Glavin Office Annual Report 2022-23

Vision Statement

We want to be the catalyst for the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global mindset. We envision Babson graduates as responsible and respectful citizens of the world whose mindfulness of the complexities of identity and culture enable them to successfully create value everywhere.

Mission Statement

We empower students to think and act intentionally in intercultural contexts, to explore their identities, and to develop the skills necessary to navigate the environment in which they live, learn, and work.

LETTER FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR

At Babson, we believe that entrepreneurial leaders need essential global competencies in order to successfully create, grow and steward sustainable economic and social value everywhere The Glavin Office of International Education (Glavin Office) provides students with important global learning opportunities and services to hone these essential intercultural skills.

In 2022/2023, the Glavin Office returned to full programming after several years of rebuilding post-pandemic We also celebrated and launched new milestones and innovations. Most noteworthy, Babson College received a generous gift from a alumnus in 2022 that established the TARCO Global Learning Fund The Global Learning Fund’s goal is to remove financial and other barriers that keep Babson students from international learning opportunities. The Glavin Office put the funding immediately to use by awarding service and education abroad scholarships, admission to intentionally-focused events and training for faculty on new global learning methodology In one semester, the TARCO Global Learning Fund impacted 74 undergraduate and graduate students.

Other highlights featured in this year ’ s report are data about our vibrant international student and scholar community International student enrollment in Fall 2022 increased by 22 percent over Fall 2021 and represented 87 countries! Additionally, education abroad programming and enrollment made a full recovery this year. We ran 15 Short-Term Programs and 304 students spent a summer, semester or academic year studying with one of our prestigious partners abroad Finally, Babson was recognized by the U.S. Fulbright U.S. Student Program as a Top Producer for Fulbright awards this year, International Education Week experienced unprecedented student participation and 11 Glavin Global Fellows earned the GGF Badge

The Glavin Office is so grateful for the faculty, staff and international partners who collaborate with us to bring innovative and engaging global learning to our students We hope you find the report useful and a testament to Babson’s internationalization success story, particularly as it relates to students’ global engagement with the world.

Lorien Romito Senior Director Glavin Office of International Education

GLAVIN OFFICE STAFF

Lorien Romito Senior Director, International Education

Li Tan Administrative Assistant, Glavin Office

John Crisafulli Director, Education Abroad

Lauren (Lo) Chow Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Kaela Conroy Senior Advisor, Education Abroad

Gloriana Chambers Advisor, Education Abroad

Elizabeth Saumsiegle Director, ISSS

Nicole Nicosia Associate Director, ISSS

Ikuko Konda Senior Advisor, ISSS

Elise Beaudin

Associate Director, Glavin Office & Director, Short-Term Programs

Amanda Jew Program Manager, Short-Term Programs

Molly Buckley Program Manager, Short-Term Programs

Jill Bedarian Advisor, ISSS

Amir Reza, Ph.D. Dean, Babson Academy Dean, Global Education

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES

The International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS) team advises over 1,400 incoming students, current undergraduate and graduate students, recent alumni on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and visiting scholars. Babson's fall 2022 international student population increased 22% from fall 2021 Babson's diversity is celebrated through campus events, global learning in the classroom, and the flags flying in Centennial Park During fall 2022, 87 countries were represented in Babson's international student population

Fall 2022 At-a-Glance

87Countries

5 Countries

Five Year Summary: Post-Completion OPT & STEM OPT

Nine Visiting Scholars on J-1 Exchange Visitor visas from 8 countries collaborated with Babson faculty and their department for research or teaching opportunities.

2022-23 ISSS Highlights

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY VISITS

More than 100 international students attended one of several Beyond Babson: U.S. Work Visas sessions. These sessions are held to connect students with immigration attorneys and to educate them about U S visa options after they graduate.

INTERNATIONAL TEA

ISSS successfully hosted a variety of international teas. These events are designed to bring international students together while enjoying international tea and snacks from various corners of the world Some of the events included additional activities or collaborations with other departments on campus.

