IEM Practicum Example Deliverables International Education Management

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1 IEM Practicum Example Deliverables International Education Management During practicum, students are required to submit 5-7 deliverables (3-5 for IEM-MPA), representing hours of work each, to be completed and submitted over a period no shorter than 4 months. Each deliverable project completed during the IEM practicum must demonstrate competency in at least one of the following program learning outcomes and demonstrate original graduate-level work, going beyond literature review and information gathering to include original analysis and recommendations. This can include the development of a complex program, plan, or artifact relevant to international education, with the possibility of larger projects being subdivided into multiple deliverables. Consult your practicum instructor for more information on specific projects. Below are sample ideas of deliverable projects for inspiration. International Education Theory & Best Practice Demonstrate foundational knowledge in the field of international education by articulating trends and debates and by applying best practices 1. Understand seminal and critical theory and research in international education 2. Describe trends in education policy and practice at global, regional, and national levels 3. Know and critique industry standard practices 4. Apply understanding of theory, trends, and best practices to individual advising and organizational programs and policies 5. Utilize resources for research and continued professional development 6. Be mission-driven and mindful of ethical principles Example International Education Theory & Best Practice Deliverables Apply industry best practices towards building an alumni network. Conduct a staff seminar on the effects and ethical use of agents on international student recruitment in a particular country. Conduct a risk audit for a provider s youth study abroad programs. Design relevant programming for students after they have completed their international education program grounded in international education theory. Research and write a report, publish an article, or deliver a presentation about o Efforts in increasing the number of male students participating in international education programs. o The positive and negative impacts of volunteer tourism with advice on how to maximize the benefits and mitigate the negative impacts. o Differences in impact on participants of short-term and long-term study abroad programs. o Internationalization trends in a particular country with analysis of the implications for stakeholders. o Predicting the up and coming sending countries of international students in the U.S. with advice for institutional recruitment. o A trend or debate in the international education field. This article should offer a new perspective or add to existing knowledge in the field. Updated: 5/21/2015 1

2 Intercultural & Linguistic Competence Work with and support others appropriately and effectively in culturally and linguistically diverse environments 1. Articulate and apply ICC theory 2. Recognize cultural differences in understanding of and approaches to education 3. Exhibit self-awareness and understanding of power and identity issues 4. Function professionally within diverse groups 5. Utilize cultural and linguistic diversity within organizational contexts 6. Foster intercultural competence in others Example Intercultural & Linguistic Competence Deliverables Develop an extra-curricular program aimed to develop students cross-cultural competence. Host an International Coffee Hour series where international and local students get together and socialize, sharing their experiences. Develop a program to showcase the importance of language learning. Work on a project that promotes language learning among youth. Reflect and write a report on personal growth in cross-cultural communication, providing examples and evidence. Interview students or staff and collect useful tips on intercultural communication. Summarize findings in a report. Write a report on the challenges in intercultural communication experienced during practicum. Make a video or write a handbook on intercultural communication for program participants. Make a video or write a handbook on intercultural communication for program staff in terms of how to work with international participants and how to work with international staff. Organize a brown bag lunch inviting colleagues to share their intercultural communication experience working with international participants or with international colleagues. Develop a follow-up plan of action to build on what you learn (for yourself or for the organization). Create an online or physical space (e.g. wall space) where students and staff can share unique values in their cultures. Translate program materials (e.g. handbook) or websites into different languages. Chair a multinational project team. Updated: 5/21/2015 2

3 Program Design & Assessment Design, implement, and assess international education programming 1. Engage stakeholders to understand needs, gather input, and advocate for support 2. Understand various approaches and instruments for program design and assessment and determine best fit based on context 3. Align purpose statement, goals, objectives, and strategies to desired outcomes and organizational mission 4. Maintain consistent program logic throughout program lifecycle 5. Embrace the iterative process of program design and assessment Example Program Design & Assessment Deliverables Develop a peer mentor program for ESL students. Design and deliver an orientation program. Design and execute a host family program including recruitment, placement of students, cross-cultural training, and evaluation. Reach out to a community partner and work together to create a program. Use technology to pair a classroom in the U.S. with a classroom overseas and facilitate a meaningful program of cross-cultural exchange. Work with your organization to design an internationalization plan including timelines and indicators of success. Administer a survey asking international students to provide feedback on the services they are provided. Analyze the data analysis and a write a report summarizing the findings and suggestions for improvement. Conduct a survey with study abroad students about what services best prepared them to go abroad. Develop and administer an assessment plan to determine how study abroad students have been affected by a program. Write a report with recommendations for the organization on how to further foster intercultural understanding and exchange through their existing programs or creating new programs. Conduct a comprehensive program evaluation and write a report about the findings. Design an end-of-the-program evaluation survey to will be distributed to participants as part of the program. Write a report comparing two or more programs (delivered by the same organization) and provide feedback and recommendations based on the comparison. Interview program participants and staff on how they would improve the program and write a report with recommendations. Updated: 5/21/2015 3

4 Resource Generation Engage stakeholders and generate financial and human resources through marketing, recruitment, enrollment management, and/or fundraising initiatives 1. Foster partnerships, conduct community outreach, and engage stakeholders in order to develop new opportunities 2. Identify and recruit students and/or program participants 3. Identify and recruit highly qualified staff and/or volunteers 4. Understand principles and best practices for fundraising and grant writing 5. Analyze environmental and market conditions 6. Develop strategic and tactical marketing plans for resource generation Example Resource Generation Deliverables Create a flyer marketing the services provided by the host organization for the local community. Research and write a report about potential ways to become a more competitive recruiter of students from Brazil. Update the host organization s website to make it more attractive and user friendly. Research potential donors to support host institution programs and write a report with recommendations. Create online forms/mechanism for enrollment purposes to increase program efficiency. Research and write a report with recommendations for your organization about the use of social media in marketing and recruiting. Create marketing presentations that can be presented to different audiences. Create a database and collect information on potential partners. Develop and establish new partnerships with another organization. Design a strategic plan to recruit participants in a new country market. Set up and manage social media tools for marketing and recruitment purposes for the organization. Execute fundraising events, including arrange details and logistics. Set up online fundraising initiatives or platforms. Write a grant proposal. Explore and identify potential markets for recruitment purposes, and write a report making recommendations on how to enter the market. Updated: 5/21/2015 4

5 Resource Management & Administration Contribute to effective program administration through project management, strategic planning, data management, budgeting, and staff management skills 1. Align resource allocation and usage decisions with strategic goals 2. Use appropriate technology to efficiently and effectively administer programs 3. Analyze relevant data to inform operational decision-making 4. Identify and utilize strengths of team members, such as staff, faculty, students, and volunteers, to further professional and organizational development 5. Identify and navigate relevant policies, regulations, and laws as they affect resource allocation and usage Example Resource Management & Administration Deliverables Plan and organize an event from start to finish: including the budget, staffing, implementation and assessment. Manage a staff of volunteers for a large event, including selection of volunteers, preevent training, supervision, and follow-up. Recruit and train host families. Create a database of local resources for international students. Write an employee handbook. Design and execute a training program for staff. Manage the budget for a complex project. Collect stories and anecdotes from program participants and document those stories through video, audio, writing, or another form that will be of use to the organization for marketing purposes as well as historical archives. Work with your site supervisor to develop a department strategic plan including seeking input from stakeholders, identifying priorities, developing timelines and indicators, etc. Arrange and lead staff or team meetings. Develop and implement a dramatically improved record-keeping system. Updated: 5/21/2015 5