2.10 Student Support Services

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Broward College
Focused Report August 26, 2013
*2.10 The institution provides student support programs, services, and activities consistent with
its mission that are intended to promote student learning and enhance the development of its
students. (Student Support Services)
Non-Compliance
The institution provides program, services, and activities to its students by providing new
student orientations, academic /career advising, educational planning, financial aid, subsidized
counseling services through the Student Assistance Program, disability services and career
services. The student clubs, organizations, as well as intercollegiate athletics, and intramurals
help enhance the student experience at the institution. Child care services are also provided at
the main campuses with child care assistance grants available.
The institution has developed support services to provide early intervention efforts for FTIC
students by creating special programs that provide holistic advising, peer mentoring, student life
skills courses, learning communities and tutorial services. Distance learning students are also
offered support services, as noted on the institution website. Advisors are available for online
chats, and tutoring services are accessible through an online web-based program,
Smarthinking, available 24/7. The Financial Aid Office offers online information, workshops and
forms for student accessibility. SWOT analysis done by international program sites noted
access issues for some of the international programs with students not being able to log on to
the school portal and online library. The Support and Oversight of International Centers
document did not provide evidence of any student support programs, services or activities.
Response:
College Portal and Library Access Issues
Issues related to student access to the school portal and the online library access have been
addressed during oversight and support activities in the 2012-13 academic year. Improvements
in this area have been made as a result of assessment activities and have been reflected in
annual program evaluations (1), which are prepared for each International Center by the
respective Broward College International Center faculty coordinators. These reports are
reviewed by the Associate Vice President and District Director for International Education to set
priorities and create action steps to be addressed in the ensuing year.
Information collected by Broward College through on-site visits, surveys, and discussions with
International Center personnel revealed problems some students encountered while trying to
access online information/services and library resources. As a result, the following actions have
been taken to improve access:
1. Synchronous and asynchronous presentations are given to students and faculty at
International Centers regarding login procedures, available online services, and library
resources. In addition, visiting Broward College personnel have provided face-to-face
instruction.
2. A Virtual and International librarian, initially employed part-time to assist faculty and
students needing online library support, has been reclassified to full-time.
3. “LibGuides” have been created for each International Center. LibGuides are online
research guides customized by reference librarians. They contain assignment, course
and subject-specific information to help students efficiently and effectively access
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information. These are web-based resources which serve as a “landing page” for
students and faculty seeking access to online library resources (2).
4. For students attending International Centers, a bookmark is distributed showing step-bystep instructions on how to access the University/College Library (U/CL) via the
LibGuides for each respective International Center (3).
5. “Ask a Librarian” services have been made available to students and faculty needing
library assistance via their respective LibGuide homepage (4).
6. Brief library orientation sessions are now incorporated into ENC 1101 (English
Composition) and CGS 1060 (Computer Literacy) at International Centers.
Most recent reports on library usage reveal improvement since implementing these actions to
improve access (see Table 2.10-1).
Table 2.10-1
Survey of Library Use at International Centers
2011 - 2012
How Often
Not at all
One or more
Have You
times
Used the BC
Online
Library?
International
60%
40%
Centers
2012 - 2013
Not at all
One or more times
26%
74%
Many of the students surveyed in this group were in their first semester of study in the Broward
College program and had not yet had the orientation to the library now required in ENC 1101
(English Composition) and CGS 1060 (Computer Literacy), so these survey results are
expected to improve.
Summary of Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities at Broward College
International Centers
While student support programs, services, and other activities are directly undertaken by each
International Center, Broward College assumes the responsibility to provide expertise,
professional development and training to support appropriate student services at each
International Center. The document entitled Oversight and Support for International Programs
(5) is intended to outline the various ways in which the College provides services and monitors
its International Centers, including student services (see item #11 of the Oversight document).
Broward College International Center Coordinators, (who are typically full-time faculty
members), accompanied by other Broward College personnel, make one or two site visits per
year to each International Center to conduct oversight, training, and student support activities.
A list of Broward College personnel, including student and instructional support service staff,
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who have participated in international site visits in the past three years is found in the attached
table (6). Annual conferences presented by Broward College personnel include topics related to
student support services. Agendas for these conferences, including Latin America in 2012 (7);
Asia in 2012 (8); and the Broward World Conference in 2013 (9), are provided.
In addition to the student support services provided by Broward College personnel, student
support activities and student life activities are also provided by local staff at the four
International Centers in Ecuador, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam (see Table 2.10-2).
Table 2.10-2
Summary of Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities at Broward College
Academic
Student
Career & Orientation Phi Theta
International Center
Advising
Life
Transfer
Kappa
Activities
Services
BCAE (Ecuador)
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CAE – USIL (Peru)
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BC at ACHE (Sri Lanka)
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IAE-VATC (Vietnam)
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A more detailed description of the student support services provided by each International
Center, and monitored by Broward College, is provided (10).
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References/Documentation
1. Annual Summary Reports
2. LibGuide webpage
2.10-1 Annual Program Evaluations
2.10-2 International LibGuide Screenshot
3. LibGuide Bookmarks with Scannable QR
Code
4. Ask-a-Librarian webpage
5. Oversight and Support for International
Programs, Section 11
6. Broward College Personnel Participating in
International Site Visits
2.10-3 LibGuide Bookmarks
2.10-4 Ask a Librarian Screenshot
2.10-5 Oversight and Support for International
Programs
2.10-6 Broward College Personnel
Participation in International Site Visits 20102013
2.10-7 BC_Latin America_Summit
Brochure_Ecuador 2012
2.10-8 BC_Asia_Summit Schedule_India 2012
2.10-9 Broward College World Summit_
Florida 2013
2.10-10 Description of Student Support at
7. Broward Latin America Conference Agenda
-2012
8. Broward Asia Conference -2012
9. Broward World Conference -2013
10. Detailed Description of Student Support at
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Annual Program Evaluation
for International Affiliates and Centers
Part I: To be completed by faculty coordinator
Name of Institution: ___Broward College Center for American Education Guayaquil _
Location: ___Guayaquil, Ecuador__________________________________________
Faculty Coordinator: ____Claudia Sahagún_________________________________
Date: ____06/25/13______________________
Summary of Site Visit for year:
The visit took place on December 5 to 9, 2012 with Coordinator Claudia Sahagún and Professor
Jacob Skelton, EAP/Reading/SLS Department, from Broward College. The purpose of this visit
was to provide BCCAEG with the expertise of a qualified EAP/Reading faculty to help solve
impending issues with the English Remedial Program. This outcome was successfully
accomplished.
