Maximizing UBC Student Mobility Degree Progress via the Web

Katherine Beaumont, Director, Go Global - Student Mobility Programs, VP Students
Susan Peters, International Coordinator, Faculty of Science
Wendy Trigg, Director, Arts Advising, Faculty of Arts
Roxana Quinde, Coordinator, Global Resource Systems, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Chiara Longhi, International Student Coordinator, Faculty of Forestry
Ann Gilroy, Coordinator, Student Exchange and Study Abroad, Sauder School of Business
Julie Walchli, Director, Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Javed Iqbal, Director, Science Co-op, Faculty of Science
Sherrie Myers, Coordinator, Engineering Co-op (International Placements), Faculty of Applied Science
Maryam Gholami, Exchange Student, Science
Alison Chiang, Exchange Student, Political Science
Sarah Bain, Exchange Student, Econ and Geography
Dustin Ens, Exchange and Co-op Student, Applied Science, Civil Engineering
Michael Goldberg, Associate Vice-President, International

In 2004/2005 academic year, Go Global has sent close to 500 students to complete or complement their UBC degree at partner institutions around the world. This represents about 6% of the currently eligible population. To meet our Trek 2010 goal of 15% + of all UBC students graduating with an international experience, we must find ways to make the large pool of opportunities for international learning clearer, targeted and accessible; thereby strengthening the UBC learning environment.

The proposed tools will provide greater access to degree based study options, transfer credit and go global information for students, faculty and staff. As a strong level of reliable and detailed information will be widely available, Go Global Advisors, faculty members and academic advising staff will be able to work with a greater number of students and to assist in greater depth. These tools will allow for significant growth of program without significant increase in on-going salary resource while respecting faculty, student staff time and making the most of our go global resources.

Katherine Beaumont, Director, Go Global - Student Mobility Programs, VP Students
Susan Peters, International Coordinator, Faculty of Science
Roxana Quinde, Coordinator, Global Resource Systems, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Chiara Longhi, International Student Coordinator, Faculty of Forestry
Mary Murphy, Director, Student Services, Faculty of Applied Science
Yvonne Brown, Manager, International Education, Faculty of Education
Fran Harrison, Undergraduate Program Advisor, Human Kinetics, UBC Okanagan
Ann Gilroy, Coordinator, Student Exchange and Study Abroad, Sauder School of Business
Dana Reiter, International Advisor, UBC Okanagan
Maryam Gholami, Exchange Student, Faculty of Science
Alison Chiang, Student, Political Science
Sarah Bain, Student, Econ and Geography
Dustin Ens, Exchange Student / Co-op Student, Applied Science, Civil Engineering
Barney Anderson, Exchange Student, Arts
Carly Austin, Exchange Student, Arts
Matthew Barton, Exchange Student, Arts
Julie Hall, Exchange Student, Arts
Amanda Brown, Exchange Student, Land and Food Systems
Juliana Caon, Exchange Student, Science
Martin Salem, Student, Applied Science

Go Global programs are an integral part of UBC's mission to "develop exceptional global citizens". In 2005/2006, Go Global will have sent 600 UBC students, about 7% of the UBC Vancouver graduating undergraduate class, to complete or complement their UBC degree at partner institutions around the world. This project, in combination with the ongoing search for mobility awards for students, will allow us to significantly surpass the existing Trek 2010 target to increase participation by 15% each year, so that by 2010, 25% of graduating undergraduates at both campuses will have participated in an international experience off-campus. The tools allow for significant growth of program while respecting faculty, student, staff time and making the most of Go Global resources.

In the first year of this project, we piloted the three tools. In year two and three, we will finalize the implementation of these tools and complete the research for each targeted degree program. For the past three years with each new partnership, Go Global has worked with the relevant faculties to identify recommended options for degree programs. Previously at UBC, partnerships were developed on a university-wide basis with little consideration to the practical aspects of identifying which programs at the partner university were the best learning options for UBC students. This project funds the research for the approx. 125 partnerships that need to be viewed with this recommended option lens. On an ongoing basis, Go Global assumes the responsibility for determining best options in new partnerships. In order to research best options for the 125 partners for the number of degree options at UBC, we require one-time funding to complete this critical work that will significantly enhance UBC students' international learning opportunities.

Katherine Beaumont, Student Development and Services, VP Students
Susan Peters, International Coordinator, Faculty of Science
Wendy Trigg, Director, Arts Advising, Faculty of Arts
Roxana Quinde, Coordinator, Global Resource Systems, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Chiara Longhi, International Student Coordinator, Faculty of Forestry
Mary Murphy, Director, Student Services, Faculty of Applied Science
Jenny Kagestu, Director, Engineering Co-op, Faculty of Applied Science
Javed Iqbal, Director, Science Co-op, Faculty of Science
Yvonne Brown, Manager, International Education, Faculty of Education
Fran Harrison, Undergraduate Program Advisor, Human Kinetics, UBC Okanagan
Ann Gilroy, Coordinator, Student Exchange and Study Abroad, Sauder School of Business
Dana Reiter, International Advisor, UBC Okanagan
Lisa Thomas-Tench, Director, YouLead / Associate Director, GoGlobal
Rebecca Eabitzke, UBC Exchange Student
Maria Krioutechkova, UBC Exchange Student
Cindy Jen, UBC Exchange Student
Jenny Krase, UBC Exchange Student
Tiffany Lee, UBC Exchange Student
Jenny Chen, UBC Exchange Student
Hayfa Abichahine, UBC Exchange Student
Beau Doharty, UBC Exchange Student
Rob Dies, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Dianne Louie, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Jennifer Delucry, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Carly Austin, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Michael Kim, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Johann Ullman, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Michael Ross, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Alison Chang, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Barney Anderson, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni
Matthew Barton, UBC Exchange / International Learning Alumni

This project will result in:

1. The mapping of international learning opportunities (primarily study through student exchange but also in service learning, co-op, field studies, and research) on UBC degree programs;
2. The final implementation of web-based tools for: a) Transfer of credit from international learning opportunities to UBC academic records and b) an online pre-departure briefing that can be deliver information on a timely basis to students, be used for any student on a program that involves an international experience and ensures that all students have access to this key and consistent information with respect to visa's, wellness and safety, cultural transitions, medical insurance, university and student responsibilities and emergency assistance.