Innovative Collaboration of Joint Academic Programs in the Age of Globalization Dr. Bailian Li Vice Provost NC State University United States 北卡州立大学 NC STATE University A Land-Grant university 李百炼 ncsu.edu bailian_li@ncsu.edu North Carolina The Triangle DURHAM Duke University RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK CHAPEL HILL University of North Carolina RALEIGH North Carolina State University NC State University 北卡州立大学 • • • • • 10 colleges and schools Bachelor’s degrees in 115 fields Master’s in 169 fields PhDs in 62 fields Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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 Health & Well-Being Energy & Environment Educational Innovation Safety & Security Advanced Materials & Manufacturing CrossCutting Initiatives Advanced Computing and Networking Evaluation, Policy & Leadership Innovation Network Economic & Societal Benefit Strategic Focus Areas Global Partnerships 1 61 5 92 2 37 5 Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements) Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization • 1. Promote strategic partnershipswith matching mission/strengths; for teaching, research, economic engagement • 2. Joint Academic programscreative partnership for joint/dual-degrees • 3. Curriculum integration at homethe key strategy for campus globalization for student and faculty global competence Innovative Strategy 1: Promote Strategic Partnerships • 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 Why 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 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 PartnershipZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY MOU Agreement: Agreement: Agreement: Agreement: Agreement: University level for all opportunities Balanced student exchange Summer student research program 3+1 BS and Masters degree G-student research exchanges CSC supported PhD students Study Abroad Programs to China Most at Zhejiang University 150 100 50 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Example of a Major PartnershipZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY •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: A Joint Academic Program – “3+X BS and Master Combo” •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 Benefits of 3+X Combo Program • 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 Example: Summer Research for Undergraduate Students Summer Programs 2007 : 11 2008: 28 2009: 30 2010: 35 •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 Example- “3+x” program with National Chiao Tung University • 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 Study abroad center NC State University Prague Institute Prague An initiative by the College of Designserve 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 Joint and Dual International Degrees • 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 vs Dual Degree Programs • Collaborative academic degree programs with integrated curriculum by two or more partner universities • Joint degree program Complete the specified collaborative academic program and receive only one diploma issued by both universities • Dual degree program Complete the collaborative academic program and receive one separate diploma from each of the two universities (“Double” degree programs) Dual International Degrees @ NC State University • NC State implemented 8 dual degree programs in the last 3 years • 4 graduate degree programs2 Master’s and 2 PhD degrees • 2 undergraduate degree programs • 2 EU-Atlantis Master’s degrees • More are pending Example: Master of Global Innovation Management NC State MGIM Web Site http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mgim/ Program Curriculum (33 Hrs.) All courses taught in English France Semester (15 Hrs) USA Semester (15 Hrs) Core Courses * Core Courses • • • • • • • • • Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Marketing Management Strategy Marketing of Innovation Innovation Management Project Elective Courses • • • • Workshops • • • • Network Innovation Business in a Multinational Firm Creativity Project Management * Some courses are ½ semester. Technology & Innovation Mgnt Project Management Bus. Relationship Management Entrepreneurship Technology, Competition, & Law Services Innovation Bio Sciences Summer Internship (3 Hrs) • • USA or Europe Full-time employment qualifies Program Locations Fall Semester - France Spring Semester - USA Summer USA, 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 PartnershipsInternational 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 o • 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) Innovative Strategy 3: Curriculum Integration • 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 Curriculum Integration General Education Programs 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 Increase Study Abroad Enrollment • Work with college/department to fit SA in the curriculum • Make progress without delaying the graduation • Gain a competitive edge in today’s global job market • Have a positive impact on current world issues Curricular Integration 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 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 bailian_li@ncsu.edu