Valenzuela Internationalization of Higher Education in the Philippines

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Internationalization of Top-ranking

Universities in the Philippines:

An Audit for Model DevelopmentDR ETHEL AGNES P. VALENZUELA

SENIOR SPECIALIST

SEAMEO INNOTECH


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Compelling Reasons

Universities are seed beds of revolution. Higher educationinstitutions are called upon to be better adjusted and to be

more responsive to the demands of the 21st century

Internationalization is seen as an intrinsic component of a

learning institution

CHED Higher Education Development Plan tasked HEIs to

internationalize and to promote inter-university programs

for better exchange of information, technology, andcurriculum development


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Research Questions

1. What is the profile of the top-performing universities in terms of

school-type, age, mission, goals and objectives, and membershipin international network?

2. What are the respondent-universities concepts of

internationalization?

3. What are the predominant internationalization strategies of the top-

performing universities in the Philippines?

4. What institutional approaches are dominant in the respondent-

universities?

5. To what extent have the respondent-universities attained

internationalization as perceived by the School Administrators?

6. Having determined the dimensions of internationalization in the

respondent-universities, what model maybe formulated to enhance

internationalization of Philippine universities?


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Respondents

2

7

9

21

91

112

119

487

606

142

595

727

Public

Private

Total

N=727Total Students Faculty Admin


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Research Tools

Survey Questionnaire on Internationalization of

Higher Education Institution (SQIHEI)This questionnaire consisted of 2 parts: Part I has 10 items which asked information on the profile

of the universities

Part II is composed of 3 categories: A- internationalization of mission statements, goals, objectives

and policies. It has subsidiary questions soliciting perception onthe attainment of administrators on the internationalizationgoals.

B- is a 20-item survey w/c asked about management and

programs ; C- dwell with factors that hinder internationalization of the

universities.


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No of Items and Categories of SIQIHEI

Parts Items Total Percentage

Part 1: General Profile 10 10 18.18

Part II: Internationalization of

Programs in Higher Education

A. Mission, Goals, Objectives 1-9 9 16.16

B. Management and

Organization

10-29 20 36.36

C. Internationalization ofPrograms and Activities 43-45 3 5.45

Total 55 55 100%


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2nd Survey Tool: IDI

Internationalization Dimensions Inventory(IDI)

This tool aims to determine internationalization

dimensions in the Universities Part I: socio-economic profile of respondents

Part II: 62 statements indicating

internationalization dimensions


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Survey Tools: IDI

Internationalization Dimensions No of Items Percentage

Internationalization of mission, goals and

objectives

4 16.00

Internationalization of the

curriculum/course

5 8.06

International cooperation programs 9 12.90

Administrative programs on

internationalization

13 21.00

Organizational programs on


12 19.35

Internationalization of academics, staff.,

and students

17 27.42


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Research Methodology

SIQHEI

IDI

FactorAnalysis

ModelDevelopment


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RESULTS AND FINDINGS


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Types of School

Four universities are private Ateneo de Manila University

De La Salle University

University of Sto. Tomas University of Asia and the Pacific

One is a state University:

University of the Philippines-Diliman


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Profile of Respondent-UniversitiesSchools Descriptions

University of Sto Tomas It was established in 1611 as a college for training of

future priests. It was in 1645 when it was elevated to

college.

Ateneo De Manila University Started in 1859 with the Jesuits. It received its

approval to offer a five-year program in 1865. It is

presently a COE in various disciplines.

University of the Philippines UP was established in 1908 by Act No 1870. It is a top-

ranking Phil University in various International

University Ranking Surveys.

De La Salle University DLSU started in 1911 and it was in 1917 when its was

authorize to offer an Associate in Arts. It is COE in

various disciplines.

University of Asia and the Pacific UAP was formerly the Center of Research and

Communication and became a university in 1995


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International Linkages and Networks of

the respondent-universitiesRespondent-

Universities

Asia Europe Americas Total

A 26 16 13 55

B 17 6 9 32

C 33 3 14 50

D 5 4 1 10

E 1 0 1 2

Total 82 29 38 149


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Profile of Respondents

585 come from private universities and 142

come from public university

100% of Administrators have been abroad for

visits; 55.6% obtained their degrees abroad

and 22.4% have local degrees

A majority of faculty have visited foreign

countries for studies and training (68.8

percent)


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Internationalization of Mission, Vision and Goals

Three universities have integrated internationalizationdimensions in their mission and vision statements.

To be a world-class Catholic Institution leading in the AsiaPacific arena of economic prosperity, nationaldevelopment, and social transformation

The University seeks to mold globally-oriented leadersand agents of change in the Asia Pacific Region.

The University contributes to the formation of aprogressive and humane society,,, dedicated to the service

of God, even as it opens up to the Asia Pacific region andthe rest of the world.


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Organizational Structure for

Internationalization

Four out of five universities have offices thatpromote internationalization. The main function of the International Linkages Office

was to promote international linkages and networking

among universities in the Asia Pacific region. Theoffice is usually composed of 3 to 5 persons with aDirector leading the office.

The other university tasked the VP for AcademicAffairs to do linkages, partnership, andnetworking.


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Concepts of Internationalization by

respondents (Output-oriented definition)

Making our higher education globallycompetitive.

Attainment of globally competitive standards

Meeting global standards. Widen and broaden experience of students and

faculty.

Achievement of excellence in the academicprogram.


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Historical Basis of Internationalization in the

Internationalization of HEI is a complex. It doesnot happen overnight, it is a process ofcontinuously integrating broad range ofinternational activities in the universities.

