9. Foundation year programs for conditionally admitted international applicants: Two models George Mason University ACCESS Program cisa.gmu.edu
10. Key Programmatic Components Academic Coursework utilizing teaching methods supported by theory and research for content-based English language acquisition Advising and acculturation support in an environment designed to elicit comfort and trust Co-extracurricular programming and activities designed to engage and enrich international students in the larger university community Coordinated university resources and assessment made possible though collaborative efforts among units and faculty
11. Inter-area Coordination Consultation with liaison from ELI (English Language Resource & Development Coordinator) Faculty/Staff trainings Cross-course coordinated assignments Communication & resource sharing Academic department resources & English language support resource coordination Inter-unit activities and collaborations
12. Program Structure FALL 2010 - 12 credits CORE Using innovative team teaching approach Offered with in-class and after-class language support Incorporating Peer Advising from successful Mason Undergrads Mathematics Placement Seminar (0) Additional tutoring made available during afternoon and evening hours
13. Program Structure Spring 2011 - 12-16 credits CORE Using innovative team teaching approach Major Course (2-4) English Grammar Seminar (0) *Mathematics: Per placement exam Additional tutoring will be available during day and evening hours
30. Perpetually Learning in Motion Program development is always a work in progress; utilize functioning academic models already in place Pre-implementation planning critical to success Both upper administration and faculty buy-in a requirement for success
31. Foundation year programs for conditionally admitted international applicants: Two models Drexel International Gateway drexel.edu/elc
32. Program description One year (3-4 quarters) foundation year program for academically qualified students with low English language test scores Developed and run through the English Language Center within College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Credit coursework is taught by COAS teaching faculty Gateway students apply separately to Drexel Admission and matriculation to Drexel on the condition that students complete Gateway successfully
33. Rationale Assist in growth of UG international enrollment, esp. for new populations (extend the range) Program design includes both curricular & co-curricular features to support the preparation and acculturation of Gateway students into the larger Drexel & Philadelphia community
34. Academic language proficiency The interactive classroom: the social nature of U.S. classrooms Social integration and academic success The cultural nature of language use (forms, genres, values)
35. Gateway curricular features English language courses; standardized test preparation; 17 quarter credits ELC courses: English for academic purposes; support credit courses as needed (e.g., CHEM 201) Standardized test preparation (TOEFL or IELTS) Credit coursework (Math, Science, COM) Sheltered/mainstreamed Math sequences (calculus-based and non-calculus based); placement and instruction by math faculty CHEM 201: “How things work” (chemistry elective) with sheltered lecture and recitation sections taught by chemistry faculty COM special topic taught by COM faculty; enrolls other Drexel students
36. Gateway co-curricular features Hosted classroom visits with Drexel students Mainstreamed courses American Cultural Connections includes conversation network, “Bridges” course linkage program; connections to campus volunteer activities; links with modern language programs Housing in dormitory (in process)
37. Financial structure •Gateway is fund in ELC cost center •COAS faculty paid through course overload or in-load budget transfer •Tuition revenues for all Gateway courses return to Gateway fund ($27,000 tuition for year) •Initial breakeven analysis
38. Program development 08-09 Program development Costs (time, money) of program development born largely by ELC; individual meetings with COAS advisors and faculty; some large meetings needed to integrate billing, admissions issues, registration & Banner coding 09-10 Pilot year n=6 (working out processes) 10-11 Year One n=41 (program growth)
39. Marketing & recruitment Marketing and recruitment through both ELC and Admissions; use of agents (AIRC); qualified by ELC and Drexel. Application: Students apply directly to Gateway through ELC or Admissions
40. Program evaluationMetrics 1) Gateway Success (student satisfaction, student learning, matriculation rates; financial viability) 2) University success (student retention, GPAs, graduation) 3) Drexel internationalization (student population diversity, satisfaction, UG cross cultural competency initiatives)