Major events included:
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Brainstorming and coming up with solutions to solve impending issue with English
Remedial program
Discussing benefits of being an extension of Phi Theta Kappa South Campus
Updating administrative records and reviewing faculty credentials
Observing faculty
Brainstorming on Study Abroad Program to be developed in Ecuador for 2014
BC World Conference June 2 – 6, 2013. Attended by representative from BCAE
(Conference agenda is attached).
SWOT Analysis:
Major Strengths of this Program
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Personnel on site have excellent understanding of BC/SACS expectations
Longevity of the program (since 1985; with Broward College since 2007)
Rapidly increasing growing enrollments
Very Successful transfer experiences – 62 students transferred to 31 different U.S.
colleges and universities in Fall 2012 and Fall 2013.
Financial stability
Although response rate was limited, Student Satisfaction surveys indicate 100% of
students agree or strongly agree that “overall, I am satisfied with my experience with
the BC program.”
Major Weaknesses
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Difficulty finding qualified faculty
Opportunities
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Consulate is supportive of BC program
BCCAEG students express interest in transfer to USA
Positive word of mouth is expanding rapidly in the city
Possible Partnership for Study Abroad/Service Learning
Threats
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Government regulations create uncertainty
Overall evaluation of key success factors. Please comment on each of the following areas:
1. Facilities: adequate except for parking spaces. Remodeling of parking is to be completed
this year.
2. Faculty Qualification and Performance: Faculty credentials are in order and teaching
observations demonstrate a satisfactory level of faculty’s performance in the classroom.
3. Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Students’ various assessments and evaluations
are aligned with projected outcomes. In Fall 2013, general education assessments will
be conducted.
4. Student Support Services: Community Service is currently the major focus of Student
Support Services with several initiatives completed or in process.
5. Learning Support Services: Students have complete access to library at the Center as
well as to BC online library. Usage data reveals improvement from 2012 to 2013. More
improvement is needed.
Part II – to be completed by AVP or District Director for International Education:
Priorities/Goals for this affiliation or center in 2013-14:
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Site visits to focus on: CID training and faculty development
100% faculty and student access to online library
General Education Outcomes Assessment participation
Improvement in Student Satisfaction Survey responses
Action Steps needed to achieve priorities and goals in 2013-14:
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Conduct general education assessment during the fall and spring semesters
Increase number of faculty observations
Provide continued training for staff on the use of BC student database systems
Conduct two on-site visits
Name of Institution: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL)-Center for American Education
Location: Lima, Peru
Faculty Coordinator: Maria Bernal-Dobek
Date: June 9, 2013
Summary of Site Visits for year (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Please describe the purpose of each site visit to this program, the participants from Broward
College, and the main outcomes for each visit. Please include action items which will require
follow up. If an itinerary was prepared, please attach.
A visit took place from November 25-29, 2012 with two participants from Broward College:
Maria Bernal-Dobek and Yaping Gao, District Director of Distance Learning/Open College
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D2L faculty development workshop
Reviewed faculty files to ensure all transcripts had been received
Met with faculty individually to discuss classes and students
A second visit took place on May 10-13, 2013 with two participants from Broward College:
Maria Bernal-Dobek and Jose Lopez, Director of Student Life at Central Campus
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Prepared for open house for CAE parents and incoming students
Gave presentation regarding Student Life at BC and CAE
An additional site visit took place by Dr. David Moore on May 9-15, 2013.
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Participation at first public graduation of CAE/USIL students (41 graduates)
Classroom observation
Meeting with faculty: discussed faculty/student access to BC library
Meeting with students to conduct student satisfaction surveys
Coordination with the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Houston
(UH) regarding student transfer issues
SWOT Analysis:
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Director and Coordinator on site have an excellent understanding of BC/SACS
expectations
Stable program with solid reputation for excellence
Growing enrollment due to increased recruitment from top bilingual schools in Lima
Successful transfer experiences to USF and UH in Lima as well as other universities in the
USA
Credentialed faculty, many who are native speakers of English from the USA
Major Weaknesses
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Administrative support staff needs to be added to assist with advising and registration
Students satisfaction surveys reveal problems related to access to library resources,
however steps are being taken to address this issue
Opportunities
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Consulate is supportive of BC program
Interested in expanding and offering more BS degrees from other universities
USIL preparing itself for SACS COC accreditation
Threats
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Expansion and the offering of more BS degrees from other universities puts extra
pressure on the three person administrative staff at the CAE
1. Facilities: The CAE is housed on the main campus of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
(USIL). Students have access to a scholarly library, comfortable classrooms with WiFi and
computer podiums, student cafeteria, etc....
2. Faculty Qualification and Performance: The faculty at CAE all have Masters or Doctoral
degrees in their fields or 18 graduate credit hours. Many have attended from leading US
universities such as Purdue and Yale.
3. Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: The CAE faculty participated in BC’s student
learning outcomes for Math and Biology this past year.
4. Student Support Services: PTK/Advising
5. Learning Support Services: The students at the CAE have access to USIL’s physical library
and library database as well as BC’s library database.
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Site visits to focus on: EAP program, CID training and faculty development
General Education Outcomes Assessment participation, when requested by BC
10% improvement in Student Satisfaction Survey results in online library usage
Increase classroom observations
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Increase number of faculty observations and utilize these in evaluation process
Improve turnaround time for obtaining transcripts upon completion of degrees to
facilitate student transfer
5. Maintain efforts to ensure faculty and student access to BC electronic library
Name of Institution: _AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION__
Location: __COLOMBO, SRILANKA_____________________________
Faculty Coordinator: _PEDRO OLIVEIRA_________________________
Date: __JUNE 10, 2013________________
Summary of Site Visits for year (September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013)
A visit took place from October 26 to November 5, 2012 with the following participants from
Broward College: David Moore, Scott Mason, Pedro Oliveira, Audrey Hunter, and Adrian Carter.
