University System of Georgia Strategic Plan

Strategic Goal One:
Renew excellence in undergraduate education to meet students’ 21st century educational needs.

Challenge

The USG will prepare students to function successfully in a global society.

Action

Initiate a more intentional approach to international education in USG institutions, integrating international education throughout the curriculum at all levels and across disciplines.

Increase students’ (and faculty members’) knowledge of other countries and cultures, increase their skills in functioning successfully in other countries and cultures, and broaden their attitudes about other countries and cultures.

Activities for Implementation

  1. Establish a set of principles that will provide guidelines for campuses engaging in international education
  2. Increase the number of students who study abroad
  3. Increase the number of non-US citizens enrolled in USG institutions
  4. Increase the number of students earning undergraduate degrees in foreign languages
  5. Increase the number and percentage of faculty and staff who have international expertise and experience.
  6. Participate in the “7 Revolutions” project with AASCU, the NYT, and the CSIS

Baseline Measure & Targets

Baseline Measure January 2008 Target January 2009 Target January 2010 Target January 2011 Target January 2012 Target
  1. Study-abroad participation is 21% of baccalaureate graduates.
  2. The proportion of non-U.S. citizens enrolled in USG institutions is 8%.
  3. The number of students earning undergraduate degrees in foreign languages each year is approximately 450.
  4. The number of students earning degrees in international studies and related programs is XXX.
  5. The percentage of USG faculty and staff with international expertise and experience is currently XXX.
  1. Develop final version of  Principles of International Education to improve the international dimensions of undergraduate education
  2. Adopt new policies for study-abroad programs
  3. Continue with study of value of study abroad
  4. Conduct study of impact of study abroad on graduation and retention rates
  5. Inventory international experience and expertise of faculty and staff
  6. Participate in “7 Revolutions” project
        

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