Fayetteville Technical Community College
Global Education Committee
End-of-Year Report, 2010-2011
Prepared by Gerald Daniel, Chair
Committee Formation
For 2010-2011, the Diversity and Global Education (Academic Quality)
Committee was divided into two separate entities: the Diversity Committee and
the Global Education Committee. This marked a return to the way in which the
committees were established prior to 2009-2010.
Committee Membership
The Committee consists of a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, seven (7)
at-large members, one student, and two (2) resource people. They are as
follows:
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Members
Gerald Daniel
Lisa Daniels
Bryon Smith
Lillian Happney
Steve McCrimmons
Victor Robinson
Claudia Bretz
Tim Peppers
Shahpour Dowlatshahi
Larue Snipes
T’ere Jefferson
Roger Dostall
Janis Holden-Toruño
Student Rep.
Resource People
Committee Charter
The Global Education Committee Charter was revised in March 2011.
revision reads as follows:
I-8.5.14
The
Global Education Committee
a. Assist the Vice President for Academic and Student Services and other
appropriate administrative staff to develop a plan for the purpose of
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incorporating global education across the curriculum in accordance with
the College’s mission statement: “Serve our community as a learningcentered institution to build a globally competitive workforce supporting
economic development.”
b. Collaborate with division/department chairpersons to increase global
education learning outcomes across the curriculum.
c. Collaborate with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to
identify study abroad opportunities, suited to the mission and nature of the
College, which will enhance global awareness; assist in the identification
of resources that may enable these opportunities to take place.
d. Collaborate with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to
market and promote opportunities for international exchanges, and with
the Vice President for Academic and Student Services encourage
applications from FTCC faculty and staff.
e. Collaborate with the Vice President for Learning Technologies to identify,
promote, and provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to
participate in activities that enhance global awareness through the use of
new and innovative technologies.
f. Review annual assessment evidence related to the general education
core competency “Demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural
awareness and a global perspective” and make recommendations to the
Chair of the General Education Committee based upon that review.
g. Assist the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness in addressing the
need for each unit to incorporate global education into the strategic plan
and serve as a resource for units requiring assistance.
h. Assist with the development of a budget to support global education
efforts at FTCC.
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Committee Meetings
The Committee met face-to-face four times during the year:
a. August 13, 2010 – The initial meeting focused on the election of officers
and a recap of events from the prior year. New members had the
opportunity to ask questions about the committee and their responsibilities
as members.
b. November 3, 2010 - Luncheon Meeting at La Fogata Columbian and
Hispanic Restaurant.

The current charter was sent to all members by email and paper
copies were given to all members in attendance. Committee
members were asked to review the existing charter and to provide
input for a charter revision.

Copies of the 2009-10 End-of-Year report were distributed for
review and as a reference.

A report was given on the IPES Conference (International Passport
to Enterprise Skills) held at Davidson County Community College
Oct. 4-5, 2010. This initiative was developed in partnership with
several United Kingdom colleges and colleges from the NCCCS.
FTCC faculty members Cindy Burns and Susan Hawkins provided
two (2) presentations at the conference. The British Prime
Minister’s Office (Prime Minister’s Initiative for International
Education) provides ongoing support for the initiative and covers
associated costs.

