Evaluation
The international partnership evaluation allows the UT Dallas sponsor to evaluate whether an international partnership is successful, and has remained in alignment with UT Dallas' vision and goals after implementation. Objectives should be established prior to signing the original partnership, and evaluated during the renewal process.
During the international partnership renewal process, the UT Dallas sponsor will perform an evaluation and submit it to the International Partnership Development Committee (IPDC). In addition to the Guidelines for Establishing International Partnerships, a complete written evaluation will include:
- Any changes to the existing agreement or partnership structure.
- Level of the partnership: University wide or school specific.
- Public or private status of the partner institution.
- Ranking and accreditation of the partner institution. Note: identify web site with relevant information or attach documentation.
- Total student population of the partner institution, including proportional distribution of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Description of how the partnership objectives continue to align with UT Dallas vision and goals.
- Any other relevant information.
If the International Partnership focuses on student exchange mobility, a complete evaluation will also include:
- Current student exchange balances (incoming and outgoing) between UT Dallas and the partner institution.
- Current degree programs offered by the partner institution, and transferable credit available.
- Language(s) of instruction.
If the International Partnership focuses on research / academic collaboration, a complete evaluation will also include:
- Academic and/or research outcomes, including publications, students' graduation rate, and/or faculty mobility since formalization of the partnership..
If the International Partnership focuses on Dual Degree Programs, a complete evaluation will also include:
- Changes in admission requirements for students to participate in the dual degree program.
- The number of students and average GPA for the following groups:
- Students who have completed the dual degree program.
- Students currently participating in the dual degree program.
Related Topics
- Check List for International Partnership Renewal
- SACSCOC Policy and Procedures for Agreements Involving Dual Academic Awards.
- Hudzik, John; Comprehensive Internationalization: From Concept to Action, Association of International Educators (NAFSA), January 2011
- Institute of International Education Center for International Partnerships in Higher Education
- Matross Helms, Robin; International Higher Education Partnerships: A Global Review of Standards and Practices; Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement and American Council on Education and; 2015.