The purpose of the trip was to perform a SACS compliance visit to ACHE in Colombo and other
locations in Sri Lanka and provide training and help to staff and faculty on issues related to the
effective performance of their roles in the BC program.
Major events in the first visit included:
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Presentation of BC program to prospective students
Presentation to current students focusing on use of library resources, transfer to the US
and scholarship opportunities at American universities
Presentation to administration and staff focusing on the handling of student
information, CID management system, course learning outcomes assessment, students
satisfaction survey, and SACS requirements
Faculty development workshop focusing on syllabus writing and D2L enhanced courses,
and library resources
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Class observations of four faculty members (observation forms submitted to Mr. Scott
Mason)
Visit to US Embassy to see the Ambassador and talk about BC-ACHE AA degree program
Review of faculty files to assess teaching qualifications revealed some cases which must
be reviewed by BC academic deans and associate deans
Participation in the graduation of the 2012 class of students
A second visit took place from May 3 to 13, 2013 with the following participants from Broward
College: Pedro Oliveira and Scott Mason. The purpose of the trip was to perform a SACS
compliance visit to ACHE in Colombo and other locations in Sri Lanka and provide training and
help to staff and faculty on issues related to the effective performance of their roles in the BC
program.
Major events in the second visit included:
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Presentation to prospective students
Presentation to current students focusing on use of library resources, transfer to the US
and scholarship opportunities at American universities, and honor associations, such as
PTK
Faculty development workshop focusing on syllabus writing, course enhancement with
D2L, and use of library resources
Class observations of four faculty members (observation forms submitted to Mr. Scott
Mason)
Visit to US Embassy to see the Ambassador and talk about BC-ACHE AA degree program
Visit to Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, and Negombo sites revealed that some facilities,
such as, library, student lounge, PC lab, etc., need improvement
SWOT Analysis:
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Long-term stability of the program
Growing enrollment
Successful transfer experiences
Financial stability of the program
Major Weaknesses
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Small pool of SACS qualified faculty
Facilities, such as library, computer labs, computer-ready classrooms, student lounge,
etc., require improvement
Students interviews reveal problem issues, such as on-line library access
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Faculty interviews reveal problem issues, such as D2L access
Lack of faculty and students participation in institutional co-governance
Opportunities
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Embassy personnel is supportive of BC program in Sri Lanka and willing to promote the
program through participation in presentations and educational fairs at ACHE sites
Students express interest in obtain an AA degree from BC to transfer to an American
university
High interest in receiving American students for summer study abroad courses in Sri
Lanka
BC Virtual College will allow some of the courses in the AA program to be taken online
by ACHE students
Threats
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Competition with other US-based programs in the area
Sri Lankan government regulations create uncertainty for long-term development plan
Negative press stories about failed transfer process for students of other institutions
hinders recruitment efforts
1. Facilities
Facilities in all sites are adequate for academic purpose, however improvements could
be made principally in terms of library space and book acquisition, computer labs,
classrooms computer-readiness and student lounge areas.
2. Faculty Qualification and Performance
Based on classroom observations, teachers seem knowledgeable and qualified to deliver
class material in a way conducive to student learning. Classes are conducted in English
and students seem comfortable following teachers lectures.
3. Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
Despite the fact that two courses in Sri Lanka have been selected for the Student
Learning Outcomes Assessment, the assessments have not been performed for lack of
better coordination between BC and ACHE. We need to develop and implement
procedures to facilitate the application of the assessment.
4. Student Support Services
ACHE provides students with a good network of support in regards class advisement and
enrollment, university transfers and visa procurement, among others.
5. Learning Support Services
Learning support services, such as tutoring services, academic and honors clubs,
multimedia resources and computer-ready classrooms, could be improved or
implemented.
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Site visits to focus on: EAP program, CID training and faculty development
100% General Education Outcomes Assessment participation
Implement new faculty evaluation procedures
10% improvement in Student Satisfaction Survey results
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Increase number of faculty observations
Conduct two on-site visits
Annual Program Report for International Affiliates and Centers
Name of program: __ Institute of American Education (IAE)___
Location: 182 Le Dai Hanh Street, Ward 15, Dist. 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam_______________
Faculty Coordinator: __Scott Mason (interim)____
Report Date: _9 July 2013____________________
Summary of Site Visits for year (September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013)
A visit took place on November 5 to November 9, 2012. Participants included Dr. David Moore,
Dr. Jane Treptow and (Interim) Associate Dean Jeanne Christ.
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Classroom teaching observations of ten faculty conducted. Observation forms were
submitted to Mr. Scott Mason upon return.
Meeting about the implementation of A.S. program viability reports with Institute of
American Education Department Chairs and the Dean.
Administered 100+ Student Satisfaction Surveys which were submitted to Mr. Scott
Mason upon return.
Reviewed faculty development procedures with IAE Department Chairs.
Faculty meeting with BC-IAE faculty. Topics included: syllabus preparation, classroom
management, grading procedures, technology to enhance classroom instruction.
Meeting with IAE Student Life Coordinator and Dean of Student Services.
Attended a meeting of the Basketball Club.
Follow up needed:
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Continue to assess progress of faculty and students’ English speaking, listening, writing
skills.
Monitor students access to MyBC resources including online library.
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Integrate the “Master Student” concept into EAP 00 level courses. This idea is similar to
what is done in the SLS courses.
Organize and plan a professional development day for faculty and staff to be conducted
as part of the next site visit.
Discuss progress toward establishing a PTK/Honors program.
IAE prefers to use Moodle over D2L. There needs to be consistency about the learning
management system they are using.
Broward College held its first World Conference with all of its international affiliates and
centers from June 2-6, 2013. IAE Vietnam sent three representatives: Dr. Le Thanh, President;
Mr. Ethan Moore, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs; and Mr. Chuong Nguyen, Assoc. Dean
of Students. A copy of the conference agenda indicating the topics and information covered is
posted on Sharepoint Workspace of the Greene International Education Institute.
SWOT Analysis:
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Personnel on site have excellent understanding of BC/SACS expectations.
Increasing number of qualified faculty.
Facilities are top-notch.
Improving English speaking skills of faculty (room for improvement)
A.S. programs approved by appropriate government agency
Major Weaknesses
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There is a need to hire more teachers whose first language is English.