A report was given on the NCCCS Global Learner Consortium
conference held at Caldwell Community College & Technical
Institute Oct. 14-15, 2010. Conference handouts were distributed.
Several NC community colleges joined a partnership with East
Carolina University to provide students distance education classes
with foreign colleges. Potentially, FTCC could eventually become a
partner once the initial learning curve is accomplished by the
current partners.
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
c.
A discussion was held about sponsoring or supporting multicultural events for FTCC students, faculty, and staff. The
Fayetteville Human Relations Commission and the Fort Bragg
Military Base were named as possible resources. Other ideas were
mentioned: an event similar to NC State University’s “Asian Night”,
a Native American event, “How the World Views Americans (U.S.)”,
and the provision of free tickets to FTCC students to attend area
cultural events.
February 18, 2011 - Luncheon Meeting, Thai Pepper Restaurant.
 Members were informed of the division of the Diversity & Global
Education Committee. The Global Education Committee is an
Academic Quality committee while the Diversity Committee is a
Standing committee.
 Two (2) members volunteered to begin development of
measurements related to annual assessment as found in the
charter and to research Fulbright exchanges for FTCC faculty and
staff.
 An update was provided regarding the UK Prime Minister’s
Initiative. Susan Hawkins traveled to the UK to represent FTCC
and the NC Community College System.
 Information was provided about the World View Spring Seminars at
UNC-CH.
Three FTCC faculty members attended the
“Understanding Russia and Its Neighbors” seminar.
 Members were informed that BUS 151 is being internationalized
and resources are available through World View if instructors are
interested in enhancing other courses.
 An announcement was made about the Global Learner Consortium
meeting held on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15 at
Brunswick Community College.
 World View lectures were discussed with emphasis on the success
of last year’s “China’s Rise” presentation. Potential presentations
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for 2011-12 are: “Globalizing the Curriculum”, “Global Teaching
with Technology”, and “The Roots of 9/11”.
 An
announcement
was
made
regarding
the
Global
Education/International Studies workshop and luncheon held on
Friday, March 4 from 11AM-1PM in FTCC’s Center for Business
and Industry. Suzanne LaVenture, Director of International Studies
at Davidson County Community College presented details about
DCCC’s Fulbright scholar, exchange students, and international
tours.
 Comments were made regarding the possibility of the SGA
providing funding to finance committed FTCC students who wish to
attend local (and regional) cultural events at FSU, UNCP or other
area schools. Further discussion focused on a “Culture Week” in
which FTCC international students would be encouraged to share
their experiences and cultures.
 Information was shared regarding the collection of international
flags on display in the Tony Rand building. The Diversity
Committee wrote two grants that funded the purchase of the flags.
Former president, Dr Larry Norris, was instrumental in having the
stands built by the cabinet making program. Additional flags are
stored and would be available to display on the Spring Lake
campus if a proper display can be devised.
d. March 4, 2011 - Luncheon Meeting, FTCC Center for Business and
Industry – FTCC
 President Dr. Larry Keen presented welcoming remarks to a “full
house” meeting with the Academic Deans, key/interested faculty
and staff present.
 Special guest, Suzanne LaVenture, Director of International
Studies, Davidson County Community College (DCCC), presented
an overview of DCCC’s efforts to incorporate elements of global
education in many of their curriculum programs.
She also
discussed DCCC’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence program,
Exchange Student Program, and International/Study Abroad Tours.
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 Brian (TJ) Haney, FTCC’s Executive Director of Economic
Development and Emerging Technologies, and Varina Haney,
FTCC’s Admissions Evaluator, Spring Lake Campus, also
discussed coordinating Study Abroad Tours.

