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ANNUAL REPORT TO SENATE
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By the
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
January - December 2000
Introduction
The Senate Committee on International Activities is a Standing Committee
(Reporting Category "B") established under terms of the University Policy on
International Activities (GP 23). The terms of reference and composition of the
Committee are attached as Annex A.
In 2000, SCIA met ten times, nine regularly scheduled meetings plus a special
meeting on November 28, 2000 to consider and comment on the Draft Report to
Senate on the Eastern Indonesia Universities Development Project. This Annual
Report highlights the issues dealt with by the Committee over the course of the
year. For Senators wishing more detailed information concerning SCIA's
deliberations, the approved minutes of the meetings can be found on the
http://w-ww.reg.sfu.ca/Senate/SenateComms/SCIA/index.html
A detailed list of formal student exchange relationships, international field
schools, institutional linkages, projects and alumni representation is attached as
Annex B.
Senators may also wish to contact the Committee's Secretary, Mr. Joe Knockaert
at 291-5459 or by email at: joe_knockaert@sfu.ca
for further information.
Members
Committee membership changed significantly during the course of the year.
From January through May 2000, Committee members included:
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J. Munro
S. Al-Natour
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Delgrande
J .
Driver
L. Jara
P. McFetridge
J .
Peters
Vice-President, Academic (Chair)
Student Senator (Undergraduate)
Faculty Senator
Faculty Senator
Graduate Student (at large)
Faculty Senator
Senator (At large)
Cohn Jones
Executive Director, International Relations (non-
voting)
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Joe Knockaert
Director International Cooperation (Secretary, non-
voting)
Several new members were elected to SCIA in May 2000, and participated
in their first meeting in June 2000. In September 2000, Dr. John
Waterhouse assumed the position of Chair of SCIA in his capacity of Vice-
President, Academic.
SCIA membership from June 2000 to the end of the year comprised:
J. Waterhouse
Vice-President, Academic (Chair)
J. Driver
Senator (At large)
L. Jara
Graduate Student (at large)
L. LaRocque
Faculty Senator
P. McFetridge
Faculty Senator
V. Miralles-Sanchez Student Senator (Undergraduate)
L. Weldon
Faculty Senator
C. Jones
Executive Director, International Relations (non-voting)
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Knockaert
Director, International Cooperation (Secretary, non-
voting)
Dates of SCIA Meetings in
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2000
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February 8, 2000
April 11, 2000
May 9, 2000
June 13, 2000
September 12, 2000
October 3, 2000
November 7, 2000
November 28, 2000
December 12, 2000
Activity Report
1.
International Student Exchange Committee (ISEC): Sub-Committee of
SCIA
In 1999, ISEC selected 115 students (152 full-time semesters) to participate
in the University's international bilateral and multilateral undergraduate
exchanges. Of the students selected, 88 students actually participated in a
formal exchange (124 full-time semesters).
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The following chart illustrates the trend in the number of students who
have participated in international exchanges since 1992/93.
Undergraduate Student Mobility
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Attached as Annex C is a detailed report on the outgoing student
exchanges that have taken place in 1999/00, and in 2000/01 as of
December, 31, 2001.
2.
SFU's Paver on "Internationalization for the New Millennium"
On January 10, 2000, Senate discussed this paper that identifies key areas
for SFLJ to focus on in pursuing greater internationalization of the
institution and its programs. SC1A's Chair noted that the discussion had
gone well and that there was good support at Senate for this document.
3.
Discussion of Indonesia and SFU's Future Involvement in that Country
SCIA discussed Indonesia and SF0 interests on a number of occasions and
from different perspectives.
In January 2000, SCIA invited Dr. Bob Russell, two representatives of the
Student Society (Mike Mancinelli and Adam Rudder), and Chris Dagg of
the Eastern Indonesia Universities Development Project (EIUDP) to meet
with SCIA to discuss the situation in Indonesia and how SF0 should
proceed with any new activities in that country. While still having serious
concerns about SF0 working in Indonesia, student society representatives
said they see some prospect for SF0 playing a positive role in that
country. However the Student Society would like the review of EJUDP to
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Some SCJA members expressed sympathy with the position presented by
Student Society representatives and suggested that SFU proceed very
cautiously with any new activities in Indonesia, and only following
consultation with the University community.
The Chair concluded by observing that in human rights terms, Indonesia
is probably not the worst offending country in which SFU is active, but
that said, SFU would proceed carefully and project content would be very
important.
At its April 2000 meeting, the Chair sought SCIA's views on the merit of
organizing an open forum to invite the communities' views on SFU
becoming involved in new activities in Indonesia. SCIA agreed, and
suggested that a forum be held in May.
At its
June 2000
meeting, and for the benefit of new SCIA members, J.
Munro provided a review of recent SCIA deliberations related to
organizing an Open Forum to consult the university community on the
future of SFU's involvement in Indonesia. The purpose of the Open
Forum is to:
• Meet the requirements of SFU's Policy on International Activities that
SCIA consult the community when proposed activities may be
controversial
• Provide those opposed to the EIUDP an opportunity to express their
concerns about future SF0 involvement in Indonesia, and
• Help SCIA members make better informed decisions on any proposals
for new activities in Indonesia
SCIA agreed that the forum be organized in June, that there be an
opportunity for individuals to submit their views electronically, and that
there be at least one more open meeting in September or October 2000.
At its
September 2000
meeting, SCIA was briefed on the June open forum.
About 30 people attended. Only one email message was received in
response to the invitation to forward views electronically. A second open
forum was held in November 2000. Attendance was very limited; no
serious concerns were raised at that meeting regarding the prospect of
future activities in Indonesia.
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4.