Enrollment fluctuations create uncertainty
It is unclear about how the investor wants to position the college. A strategic plan is
needed.
Communication between home office in Singapore and IAE in Vietnam is difficult
Opportunities
• US Consulate is supportive of BC program. Important for the Vietnamese to understand
that BC is viable public institution in the US and that BC program in Vietnam is approved
by SACS COC.
• The median age in Vietnam is twenty-eight. It is a young nation striving to make their
mark in world commerce. The government understands that more educated society the
more vital and vibrant society. This is a big opportunity for IAE with the number of
young people in VN.
Threats
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Competition with other US-based programs in the area.
Government regulations create uncertainty. For example another government agency
must approve AIE to offer the AA degree.
Enrollment fluctuations have affected financial resources available to the program
1. Focus on improvement of the English language for faculty, staff, and students
2. Site visits to focus on: EAP program, CID training and faculty development, PTK/Honors,
classroom observations and student satisfaction surveys
3. 100% faculty and student access to BConline library
4. General Education Outcomes Assessment participation
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Increase number of faculty observations and utilize these in evaluation process
Employment of more native English speaking faculty and staff.
Establish a PTK/Honors program
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Information and Resources
Provides course descriptions and
Faculty and qualified personnel at International Centers
approved course outlines for each course have access to the BC portal where they can access
offered on site
pertinent academic documents and information.
The International Education Institute (IEI) and Country
Provides program requirements (two
year course plan) for each program to be Coordinators provide on-going support and assistance
about and the requirements of each program offered at the
offered on site
International Centers.
Provides access to all Policies and
The IEI provides International Centers with BC policies and
Procedures of Broward College including procedures, and helps to reinforce the understanding and
forms used for evaluation of programs,
expectations of those most relevant to them. Forms for
faculty and student learning outcomes
evaluating programs, faculty, and student learning are also
directly provided to reinforce the expectations and
guidelines for the proper and timely use of these forms.
Provides access to Learning Resources for All registered students and approved faculty at
faculty and students (same as available
International Centers are provided access to the BC online
to BC Florida)
learning resources and D2L.
Services Provided
Processes applications and enforces
Student applications from International Centers are
admissions policies
processed by the registrar’s office in Florida. Students from
International Centers are held to the same admissions
policies and standards as students who study at Broward
College in Florida.
Maintains all student academic records
The registrar’s office is responsible for maintaining the
academic records of students from International Centers in
the same way it maintains student records for students who
study in Florida.
The IEI arranges training either on-site or at BC in Florida to
Trains local staff and assists in course
familiarize International Center personnel with CID in
registration process and maintaining
support of the registration process, inputting final grades,
student records
and maintaining student records.
Conducts annual regional conferences to The IEI conducts an annual conference for the South
present current and practical information American region and one for the Asia region. Regional
conferences bring together personnel from International
Centers to discuss issues related to BC programming and
relevant topics about international education.
Assists faculty with syllabus preparation
Broward College Country Coordinators provide support to
and course related matters
faculty in all aspects of course preparation and delivery, as
well as help facilitate access to other information and
services.
The IEI identifies training and professional development
Provides professional development
needs of personnel at International Centers and addresses
training sessions for faculty and staff on
them during bi-annual site visits.
site
Provides ongoing support for training of
IEI staff, Country Coordinators, and other participating BC
staff regarding student support services
personnel visit international centers to advise local staff
regarding student orientations and activities.
IEI staff, Country Coordinators, and other involved BC
Communicates information about
personnel, actively promote and communicate information
international programs to the Broward
about international programming to the wider BC
College community
community.
Represents Broward College at
Graduations, Transfer Ceremonies, and other important
graduations and other ceremonies
events at International Centers are represented by IEI staff,
Country Coordinators, or other BC personnel.
14 Offers some online courses to
international centers through Learning
Management System
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International Centers) to web-enhance
their courses via D2L
16 Supports research needs of faculty and
students via a Virtual Librarian
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Students who study at International Centers have access to
and are eligible to take online courses through D2L.
All approved faculty teaching at International Centers have
access to D2L and will be provided at D2L course shell,
which they can use to enhance their F2F courses.
A BC Virtual Librarian based in Florida provides online
instructional materials and research support specifically to
faculty and students at International Centers.
Participates in marketing strategy
BC provides expertise in support of the marketing efforts
decisions
undertaken by the International Centers. BC approves all
marketing materials used by International Centers.
Assists in public meetings with
During site visits, BC personnel interact with and participate
community, government, business
in meetings with the community at large that the
leaders
International Center identifies as important.
Monitoring and Oversight
Evaluates faculty credentials to ensure
The IEI collects and evaluates all necessary documentation
qualifications are appropriate for
for faculty teaching at International Centers to determine
teaching
whether they meet the minimum standards set by SACS and
BC to teach courses.
Requires English placement testing for
Students at International Centers are required take the
non-native English speakers
PERT exam to determine English proficiency. If necessary,
students may be required to take the LOEP test for
placement into college prep English language courses.
Requires admission testing of all entering Students at International Centers are required take the
students using Broward College and state PERT exam to determine college English and Math
standards
placement levels.
Requires participation in Student
When requested by BC, faculty teaching at International
Learning Outcomes Assessment process
Centers will provide examples of student work and other
evidence in support of BC institutional assessment efforts.
Enforces grading policies
Faculty and administrators at International Centers are
expected to comply with and enforce established BC
grading policies.
Reviews student evaluations of
International Centers are required to administer end-ofinstruction
course evaluations of instruction and provide copies to the
IEI for review.
Requires student satisfaction surveys of
International Centers are required to administer student
exiting students
satisfaction surveys to exiting students or students in the
final term of their BC program, and provide data to the IEI
for analysis.
Led by Country Coordinators, the IEI conducts biannual site
Conducts Site visits twice per year to
visits to each International Center to conduct academic and
monitor program parallelism with
administrative oversight activities, training initiatives, and
Broward in Florida
building linkages with the community.
Conducts classroom observations of
During site visits qualified BC personnel conduct classroom
faculty and prepares written summaries
observations of faculty. These evaluations are documented
for administration
by using the Teaching Observation Form developed for use
at the International Centers.