The Chair and both Resource Persons met with Vice President for
Academic and Student Services, Dr. Barbara Tansey, on March 22,
2011 to review the Committee’s Charter (see first page of this
report) and make recommendations for its revision. A consensus
agreement was achieved regarding the need for deans and
division/department chairpersons to take active roles in developing
and supporting the effort to internationalize or globalize the various
curricula of the College.
Global Learners Consortium
a. The GE Committee Chair and the GLC Regional Representative
maintained regular contact via e-mail throughout the academic year to
discuss
events/activities
focusing
on
diversity
and/or
internationalization.
b. GE Committee Chair Gerald Daniel and GLC SE Region
Representative Roger Dostall met with Jan Beattie of devlinbeattie
partnership ltd., Glasgow, Scotland to discuss the potential of
developing a partnership with the GalGael organization and the Govan
Folk University of Glasgow. A number of possibilities were discussed
to include cultural exchanges, real-time, internet based video
conferencing and the potential for student exchange programs.
Committee/Member leadership/involvement in events/activities with a focus
on Global Education:
a. The FTCC Diversity and Global Education Website was developed by
the previous Chair with input provided by Committee members. It was
activated by the FTCC Webmaster in April 2010. The page will be
updated periodically by the Chair.
b. The Committee Chair coordinated a college-wide video conference
offered by the Office of International Education and Development at
Appalachian State University on April 21, 2011. It was well–attended
by interested staff, faculty, and students. Taking place in the College’s
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Advanced Technology Center, this conference featured a presentation
by Dr. Naglaa Hassan, Lecturer of English Literature at Fayoum
University in Egypt, who shared how Facebook and other social media
aided the recent political revolution in Egypt.
c. GE Committee Chair Gerald Daniel and GLC SE Region
Representative Roger Dostall coordinated an effort with staff at five (5)
other NC community colleges and with FTCC Business Administration
Program faculty and staff for participation in the cooperative grant
awarded by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Fall 2010).
d. As the culmination of the Prime Minister’s Initiative, FTCC instructor
Susan Hawkins traveled to London, England and Glasgow, Scotland
May 1-9. She made presentations on entrepreneurship to
representatives from Harrow College, Anniesland College and Derby
College.
Committee Involvement In/With the NCCCS Global Learner Consortium
(GLC):
a. Second Annual “full state” NCCCS GLC meeting, Caldwell Community
College and Technical Institute (J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, October 1415, 2010); attended by GE Committee Resources Person Roger
Dostall, member of the GLC Executive Board and Southeastern
Region Representative, (Horticulture Educational Center, September
2009); representatives from several NC community colleges and other
organizations, including World View at UNC-Chapel Hill and the NC
Department of Public Instruction, participated.
b. Second Annual Southeastern Region NCCCS GLC meeting,
coordinated/planned by Roger Dostall in cooperation with Jennifer
Schumacker, At-Large Representative and Dean, Brunswick
Community College (BCC) at the Leland Center of BCC, April 2011.
Representatives from several NC community colleges were in
attendance and/or presented, including FTCC GE Resources Persons
and other interested FTCC faculty and staff.
c. Full GLC Executive Board meeting, June 3, 2011, NCCCS Offices:
Roger Dostall attended via video conferencing from FTCC’s Health
Technologies Center along with Dr. Linwood Powell, Vice-Chair of the
NC Community Colleges Board (former FTCC Interim President), Dr.
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William (Bill) Aiken, President, Sampson Community College, and
Jennifer Schumacker, Dean, Brunswick Community College.
Committee Involvement In/With World View at UNC-Chapel Hill:
a. Continued the formal partnership between FTCC and World View
which was established in Fall 2008.
b. GE Committee Chair, one Committee member, one Resource Person,
and twelve (12) other FTCC faculty and staff members attended the
World View Community College Symposium on November 9-10, 2010.
c. GE Committee Resource Person (Roger Dostall) and faculty member
(Cheryl Campbell) attended – at their own expense – the World View
Seminar: Understanding Russia and Its Neighbors on March 23-24,
2011.
d. GE Committee Resource Person (Roger Dostall) met with Business
Administration staff and faculty; assisted two (2) faculty members in
developing proposals for grants to internationalize Business Courses.
One of these, for a Public Administration course (Cheryl Campbell),
was awarded a grant in April 2011.
Student Activities Office/Student Government Association collaboration
with the Global Education Committee:
a. Provided funding for the International Studies Luncheon Meeting on
March 4, 2011 and sent seven (7) members as attendees.
b. Planned two internationally themed events: Fall Festival (October 28,
2010) & Spring Fling (April 12, 2011) Student clubs decorated the
tents and served food in keeping with a selected foreign country or
culture.
c. Sponsored an “Earth Day Too” event on April 27, 2011 that featured
animals from around the world. Students received information about
habitat, environmental pressures and other pertinent facts about the
animals.
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Travel Abroad (with an educational focus):
a. Costa Rica and Nicaragua Study Abroad, Summer (July-August) 2010
(Collaboration/partnership with the Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Hispanic/Latino Center: GE Committee Resource Person Janis
Holden-Toruño serves as President of the Board of Directors and
coordinated/led the trip; FTCC provided marketing support and two (2)
FTCC faculty/staff members and the four (4) FTCC students
participated.
Also, a special Continuing Education class was
developed and presented to help prepare travelers).
b. Costa Rica Study Abroad, Summer (July-August) 2011
(Collaboration/partnership with the Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Hispanic/Latino Center: GE Committee Resource Person Janis
Holden-Toruño. This study abroad opportunity will be cancelled due to
lack of student participation. Students have asked for assistance in
gaining credits and financial aid for a future trip. The GE Committee
will consider the student requests. Janis Holden-Toruño will go to
Costa Rica on a private trip and will research possible global
education initiatives with a college in Costa Rica.
c. Eastern Europe, Summer (July-August) 2010.
GE Committee
Resource Person Roger Dostall coordinated the trip, in which he and
two Cumberland County Schools faculty/administrative staff
participated.
d. A Baltic Cruise (with stops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Estonia, and St. Petersburg, Russia) – planned for Summer (JulyAugust) 2011. Planned by faculty member Cheryl Campbell, with nine
(9) travelers, including faculty member Ann Taylor, GE Committee
Resource Person) Roger Dostall, three (3) Cumberland County
Schools professionals, one Campbell University faculty member, and
two other travelers.
Other Activities/Initiatives (including those in which the GE Committee’s
Resources Persons were involved):

GE Committee Resource Persons Roger Dostall and Janis Holden Toruño
planned and conducted two (2) on-campus professional development
sessions on “Culture and Diversity” during Spring 2011.
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