Opportunities and Challenges of Expanding Internationally
Opportunities and Challenges of Expanding Internationally
Presenters Dr. Jason M. Ruckert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Mitsue Shiokawa-Baklan, Old Dominion University
https://worldwide.erau.edu/
https://online.odu.edu/
Today’s Plan • Institutional Profiles (Context for International Efforts) • Overview of ERAU and ODU International Efforts • Lessons Learned – Praises and Pitfalls • Emerging Markets • Game Plan Discussions • Group Sharing – Idea Exchange
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Embry-Riddle is an independent, not-for-profit university. The University serves culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, engineering, cyber security, technology and related fields
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Two residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ serve traditional students
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Our Worldwide Campus has a unique model which provides instruction through a globally recognized learning system that leverages online and face-to-face delivery methods and a network of over 130 education facilities designed to support student advancement in the U.S. and abroad
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The Worldwide Campus has been offering education at a distance since 1971 and currently serves more than 24,000 students
Embry-Riddle Locations
Embry-Riddle Expansion
Old Dominion University • Public, Doctoral Research Institute Based in Norfolk, VA – – – – – –
Offspring of William & Mary Large Seaport Naval Station Norfolk Highly diverse campus community STEM programs Coastal and climate focus
• A leader in Distance Learning for over 30 years
Old Dominion University • Over 100 program options available online • 10,000 Headcount in Online • Mission: To provide online educational opportunities, support systems, and technologies necessary for faculty and students to successfully achieve their teaching and learning goals
Old Dominion University • Organic growth in international enrollment • 2014 opened ODUOnline International – Small team with a big mission – Focus on ensuring proper care for international distance students • • • • •
Enrollment Culture of education Language services Student success focus Pedagogical and support work with departments
• 27% growth in international online for spring 2017 over 2016
Lessons Learned ERAU • • •
Different educational systems Country approvals Area specific content and examples –
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ODU
– Coalition Building
Faculty Buy-in
Bandwidth Hardware/Software shipment Material costs Online Stigma Long term Investment Patience – – –
• Research First • Institutional Buy-In
Singapore PE first (Brazil) 5 Year Process
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Expect to Invest Brand Recognition Marketing Leverage Faculty Create Unique Models Build Partnerships
Emerging Markets ERAU
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Asia South America Europe Australia India
ODU
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US Military Installations South America India Europe Asia
Discussion & Idea Exchange
Presenters Dr. Jason M. Ruckert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Mitsue Shiokawa-Baklan, Old Dominion University
https://worldwide.erau.edu/
https://online.odu.edu/
Today’s Plan • Institutional Profiles (Context for International Efforts) • Overview of ERAU and ODU International Efforts • Lessons Learned – Praises and Pitfalls • Emerging Markets • Game Plan Discussions • Group Sharing – Idea Exchange
•
Embry-Riddle is an independent, not-for-profit university. The University serves culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, engineering, cyber security, technology and related fields
•
Two residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ serve traditional students
•
Our Worldwide Campus has a unique model which provides instruction through a globally recognized learning system that leverages online and face-to-face delivery methods and a network of over 130 education facilities designed to support student advancement in the U.S. and abroad
•
The Worldwide Campus has been offering education at a distance since 1971 and currently serves more than 24,000 students
Embry-Riddle Locations
Embry-Riddle Expansion
Old Dominion University • Public, Doctoral Research Institute Based in Norfolk, VA – – – – – –
Offspring of William & Mary Large Seaport Naval Station Norfolk Highly diverse campus community STEM programs Coastal and climate focus
• A leader in Distance Learning for over 30 years
Old Dominion University • Over 100 program options available online • 10,000 Headcount in Online • Mission: To provide online educational opportunities, support systems, and technologies necessary for faculty and students to successfully achieve their teaching and learning goals
Old Dominion University • Organic growth in international enrollment • 2014 opened ODUOnline International – Small team with a big mission – Focus on ensuring proper care for international distance students • • • • •
Enrollment Culture of education Language services Student success focus Pedagogical and support work with departments
• 27% growth in international online for spring 2017 over 2016
Lessons Learned ERAU • • •
Different educational systems Country approvals Area specific content and examples –
• • • • • •
ODU
– Coalition Building
Faculty Buy-in
Bandwidth Hardware/Software shipment Material costs Online Stigma Long term Investment Patience – – –
• Research First • Institutional Buy-In
Singapore PE first (Brazil) 5 Year Process
• • • • • •
Expect to Invest Brand Recognition Marketing Leverage Faculty Create Unique Models Build Partnerships
Emerging Markets ERAU
• • • • •
Asia South America Europe Australia India
ODU
• • • • •
US Military Installations South America India Europe Asia
Discussion & Idea Exchange