Approves marketing and web materials
All marketing materials and other information
to ensure accuracy
communicated to the general public in any format (e.g.,
print, web, audio) must be approved by the IEI to ensure
accuracy and compliance with SACS standards.
Broward College Personnel Participation in International Site Visits 2010-2013
Broward College Personnel
President of Broward College
Campus President
Provost and Senior Vice President for
Academics and Student Success
Associate Vice President for International
Education
Dean, Student Affairs
District Director for International
Education
Director, Student Life
Student Records Administrator
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Associate Registrar
Librarian
District Director for Distance Learning
Business Faculty Members (4)
EAP Faculty Members (4)
Computer Science Faculty Member (1)
Political Science Faculty Members (2)
Spanish Faculty Member (1)
English Faculty Member (1)
Economics Faculty Member (1)
Study Abroad Coordinator
Student Counselor
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Broward College
International Education Institute
and the
Broward Center
for American Education (BCAE)
of Guayaquil, Ecuador
present
the Fourth Annual
Broward College
Latin American Conference
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city with about 2.5 million inhabitants.
The city is the capital of the Ecuadorian province of Guayas and the
seat of the namesake canton. Guayaquil is located on the western bank
of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of
Guayaquil. Situated about 40 miles from the Guayas River outlet to the
ocean, Guayaquil is known as the Pearl of the Pacific. Guayaquil is
Ecuador’s main port, where about 80 percent of the country’s imports
and more than 50 percent of its exports are handled.
Guayaquil is the commercial and industrial center of Ecuador as well as
a classically vibrant, busy tropical Latin American port city. Originally
named Santiago de Guayaquil, the city was founded by Europeans in
1537. According to folklore, the name Guayaquil originates from a
local legend about Indian chief Guayas and Quil, his wife, who killed
themselves rather than surrender to the Spanish. Weather in midsummer is mild and cool with temperatures ranging between 20 and
25 degrees Celsius.
“Cumbre de las Americas IV”
A New Alliance for Progress
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facebook
June 26-30, 2012
I N T E R NAT I ONA L E D U C ATI O N
www.broward.edu/internationalEducation
For information, call 954-201-7706.
I NT E R NAT I ONAL EDU CATIO N
Broward College Conference Planners
Dr. Linda Howdyshell, Provost and SVP for Academic
Affairs and Student Success
Dr. David Moore, AVP for International Education
Prof. Mary Diaz, Ecuador Coordinator
Prof. Claudia Sahagun, Guatemala Coordinator
Prof. Maria Bernal-Dobek, Peru Coordinator
Ms. Maria Hincapie, Colombia Coordinator
Mr. Scott Mason, District Director for International Education
Host
Dr. James Whitman, President of Broward Center of American
Education, Conference Site Host
Special Invited Institutions
Center for American Education, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Santa Cruz International College, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Universidad La Gran Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Tuesday, June 26, 2012:
Arrival in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transfer from the airport to Sheraton Hotel via hotel shuttle, which
meets all hotel guests at the airport.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.
html?propertyID=1159
Conference Program
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Pick up and transport to BCAE
Arrival and campus tour
Welcome
Dr. James Whitman
BCAE President
9:30 a.m.
Introductions and Updates from
Guest Institutions
International Delegates
10 a.m.
History of BCAE
Dr. James Whitman
10:30 a.m. State of BC International Education:
Getting Ready for SACS
Dr. David Moore
Broward College AVP for International Education
11:15 a.m. SACS-Broward College
Faculty Credentialing Requirements
Mr. Scott Mason
12 noon
Lunch on site
All participants
1 p.m.
Student Services at Broward College Prof. Maria Hincapie
1:45 p.m. IDH Honors Institute
Prof. Maria Bernal-Dobek
2:15 p.m. ESL @ Broward College Part 1 Prof. Maria Bernal-Dobek
2:45 p.m. “Open Source” Online Resources Part 1
Broward College Delegates
3:15 p.m. Break-Out Sessions: One-on-one meetings
Including Faculty Credential Review Meetings
4 p.m.
Return to hotel
All participants
7:30 p.m. Welcome dinner at local restaurant
hosted by Broward College
All participants
Friday, June 29, 2012
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
Pick up and transport to AC
ESL @ Broward College Part 2
Phi Theta Kappa @ BCAE and USIL
10:15 a.m. Student Life at Broward College
11 a.m.
Cultural presentation
12 noon
Closing Remarks:
Wrapping Up
12:15 p.m. Return to hotel
1 p.m.
Lunch on your own
7:30 p.m. Dinner on your own or as a group
Prof. Mary Diaz
Mr. Jimmy Whitman
Ms. AnneLiese Busch
Prof. Claudia Sahagun
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Morning
Afternoon
Excursion to Centro Historico and
Jardin Botánico
Excursion to Maleczón and
Cerro Santa Ana
Thursday, June 28, 2012
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Dinner (optional)
Conference Contact: S. James Whitman
[email protected]
SPECIAL CONFERENCE NOTE:
All conference events take
place at the Broward Center
for American Education,
Circunvalación Norte #419,
Urdesa, Guayaquil, Ecuador –
home of the Broward Center of
American Education.
Dr. David Moore
All participants
Optional
Optional
Pick up and transport to BCAE
Welcome
Dr. Linda Howdyshell
Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs and Student Success
9:05 a.m. Registrar: Using CID
Jessica Naranjo
BCAE Registrar
9:45 a.m. A.A./A.S. Transfer and Changes
in Florida Universities
Dr. David Moore
10:30 a.m. General Education Changes and Assessment
Coordination with Broward College
Dr. David Moore and Mr. Scott Mason
11:15 a.m. “Open Source” Online Resources Part 2
Broward College Delegates
12 noon
Lunch on site
All participants
1 p.m.
Value Added: E-Learning Tips
Broward College Faculty
1:45 p.m. CPT and PERT Placement Testing Changes
Broward College Faculty and Dr. David Moore
2:30 p.m. BCAE Student Panel
BCAE students
3:30 p.m. One-on-one meetings
including Faculty Credential Reviews
Mr. Scott Mason and Broward College Coordinators
4:30 p.m. Return to hotel
All participants
7:30 p.m. Dinner at local restaurant hosted by BCAE All participants
2011 Conference in Lima, Peru
Optional
Optional
7th Asia Summit
Sunday
October 28th
Pre-Summit activities
Delegates arrive in Chennai and check-into Rain Tree Hotel.
