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2.04

Approval of a Letter of Intent where Simon Fraser University wishes to express its support for

AMIE (Action et mobilite intemationale en enseignement), a student exchange and mobility

project put forward at

SFU by the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Office of

Francophone and Francophile Affairs.

2.05

Approval of an MOU between Simon Fraser University (Faculty of Applied Science) and

Technische

Universitat Darmstadt (Germany).

2.06

Approval (by email) of an MOU for Michigan State University Student Exchange and Researcher

Exchange.

2.07

Approval (by email) of an MOU for the University of Aberdeen Undergraduate Student

Exchange.

2.08

Approval (by email) of the Risk Management Document. This item will be combined with the

SCIA Routing Sheet.

2.09

Approval (by email) oftheSeIA Routing Sheet. This item will be combined with the Risk

Management document.

2.10

Approval of Indonesia Field School Proposal.

2.11

Approval of MOU between Simon Fraser University and the National Institute of Informatics,

Japan.

2.12

Approval ofMOU between Simon Fraser University and BRAC University, Bangladesh.

2.13

Approval of Module International en Education en Langue Francaise (MIEL), Mali.

2.14

Approval ofMOU between Simon Fraser University and the Universidad del Pacifico.

2.15

Approval of MOU between Simon Fraser University and Queensland University of Technology.

2.16

Approval (by email) of Letter of Intent for Strengthening Stakeholder Relations in Africa.

2.17

Approval (by email) of Letter of Intent between Simon Fraser University (Faculty of Engineering

Science) and Zhejiang University (Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Infonnation

Technology).

2.18

Approval of Exchange Agreement between Simon Fraser University and Nanyang Technological

University (China).

2.19

Approval of the Mexico Field School, Faculty of Communications under the direction of Adam

Holbrook.

2.20

Approval of MOU between Simon Fraser University (Faculty of Health Sciences) and the

National Institute

of Public Health (School of Public Health).

2.21

Approval ofMOU between Simon Fraser University (Faculty of Health Sciences) and the

University

of Health Sciences.

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2.22

Approval in principle MOU between Simon Fraser University (Learning Strategies Group,

Beedie

School of Business) to run one cohort of the Management of Technology-MBA at King

Saud University, Saudi Arabia.

2.23

Approval

of expanded MOU between Simon Fraser University and the Universidad Andina

Simon Bolivar (Bolivia).

2.24

MOU between Simon Fraser University and Academics for Higher Education and Development

AHED

is an NGO whose mission is to assist developing countries to build capacity in higher

education and fulfills its mission by sending as volunteers both active and retired academics,

(staff, faculty, and administrators, professionals and students) on projects initiated and 'owned' by

developing world institutions

of higher education.

3.

Received for

Information

3.1

Faculty of Education, MEd TESL program successful with over 50 applicants.

3.2

Update from Ian Andrews' Faculty of Education trip to China.

3.3

The

SCIA Annual Report 2009 submitted to Senate.

3.4

Implementation of monthly memo announcing newly signed items MOUs / Partnerships /

Agreements from

SCIA Chair to Deans.

3.5

MOU between Simon Fraser University and Universidad de Concepcion, Chile.

3.6

SClA Chair will request English Language and Culture program (ELC) to provide SCIA with an

update

of international activities, titles, of projects, institutional partners by country, contracts and

dates.

3.7

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Non-academic programs require Decanal signatures, Vice

President Academic signature required in absence of Decanal signatures. SCIA Routing sheet

updated.

3.8

Modification to all SCIA minutes to include "Action required by __ ".

3.9

Introduction

of Li-Jeen Broshko, Associate General Counsel and Associate University Secretary,

representing V.P. Academic, Jonathan Driver.

3.10

Introduction

of Kate Jennings, SFU International, returning to SCI A as a non-voting member in

her new role as Associate Director, International Partnerships and Mobility.

3.11

Signed MOU between Simon Fraser University and BRAC University, Bangladesh.

3.12

Signed MOU between Simon Fraser University and Communication University of China (CUC).

3.13

Re-signed MOU between Simon Fraser University and Nanyang Technological Institute,

Singapore.

3.14

Re-signed

MOU between Simon Fraser University and Inha University, Korea.

3.15

Re-signed Exchange Agreement between

Simon Fraser University and Monash University,

Australia.

3.16

Report summarizing the first year

of the International Teacher Education Module (ITEM) of

Professional Programs of Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Education in Dharamsala, India.

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3.17

Fiji Archaeology, Field School Director's Report presented to SCIA.

3.18

Italy SlAT, Field School Director's Report presented to SCIA.

