The Multiplier Effect: Gilman Alumni Impact through Follow-on Service Projects

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1 The Multiplier Effect: Gilman Alumni Impact through Follow-on Service Projects

2 Presenters Courtney Castillo Institutional Relations & Outreach Officer Gilman International Scholarship Program Institute of International Education (IIE), Houston Ann Butwell Education Abroad Advisor Berea College Susy Gomez Associate Director, Office of Study Abroad Florida International University Michelle Hook Gilman alumna, China 2014 University of Florida Shane Evans Gilman alumnus, Jordan 2014 Colorado State University, Fort Collins

3 Gilman Web Symposium Series Monthly themes discussing key topics in education abroad. Look for the following in the coming months: Supporting Non-Traditional Students (February) International Exchange Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (March) Bring experts/leaders in the field and program alumni together to present Recordings are posted online, recent symposia include: Studying & Interning In China and the Americas Career Oriented Internships Abroad Coming soon: Global Competition: Student Athletes Abroad

4 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Sponsored by the US Department of State s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) s Houston office Mission: Diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the regions and countries where they go. Impact: The Gilman Scholarship Program has awarded over 20,000 U.S. undergraduates of high financial need to study or intern abroad, who come from more than 1,100 institutions and have studied in more than 140 countries around the world.

5 The Multiplier Effect through Follow-on Service Project All applicants are required to submit Follow-on Service Project Proposal which must be completed if selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. Gilman Program Multiplier Effect: 20,000 Gilman alumni x30 individuals influenced = 600,000 exposed to the opportunities of study/intern abroad and the Gilman Scholarship

6 THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT How the Gilman Scholarship helps Berea infuse our campus with international learning Berea College Ann Butwell, Education Abroad Advisor

7 Berea College Small, liberal arts school in Kentucky Inter-racial No tuition Low income Work college

8 Education Abroad at Berea 40% of class of 2015 studied abroad Endowed scholarships Other support: Faculty-led summer courses Tuition exchanges with 7 universities Zero-interest loans

9 Utilizing Study Abroad Alums Passion to Spread the Word We require every student do a follow-on project We allow them to be creative about what that is And to modify the shape it will take after returning We do a debrief session (at my house for smaller groups) that includes ideas for how they can infuse their experience into life beyond study abroad

10 Counseling Students on Project It should be something they Feel comfortable with or challenged by Are enthusiastic about Have the means to pull off (connections, skills) Can be original or

11 They can plug in to existing Programs Publications Performances Presentations (Labor) Position

12 The Gilman helps us promote Education Abroad Publicize student success Give a platform for essay-writing tips Nag students about doing their follow-on projects

13 Berea & The Gilman Scholarship Our campus is diverse, heavily first-generation and 98% Pell-eligible So The Gilman gives hope to students who feel they can t bridge the gap between income and cost of education abroad Our numbers of winners went up dramatically after I served on a selection panel

14 The Gilman Scholarship 25 Berea Recipients Students Awarded

15 THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT Florida International University Susy Gomez, Associate Director for Study Abroad

16 Florida International University: Campus Profile Large public research university in Miami, Florida Hispanic Serving Institution (over 60% of students) #1 in awarding Bachelor s and Master s degrees to Hispanics Student Population = 55,000 Over 80% undergraduates Traditional and non-traditional: 60% full-time, 40% part-time Over 7o% of students receive financial aid Over 50% are the first in their family to earn a degree

17 Study Abroad at FIU My Role at FIU s Office of Study Abroad Incoming exchange students Program development and management Outreach programs, academics, scholarships Study abroad at FIU Faculty-led and exchange programs Almost 900 study abroad students ( ) Over 80% on short-term faculty-led programs Generation Study Abroad

18 The Gilman Program at FIU: Historical Data 131 Gilman awards since 2008 Almost $500,000 awarded Approximately 50% of semester applicants awarded Gilman Recipients Fall Spring Summer Total

19 The Gilman Program at FIU: Involvement OSA Involvement at the National Level Gilman Selection Panel Gilman National Review Panel Promoting Gilman at FIU Gilman Information Sessions Advising students Faculty outreach Essay review resources

20 Study Abroad Alumni Alumni Involvement Welcome Back Reception Re-Entry Workshop: What Next? Study Abroad Club / Buddy Program Connecting with Future Study Abroad Students Gilman Alumni Participation Week of Welcome each semester Study Abroad Fairs Gilman-specific Information Sessions

21 Gilman Alumni and the Multiplier Effect at FIU Outreach Involvement with OSA Open houses, fairs, sessions Student speakers at events Articles in FIU student newspaper OSA Promotional Video features Gilman alumnus (China 2012) Office of Study Abroad twitter account (Japan 2012) Gilman for study abroad and internships (Argentina and France 2013)

22 China Summer 2014 Michelle Hook, University of Florida

23 Collaborative studio with students from the Xi an Institute of Architecture and Technology 15 University of Florida students travelling throughout China for 6 weeks

24 Learning about architecture, both old and new

25 Experiencing more than the density of the city

26 Designing a project on a site more than 2000 years old

27 Creating an exhibition to showcase our travels and projects

28 Reaching out to prospective students about study abroad

29 Jordan Summer 2014 Shane Evans, University of Colorado, Fort Collins

30 Jordan 2014

31 Be Creative and Apply What You re Studying for Your Follow-on Service Project

32 Do Something Meaningful

33 Move on to Greater Things

34 Q&A Courtney Castillo Institutional Relations & Outreach Officer Gilman International Scholarship Program Institute of International Education (IIE), Houston Ann Butwell Education Abroad Advisor Berea College Susy Gomez Associate Director, Office of Study Abroad Florida International University Michelle Hook Gilman alumna, China 2014 University of Florida Shane Evans Gilman alumnus, Jordan 2014 Colorado State University, Fort Collins