global Partnerships
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Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements)
• 1. Promote strategic partnerships- with matching mission/strengths; for teaching, research, economic engagement
• 2. Joint Academic programs- creative partnership for joint/dual-degrees
• 3. Curriculum integration at home- the key strategy for campus globalization for student and faculty global competence
Innovative Strategies and Initiatives
in the age of Globalization
• Eliminate many inactive/weak MOUs
• Select major partners with matching strengths/missions in selected regions
• Develop agreements with multiple colleges
• Develop meaningful activities for student mobility, faculty research and economic development
Innovative Strategy 1:Promote Strategic Partnerships
• Best utilize limited resources
• Develop long-term bases for faculty/students for global experience
• Provide on-site services to faculty and students
• Develop academic curriculum for study abroad in semester/year without delaying graduation
• Recruit/ increase enrollment of international students
• Build international outreach /economic development programs for the university and state
Why Strategic Partnerships?
Strategic Global Partnerships
• Virtual Hubs- work and collaborate with strategically selected universities
• Rental Space – physical rental space for university’s study abroad center for semesters or academic years
• Branch Campus- physical campus for offering NC State degrees
Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG
UNIVERSITY
MOU University level for all opportunitiesAgreement: Balanced student exchange Agreement: Summer student research programAgreement: 3+1 BS and Masters degree Agreement: G-student research exchangesAgreement: CSC supported PhD students
Study Abroad Programs to China Most at Zhejiang University
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50
100
150
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
• Joint faculty appointments for research & grants• Graduate research student exchanges• China Scholarship Council PhD students• Scholarships for NC State students to Zhejiang for BS, MS and PhD
Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG
UNIVERSITY
• BS and Master combo –accelerated master program at NC State • 3 years in ZJU and 1+ years at NC State• Finish graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a
professional master degree in selected fields• BS from ZJU and Master from NC State
Example: A Joint Academic Program – “3+X BS and Master Combo”
• Take advantage of ZJU’s excellent undergraduate
education and capture the best students • Promote graduate program at NC State, most become PhD students after 1st year• No credit transfer or accreditation issues• Best value for students/parents (money saving), not typical 2+2 or 3+1 for double BS degrees• Mutual benefits and further strengthen the partnership of two universities
Benefits of 3+X Combo Program
• Best way to build strong partnerships – with faculty connections
• Excellent recruiting for high quality graduate students from the best universities
• Develop long-term academic and degree programs
• Develop joint research programs
Summer Programs
2007 : 11 2008: 28 2009: 302010: 35
Example: Summer Research for Undergraduate Students
• BS + Master combo –accelerated master program at NC State • 3 years in NCTU and 1 +years at NC State• Finish all required graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a Master degree in selected fields• BS from NCTU and Master’s degrees from NC State
Example- “3+x” program with National Chiao Tung University
Study abroad center
NC State University Prague Institute
Study abroad center
NC State University Prague Institute
PraguePrague An initiative by the College of Design-serve as an university study abroad center
An initiative by the College of Design-serve as an university study abroad center
Branch Campus in South Korea
Academic program planning
Facility and financial planning
Planning for the approvals
Innovative Strategy 2:
Joint & Dual International Degrees
• Strategic approach for international collaboration in high education
– Build strong and long-lasting institutional partnerships
– Promote curriculum integration with global perspectives (complimentary strengths)
– Engage faculty for global exchange and scholarship
• Enhanced learning experience and global competence
– Produce more degree-seeking students than typical exchange programs
– Enhanced academic learning with global content and competence for faculty/students
– Increased cross-cultural and international understanding
– Value-added and improve students’ employability in globalized economy
Joint and Dual International Degrees
Joint vs Dual Degree Programs• Collaborative academic degree
programs with integrated curriculum by two or more partner universities
• Joint degree programComplete the specified collaborative
academic program and receive only one diploma issued by both universities
• Dual degree programComplete the collaborative academic
program and receive one separate diploma from each of the two universities (“Double” degree programs)
• NC State implemented 8 dual degree programs in the last 3 years
• 4 graduate degree programs- 2 Master’s and 2 PhD degrees
• 2 undergraduate degree programs
• 2 EU-Atlantis Master’s degrees
• More are pending
Dual International Degrees@ NC State University
Example: Master of Global Innovation
Management
NC State MGIM Web Sitehttp://mgt.ncsu.edu/
mgim/
Program Curriculum (33 Hrs.)
France Semester (15 Hrs)
Core Courses *
• Financial Accounting• Financial Analysis• Marketing• Management Strategy• Marketing of Innovation• Innovation Management
Project
Workshops
• Network Innovation• Business in a Multinational
Firm• Creativity• Project Management
USA Semester (15 Hrs)
Core Courses
• Technology & Innovation Mgnt• Project Management• Bus. Relationship Management
Elective Courses
• Entrepreneurship• Technology, Competition, &
Law• Services Innovation• Bio Sciences
Summer Internship (3 Hrs)• USA or Europe• Full-time employment qualifies
All courses taught in English
* Some courses are ½ semester.
Program Locations
Fall Semester - France
Spring Semester - USA
SummerUSA, Europe
Master of Global Innovation Management
Student #: 18 (2008) 21 (2009) 40 (2010)
Received 2010 IIE Heiskell Awards (Honorable Mention) for Innovation in International Education Partnership program.
Other Examples of Strong Partnerships- International Dual Degree Programs • Seoul National University (PhD in Genomics)
• National Chiao Tung University (PhD in Industry & System Engineering)
• University of Surrey (Master of International Studies)
• U of Helsinki, SLU (Sweden)- (Masters of Forest Resources
• Reutlingen University (BS in Business Administration)
• Reims Management School (France, Bachelor's Degree in Business Management)
• Munich University of Applied Science (BS in Paper Science)
Example: Dual PhD Degree in Genomics and Biotechnology with SNU
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• Co-Supervision – One joint advising committee with co-chairs (one from each) and faculty advisors from both institutions
• Credit Transfer - Up to half of the total credits (72) required for the host institution’s degree are transferable from the home institution for an equivalent degree at the host institution
• Thesis and Defense – both in English• Dual PhD in Genomics, 2010 from NC State University
and Seoul National University (one international degree)
• General Education Programs with the Global Knowledge Co-requisite for all UG students
• Integration of study abroad in academic curriculum for increasing enrollment
• Global Perspective Certificate for all undergraduate students
Innovative Strategy 3:
Curriculum Integration
NC State revised its campus-wide General Education Program (GEP) to include the Global Knowledge Co-requisite, requiring all UG to take a course that provides instruction and guidance to help students:
1) Compare systematically the ideas, values, images, cultural artifacts, economic structures, technological developments, or attitudes of people from different societies,
2) Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural practices and their dynamic relations to other historical contexts; and
3) Explain how a culture changes in response to internal and external pressures.
Curriculum Integration General Education
Programs
• Work with college/department to fit SA in the curriculum
• Make progress without delaying the graduation
• Gain a competitive edge intoday’s global job market
• Have a positive impacton current world issues
Curriculum Integration Increase Study Abroad Enrollment
Global Perspectives Certificate
• University-wide certificate for all students
• Require 4 components:• Academic Coursework• International Experience• Co-curricular and Service Activities• Final Project
• Official certificate on transcripts for global job competitiveness
Curricular Integration
NC State Study Abroad Program Increased Study Abroad Enrollment
Increased # in last few years &up to 17% of UG study abroad before graduation
Summary: Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization
• Strategic Partnerships
• Joint Academic Programs
• Curriculum Integration