(After lunch)
1:00 PM
Visit Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) approximately 90 minutes drive
6:00 PM
Back at the hotel
7:30 PM
Informal get-together.
Dinner on your own at Rain Tree Hotel
Co-hosted by
Optional to delegates
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabalipuram
All delegates
7th Asia Summit
Day 1
SESSION
VENUE:
Time
8:00 AM
Monday October 29th
Session Description
Departure from Raintree Hotel lobby for NMS
Welcome to all participants. History of NMS
9:30 – 11:00
Introductions & updates from guest institutions
Broward College International Education Update –
New programs, Initiatives & Goals
NMS campus
Ownership
All delegates
Dr. Raghunathan
Dr. Moore & all delegates
Dr. Moore
11:00 AM
Tea/ Coffee break
11.30 – 12.30
Recruitment of Students to the AA Program:
Challenges & Strategies
Panel discussion
12:30 – 1:15
Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcome
Measures for General Education Courses
Dr. Moore/ Scott Mason
1:15-2:00
Lunch
All delegates (Hosted by NMS)
2:00 – 3:00
Break – out sessions: 1:1 with each regional partner and BC
3:00 – 4:30
Inter-regional cooperation amongst Asian Partners –
Resource sharing & Study Abroad Programs
4:30 PM
Tea/ Coffee
4:45 PM
7:30 PM
Co-hosted by
Discussion led by
Dr. Raghunathan
Transportation back to hotel
Dinner (hosted by NMS)
All delegates
7th Asia Summit
Day 2
SESSION
VENUE
Rain Tree Hotel
Tuesday October 30th
Time
Session Description
Ownership
7:30 – 8:30
Breakfast (at the hotel)
Opportunities for 1:1 between
regional partners
9:00 – 9:45
Student life and services @ Broward College
Adrian Carter
9:45 - 11:00
Online and Blended BC courses
Profs. Hunter & Oliveira
11:00 AM
Tea/ Coffee
11.30 – 12:30
Sharepoint Workspace Overview and
Support and Communications with International Centers
Dr. Moore
12:30
Lunch
Opportunities for 1:1 between
regional partners
1:30
2:30 – 3:15
3:15 – 4:00
Break – out sessions: 1:1 with each regional partner and BC
AA articulation with US universities
Successful transfer of students to US universities –
Lessons Learned in Sri Lanka
4:00 PM
Tea/ Coffee
7:30 PM
Dinner (hosted by BC)
Co-hosted by
Dr. Raghunathan
Ms Sherryn Yaseen
All delegates
7th Asia Summit
Day 3
SESSION
VENUE
Wednesday October 31st
Time
Session Description
Ownership
9:00 – 10:00
“Open Source” resources & Learning Resources @ BC
Dr. Moore
10:00 – 10:45
ESL/ EAP @ BC and IAE/VATC
Ethan Moore & BC delegates
10:45 AM
Tea/ Coffee break
All delegates
11.15 – 12:00
IDH Honors Institute & Phi Theta Kappa
Dr. Oliveira/ Prof. Hunter
12:00 – 12:45
SACS-BC Faculty Credentialing requirements
Scott Mason
12:45
Lunch
All delegates
1:45-2:30
Registrar: Using Cid – a non-technical view
Adrian Carter & Lance Dubos
2:30-2:45
CPT and PERT Placement Testing Changes
Scott Mason
2:45-3:15
Closing remarks/ Wrapping up
Dr. Moore and all
3:30 PM
Tea/ Coffee
Rain Tree Hotel
3:45
Departure for shopping excursion from lobby of hotel
Dinner on your own
Co-hosted by
Optional to delegates
Broward College World Summit
Fort Lauderdale, FL
June 2 – 6, 2013
“Bringing the World Together Through American Education”
Broward Conference Planning Committee:
Katie Barcikowski
Study Abroad Coordinator
Regina Carvalho
Intern. Student Outreach and Support Coord.
Lisbeth Isaacs
Accountant and Operations Manager
Scott Mason
District Director for International Education
David Moore
AVP for International Education
Miguel Ramirez
Events Planner
Maria Bernal-Dobek
ESL Faculty and Peru Coordinator
Mary Diaz
ESL Faculty and Bolivia Coordinator
Audrey Hunter
Accounting Faculty and India Coordinator
Pedro Oliveira
Ethics Faculty and Sri Lanka Coordinator
Claudia Sahagun
Spanish Faculty and Ecuador Coordinator
Xiao Wang
English Faculty and China Coordinator
The Riverside Hotel http://www.riversidehotel.com/ is the official Conference hotel located at 620 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33301, just a five minute walk to our downtown headquarters, located at 111 East Las Olas Blvd. Rates
vary from $99 to $150 per night depending on preference. Guests should send their conference registration forms
(indicating the number of nights they will be present) to Lisbeth Isaacs [email protected] to book reservations. Those
traveling directly from Asia are encouraged to arrive on Saturday, June 1 to allow for some rest time before the
conference sessions begin.
