UMD Internationalization Initiative

Internationalization Review

Work has begun on the internationalization review and will continue through Spring semester, 2013. This comprehensive review will examine all aspects of internationalization at UMD and will be guided by a list of questions that focus this review. The review process includes the following components:

• The ILT began answering the questions in the review based on information available to the members, who have varied responsibilities related to international activities on campus.

• The deans and other representatives of the five collegiate units were interviewed during fall semester 2012 using an extensive list of questions relevant to their units.

• During spring semester 2013, ILT members and a faculty representative from each academic department will work together to collect faculty surveys and to conduct a focus group discussion with each department following a specified protocol.

• Staff surveys and focus groups will be conducted during spring semester 2013.

• Data from previously conducted and future focus groups will be integrated to provide students’ perspectives on internationalization.

The ILT anticipates completing a draft of the internationalization review report by May, 2013, with a final report being ready by August 2013.