Proposed Letter of Intent Between SFU and the Regional Language
Training Centre (RELC) in Singapore
SCIA recommended that SFU sign the Letter of Intent, proposed by the
Faculty of Arts, that would see our two institutions explore opportunities
to work together on projects of mutual interest.
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Proposal for an SFU "Stud
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Abroad" Program
SCIA considered a proposal from International & Exchange Student
Services that they design and market a program for students from other
countries to study credit courses at SFU for a single semester. The USA
and Scandinavia are the main target regions for recruiting students. The
program would not displace domestic students, would focus on Arts and
Science course offerings and take place during the summer semester.
SCIA's main concern centred on the pricing for the program. The Chair
indicated that only tuition and fees approved by the Board could be
charged.
SCIA approved a motion to support this Program, but stressed that the
financial arrangements be the subject of further discussion with, and
approval by, the VP Academic.
6.
Short-Term Training for Harbin University
SCIA passed a motion supporting the proposed initiative that would see
SFU's Faculty of Education provide short-term training programs to
faculty and staff from Harbin University (China).
7.
Faculty of Education: Cooperation Between Hokkaido University and
SFU
Education updated SCIA on its earlier submission to the Committee
concerning interest in cooperating with Hokkaido University. The
program will see Hokkaido faculty and students come to SFU for short-
term training. They would work with SFU students from the Professional
Development Program and with local school districts. It would be fully
funded by Hokkaido University and could become an annual event, and
even expand to other areas.
SCIA recommended that the program be supported by SFU, and that the
proposed MOU be signed.
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8.
Faculty of Education: Proposed Project in Chile
SCIA was informed that the Faculty of Education had agreed in principle
to work with a local consultant, Dr. Paz Buttedahi in developing project
opportunities in Latin America. A proposal would be developed jointly
and submitted to Chilean authorities in March 2000. The project would
entail a program for Chilean educators to come to B.C. to learn about our
approaches to integrated primary school curriculum. The Government of
Chile would fund the program.
SCIA recommend that the project be supported by SFU, and be submitted
to Chile for funding. This project was ultimately not approved for
funding by the Government of Chile.
9.
Proposal to Offer an Integrated Studies Program in Singapore
Continuing Studies presented to SCIA a proposal to offer SFU degree
programs in Singapore in cooperation with a local firm (Melewar
Academia Holding Pte. Ltd.). The plan is to offer a Bachelor of General
Studies to adult learners in Singapore, using distance education, drawing
heavily on Communications and Business Administration course content.
Continuing Studies sought SCIA's agreement to pursue discussions
further with Melewar, and to establish an academic advisory committee to
guide the discussion and program content.
SCIA members expressed reservations about SFU's willingness and ability
to provide up to 60 credit hours in transfer credits for these students based
on work experience and/or previous studies at other institutions. It was
agreed that 120 credit hours would be required, but that a decision on
how many transfer credits would be provided, should be on a case-by-
case basis, and based on an assessment of the students' experience.
SCIA indicated it had no objection to the proposal nor in seeing it
developed further. It was agreed that J. Munro and C. Jones should visit
Melewar when in Singapore.
At SCIA's April 2000 meeting, and following their visit to Singapore,
Munro/Jones informed SCIA that they thought this program is a good
idea, but that two issues must dealt with first. First, since Melewar and
others believe the BGS may not draw sufficient student interest,
Continuing Studies will have to identify another degree program or title,
create a new credential, or convince Melewar of the marketability of the
BGS. The second issue is the need to complete due diligence by
confirming with other universities, which have worked with Melewar,
that their experience has been positive.
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eventually terminated by SFU. No further consideration is being given to
offering this program in Singapore, at this
time.
10.
Trip to Asia by 1. Munro and C. Jones
SCIA was debriefed on the J. Munro/C. Jones trip to Asia. An important
objective was to re-build relationships with SFU alumni groups in Hong
Kong and Singapore. A high tech industrial part was visited in Shenzhen,
China since Hong Kong Baptist University (a longstanding partner
institution for SF1J) is establishing a presence at this park and was seeking
SFU's involvement. J
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Munro noted the highlights of the trip, including:
• A good exchange with alumni in Hong Kong and Singapore
• A conclusion that SFU should try to do more with Hong Kong Baptist
University
• How impressed he was with the quality of the National University of
Singapore and that we should expand relations with them
• How impressed he was with the dedication and competence of the
Vietnamese educator he met
11.
Franco-Canadian Research Foundation
C. Jones briefed SCIA on the establishment of this Foundation designed to
strengthen research ties between French and Canadian universities. A
one-time fee of $50,000 would be assessed to each of the 15 participating
Canadian universities, payable over three years. The French government
will match this funding, and expects to raise up to $10 million from other
foundations and from the private sector in France and Canada.
SFU recommended that SFU join the Foundation and sign the MOU.
The program is now operational, and the first call for research proposals
was launched in late 2000.
12.
Chair of the International Student Exchange Committee (ISEC)
Because there would be a major round of student exchange applications to
consider in June 2000, and because P. McFetridge's current term as Chair
of ISEC expires on May 31, 2000, the Chair sought SCIA's views on having
Dr. McFetridge's term extended by one year. SCIA approved the
extension.
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Indonesia: SFU's Review of the Eastern Indonesia Universities
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Senate-directed review. Timing is important since CIDA plans to begin its
evaluation of EIIJDP in June 2000 and has invited SFU to participate in the
initial planning meeting in Indonesia. It is also important to proceed
because new proposals for activities in Indonesia may soon be presented
to SCIA.