Four out five have advanced internationalizationactivities, policies and programs in the late 80s.

The primary reason for internationalization was

the desire to be responsive to the needs of theemerging global society.


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Rationale for Internationalization of the

respondent-universitiesRationale Frequency Percentage

Prepare students for the 21st century 4 80

Comply with govt requirements 1 20

Contribute to institutional capability building 3 60

Enhance student mobility 2 40

Development of international skills of students 5 100Contribute to international cooperation

programs

5 100

Develop human potentials 4 80

Upgrade standards of institution 4 80

Provide opportunities for faculty and studentsto have international exposure

2 40


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Process for internationalization

1. Redesigning the Mission, Vision and InstitutionalObjectives 3 out of 5 revised the MVG in order tointernationalize

2. Planning was conducted in a participatory style.

3. Environmental scanning strategy was used. The

respondent-institutions pinned down issues andchallenges affecting the universities

4. Leadership Presidents and Vice-Presidents played alead role in internationalization programs

5. Presence of a mid to long term plan for

internationalization- The respondent -universities havefive to ten-yr development plan that incorporatesinternationalization


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Strategies on Internationalization

Early attempts on internationalization was onforging academic linkages with foreign HEIs:

Membership in regional association andnetworks

Attendance to internationaltraining, conferences and seminars

Setting up an International Affairs Office

Developed policies on linkages, exchange

programs and scholarship or study abroadpolicies


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Participants in Internationalization

Programs and Activities

Categories Frequency Percentage

President 2 40

Vice - President 5 100

Director/Coordinator of

International Affairs

4 80

Dean/Department Head 1 20


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Internationalization Programs in the

Respondent-UniversitiesPrograms Frequency Percentage

Internationalization of courses/curriculum 3 60

Foreign student recruitment 2 40

Study Abroad Programs 5 100

Forging International Linkages 5 100

Recruitment of International Faculty 4 80

Use of high-technology for linkages 4 80

Joint-research programs 5 100

Student and faculty exchange 4 80

Organization of international conference 3 60


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Problems/Challenges Encountered on

Internationalization of HEIsProblem Score Descriptive Equivalence

Lack of Funds 1 Very serious problem

Lack of government support 1 Very serious problem

Lack of trained faculty for


2 Serious problem

Lack of commitment 2 Serious problem

Inadequate facilities 2 Serious problem

Brain Drain 2 Serious problem


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Attainment Of Internationalization of The Respondent-

universities (Perception Of Administrators)

Internationalization Goals Total

Score

Descriptive

Equivalence

Enhanced international image 4 Great extent

Increase number of foreign students 3 Moderate extent

World-orientedness of faculty 3 Moderate extent

Foster global understanding 3 Moderate Extent

Familiarize students with global community 3 Moderate Extent

Increased in students international partnership 4 Great extent

Increased students international and intercultural

knowledge

4 Great extent

Improved competitiveness of students 3 Moderate Extent

Improved employability of graduates 4 Great Extent


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Attainment of Internationalization of the

respondent-universities

(Perception of Administrators)Internationalization Programs Total

Score

Descriptive Equivalence

Visits of foreign scholars 5 Very much active (VMA)

Offering foreign language courses 5 VMA

Organizing joint- international conference 5 VMAForging linkages and twinning 5 VMA

Budgeting for internationalization 5 VMA

International Students Club 3 Moderately active (MA)

Recruitment of Foreign Students 3 MA

International Internship 2 Just starting (JS)

Credit transfer of students 2 JS

Twinning Program 4 Very Active (VA)

Joint-research 4 VA

International Students exchange program 4 VA


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Extent of Internationalization Relationship between school type and internationalization:

No significant relationship between type of school and extent of


Relationship between International Cooperation Program and Internationalization:

Significant relationship exist between international cooperation program and

internationalization.

Relationship between internationalization and a supportive organizationalstructure:

Significant relationship exist between internationalization and the presence of

organizational structure such as the International Affairs Offices.

Relationship between internationalization and Mission, Goals and Objectives

Significant relationship exist between internationalization and the presence ofMVG aligned with internationalization (student-scores only)


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A Four-phased Management Model for

InternationalizationPLANNING STAGE Commitment to pursue internationalization

Environmental scanning

Redesign MVG to adapt to the 21st century

ORGANIZATIONAL STAGE

Institutional Policies, strategies on internationalization Organizing-Directing-Controlling

IMPLEMENTATION STAGE

Internationalization of Teaching, and library resources

International cooperation Programs

Internationalization of the curriculum

REVIEW STAGE

Monitoring and Evaluation/Assessment of the Program

Review (Self and Peers) for program improvement


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Model of Internationalization of a Higher Education

Institution (Revitalizing InternationaliZationActivities

for Life inthe 21st century- RIZAL)

Globalization

and its

attributes:

economic, politi

cal integrationTechnological

Revolution

Migration

Borderless

learning

environment

Government Policies

and standards on


Fund for

the

Advancement

of

International

education in

the Philippines

Internationalization of

teaching (faculty

exchange, OSDP)

Internationalization

of library resources(exchange of books etc)

International

cooperation programs

-teaching

-research-extension

Internationalization of

the curriculum

University for

the 21st century


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Universities have long been the seedbeds of revolution.-

cultural, intellectual and political and very proudly so. It has evolved

dynamically down through history to meet changing needs

fromrepository of information to a generator of knowledge top a purveyor of

public service, In our present time ever more- universities above all

should be in the vanguard!


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