TO: Beth Dobkin, Provost
FROM: Hisham Ahmed, Chair
Academic Senate
DATE: May 12, 2016
RE: Senate Action S-15/16-69CA
Proposal for a New Exchange and Study Abroad Program
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
At the May 11, 2016 meeting of the Academic Senate, the attached Proposal for a New Exchange and Study Abroad Program, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea was approved on the Consent Agenda.
The proposal was submitted to the Academic Senate from the Undergraduate Educational Policies Committee, where it was approved by a vote of 9-0-0 at the May 9, 2016 meeting.
This action was assigned Senate Action #S-15/16-69CA.
Attachment
cc: President James A. Donahue
Dean Sheila Hassell Hughes
PROPOSAL FOR A NEW EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Table of Contents
A) Rationale for Adding Program.…………………………………………………………...………… 3
1. Why Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea?
B) Program Design……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
1. Where will the program take place?
2. Which semester is it designed for? Could it apply to both semesters?
3. What are the learning outcomes for the program?
4. How many students can attend?
5. Does the program include an SMC faculty member’s participation? If so, how?
6. What is the design of the program overall in terms of study time, travel itinerary, housing, transportation, and cultural immersion opportunities? What are the typical fall/spring program dates?
7. What are the benefits of this program for both the students and SMC?
8. What are the potential concerns, including such things as safety, security, or other risk factors?
9. How does this program meet student interest/need?
10. What co-curricular activities are available to students? Highlight some of the student life resources available to students (clubs, health center, resources centers, etc)
C) Academic design…………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
1. What are the admission requirements for students? Are there any prerequisites?
2. Which student majors/concentrations does the program target? Is it open to all students? If not, why?
3. If there is a third-party institution involved academically, what is the institution known for?
4. If English is not the primary language, programs should include a language component, either by requiring language prior to departure or by including language within the program. How will the program address the language component?
5. How will courses transfer back to Saint Mary’s?
6. What are the courses offered?
7. How many weeks is the program?
8. How many courses/credits will each student take?
9. How are transcripts to be processed (e.g., by SMC or the third-party institution)?
10. Please provide any other background information about the program and institution.
D) Budget design………………………………………………………………………………………...11
1. Using the budget template enclosed, does the program meet the budget requirements?
2. For every budget line, please provide an explanation of projected cost.
Appendix I Cooperation Agreement between SMC and CAU
Appendix II CAU 2015-2016 Courses offered in English
Appendix III Sample Syllabi
SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSAL FOR A STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM AND EXCHANGE
With
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Submitted by
International Programs Coordination Committee (IPCC)
A. Rationale for Adding Program
1. Why Chung-Ang University?
Chung-Ang University (CAU) is one of the top comprehensive universities in Korea, and hence offers Saint Mary’s students an excellent opportunity to study their desired subject area. Ranked as the world’s most innovative country by the Bloomberg Innovation Index 2015, ahead of countries like Japan, Germany, and USA, South Korea is a very attractive study abroad destination for students wishing to have an immersion experience in both technologically and culturally advanced non-Western environment. In spite of the popularity of South Korea, the College does not have a study abroad program in South Korea.
Established in 1918, CAU is a private university with over 30,000 students and 982 faculty members. It consists of 10 undergraduate colleges and 16 graduate schools. It operates two campuses, in Seoul and Anseong, Korea. Respected as leading institution providing quality education and fully accredited by the Ministry of Education of Korea, CAU offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs including a law school, global MBA programs and a medical school. CAU is recognized as the nation’s best in the fields of pharmacy, culture and art education. With the help of its schools of art and culture, the university stands at the center of the Korean culture wave, currently sweeping Asia and beyond.
According to the 2013 university ranking by Korea Joongang Daily, CAU ranked 8th overall in South Korea, in particular it was the nation's number one in the fields of theatre studies, film studies and photography. More recently CAU’s business school is consistently ranked as a top ten school in South Korea. CAU ranked 7th in reputation, 7th in papers published on SCI journals. According to QS university rankings in 2013, CAU ranked 12th in Korea and 71st in Asia.