GLOBAL SCHOLARS

"During my on-site visit to Babson College, I had the privilege of fully experiencing campus life and actively participating in Babson Academy programs, symposiums, conferences, and engaging with global entrepreneurship educators This immersive experience was truly a dream come true, as it allowed me to fully embrace the Babson Philosophy and become part of the Babson Family "

Christina Theodoraki, PhD

Professor

Babson welcomed 10 new undergraduate students as Babson Global Scholars, members of a need-based scholarship program launched in 2014. The class of 2026 represents nine countries, 4 continents, and multiple cultural backgrounds

"My time at Babson College was not merely a focused research stay but an expansion of my academic network, resulting in the initiation of collaborative on three publication projects What is at least as important for me is that I was able to get exposure to emerging concepts of adjacent disciplines, such as family entrepreneurship, sustainability reporting, or technology governance "

Michael Weiser Research Associate University of St Gallen (Switzerland)

Associate

in Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management TBS Education (France)

Pictured: Visiting Scholar, Christina Theodoraki, PhD & Babson Professor Heidi Neck, PhD

INBOUND EXCHANGE

Exchange

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Facts AY 22-23

Incoming Exchange Students

23 Fall UG Exchange Students

35 Spring UG Exchange Students

9 Academic Year UG Exchange Students

11 Graduate Exchange Students

25 Countries Represented

20 Partner Universities

Survey Says...

This year, the Glavin Office hosted a variety of events with the intention of fostering friendships amongst the exchange student cohorts and fully matriculated students. Some of the most popular events during the year were: Ice-Cream Welcome Party, Thanksgiving Dinner, Babson Goes Bowling, and both Fall & Spring Farewell Parties.

What were the most positive aspects of your exchange experience at Babson?

“Teaching methods: discovered new methods to learn something; learned that it is okay to make mistakes Practice in class and group projects - professors helped me whenever I had a doubt” --Anonymous (Spring 2023)

“Being able to travel around the US, meeting people from all over the world, the networking opportunities offered” --Anonymous (Academic Year 22-23)

Pictured: Exchange Students - Ice Cream Welcome Party

Pictured: Exchange Students - Farewell Lunch 2023

as a result of their exchange experience they are more willing to take risks and think creatively

their exchange experience enriched their sense of place in the world they will intentionally seek out opportunities to continue to develop their global mindset

EDUCATION ABROAD

Undergraduate Summer, Semester & Academic Year Abroad

34% of Class 2023 participated in semester/summer/AY abroad*

#2 for total study abroad students among Special Focus InstitutionsOpen Doors (IIE)

$137,145

50 students earned external scholarships

$4,385 Average award of 13 Gilman Scholarship recipients

The Education Abroad team supports all students who enroll in academic year, semester, and summer abroad programs with a portfolio of over 100 programs in over 30 countries worldwide. Education abroad has become increasingly accessible for students at Babson regardless of their concentration, financial need, or demographic background. The team uses a holistic advising model in collaboration with campus partners to support a diverse population of students throughout their education abroad plans, including curriculum integration and credit transfer, financial support, and identity exploration

Participation in education abroad at Babson has increased steadily over the past decade, though greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 20202021 The 2022-2023 academic year saw a tremendous return to semester abroad with high student demand for traditional, fully in-person programs 304 total students participated in semester/summer/AY abroad 2022-2023, This demand comes at a strategic time for the College as space in courses and housing on campus remains tight, providing an opportunity for education abroad to contribute to an overall enrollment strategy.

Students from the Class of 2023 that studied abroad were 3 times more likely to be working/studying outside the US than their peers that did not study abroad.

- Undergraduate CCD

*This statistic is lower than previous years as the class of 2023 was impacted by COVID-19 during the time when most of these students would have studied abroad (sophomore and junior years) In a typical year, over 60% of the UG graduating class studied abroad

Student Reflections

Password Sudjitporn, '24 Waseda University (Spring 2023)

"As an international student from Bangkok, Thailand, I treasure the experience of studying and learning in other countries dearly Not only does it bring me unique experiences and new perspective of each country, but it also allows me to be exposed to new cultures, languages, and professional developments.