After lengthy discussion, SCIA recommended that:
• The review be carried out by an Ad Hoc Committee
• The committee may or may not include members of SCIA
• The committee have a maximum of three members, two faculty and
one student
• The committee focus on the first two tasks identified by Senate
• The committee's report be submitted to SCIA by September 3, 2000
• The Draft Terms of Reference be accepted
At its May 2000 meeting, SCIA identified Bob Anderson
(Communications) and Lorena Jara (Graduate Student Senator and
member of SCIA) as good candidates for this
committee.
In June 2000,
SCIA members were informed that the review team would
comprise Robert Anderson (Chair), John Chant and Lorena Jara.
Anderson travelled to Indonesia to participate in the initial CJDA
evaluation planning meeting. The Review Team will develop its work
plan; it is expected they will submit their report to SCIA in November
2000.
The Review Team met with SCIA in
October 2000
to provide an update
on their work and a special meeting of SCIA was called in
November 2000
to review the draft report.
14.
Clarification of Activities Requiring SCIA Approval
The Chair brought three issues to SCIA's attention:
1.
apparent inconsistency or lack of clarity in identifying which
activities must be reviewed by SCIA
2.
whether the Policy on International Activities is too broad
3.
the process to be followed in submitting proposals to SCIA
Rather than amend or clarify the Policy, SCIA agreed that guidelines be
prepared and disseminated widely to increase the awareness of the
activities and issues that must come to SCIA, and the process to be
followed.
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Mongolia: Proposal Submitted to the Asian Development Bank
SCIA was briefed on the Asian Development Bank's encouragement of
SF0 to submit a proposal for a technical assistance contract related to the
review of educational programs in Mongolia, with particular emphasis on
the role for distance education.
SCIA had no concerns with SFU involvement in this project and agreed in
principle to SFU's participation. At its May 2000 meeting, SCIA was
informed that SF0 had not been selected by the ADB to implement this
short-term project.
16. Memorandum of Understanding with the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
SCIA was briefed on SFU's involvement in a pilot program, in Canada, to
offer early childhood care utilizing a program developed by the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem. In light of the
HUJ's
desire to have a
Memorandum of Understanding governing this activity in Canada, SCJA
recommended that SF0 sign the proposed MOU.
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17. Creation of an Educational Institute at Shanghai University
At the May
2000
meeting, the Chair informed SCIA that he would be
travelling to Shanghai to discuss the possibility of SF0 establishing an
institute at Shanghai University (in association with the University of
Quebec at Montreal and with St. Mary's University). Jan Walls and Tom
Perry would also participate in these discussions.
At its
June
2000
meeting, J. Munro briefed SCIA members on his visit to
Shanghai. Shanghai University (SU) is looking to its Canadian partners to
deliver programs at the Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Degree levels in
various areas, with English or French language instruction being a key
element. SFO's Dean of Continuing Studies has been asked to coordinate
the development of SFU's participation and programming. It is expected
that SPU's Integrated Studies program will be the primary vehicle for
program delivery by SF0. Instruction would probably rely heavily on
Shanghai U faculty. Canadian faculty would visit for shorter periods of
time.
SCIA recommended this opportunity be pursued, and that a more
detailed proposal be presented for review.
At
its September 2000
meeting,
Cohn Yerbury and Jan Walls updated
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SCIA. Both Yerbury and Walls have been named to the Institute's Board
of Directors. The Board will meet for the first time in November.
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Walls noted that SCIA should give consideration to what can be signed
in Shanghai in November, that goes beyond the Letter of Intent signed in
May.
SCIA recommended SFU sign the draft agreement in November provided
the text is amended to allow SFU (or any partner) to withdraw if we
conclude we cannot deliver a quality program in a financially viable
manner
18.
Universit
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Partnership in Cooperation and Development Program
(UPCD) Tier 1 Competition: Letter of Intent - Distance Education
Capacit
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Development in South East Asia
Continuing Studies presented their project proposal to SCIA. It represents
a reworking of a proposal that was submitted in 1998, but that was not
selected for funding in the final review process. The revised proposal is
focused on fewer centres and countries, and has programmatic themes
rather than simply capacity building for distance education.
SCIA recommended that SF0 submit the proposed letter of intent to this
year's competition.
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Vietnam:
SFU
Proposal Related to the Asian Development Bank-
funded Teacher Training Project
Dr. Allan MacKinnon presented to SCIA SFU's draft Expression of Interest
(EOI). SF0 would lead a network of other B.C. and Alberta post-
secondary institutions. SFU's primary interest relates to the design and
delivery of Masters Programs and to some short courses.
SCIA had no concerns about SF0 involvement in this project and
recommended that the EOI be submitted.
As of December 2000, the Government of Vietnam had not yet made any
announcement concerning the organizations that would be invited to
submit detailed proposals.
20.
Field School Proposal: Communications Studies in the Philippines
The proposed field school is sponsored by Continuing Studies. It would
be its third field school involvement. The previous two - one at the
University of the South Pacific and the second in Ghana, were both
offshoots of CIDA-funded projects, as this one would be as well. The
proposed Field School is linked to a possible exchange agreement with the
University of the Philippines that would see two SF0 students go to the U
of P annually, in exchange for one U of P scholar visiting SF0.
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SCIA asked why the SFU faculty member would do this while on unpaid
leave. It was explained that while the School of Communications
supports the concept of the field school, it does not want its faculty
member's participation to be considered as part of teaching load.
SCIA recommended this field school be approved.
21.
Indonesia: Possibility of Extending the EIUDP Management Contract
The current Contribution Agreement between SFU and CIDA expires in
2003, but when the Agreement was extended to 2003 it was envisaged that
activities beyond 2000 would be limited to completion of studies by
Indonesian scholars. It is now proposed that EIUDP's "linkage" activities
be extended beyond December 2000. Since December 1998, E[LTDP has
been promoting "linkage" activities, i.e. collaborative relationships,
projects and research activities between Indonesian universities and
Canadian institutions.