CAU is a no stranger to Saint Mary’s. Since the signing of the general cooperation agreement by the presidents of CAU and Saint Mary’s in May 2015, Saint Mary’s has been collaborating with CAU on a number of short-term exchange programs. Last summer, School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA) hosted 21 CAU undergraduate global finance majors at Saint Mary’s campus for an 8-day study tour program. In January 2016, two SEBA professors and 20 Saint Mary’s undergraduate students enrolled in a Jan term travel course (JAN 186) were hosted by CAU. During the 9-day stay at CAU, SEBA faculty and students experienced the quality of CAU’s faculty, who mostly possess their Ph.Ds from top U.S. universities such as Yale, MIT, UC Berkeley, and University of Michigan. SEBA is currently working to host another group of undergraduate students from CAU this summer, and the destination for newly approved Jan term travel course (JAN 184) to Seoul, Korea will be delivered at CAU campus in Seoul. In addition, SEBA’s new Masters in Management (MSM) Program also plans to offer its international field study course at CAU in April 2017. Based on our interactions with CAU, we have developed a trusting relationship with its faculty and administration.
In summary, we believe CAU will be an excellent partner university to establish a study abroad program in South Korea. Chung-Ang University already administers a wide range of student exchange programs with its partner schools around the world on a semester or academic-year basis. CAU’s US partner universities are provided below.
· Alabama State University
· Alaska Methodist University
· Alaska Pacific University
· American University
· Ball State University
· Brookhaven College
· Bloomfield College
· California Institute of the Arts
· California State University, Chico
· California State University, East Bay
· California State University, Fullerton
· California State University, Sacramento
· California State University, San Bernardino
· California State University, San Marcos
· Campbellsville University
· Central Washington University
· Cleveland State University
· Columbia College
· Findlay College
· George Washington University
· Georgia Southern University
· Hawaii Pacific University
· Illinois Institute of Technology
· Johns Hopkins University
· Minnesota State University, Moorhead
· Monterey Institute of International Studies
· North Dakota State University
· Oklahoma State University
· Pacific Lutheran University
· San Diego State University
· San Francisco State University
· South Dakota State University
· Southern Utah University
· Southwest State University
· State University of New York, Oneonta
· State University of New York, Stony Brook
· State University of New York, Plattsburgh
· State University of New York, Oswego
· Temple University
· Tennessee Technological University
· Towson University
· University of California, Berkeley
· University of California, Davis
· University of California, Irvine
· University of California, Los Angeles
· University of Hawaii, Hilo
· University of Hawaii, Manoa
· The University of Iowa
· Tufts University
· University of California, Berkeley
· University of California, San Diego
· University of Kentucky
· University of Michigan, Ann Harbor
· University of Minnesota, Duluth
· University of Minnesota
· University of Montana
· University of Nebraska, Kearney
· University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
· University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
· University of Pittsburgh
· University of Southern California
· University of Tennessee, Knoxville
· University of Texas, Austin
· University of Utah
· University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
· Utah State University
· Washington State University
· Winona State University
B. Program design
1. Where will the program take place?
CAU is a comprehensive private institution located in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul is economic, political, and cultural center of South Korea with about 10 million residents in the city proper, and another 10 million living surrounding Seoul.
Today, Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, resulting from an economic boom called the Miracle on the Han River which transformed it to the world's 4th largest metropolitan economy with a GDP of US$845.9 billion in 2014 after Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, it was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis.
A world leading technology hub centered on Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area boasts 15 Fortune Global 500 companies such as Samsung, the world's largest technology company, as well as LG and Hyundai-Kia. In 2014, the city's GDP per capita (PPP) of $39,786 was comparable to that of France and Finland. Ranked sixth in the Global Power City Index and Global Financial Centres Index, the metropolis exerts a major influence in global affairs as one of the five leading hosts of global conferences.
Seoul is also the world's most wired city and ranked first in technology readiness by PwC's Cities of Opportunity report. It is served by the KTX high-speed rail and the Seoul Subway, providing 4G LTE, WiFi and DMB inside subway cars. Seoul is connected via AREX to Incheon International Airport, rated the world's best airport nine years in a row (2005–2013) by Airports Council International.
