Academic Affairs uses the division’s expertise and experience gained in the pandemic and beyond to learn, grow and innovate together in order to positively impact the world.

Broaden worldviews and promote global understanding by cultivating, facilitating and supporting global engagement at home and abroad.

3-1. Create transformative international experiences through teaching and learning, partnerships and research, study abroad, virtual exchange, and meaningful engagement with and a welcoming environment for international students and scholars.

3-2. Integrate cross-cultural perspectives and experiences into curricula and campus culture to develop globally competent students, faculty and staff. 

3-3. Support international research to enhance JMU’s reputation, to connect institutions across the globe, and to become a prominent hub for hosting and convening expertise and producing research.

1. As part of an effort to enhance data collection, in AY 2023-24, CGE:

   1. Identified key categories of data to be collected, including metrics on international student enrollment, study abroad participation and global partnerships.

   2. Selected Tableau as the primary tool for data visualization and presentation of global engagement activities. 

2. During AY 2024-25, CGE collected and analyzed key data on international student enrollment and study abroad participation. Due to staff turnover in Global Learning and Partnerships, data collection on global partnerships was temporarily paused.
   
   To enhance data visualization capacity, CGE recruited a Faculty Associate for CGE Data Visualization and piloted the use of Tableau to present international student and study abroad data, sharing dashboards with internal stakeholders and initiating a feedback process to refine presentation formats, usability, and storytelling potential.

3. In AY 2025-26, CGE will:
   1. Continue the Tableau integration to visualize and present JMU’s global engagement data.
   2. Complete global partnership data collection following the onboarding of new staff in Global Learning and Partnerships.
   3. Finalize Tableau dashboards on international students, study abroad and global partnerships, and launch them on the CGE website to improve transparency, campus-wide access and strategic communication.

4. In AY 2023-24, as part of an effort to increase student and faculty participation in CGE activities and programs, CGE established seven Faculty Associate positions aimed at enhancing faculty involvement in global engagement activities, including virtual exchange, study abroad promotion and support for international student success.
   
   
5. In AY 2024-25, CGE expanded study abroad participation through strategic program growth and targeted outreach.
   1. Faculty-led study abroad proposals increased from 76 to 96, resulting in 77 programs, nine more than the prior year, including new destinations in the Global South to broaden student perspectives. Student participation rose from 1,274 to 1,449, with experiences in 48 countries (eight more than the prior year).
   2. Access was enhanced through expanded advising and initiatives for Pell-eligible, first-generation, and STEM students, as well as the launch of the “JMU Families Abroad” pilot program in Spain. International internship placements expanded to 10 countries, strengthening global workforce readiness.
   3. CGE also advanced virtual exchange by launching the Global Career Accelerator and piloting Soliya in social work and business courses, increasing faculty engagement in innovative global learning formats.
      
      
6. In AY 2025-26, CGE will:
   1. Continue expanding study abroad participation.
   2. Integrate virtual exchange into campus activities.
   3. Develop a draft of global partnership framework.

7. In AY 2023-24, CGE successfully collaborated with Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI) to advance support for international research initiatives, laying a foundation for further internationalization efforts. 
   
   
8. In AY 2024-25, CGE appointed a Faculty Associate for International Student and Scholar Services to lead the needs assessment for international student success. A campus-wide survey was conducted. The data was analyzed and presented to stakeholders through a comprehensive report for CGE.
   
   
9. In AY 2025-26, CGE will continue developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to support international student success.

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