Ateneo de Manila University
IF THERE’S A WILL,
THERE’S A CREATIVE WAY:
Managing Opportunities & Challenges of
the Junior Term Abroad Program
Maria Luz C. Vilches, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University
3rd QS-Maple Conference
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg
7-8 May 2013
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Ateneo
de Manila
and
Internationalization
The Junior Term
Abroad Program:
Creative Tensions
& Creative
Solutions
Implications for
curricular
reforms, support
structures, student
preparations
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Ateneo de Manila University and
Internationalization
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Ateneo de Manila University
•Founded in 1859 by the Spanish
Jesuit missionaries
•Obtained University status in 1959
•Tradition of academic excellence
and service
•Listed in top 500 of QS World
University Rankings since 2005
•Listed among world’s elite
institutions (top 200) of QS World
University Rankings for Arts &
Humanities
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Ateneo de Manila University
8,200 Undergraduate Students
4,000 Graduate Students
800 International Students
1,650 Full-time and Part-time Faculty
865 Non-Teaching Personnel
4 Campuses
8 Schools
158 Academic Degree Programs
95% Courses taught in English
6 Centers of Excellence
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Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Schools
Ateneo Professional
Schools
John Gokongwei School
of Management
Ateneo Graduate School
of Business
School of Humanities
Ateneo Law School
School of Science and
Engineering
Ateneo School of
Government
School of Social Sciences
Ateneo School of
Medicine and Public
Health
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INTERNATIONALIZATION: A FOCUSED GOAL
University and Global Relations
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Ateneo de Manila University
• Junior Term Abroad Program
• ERASMUS MUNDUS
Mobility Program
• University Mobility for Asia
and the Pacific (UMAP)
• Study and immersion tours
• Asian University Network
(AUN) ASEAN Credit
Transfer System (ACTS)
Exchange Program
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From 2003
onwards
Opportunities and Challenges
Creative Tensions and Creative Solutions
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Ateneo de Manila University
JTA as an academic & cultural enrichment opportunity for the students
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JTA as a way of advertising the university to the world!
“She is delightful and seems to be fully involved and enjoying her
time here. She tells me that the practical aspects of the work are
quite new and a bit of a challenge. But she appreciates having
to work this way as less concentration is given to it back home.
That's the beauty of a stint abroad - being exposed to different
approaches and new challenges. I can only feel that she will gain
much from her stay. She is an excellent ambassador for Ateneo.”
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Ateneo de Manila University
China
East China Normal University
Guizhou University
Huazhong Normal University
Peking University
Sun Yat-sen University
Xiamen University
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Univ of Science & Tech.
University of Macau
Yunnan University of Finance &
Economics
Japan
Akita International University
Doshisha University
International Christian University
J.F. Oberlin University
Josai International University
Kobe College
Kobe University
Kyushu University
Nagoya Gakuin University
Nanzan University
Osaka University
Rikkyo University
Ritsumeikan APU University
Seisen University
Sophia University
Waseda University
Taiwan
Chung Chou Inst. of Technology
Chung Yuan Christian University
Fu-jen Catholic University
National Sun Yat-sen University
Providence University
Indonesia
Binus University
Sanata Dharma University
Satya Wacana Christian University
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
Singapore Management University
Thailand
Mahidol University
Korea
Catholic University of Daegu
Chung Ang University
Daejeon University
Dong-eui University
Incheon University
Keimyung University
Pai Chai University
Seoul National University
Sogang University
University of Incheon
Australia
Australian Catholic University
La Trobe University
The University of Newcastle
University Technology, Sydney
New Zeland
Auckland University of Technology
Unitec
University of Otago
Austria
MCI Management Center Innsbruck
Upper Austria University of Applied
Sciences
Cyprus
University of Nicosia
Portugal
Universidad Nova de Lisboa
Czech Republic
University of New York in Prague
Romania
Transylvania University of Brasov
France
Audencia School of Management
Bordeaux School of Business
EM Normandie
Euromed Business School
ESC Pau
ESC Rennes
ESC Dijon
ESPEME Business School
Institut Catholique d’Arts et Métiers
Institut Catholique d’Etudes Sup.
Institut National des Télecom.
