| Revision Responsibility: |
Executive Council |
| Responsible Executive Officer: |
Vice President for Student Services |
Purpose
The International Fee Oversight Committee is charged with receiving funds from the Student International Fee. The term “international” is defined as reaching beyond the national and cultural experiences of our students and enabling them to study the culture and national affairs of other nations.
As a student fee, the international fee should be used for direct student benefit. Built on the foundation that emphasizes learning outcomes, applied experiences, and celebration of global diversity, the international fee will be utilized to provide international experiences for students. These international experiences will seek the following outcomes by providing to students:
- Experiences supporting professional growth, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning.
- Cultural enrichment programs and activities that promote the arts and illuminate the heritage of the contemporary world.
- Public service efforts in support of global economic, workforce, and community development.
- Programs, services, and activities designed to enhance student learning, achievement, personal development, sense of civic responsibility, leadership skills, and general welfare from an international perspective.
- Opportunities for international travel.
Authority
Walters State Community College is a learning-centered comprehensive public two-year higher education institution and a component of the Community College System of Tennessee governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Consistent with Walters State’s shared vision for guiding the college into the twenty-first century and with the values expressed with the Campus Compact, the college initiated internationalizing efforts across all facets of the institution on all campus locations. These internationalizing efforts meet both Tennessee Board of Regents and Walters State Strategic Plan Goals as they relate to leadership, access, quality and resourcefulness. The college is also a member of the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (TnCIS).
In 2007 the Walters State Student Government Association brought forth a student referendum supporting an additional student fee for international educational activities. The College submitted the request and with subsequent approval by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the college instituted an international fee. The approved international fee would be one dollar per credit hour, up to a maximum of twelve credit hours (twelve dollars) for Fall and Spring semesters only. The fee will be unrestricted current fund revenues, and would be refundable on the same basis as maintenance fees, or as established by the institution.
Allocation of Funds
Walters State will utilize the International Fee to provide an extensive variety of international learning experiences to students throughout its service area as is feasible. The approved student referendum and subsequent International Fee Oversight Committee and Walters State administrative approval established the allocation of collected fees to be:
- Eighty percent (80%) for international events and on campus international learning experiences.
- Fifteen percent (15%) for international study abroad scholarships.
- Five percent (5%) for joint activities with local communities within the college’s service area.
- A dollar amount of $25,000 will be held in reserve each year for possible extenuating circumstances.
Funding for the International Education Specialist position will be provided through the International Fee prior to requested allocations.
The International Fee Oversight Committee will meet a minimum of once per semester.
Allocation Calendar
April 1 - All activities desiring to use student international fee dollars for the succeeding years are to be submitted to the International Education Specialist.
April 15 - International Education Specialist sends all fee requests to International Fee Oversight Committee members.
April - Meeting Committee members vote on student international fee requests.
May 1 - International Education Specialist submits International Fee Oversight Committee approved budget for review and final approval.
May 8 - Student International Fee budget provided to the college Budget Committee and Executive Council.
October - Meeting Budget review.
February - Meeting Budget review.
Membership
A committee comprised of Walters State students, faculty, staff and administrators determine how funds will be allocated.
Committee members include:
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice Co-Chair
Vice President for Student Services, Vice Co-Chair
Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement/Counselor
Director of Athletics
Director of Student Accounts and Revenue
Faculty Representatives (one faculty member from each academic division selected for two-year terms)
One Division Dean
One International Club Advisor
One International Club member, Student Representative
One TnCIS Representative (an individual leading a TnCIS trip)
One Senators Page, Student Representative
Two SGA Officers, Elected Student Representatives
Vice President for Business & Finance
Ex Officio:
Dean of Claiborne County Campus
Dean of Distance Education
Dean of Niswonger Campus
Dean of Sevier County Campus
Internal Auditor
International Education Specialist and Student Activities Coordinator
President
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