CIDA funding is available within the existing budget to extend this type
of activity to October 2001. No new agreements would need to be signed.
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SCIA did not have any concerns, and approved a motion to recommend to
the VP, Academic, extension of linkage activities to the end of 2001.
22.
Faculty of Education's Professional Development Program (PDP)
Experience in Mexico
Dr. I. Andrews briefed SCIA on the outcome of this pilot project to offer
SFU's students an overseas experience as part of their PDP studies. The
student evaluations were positive, and identified how the program could
be improved and made more relevant. The Faculty will act on these
suggestions. The B.C. College of Teachers has formally approved the
Mexico experience as a recognized element of PDP. This is the first
international practicuum approved by the College.
SCIA recommended that SFU approve continuation of this international
component of PDP.
23.
China Centre for International Education Exchange
Faculty of Education circulated to SCIA members, at its June meeting, a
proposal for an International Teacher Education Program that it had been
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invited to submit to the CCIEE. If accepted by the Chinese, a short
program would be delivered in Canada in July 2000. SFU would realize
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about $13,500 in overheads from this program. If successful, the program
could be broader in the future.
SCIA members agreed to review the proposal carefully and to provide
any to the Committee's Secretary.
24.
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Vrije Universiteit,
Netherlands
Criminology spoke to this proposed arrangement. Several SF0 faculty
members visit Vrije on a regular basis and are working with them on
issues related to youth violence. The School would like to formalize the
relationship. There are no financial implications for SF0 in signing this
agreement. In fact, the School of Criminology believes Vrije is likely to
cover the cost of SF0 visiting faculty, as well as the cost of any Vrije
faculty who might visit SF0.
SCIA recommended that SFU sign this MOU.
25.
Greenland: Proposed MOU Between SFU and the Ministry of
Education in Greenland
A draft MOU was presented to SCIA that would govern a range of
training programs that Education would offer to educators from
Greenland, on a full fee for service basis. SCIA members identified
several drafting changes that were required.
Subject to these changes, SCIA recommended the MOU be signed by SF0.
26.
Field School Update: Fiji and Bolivia
SCIA was informed in June that the Latin American Studies Field School
planned for Bolivia this year would not proceed due to insufficient
student interest.
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Munro briefed SCIA on the situation facing field school participants in
Fiji as a result of the attempted coup. SCIA was assured that SF0 is in
regular communication with the participants, their families in Canada,
and with the Canadian High Commission in New Zealand. Participants
wish to remain. It appears safe to do so, but the situation is being
monitored closely and the group will be evacuated if required.
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Faculty of Education Proposal for a PDP Experience in Trinidad
&
Tobago
This planned program draws on Education's successful PDP pilot
program in Mexico, and will build on the relationship it has established
with the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus.
If the initiative is supported by SCIA, Education will know by the end of
January 2001 whether there is sufficient student interest (a minimum of 30
students is required). Field School courses will also be open to UWI
faculty and students.
SCIA recommended that this Field School be approved.
28. Deliver
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of SFU's Object Technolog y
Program in Singapore and Hong
Kong
Applied Sciences' Continuing Studies Program is exploring the possibility
of delivering their OTP, offshore. The program content was not an issue
for SCIA since the program has already been approved by SF0.
SCIA members asked how revenue coming to SF0 would be allocated.
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They also expressed concern that the financial return to SF0 seemed low
considering this is a high demand, industry-oriented program.
SCIA stressed the importance of ensuring that the program meets SFLJ's
standards.
SCIA recommended the proposal be approved subject to two conditions:
1.
that detailed budgets be submitted to and approved by the VP
Academic
2.
that Applied Sciences review these programs annually to ensure
program content remains relevant and quality is consistent with
SF0 standards
At its subsequent meeting in October 2000, J. Waterhouse informed SCIA
that the Dean of Applied Sciences had assured him that he win review the
budget to ensure a better financial return to SF0. A detailed proposal had
not yet be submitted as of December 31, 2000.
29. Proposed MOU with the Université de Nice
- Sophia Antipolis
Following a visit by R. Martin (International & Exchange Student
Services), SF0 was approached by the U de N in 1999 to establish a formal
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institutional relationship. Due diligence included separate visits to U de
N by C. Jones (International Relations) and G. Poirier (French
Department) while in Europe on other business, and discussions at SF0.
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30.
Relationship with Monash University
C. Jones visited Monash in September 2000 while in Australia. The visit
was reciprocated later that month when Ian Porter, Monash's Advisor to
the President on International Relations, visited SFU. Monash is
interested in developing comprehensive relationships with one or two
universities in North America. They want to explore SFU's interest in
being one of these universities. If we agree to develop such a relationship,
Monash hopes we can begin by increasing student exchanges to 30 to 40
students per year.
P. McFetridge noted that lack of financial support for our students might
limit SFU's ability to reach these levels.
J. Waterhouse stressed this is an important issue. Too few of our students
are involved in study abroad. He suggested SCJA might want to consider
this issue more carefully in the future.
Discussions with Monash will
continue.
31.
Number and Nature of MOUs Signed by SFU
J. Waterhouse noted the large number of MOUs signed by SFU, and
questioned how active some of these relationships are, and how we
determine which agreements to sign and when to extend or terminate
them. J. Knockaert and C. Jones noted that for several years now SCIA
has considered proposed agreements carefully, focusing on the quality of
the partner institution, and whether substantive activities are likely to
result. Efforts are made to avoid signing agreements that are unlikely to
lead substantial and beneficial activity.