Sciences Po Paris
Sciences Po Bordeaux
Science Po Rennes
Management Institute of Paris
Mod'Art International
Université de Limoges
Université Catholique de Lille
Universite Catholique de L'Ouest
Université Technologie de Belfort
Montbeliard
Spain
IQS , Universitat Ramon
Universidad de Alcala
Universidad de Castilla La Mancha
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Universidad Pontificia de Comillas
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Universidad de Deusto
Universidad del Pais Vasco
Germany
Ilmenau University of Technology
Regensburg University
Passau University
Munich Business School
Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt
Philipps Universitat Marburg
Technische Universität München
Universitatt Philipps, Germany
Norway
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
142 international partners in 23 countries
The Netherlands
Arnhem Business School
Tilburg University
United Kingdom
Liverpool Hope University
Canada
St. Paul University
University of Victoria
United States of America
Boston College
Franklin College
Fordham University
Georgian Court University
Loyola Marymount University
Middle Tennessee State University
Regis University
Santa Clara University
University of California System
University of the Incarnate Word
University of San Francisco
University of the Pacific
Argentina
Universidad del Salvador
Ateneo de Manila University
Agreements with 135 partner institutions
(63 of which are JTA destinations representing 17 countries)
Latin America
2%
North America
11%
Australia
5%
Europe
38%
Asia
44%
Europe
Asia
North America
Latin America
Australia
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Ateneo de Manila University
2012
145
246
104
2011
228
2010
102
230
2009
104
201
72
2008
193
45
2007
149
21
2006
European Destinations
116
9
2005
Total Students Sent
62
4
2004
24
8
2003
In SY 20122013, 59% of
Ateneo exchange
students have
chosen to study in
Europe.
17
0
50
100
150
200
250
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Outbound Exchange Student Destination by Country (2003-2012)
Netherlands
1%
Germany
11%
Poland Portugal Norway
3%
0.16% 1%
Hungary
2%
U.K.
1%
Spain
6%
Belgium Czech Republic
0.32 %
0.49%
Austria
Belgium
Austria
6%
Czech
Republic
France
Germany
Hungary
Netherlands
Poland
France
69%
Portugal
Norway
Spain
U.K.
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Outbound exchange (JTA program)
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SOH Junior Term Abroad (JTA) Data SY2008-2013
Course
AB Humanities
SY 20082009
SY 20092010
1
AB IS
AB Literature (Eng)
2
1
SY 20102011
SY 20112012
1
1
1
4
5
10
3
3
1
10
1
1
3
5
1
2
4
4
6
25
AB Literature (Fil)
AB Philosophy
2
SY 20122013
JTA students
per course
3
BFA Art
Management
BFA Creative Writing
BFA Information
Design
1
1
8
6
BFA Theater Arts
Double major-BFA
ID/AM
Totals
1
6
10
11
14
1
18
59
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CHALLENGES
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Accelerated Term for
International
exchange students
(January to March)
Philippine
academic
calendar
Western
academic
calendar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1st Semester“JTA Semester”
2nd Semester
Sept  Dec/Jan
November  March
April  JulyJune  October
January  April
1st Semester
Sept  Dec/Jan
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2nd Semester
Jan  May/June
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
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School of Humanities
Spring Semester JTA
SOH
academic
calendar
for JTA
students
Spring
Semester
Academic
Calendars
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Accelerated
Semesters:
5hrs/wk for 11.5
weeks (inclusive of
exam days).
A & B: Accelerated
Semester for
Juniors
3rd wk Oct- 2nd wk
Jan
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
C: Accelerated
Semester for
Seniors
last wk June - 2nd
wk Oct
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
A: Europe
January  May/June
B: Aus/NZealand
Feb/March  June
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
Jul
C. Japan/Korea
April  July
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SELECTION OF STUDENTS: initial qualifications
• Cumulative QPI of 2.8 [B] or
higher
• College junior
• No F or W in any subject
• No major disciplinary offense
• Language proficiency in the
relevant foreign language
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SELECTION OF STUDENTS: screening process
• Applicants submit a portfolio:
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JTA application form
Copy of grades
Medical certificate
Curriculum Vitae
Sample copies of creative works or a copy of a
marked and graded research/reflection paper
“Terms and Conditions for ADMU Student
Exchange Programs”, duly filled out and signed by
parents
A schedule of interview with Guidance Counsellor
Certificate of Good Moral Character from
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Recommendation by an Ateneo faculty member
• Interview with
JTA Coord and
SOH Dean
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CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
 Individual Plan of Study (IPS):
study abroad vis-à-vis study at
Ateneo de Manila
 The equivalent of 12 to 15
units at destination university
in consultation with home
department.
 Close monitoring of the
student’s performance in the
accelerated semester
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Tuition waiver vs Fee paying schemes
Some subsidies/scholarships
Sharing of resources (pay it forward!)
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Negotiating a good match between
financial capacity of student and choice of
study destination
Cura personalis!
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IMPLICATIONS FOR
CURRICULAR
REFORMS, SUPPORT
STRUCTURES, AND STUDENT
PREPARATIONS
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Develop better foreign language competency among students
Enhance programs for cross-cultural
communication and understanding
Restructure academic
calendar university-wide
Develop a more
internationalized faculty through
improved faculty mobility
programs
Campaign for Scholarships & offer student loans for JTA
Create activities on campus that show the impact of JTA
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Thank you!
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