I believe that studying abroad is one of the most transformative experiences a student can have I had the opportunity to study abroad in Sydney, Australia and it was an experience that changed my life, the best decision I have ever made I learned so much about myself and Australia’s culture

“My experience studying abroad during the Fall 2022 Semester was a very impactful one. It pushed me to see the world in new ways I also got to learn about and experience different cultures Having dinner with my host family and struggling to have a conversation in French, this pushed [me] to try harder to learn the language

I think the study abroad experience is a great way for Babson students to explore and become inspired, while also developing a more global mindset ”

programs countries exchange partners 100+ 30+ 25

Academic Year and Semester Abroad Opportunities

I appreciate how Babson has given the opportunity to both study in the United States, and to go abroad during my time here as well."

Tarlee Dahn, '24 IES Paris (Fall 2022)

Graduate Semester Abroad

The Education Abroad team supports MBA students in studying for a semester abroad at our prestigious exchange partners around the world Graduate semester abroad has seen a significant increase in the past two years, jumping from just a few students per year to 10 students in 2022-2023, with no sign of stopping from our preliminary data on the upcoming academic year.

Student Reflections

“An experiential learning semester abroad course is more than just an opportunity to see the world, it's a chance to expand your global mindset, enhance your MBA education, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Paris Through my time at HEC, I discovered the power of experiential learning in marketing, where real-world application brought theory to life and enriched my understanding of the industry ”

"Studying abroad was a transformative experience and I learned that cultural differences are what makes the world interesting and that we have so much to gain by embracing them "

Graduate Exchange Partner Institutions: ESADE Business School (Spain)

HEC School of Management (France)

IE University (Spain)

SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy)

Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (China)

University of St. Gallen (Switzerland)

Ashish Phophaliya, MBA ’23 HEC Paris (Fall,2022)

Fall Spring

EDUCATION ABROAD

Short-Term Programs

Travel Courses Bounce Back

This year the Short-Term Programs team, in collaboration with Babson’s faculty, was able to offer a full slate of faculty-led Electives Abroad and International Consulting Experiences. 278 graduate and undergraduate students were able to choose from 15 opportunities led by faculty taking place in 12 different countries The team works closely with faculty members to connect Babson course work with a chance to travel and learn outside the classroom

One of the unique findings in AY22-23 was that 14 students participated in multiple short-term programs. It was suspected that this was due to inability to travel due to the pandemic, which was confirmed by one student who reported “this was my chance to go abroad after my plan for a semester abroad was altered due to COVID.”

EnrollmentOver10Years

278

UG: 135 participants

Grad: 143 participants

12

Countries

15

UG: 7 courses

Grad: 8 courses

UK

Ireland

Portugal

Germany

Italy

Spain

Miami

Chile

Israel

Rwanda

South

Africa

2022-2023 Courses:

Malaysia

LIT4693 Plays, Performance and Politics: The London Theatre

OIM3501 Global Health Innovation Lab

MFE3508/7500 International Consulting

Experience

MSM6110 Global Entrepreneurship

Experience – 6 courses (Chile, South Africa, Israel, Germany, Miami)

EPS3542 Innovation Ecosystems of Spain

HIS4610 Social Responsibility in Malaysia

ECN7575 Business Models, Competitiveness, and the Changing European Environment

HUM4612 Origins of Democracy, Imperialism and Human Rights

MOB3507 An Irish Journey: Leadership, Collaboration & Innovation in the Creative Ecosystem in Ireland

EPS3509 Entrepreneurship New Ventures in Global Fashion

Student Reflections

“What I like most about Babson's elective abroad program is that it helps me spend my time to the fullest and brings me closer to my peers and the professor It is insane that we got to know local companies, entrepreneurs, and the culture of an entirely foreign nation in just a week.”