At a subsequent SCIA meeting, a detailed inventory of active agreements
was provided to SCIA. However, discussion by SCIA was deferred until
International & Exchange Student Services and ISEC have completed a
planned exercise to establish criteria for entering into, extending and
terminating exchange agreements. This will be done early in 2001. This
issue will then be brought back to SCIA for discussion.
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Facult
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of Education's Interest in
a
CIDA Project in Kosovo
McGill University has invited SFU to support them in their bid on a
teacher training project in Kosovo. Education has identified faculty
members who are interested in working on this project. McGill and the
University of Alberta will be the lead institutions. University of Ottawa
and SFU will play supporting roles. SCJA sought and received assurances
that SFU's participation would not adversely affect the delivery of
programs to SFU students, and that the risks to project participants
working in Kosovo are not unacceptably high.
SCJA supported a motion that our Faculty of Education participate in this
project in a supporting role.
33.
Proposed MOU with Nord Anglia Education PLC (Vietnam)
J. Knockaert explained that Nord Anglia had invited SFU to join them in
submitting an Expression of Interest to conduct student tracer studies as
part of the World Bank Higher Education Quality Improvement Project in
Vietnam.
This opportunity was presented for SCIA as a good means of broadening
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SFU's experience in Vietnam and of enhancing SFU's prospects to be
successful in its pursuit a teaching training project in that country.
SCIA questioned the educational value of this activity and expressed
concern about associating with a firm involved in the private delivery of
education programs (with a heavy emphasis on language training).
SCIA supported a motion that SFU not become involved in this project
with Nord Anglia.
34.
Clarification of Tenns of Reference and Responsibilities for SCIA and
ISEC
C. Jones flagged a serious inconsistency in the Terms of Reference for
SCIA and its sub-committee, ISEC. SCIA is charged with advising the VP
Academic on the merits of entering into international activities and
agreements, including student exchange agreements. ISEC's Terms of
Reference have it recommending to the President whether to enter into
student exchange agreements. SCIA's Chair agreed that as a sub-
committee of SCIA, ISEC's Terms of Reference should be consistent with
SCIA's, and that ISEC should probably be recommending to the VP
Academic.
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SCIA agreed to refer this matter to ISEC with a request that ISEC propose
to SCIA how its Terms of Reference should be modified to bring them into
line with SCIA's mandate.
35.
Vietnam Secondary Education Masterplan: Expression of Interest
SCIA was informed that Education had expressed interest in this
Asian Development Bank, technical assistance project.. In October
2000, while in Vietnam, J
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Knockaert discussed this opportunity with
several key Vietnamese institutions that confirmed their interest in
working with SF0 on this project. Upon return to Canada, and
following further discussion with the Faculty of Education, it was
agreed that we should submit an Expression of Interest.
The key faculty member is Allan MacKinnon. Dr. MacKinnon was
responsible for SFU's Vietnam Scholarship Project, and is the lead
faculty member in pursuit of the Asian Development Bank-funded
Lower Secondary Teacher Training Project (SF0 is leading a
consortium of BC and Alberta institutions in pursuing this project
opportunity).
SCIA was assured that the Education Masterplan Project would not
absorb significant faculty time nor adversely affect SF11 programs and
students. Any detailed proposal would be reviewed by SCIA prior to
submission to the Bank.
SCIA agreed that the Faculty of Education pursue this project
opportunity.
As of December 2000, the Asian Development Bank had made no decision
on the short listing of organizations to be invited to prepare detailed
proposals.
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Cooperation with the Shanghai Education Commission
Continuing Studies presented this proposal. It is a continuation of a
career-counseling program delivered to SEC participants for the first time,
last year. It would be delivered in cooperation with Education.
Continuing Studies is interested in exploring the prospects for expanding
the relationship with SEC to include possible delivery of a Masters
program in counseling.
SCIA recommended that the Vice President Academic approve the
signing of the proposed "Letter of Intent" with the Shanghai Education
Commission, and that the VP Academic discuss the overhead rate for this
program with the Dean of Continuing Studies.
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37. Memorandum of Understanding: Beijing Broadcasting Institute (BBI)
B. Lewis (Communications) presented a proposal for a formal institutional
arrangement with BBI. BBI is familiar with SFU and its strong reputation
in Communications. Most media personalities in China go through BBI.
BBI is an independent university and the only one to offer a PhD program
in Communications, in China. It has fine facilities, including studios. The
School of Communications is prepared to accept a BBI faculty member
each year, and to have SFU visit their institution.
SCIA received assurances that there is no financial obligation to SFU
stemming from this agreement. C. Jones noted that if approved, SFU
could sign this agreement during the Team Canada Mission's visit to
Beijing in February 2001.
SCIA passed a motion recommending that SFU sign the proposed MOU.
John Waterhouse
Chair, Senate Committee on
International Activities
February 13, 2001
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SCIA's Annual Report to Senate: Annex A
Simon Fraser University
Senate Committee on International Activities (SCIA)
Standing Committee (Reporting Category "B")
I
Members
Conditions
Term
I
Expiry Date
I
Name
Vice-President, Academic (or designate)
lIChair
I
I
John Waterhouse
Senator-Faculty Mbr
I
Elected by and from Senate
12
yearsllMay
31,2002
Linda LaRocque
Senator-Faculty Mbr
12 years IlMay 31, 2002
Larry Weldon
Senator-Faculty Mbr
I
12 years
May 31, 2001
IlPaul
McFetridge
Senator (At-large)
IlElected by and from Senate
112
years
IlMay
31,2002
liJon
Driver
Student Senator (Undergraduate)
IlElected
by and from Senate
112 years
May 31, 2002
I vemnika
Miralles-Sanchez
Graduate Student (At-large)
Elected by Senate
12 years
May 31, 2002
II..ore na
Jara
Director, International Cooperation
jSecretary
I
Executive Director, International Relations
hEx-officio
(non-voting)
(non-voting)
IJoe Knockaert
Cohn Jones
* Elected by Senate October 4, 1999 to replace S.Y. To for balance term of office
The Committee shall meet at least once each semester and at the call of the Chair.