Invited Guests:
American College of Higher Education (ACHE),
Colombo/Kandy, Sri Lanka
Institute of American Education (VATC),
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM),
Singapore
National Management School (NMS),
Chennai, India
Wuxi South Ocean College (WSOC),
Wuxi, China
Faculdades Unidas do Norte di Minas (FUNORTE)
Montes Claros, Brazil
Time
14:30
18:30
Center for American Education (USIL),
Lima, Peru
Broward Center for American Education (BCAE),
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Texila American University (TAU),
Georgetown, Guyana
Santa Cruz International University (SCIU),
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Universidad Andres Bello (UNAB)
Santiago, Chile
Sunday, 2 June
Pre-Conference Events
Event
Location
Arrival of Delegates
Riverside Hotel
River Cruise – Fort Lauderdale
Depart from
hotel lobby
Dinner (on your own)
Las Olas
Participants
International delegates and
Broward Staff
8:30
Time
09:00 – 09:15
09:15 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 13:45
Monday, 3 June
Willis Holcombe Downtown Center
111 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Event
Location
Meet in Riverside Hotel Lobby –
WHC
Walk to Willis Holcombe Center (5-7 minutes)
33/1208
Welcoming Remarks
33/1208
33/1208
33/1208
President David Armstrong
Dr. Linda Howdyshell
Delegates
Dr. David Moore
33/1208
33/1208
Dr. David Moore
Dr. Rincones Gomez/staff
33/1208
Mr. Adrian Carter
33/1208
Dr. Tai Houser
Mr. Alon Parker
Dr. Yaping Gao
Dr. David Shulman
13:45 – 14:15
Introductions and Updates from the Delegates
BC International Education Updates
Coffee/Tea Break
SACS Update (Report from Off-Sight Committee)
Institutional Effectiveness
Lunch (on site)
International Admissions, Testing, Registration
Rules and Policies
Honors Institute/College and PTK
14:15 – 15:00
D2L and Online Learning/ Virtual Campus
33/1208
15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 16:15
Coffee/Tea Break
Panel Discussion – Successful Marketing Strategies
33/1208
18:30 – 20:00
Break and return to hotel
Reception for International Delegates
Time
08:30
09:00 – 09:05
09:05 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:15
11:15 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:15
12:15 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:15
14:15 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 16:00
16:00 – 16:30
16:30 – 17:15
17:30
19:00
Presenters
Ms. Aileen Izquierdo – and PR/
Marketing Staff
Tower Club
International delegates and
rd
100 SE 3 Ave. invited guests
Tuesday, 4 June
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 Southwest Davie Rd., Davie, FL 33314
Event
Location
Presenters
Van Departure from Hotel to Central Campus
Welcoming Remarks
17/425
Campus President Quiroga
Campus Tour
BSN Presentation
17/425
Dr. Debbie Papa
Dr. Linda Washington
Library Resource Support demonstrating
17/425
Ms. Simone Williams
Communication Software
Mr. Ken Libutti
Bookstore Services and E-book Access
17/425
Mr. George Masforroll
Learning Communities at Broward College
17/425
Dr. Xiao Wang
Prof. Trish Joyce
Lunch (on site)
Career and Technical Education/Program Viability
17/425
Ms. Christine Honeycutt
and Assessment
Ms. Danielle Flowers
General Education and AS Degree
17/425
Dr. Joyce Walsh-Portillo
Assessment Process
Coffee/Tea Break – Sponsored by The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) – THANK YOU!!!!!
Faculty Credentialing Procedures
17/425
Dr. Steve Obenauf
Mr. Scott Mason
Student Affairs/Student Life
17/425
Dean. David Asencio
Mr. Jose Lopez
International Student Panel
17/425
Students
Van Returns to Hotel
Dinner on your own on Las Olas Blvd. or Beach
Time
08:15
09:00 – 09:05
09:05 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45 – 15:30
Wednesday, 5 June
North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Event
Location
Van Departure from Hotel to North Campus
Welcoming Remarks
JA-1
Campus Tour (including Junior Achievement)
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Programs:
Junior
Achievement
• Supervision and Management
Conf. Room
• Technology Management
JA-1
• Information Technology
• Supply Chain Management
Conversation Café
JA -1
15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:30
Study Abroad Program Presentations
Lunch (on site)
Developing Study Abroad Programs at Int’l Sites
Developmental Education Issues Affecting
Coffee/Tea Break
EAP Info Session
16:45
19:00
International Summit Banquet
JA -1
JA -1
Ms. Katie Barcikowski
Dr. Joanne Bashford
JA -1
Prof. Mary Diaz
Prof. Bernal-Dobek
Riverside
Hotel
Delegates and Invited Guests
11:30 – 12:15
J. S. Silny & Assoc. Presentation
PCAT
12:15 – 13:15
13:15 – 14:00
Lunch (on site)
BC Articulation Agreement Template
PCAT
14:30 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 17:00
17:00 -17:15
17:30
Dr. Ed Henn
Assoc. Dean
Mary Rousseau
Prof. Dina Durand
JA -1
10:05 -10:45
10:45 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
14:00 – 14:30
Campus President Bryan
Dr. Yinka Tella
Prof. Victoria Noorzai
BC Partner Institutions
Thursday, 6 June
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
7200 Hollywood Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Event
Location
Van Departure from Hotel to South Campus
Welcoming Remarks
Building 99
Tour of Aviation Facility
Building 99
Presentation of Transportation Program
Campus Tour
Global Center for Education and Commerce
PCAT
BS programs in Teacher Ed
PCAT
Time
08:15
09:00 – 09:05
09:05 – 10:05
Presenters
Presenters
Campus President Madison
Dean Russ McCaffery/
Assoc. Dean Shakespeare
Ms. Rosey Yang
Dr. Aline Sarria
Ms. Tiera Beisinger
(J. Silny & Assoc.)
Dr. Avis Proctor
Ms. Shermone Mitchell
Transfer of Students to US Universities –
PCAT
Madame Sherryn Yaseen
Lessons Learned from Sri Lanka
(ACHE- Sri Lanka)
University Presentations and Transfer Requirements
PCAT
University Representatives*
Coffee/Tea Break - Sponsored by Saint Petersburg College – THANK YOU!!!!!
University Articulation Panel Discussion
PCAT
Invited University
Representatives*
Wrap-up/Closing Remarks
PCAT
Dr. David Moore
*Invited US-University Guests:
Ball State University, (BSU)
Muncie, IN
Concordia College, (CCNY)
Bronxville, NY
Florida Atlantic University, (FAU)
Boca Raton, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University, (FGCU)
Ft. Myers, FL
Florida International University, (FIU)
Miami, FL
Lincoln University, (LU)
Oxford, PA
Nova Southeastern University, (NSU)
Davie, FL
University at Albany, (SUNY)
Albany, NY
University of Central Florida, (UCF)
Orlando, FL
University of South Florida, (USF)
Tampa, FL
Friday, June 7
Optional
activities:
Van to Sawgrass Mills Mall (Shopping Excursion)
Van to Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Other?
Description of Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities at Broward College
Ecuador
Academic advising
At the beginning of each semester and throughout the academic year all new and continuing
students at the Broward Center for American Education (BCAE) are provided academic
advising services performed by BCAE’s Director, Program Coordinator, Registrar, and Assistant
Registrar, who assist students with their course selection each semester and ensure they have
the courses needed to complete graduation requirements.