Located at the south of the Han River, which divides Seoul into the north of the river “Gangbook” and the south of the river “Gangnam”, in Seoul, CAU campus is in close proximity of the city centers both in Gangbook an Gangnam, making it easy to access various palaces, museums, and other cultural venues.
2. Which semester is it designed for? Could it apply to both semesters?
CAU operates on a semester calendar in which Spring Semester runs from early March to about June 20 and Fall Semester runs from early September to December 20. The study abroad program will be offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. The CAU calendar will allow SMC students to take either or both semesters without missing the Jan Term courses.
3. What are the learning outcomes for the program?
Because CAU is a leading university in which the majority of its professors are trained in the US and other advanced nations, the learning outcomes for each course will be somewhat consistent with those of Saint Mary’s. In addition, the students will also gain cultural immersion experience in which the majority of the students are local Korean and international students from China. Due to the exchange program, the participating students will:
· Understand the difference and similarities between the US and South Korea in terms of social, cultural and political aspects
· Broaden one’s awareness and ability in working cross-cultural setting
4. How many students can attend?
The exchange agreement will take priority over study abroad (fee paying) program. There will be a total exchange of 4 students per academic year or 2 year-long students per academic year. Once the exchange quota is fulfilled, additional SMC students may enroll at CAU as fee paying study abroad students.
5. Does the program include an SMC faculty member’s participation? If so, how?
CAU does not require an SMC faculty member’s participation because it is a major comprehensive university with 1,000 full-time faculty and an extensive array of students services.
6. What is the design of the program overall in terms of study time, travel itinerary, housing, transportation, and cultural immersion opportunities? What are the typical fall/spring program dates?
· Study Time: Fall or Spring semesters or both.
· Travel Itinerary: Direct flight from SFO to Seoul/Incheon airports
· Housing: CAU has excellent international students dorms with various amenities including wifi, English TV channels, study rooms, computer lab, gyms, dining halls, convenience stores, and café. The semester housing fee is about $1,300 which includes meals.
· Dining: CAU offers various on campus dining options at very reasonable costs. Dorm meals are less than $3 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are a few on campus restaurants including McDonalds, and hundreds of local restaurants within 10 minute walking distance.
· Transportation: Direct flight from SFO to Seoul/Incheon airports served by United Air, Asiana Ari, Korean Air, and Singapore Air. From the airport, CAU is about an hour away via bus or taxi. CAU is about 5 minute walking distance from Heukseok subway station and has many buses that are connected to various parts of the city.
· Cultural Immersion opportunities: Because of CAU’s central location in Seoul, students have access to various cultural venues. For example, students can participate in CAU organized field trips to Seoul City Tour, Korean Folk Village, Samsung Innovation Museum, and Suwon Fortress. In addition, CAU offers cultural experiences including performance of traditional Korean musical instruments, Korean traditional ceramics class, Korean traditional clothing wearing experience, and Taekwon-do lesson. CAU is also in close proximity of numerous palaces, museums, theatres, and performing halls.
· Sample Spring/Fall Semester Dates:
2016 Spring Semester
March 3, 2016 First day of the Spring Semester
April 21-26 Midterm Exam Period
June 16-21 Final Exam Period
2016 Fall Semester
September 1, 2016 First day of the Fall Semester
October 20-25 Midterm Exam Period
December 15-20 Final Exam Period
7. What are the benefits of this program for both the students and SMC?
The most salient benefit of this program for SMC students is the immersive study abroad or exchange opportunity in Seoul, which is currently unavailable. Considering the increasing importance of South Korea in global economy, being able to partner with one of the best universities in South Korea will provide SMC students high quality academic experience in the dynamic city of Seoul, South Korea.
CAU is also a good fit for SMC because it is known for its strength in many liberal arts majors including theatre and film making. CAU is also known for the size, the largest in South Korea, and the quality of the business programs where the majority of the professors are trained by the major research universities in the US. Because of this, CAU business school offers extensive list of courses in English, making it easy for SMC students to obtain necessary course units for graduation.