Note: Providing there are items of business, SCIA currently meets once a month at 3:30 pm on the same day as the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of
Senate.
Quorum shall be a simple majority of the voting members.
The Committee may strike sub-committees as required, such as the International Student Exchange Committee.
Terms of Reference
1.
To ensure that proposals for international activities meet the conditions and criteria established by the University Policy on International Activities, and by the
University Policy on Service Contracts.
2.
To ensure broad consultation prior to the final approval of any proposal covered by this policy for which human rights considerations are likely to be a
concern.
3.
To advise the Vice-President, Academic with respect to the desirability of entering into international activities that are proposed to be undertaken by the
University on the basis of a contract, contribution agreement, letter of understanding, or similar document.
4.
To maintain an overview and familiarity with international agreements that are entered into by academic or administrative units.
5.
To report annually to Senate.
Procedures
1.
The Committee shall be provided with copies of international activity proposals and whatever other information is needed to administer this Policy, based on
procedures to be determined by the Committee.
2.
Every proposal shall indicate that it has the approval of the appropriate Chair or Director and Faculty Dean and shall contain a statement of goals and
objectives, a clear disclosure of the proposed activities and a budget.
3.
Proposals shall be accompanied by verification that the prospective parties to the activity have been given a copy of the University Policy on International
Activities.
4.
Proposals shall be submitted to the Secretary of SCIA for distribution to the Committee.
5.
The Committee shall review each proposal to ensure compliance with the University Policy on International Activities and shall recommend acceptance,
modification or rejection to the Vice-President, Academic. Where approval of the Senate or the Board of Governors is required, the Vice-President, Academic
6.
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paiert
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IA
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Policy, the Committee shall be entitled to receive further information and shall report to the Vice-President, Academic regarding any violations that may be
discovered.
I
Tuesday, February
20, 200
Page: 2
7. Copies of international activity contracts or other agreements shall be provided to the Office of International Cooperation where they shall be kept on file and
' be open for inspection by members of the University community.
Sinutes and other documentation from SCIA
Last updated December 21, 2000
Return to Senate Committees.
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Chile
China
Cuba
Denmark
Ecuador
England
Fiji
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Japan
Korea
Location
Ar gentina
Australia
(Koln)
(SaarbrUchen)
(Athens)
(Osaka)
(Tokyo)
(Seoul )
(Seoul )
(Taej on)
Buenos Aires)
Mexico
(Mexico City)
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Scotland
Singapore
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
USA
(Monterrey, &
other campuses)
(Puebl a)
(Groni ngen)
(Utrecht)
(Oslo)
(Sandvika)
(Mani l a)
(Dundee)
(Edinburgh)
(Glasgow)
(Lund)
(Uppsala)
(Basel)
(Taipei)
(Taipei)
(Bangkok)
(Istanbul)
(A l buquerque)
(Bellingham)
(Boston)
(Orono)
(San Diego)
SCIA's Annual Report to Senate: Annex B
liTIi
ThON
UV1IITY
INTERNATIONAL PROFILE
BILAT
ERAL EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIPS: undergraduate students
I
.
University
I
Institution
Universidad de Belgrano
Flinders University
Monash University
Murdoch University
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Western Australia
Pontificia Universidad CatOlica de Chile
East China Normal University
Universidad de la Habana
Aarhüs University
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
University of Bath
The University of Sussex
The University of Leeds
The University of East Anglia
University of the South Pacific
Université Stendhal - Grenoble Ill
Foundation Nationale des
Sciences Politiques (ScPo)
Universität zu Käln
Universität des Saarlandes
University of Athens
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Kansai Gaidai
Meiji Gakuin Daigaku
Yonsei University
Seoul National University
Korean Advanced Institute for Science
& Technology (KAIST)
I nstituto Tecnológico AutOnomo
de Mexico (ITAM)
Instituto TecnolOgico y de Estudios
Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
Universidad de [as Americas (UDLA)
Hanzehogeschool Groningen
Universiteit Utrecht
University of Oslo
Norwegian School of Management
De Ia Salle University
The University of Dundee
Heriot-Watt University
Strathclyde University
National University of Singapore
Lund University
Uppsala University
Universitãt Basel
National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan University
Thammasat University
Koc University
University of New Mexico
Western Washington University
Northeastern University
University of Maine
San Diego State University
Discipline
Spanish, All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
Business
Various disciplines
All disciplines
Chinese Language & Culture
All disciplines
English
All disciplines, Spanish
Science
Arts, Science
All disciplines
Arts, Biology
All disciplines
French, Literature
French, Political Science,
History
Arts, Social Sciences
Arts, Social Sciences
Arts, History, Languages
All disciplines
All disciplines
Asian/Japanese Studies
Asian/Japanese Studies
Asian Studies, Business
All disciplines
Engineering Science
Business, Social Sciences
Spanish, Other disciplines
Business, Spanish
Business
Arts, Psychology
All disciplines
Business
All disciplines
Arts
Business, Economics
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
English, Linguistics,
Languages
Chinese Language & Culture
Chinese Language & Culture
Asian Studies, Economics
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
Arts, Sciences
All disciplines
Business
.