-Xinru Lu, ‘25 (Spain Elective Abroad)

"The London theater program exceeded my expectations in many ways and opened up the possibilities of exploring jobs abroad. It gave me the opportunity to push me out of my comfort zone, see a new country, and meet people I most likely wouldn’t have crossed paths with otherwise "

- Colby Thomson, ‘23 (UK Elective Abroad)

This program is an excellent abroad opportunity for any student unable to take a semester off The wide variety of options during the trip ensures you get to take in as much of the landscape and culture as possible, while having fun throughout Ireland is the perfect place to immerse yourself for 2 weeks and explore.

- Thomas Welch, ‘24 (Ireland Elective Abroad)

"When everyone came back from the trip, no single person said they didn't have a great time, and everyone kept bragging about their experience from the country they visited. It's wonderful to see how this cohort is designed to learn and grow together both individually and as a group ”

- Setyo Utami, ‘23 (Germany Global Entrepreneurship Experience)

Faculty & Staff Engagement

Internationalization success at Babson College would not be possible without the commitment and expertise of our faculty and staff partners across campus Thanks to the faculty leading short-term programs, students gain access to diverse perspectives on academic content and global competencies that prepare them to be entrepreneurial leaders in our global landscape. Staff administrators ensure students' safety and well-being while abroad and develop their own empathy when working in intercultural contexts and with our diverse student population

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Pictured: Italy course - Faculty Lidija Polutnik & CCD Senior Associate Director, Margaret Jones

The TARCO Global Learning Fund, made possible by the generosity of Todd Ruderman, MBA'99, enables experiences that can transform individuals, communities, and ultimately society.

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Students benefited from the Global Learning Fund since January 2023

GLOBAL LEARNING FUND

Testimonials

"As a person who has always been passionate about understanding the health care system and who always dreamed of working in this area when growing up, the trip to Rwanda was so educative in lots of ways From the hospital visits to talking to people in different sectors, I got to see my country in a way that I have never seen before and that is when I realized how much of an impact Babson and UGHE are making in Rwanda

I am really thankful for receiving the Global Learning Fund because otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to participate in this program It really feels like I had invisible hands pushing me to do great and that is what I hope to do in this course."

The Global Learning Fund enables Babson students to embark on transformative global learning experiences that impact individuals, communities, and society as a whole The fund has the following objectives: enhancing global learning for Babson learners; providing access for students with demonstrated financial need or other barriers to access; supporting faculty to create innovative international opportunities for students; and expanding and scaling current global experiential learning opportunities

"I had the incredible honor of representing Babson in the firstever Global Impact Sprint hosted by the Hasso Plattner Institute I also have immense gratitude for the TARCO Global Learning Fund that made this entire experience possible for me It is my deepest pleasure to be advocating for students at Babson to continue representing the school in globally recognized programs like this "

--Varsha Hari, MBA'24

HPI Global Impact Sprint

This Italian internship served as a crucible of emotions excitement, vulnerability, and growth. As a Venezuelan who had also experienced the American work landscape, I embraced Italy's ethos of patience and collaboration

Guided by my supervisor, I cultivated essential skills while absorbing the cultural intricacies of Italy. The culmination of these experiences has crafted a versatile and culturally attuned marketing professional, primed to make a lasting impact on the global stage.

--Camila Suels '25

IES Milan: Summer Internship

--Peace Ella Ishimwe, '25 Rwanda Course

2023 Glavin Global Fellows Research Project

Foundations for Farming in Rwanda

-Emmanuel Nsanganwa (Fall 2022)

The Life of Native Indigenous in the Amazon Jungle

- Sthefany Dutra (Fall 2022)

Cartagena: Gentrification or Development

-Ariane Raymond & Abimbola Akala (Spring 2023)

The Greenest City in the World

-Nicole Edwards & Emilio Saenz (Spring 2023)

Migrant Workers of Singapore

-Logan Harris (Spring 2023)

GLAVIN GLOBAL FELLOWS

Glavin Global Fellows (GGF) is a community of undergraduate students who are passionate about global issues, language study, and international experiences on campus and beyond GGF provides on-campus programs, access to community events, research funding, and distinct global learning opportunities for students who seek to expand their global mindset while at Babson.