3.19

SFU Prague Field School Director's Report presented to SCIA

3.20

A Presentation on Internationalization previously given to Deans Council was given by William

Radford, Director Internationalization,

SFU International.

4.

Field Schools

SFU International reported the following Field Schools were completed in 20 I 0:

4.1

Spring 2010 (January-April)

Mexico - Communication, Special Field School, February 14 - 27- (Guadalajara), 25 participants

led by Professor Richard

Smith, Professor Adam Holbrook

Southeast Asia - International Studies (Thailand, Laos and Vietnam),

19

participants led by

Professor Michael Howard

4.2

Summer 2010 (May-July)

Fiji - Archaeology (Suva, Levuka and Sigatoka), 23 participants led by Dr. David Burley

Italy - SlAT, Italian Design (Rome, Florence and Milan), 12 participants led by Russell Taylor

Czech Republic - Humanities (Charles University), 13 participants led by Christine Jones

4.3

Fall 2010

(September-December)

Greece - Semester Abroad, 20 participants led by Dr. Geoffrey Schmalz

Italy- English (Prato, Assisi, Bologna, Arezzo, Cortona, Florence, Lucca, Siena, Orvieto,

Perugia,),

27 participants led by Dr. Anne Higgins

4.4

Field Schools Report

4.4.1 France Field School will not run again.

4.4.2 Field School Directors must update itineraries daily, carry international satellite phones with them

at all times and remain with the Field

School during its entire duration.

4.4.3 Transportation Risk Management Policy,

SFU Legal has created a new liability policy with

regard to driving abroad.

4.5

Field Schools Review

4.5.1.

Participation peaked in 2006 with 136 Field School participants.

4.5.2. Southeast Asia Field School MOUs with Chiang Mai University and Prince ofSongkla

University are discontinued.

4.5.3. Mexico

Spring 2010 very successful; strong interest in having the Field School run again.

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5.

Student Exchange

5.1

For the 200911 0 academic year, 309 students applied to participate in the University's

international bilateral and multilateral exchange programs (a decrease of 8% from 336

students in

2008/09).

5.2

Of the 309 applicants, 22% (69) were incomplete applications or were not approved (compared

with 24% (81) in 2008/09), and 13% (41) of applicants cancelled after SFU International's

selection (compared with 14%) (46) in 2008/09).

5.3

SFU International selected 78% (240 out of the 309 students) of applicants to participate

(compared with 76% (255 out of 336) in 2008/09).

5.4

Of those selected to participate, 83% (199) went on exchanges (compared with 820/0 (209 out of

336) in 2008/09). The 199 exchange students completed a total of 245 exchange terms since some

students participated for multiple terms (compared with 243 exchange terms in 2008/09).

5.5

From 2008/09 to 2009/10 the number of students going on exchanges decreased by 5%

(209 to 199), but the total number of exchange terms increased by 1% (243 to 245).

6.

International Co-op Program

SFU students completed 114 co-op work practicums in 32 countries through the Co-op Program.

7.

Signature

James Busumtwi-Sam, Chair

Senate Committee on International Activities

Date:

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AnnexA

Senate Committee on International Activities (SCIA)

Standing Committee

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The Committee may strike sub-committccs as required.

6.3 Terms of Reference

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6.3.1 To ensure that proposals for international activities meet the conditions and criteria

established by the University Policy on International Activities, and the University Policy on

Service Contracts.

6.3.2 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.

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6.3.3 To advise the President 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.

6.3.4 To maintain an overview and familiarity with international agreements that are entered into

by academic

or administrative units.

6.3.5 To report annually to Senate.

6.4 Procedures

6.4.1 The Committee shall be provided with copies of international actlvlty proposals and

whatever other information is needed to administer this Policy, based on procedures to be

determined by the Committee.

6.4.2 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.

6.4.3 Proposals shall be submitted to the Secretary

of SClA for distribution to the Committee.

6.4.4 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

President. Where approval

of the Senate or the Board of Governors is required, the President shall

inform the appropriate body(ies)

of the Committee's recommendation.

6.4.5 Where there is concern on the part

of SCIA that any international activity which uses the

University's name or resources may be in non-compliance with this Policy, the Committee shall

be entitled to receive further information and shall report

to the President regarding any violations

that may be discovered.

6.4.6 Copies

of international activity contracts or other agreements shall be provided to SFU

International where they shall be kept on file and be open for inspection by members of the

University community.

Interpretation

Questions of Policy interpretation or application shall be referred to the President whose decision shall be

final.

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94

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2

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1996

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97

70

26

0

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69

24

0

1

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47

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19

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88

125

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78

132

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118

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122

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41

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63

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2004

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244

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252

28

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345

157

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190

28

2007/08

355

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280

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