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BILATE
RAL EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIPS: graduate students
I
.
Location
University
I
Institution
Discipline
England
(Manchester)
Korea
(Seoul)
Mexico
(Puebla)
Scotland
(Dundee)
Taiwan
(Taipei)
Manchester Business School
Seoul National University
Universidad AutOnoma de Puebla
The University of Dundee
National Taiwan University
Business
Spanish!
Latin American Studies
Geography
Chinese Language & Culture
CONSORTIUM EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIPS
I
Consortium Name
I
Location
University / Institution
National Student Exchange (NSE)
over 80 public American universities across the USA
+ three universities in Puerto Rico
European Union-Canada Consortium for Management of Technology
European Community
Finland
(Otakaari)
Helsinki University of Technology
Italy
(Milano)
Politecnico di Milano
Sweden
(Goteborg)
Chalmers University of Technology
Discipline
All disciplines
Applied Sciences
Engineering
North American Design Institute (NADI)
Mexico
(Guadalajara)
Universidad de Guadalajara
(Monterrey)
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios
Supenores de Monterrey (ITESM)
USA
(Detroit)
University of Detroit Mercy
(Santa Clara)
Santa Clara University
IINTERNATIO
NA L FIELD SCHOOLS
I
Location
China
(Changchun)
Czech Republic (Prague)
France
(Tours)
Ghana
(Legon)
Greece
(Kephalonia)
Philippines
(Diliman, Los Baños)
South East Asia
Thailand/Vietnam
South Pacific
(Suva, Fiji)
Various Latin American countries
University
/ Institution
Jilin University
Charles University
University of Tours
University of Ghana
University of the Philippines
University of the South Pacific
Discipline
Chinese Studies
Arts, Humanities
French Language & Culture
West Africian Music & Dance
Hellenic Studies
Communication
Sociology/Anthropology
Archaeology; Linguistics
Spanish!
Latin American Studies
.
IINSTITUTI0NAL LINKAGES
I
Location
University
/
Institution
Bangladesh
(Dhaka)
International
University of Business, Agriculture and Technology
Chile
(ConcepciOn)
Universidad de ConcepciOn
China
(Beijing)
Beijing Broadcasting
Institute
(Shanghai)
East China Normal University
(Shanghai)
Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
(Shanghai)
Shanghai Teacher Education Institute
(Harbin)
Harbin Normal University
Cuba
(Havana)
University of Havana
Czech Republic
(Prague)
Charles University
France
France-Canada Research Foundation
(Nice)
University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis
Ghana
(Legon)
University of Ghana
Greenland
Ministry of Education, Greenland
February 2001
IINSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES
(cont'd)
Location
University
/
Institution
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University:
1. David Lam Institute for East-West Studies
2. Wing Lung Bank Intl Institute for Business Development
3. Shenzhen Virtual University Park
Indonesia
(Bogor)
Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) - Bogor Agriculture Institute
(Bandung)
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
(Manado)
Universitas Sam Ratulangi (UNSRAT)
(Yogyakarta)
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Israel
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
(Jerusalem)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Japan
(Kushiro)
Kushiro Public University of Economics
Kushiro Institute of Technology
Hokkaido University of Education
Korea
(Inchon)
Inha University
(Seoul)
Dongduk Women's University
(Seoul)
Seoul National University
(Taejon)
Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST)
Malaysia
National Institute of Educational Management
Mexico
(Tijuana)
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF)
Netherlands
(Amsterdam)
Vrije Universiteit
Philippines
Colombo Plan Staff College for Technical Education
Singapore
Temasek Polytechnic
SEAMO Regional Language Centre (RLC)
Thailand
(Chiang Mai)
Chiang Mai University
(Hat Yai)
Prince of Songkla University
(Khon Kaen)
Khon Kaen University
(Bangkok)
Kasetsart University
Rajabhat Institutes of North East Thailand
(Bangkok)
Ministry of University Affairs
Trinidad
University of the West Indies
Vietnam
(Hanoi)
Hanoi Agricultural University
(Hanoi)
Hanoi University of Education
(Ho Chi Minh)
Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
(Nhu Trang)
University of Fisheries
IINTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
I
Location
Project
Donor
SFU Unit
China
China Council for International Cooperation on
CIDA
David Lam Centre
Environment and Development
China
Regional Economic Development of Minority Areas
CIDA
David Lam Centre
& Training of Minority Professionals
China
Chinese Interpreter Education Program Video:
CIDA
David Lam Centre
Making The Connection
Ghana
Ghana Distance Education Development Project
CIDA
Distance Education
Indonesia
Eastern Indonesia University Development Project
CIDA
Science
Malawi
Secondary School Teacher Education Project
CIDA
Distance Education
Mexico
Building Community Economic Development
CIDA
Community Economic
Capacity in Latin America
Development Centre
Women, Poverty & Education in Mexico
CIDA
Arts & Continuing Studies
Philippines
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
IDRC
Distance Education
Online Education Technology & Pedagogy
Philippines
University of the Philippines Distance Education
CIDA
Distance Education
Development
IA
Au
L
st
U
ra
MN
lia, E
I
n
R
g
e
la
p
n
r
d
e
,
se
Ho
n
n
t
g
at
K
io
o
n
ng, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam & Western Europe
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SCIAs Annual Report to Senate: Annex C
Outaoina Student Exchanaes ISEC Anoroved
ACAD YEAR
COUNTRY
UNIVERSITY
APPROVED
1 SEM
2 SEMS
CANCEL
WENT
1999-2000
AUSTRALIA
Flinders Univ
5
2
3
5
AUSTRALIA
Monash Univ
5
2
3
5
AUSTRALIA
Murdoch Univ
2
1
1
2
AUSTRALIA
Swinbume Univ
4
3
1
3
AUSTRALIA
No choices left
1
1
0
CANADA
Univ Montreal
2
1
1
1
CANADA
Univ Ottawa
4
2
2
2
CANADA
Univ Quebec a Montreal
1
1
0
CHILE
Pontificia Univ Catolica
1
1
1
1
CHINA
East China Normal Univ
CUBA
Univ Habana
2
_______
2
2
DENMARK
Aarhus Univ
1
1
1
DENMARK
(ECCIS) Roskilde Univ
2
1
1
1
ECUADOR
Univ San Fransciso Quito
1
1
1
ENGLAND
Univ Bath
.