Career and Transfer Service
In addition to academic advising, students at BCAE are advised about information regarding the
transfer process to colleges and universities outside of Ecuador. Services also include
information about U.S. college/university admissions processes, obtaining student visas and
preparation for the student visa interview at the U.S. embassy. To date, several hundred
students from BCAE have successfully transferred to universities in the U.S. and other
countries.
Orientation
At the beginning of each semester an orientation program is held for BCAE students and their
parents. The aims of this orientation program are:
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To provide students with information about American system of higher education and the
credit transfer system
The explain the expectations of the Broward program and tips for success
To familiarize students with the academic policies of Broward College
To inform students about the procedures to obtain a student visa for to transfer to US
To introduce the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Institute and review the eligibility
requirements for membership
Student Life Activities
BCAE supports a variety of student life activities to ensure students experience a meaningful
college life. Some of these activities include:
• Philosophy Club
• First Aid Seminar open to all students
• Field trip to the town of Banos in the High Andes
• Riverboat cruise on the Guayas River
• Community service and outreach projects
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
A chapter of the Broward College Honors Institute has been established for BCAE students. The
students are informed about eligibility requirements and the advantages of being a member of
the Honors Institute. A fulltime faculty member from Broward College in Florida was on site to
lead the initial PTK induction ceremony.
Peru
Academic advising
At the beginning of each semester and throughout the academic year all new and continuing
students in the Broward College program at the Center for American Education at Universidad
San Ignacio de Loyola (CAE-USIL) are provided academic advising services by CEA’s Director
and Program Coordinator. The Director and the Coordinator of CEA assist students with their
course selection each semester and ensure they have the courses needed to complete
graduation requirements.
Career and Transfer Services
Career services and college/university transfer advising services are provided by the Director
and Coordinator of CAE and are available by appointment.
Orientation activities
One week prior to the start of the school year in March, students and their parents are invited to
attend an orientation, which provides students a perspective about the policies and information
relevant to their experience at USIL as well as those of Broward College.
Student Life activities
Conferences, lectures and presentations by visiting faculty members and other renowned
experts are a common occurrence on the CAE-USIL campus. USIL is able to leverage its
network of partnerships with American universities to host interesting and engaging speakers for
the student body.
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
The Center of American Education at USIL has established a Phi Theta Kappa chapter (Beta
Tau Omega). Students are informed about eligibility requirement and encouraged to become
members. An annual induction ceremony is held and is attended by both the students and their
family members. CAE-USIL provides the PTK chapter an annual budget of $10,000 (USD), and
the students work together to decide how to use the money. Following the induction ceremony,
elections are held and students have an opportunity to run for one of 5 offices: president, vicepresident, treasurer, secretary and public relations officer.
Sri Lanka
Academic advising
All new and continuing students in the Broward College program at ACHE (BC-ACHE) are
provided academic advising services at the beginning of each semester and throughout the
academic year. Parents are also encouraged to be present at academic advising sessions.
The Dean, Academic Managers, the Registrar and officials from the registrar’s office are all
trained to serve as academic advisors and provide students with advisement in the selection of
appropriate courses with reference to their major.
Career and Transfer Services
In addition to academic advising, students at BC-ACHE are advised about information regarding
the transfer process to colleges and universities outside of Sri Lanka. Services also include
information about obtaining student visas and preparation for the student visa interview at the
U.S. embassy or consulate. To date, more than 2000 BC-ACHE students have successfully
transferred to universities in the U.S. and other countries.
Orientation activities
At the beginning of each semester an orientation program is held for BC-ACHE students and
their parents. The aims of this orientation program are:
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To provide students with information about American system of higher education and the
credit transfer system
The explain the expectations of the Broward program and tips for success
To familiarize students with the academic policies of Broward College and other rules
and regulations of the American College of Higher Education
To inform students about the procedures to obtain a student visa for to transfer to US
Student Life activities
BC-ACHE students actively organize and engage in many activities outside of their academic
pursuits. Some of these activities include:
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An active Student Council strengthens the student body and takes the initiative in
organizing many events. Council members change each semester giving equal
opportunity for all students to demonstrate their leadership skills.
An ongoing peer mentoring initiative, which strengthens the student interrelationship and
confidence.
ACHE supports the organization of trips for BC-ACHE students to many places of
historical and cultural interest around Sri Lanka.
ACHE supports and helps to facilitate the organization of dances, camping excursions,
movie nights and many other events to enhance the quality of their student life.
Vietnam
Academic advising
The Institute of American Education at the Vietnamese-American Training College (IAE-VATC)
has a team of academic advisors comprised of an academic advisor, an academic coordinator,
and two faculty advisors. The academic advisors’ primary role is to establish an academic plan
for each student’s program of study, to help explain the BC academic policies and provide
advisement concerning all aspects of their experience at IAE-VATC. Each term, the students
sit down with their academic advisors to adjust their educational plans to meet their career
expectations and their academic performance. When needed, advisors also consult with
student about how to improve their academic performance.
Career and Transfer Service
After graduating from the Broward Program, IAE-VATC students can take advantage of the
career and transfer service, which offers internship and job opportunities for students. For those
students who plan to transfer to a college or university outside of Vietnam to complete their
bachelor’s degree, the career and transfer service will assist students with information about
college/university application processes, as well as preparation for the visa interview at the U.S.
embassy.
Orientation
IAE-VATC conducts two separate student orientation programs depending on whether a student
is in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program or the Associate’s degree program.
Both orientations are focused on providing students valuable information about their program of
study, important academic policies, and teaching the knowledge and skills critical for program
success.
Student Life Activities
IAE-VATC offers a variety of student life activities to ensure students experience a meaningful
college life. These activities range from sports, creativity, arts and entertainment. These
activities can be led and sponsored by the Student Life team or by students. Currently, there are
10 student clubs including:
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Soccer Club
Basketball Club
Badminton Club
Hospitality and Tourism Club
Entrepreneurship Club
We Talk Club
Warm Hands Club (A club that performs charity work for disadvantaged children and the
elderly)
Volunteer Club
Reading Group
Global Cinema Club

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