1
1
0
ENGLAND
Univ East Anglia
3
1
2
3
ENGLAND
Univ Sussex
6
6
6
FIJI
Univ South Pacific
4
2
2
2
FRANCE
(ECCIS) Univ Paris
.3
2
1
3
FRANCE
Science Pc
..
1 .
1
1
FRANCE
Univ Stendhal
.
. 3
2
1
2
HONG KONG Chinese Univ of HK
. 3
3
3
HONG KONG
HK Baptist Univ
.
1
1
1
JAPAN
Kansai Gaidai Univ
4
1
2
1
3
JAPAN
Meiji Gakuin Univ
.4
2
2
2
MEXICO
ITAM
1
.
1
1
MEXICO
1ESM
10
7
1
2
8
NETHERLDS
Hanzehogeschool Groningen
4
3
1
3
NETHERLDS
Utrecht Univ
.. 1
1
0
NORWAY
UnivOlso
:1
1
1
SCOTLAND
Univ Dundee
.
i .
.
1
1
SCOTLAND
Univ Strathclyde
:
2..
2
2
SINGAPORE
NationalUnivSingapore
.
__1
1
0
SWEDEN
Lund Univ
.. '2.'
..
1
1
1
SWITZERLD
Univ Basel
r
:
:j
1
1
TAIWAN
National Taiwan Normal Univ
.
.
1
.
1
1
THAILAND
Thammasat Univ
.2.
.
1
1
1
TURKEY
KocUniv
.
.
.2
.
2
2
USA
(NSE)CaI State Univ, Dom H
.
.1. :.
1
1
USA
(NSE)CaI State Univ
. 1
_______
1
_______
1
USA
(NSE)East Carolina Univ
1.
1
1
USA
(NSE)Hunter College
:.
.1..
1
0
USA
(NSE)N. Arizona Univ
1
1
1
USA
(NSE)Oregon State Univ
.
. 1
1
1
USA
(NSE)Sonoma State Univ
'H. 1
1
1
USA
(NSE)Univ Maryland
.
:
.1
1
1
USA
(NSE)Univ Texas, San Anton
.
-1.
..•.'
1
0
USA
San Diego State Univ
...
:2
.
2
0
Total:
105
80
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ACAD YEAR
COUNTRY
UNIVERSITY
APPROVED
1 SEM
2 SEMS
CANCEL
WENT
2000-2001
ARGENTINA
Univ Belgrano
1
1
1
AUSTRALIA
Flinders Univ
5
1
4
1
AUSTRALIA
Monash Univ
6
4
1
1
5
AUSTRALIA
Swinburne Univ
.
3
2
1
2
CANADA
Univ Laval
. 2
1
1
2
CANADA
Univ Ottawa
. 1
1
1
CZECH REP.
Charles Univ
.
.1
1
1
ENGLAND
Univ East Anglia
.4
1
1
2
2
ENGLAND
Univ Leeds
1
1
1
ENGLAND
Univ Sussex
1 .
1
1
FIJI
Univ South Pacific
.
1
1
1
FRANCE
Science Po
.
1
1
1
FRANCE
Univ Stendhal
.
2
2
2
GERMANY
Justus-Liebig, Giessen
I
1
1
GERMANY
Univ Koin
.
:2
1
1
2
HONG KONG
Chinese Univ of HK
. ::3
2
1
2
HONG KONG
HKBaptistUniv
JAPAN
KansaiGaidalUniv
._.
_
. .1
1
1
JAPAN
MeijiGakuinUniv
.:..
_.3
1
1
1
2
MEDICO
ITESM
2________
2
2
NETHERWS
HanzehogeschoolGroningen
.
_____..
2
______
2
2
NETHERLDS
UnivUtrecht
._.;...__3
2
1
3
NORWAY
Univ Oslo
1
1
PHILIPPINES
De La Salle Univ
.
j
1
1
SCOTLAND
Heriot-Watt Univ
1
1
SCOTLAND
Univ Strathclyde
:
4:
1
3
4
SINGAPORE
National Univ Singapore
.
:2
2
2
S.
KOREA
Yonsei Univ
.
.
4
3
1
3
S.
KOREA
KAIST
S.KOREA
SeoulNationalUniv
..
__
.•4
__
S
4
4
SWEDEN
ChalmersUniv
....
._2:
2
2
SWEDEN
LundUniv
:.:...I
_
1
1
SW11ZERLD
UnivBasel
1...
___
. 1..
1
1
TAIWAN
NationalTaiwanNormalUniv
.
_____i
1
1
THAILAND
ThammasatUniv
.1'
1
1
TURKEY
KocUniv
USA
(NSE)HunterCollege
USA
(NSE)UnivMinnesota TwinC
=..
_____.
1
1
2
USA
(NSE)UnivHawaiiManoa
1
2
1
3
USA
(NSE)UnivNevada
USA
UnivNewMexico
USA
WesternWashUniv
Total:.
__
83
70
once 01-2 students are approved numbers should be added to the total for 00/01
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