The Glavin Global Fellows badge is an opportunity for fellows to highlight the intersection between globally focused courses they took in the Babson curriculum, language proficiency and their global/multicultural experiences.

This four-year pathway ensures that students develop and apply global competencies that prepare them to be entrepreneurial leaders with a global mindset.

2023 GGF Badge Recipients

Abimbola Akala

Ariana Bejanaru

Stella Chen

Laura De La Espriella

Sthefany Dutra

Nicole Edwards

Logan Harris

Kaitlyn Lee

Valeria Lopez

Riley Meredith

Clemence Umutoni

Pictured: Glavin Global Fellows Badge Recipients Luncheon

FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM

This year, Babson College received the honor of being named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution Fulbright is the flagship international educational exchange sponsored by the U S government It is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries by providing study/research or English teaching assistant grants. The program operates in over 160 countries worldwide.

The 23-24 intense Fulbright Application process included two Babson UG ’23 students. One applicant was seeking an English Teaching Assistantship in Thailand, who hoped to transfer the skills learned in her volunteer teaching she did during her study abroad experience in Italy to students in Thailand The second applicant was seeking to study in the Stockholm School of Economics master’s program focusing on sustainable finance Babson was pleased to have one applicant reach semi-finalist status, and to commend all applicants for their efforts and investment in self-reflection, research, and multiple rewrites of required essays.

Pictured: Students participate in Fulbright Information Session

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Babson College was selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning (VE-COIL). The team of four Babson educators Kristen Getchell, associate professor of business communication; Eric Palson, director of academic technologies; Amir Reza, dean of Babson Academy and global education; and Lorien Romito, senior director of international education engaged through virtual webinars and meetings with AAC&U and the team from Norway’s Nord University They’re developing plans for a graduate-level course to be offered for Babson and Nord students who will collaborate and work on projects together beginning in the Spring 2024 semester The AAC&U Institute ended with travel to Norway in late June for a two-day intensive training provided by AAC&U trainers.

OTHER INITIATIVES

COIL pedagogy offers affordable opportunities for students to increase global competencies through technology and thoughtful course design It also increases opportunities for interdisciplinary innovation and global collaboration between faculty and staff on digital teaching, research, and experiential learning

Do you really have to get on a plane … to have a profound global learning experience, or are there ways in today’s technologies and pedagogies to achieve some of those objectives?

--Amir Reza Dean of the Babson Academy Babson College

Pictured: Babson College and Nord University faculty and staff: AAC&U VE/COIL Institute, Bergen, Norway

Pictured: Babson College and Nord University faculty and staff: AAC&U VE/COIL Institute, Bergen, Norway

International Education Week

International Education Week (IEW) is an initiative that is co-sponsored by the U S Departments of State and Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Students, staff, faculty and alumni came together to celebrate the global community at Babson during International Education Week 2022 There were 15 events hosted throughout the week and over 380 students were reached through IEW programming. Students led many successful initiatives including the Japanese Intercultural Circle’s Sushi Making workshop and various globally focused career building events and networking opportunities Once again the Babson community showed up to learn from one another and support international education right here on campus!

OTHER INITIATIVES

Graduate International Dinner

Each year, the Glavin Office of International Education helps to organize the Graduate International Dinner, an annual tradition dating back over 20 years, alongside Graduate Student Life & Leadership and student leaders Student teams represented distinct cuisines from 13 countries This year ’ s event achieved an unprecedented attendance of nearly 250 members from the graduate community. Attendees experienced diverse culinary offerings, connected with friends and staff, enjoyed an Indian dance performance, and participated in a highly competitive trivia game organized by the Spanish table.

Pictured: Women, Life, Freedom presentation

Pictured: Graduate International Dinner 2023

Pictured: Sushi Making workshop

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Each year this award is given to an undergraduate and graduate student who has fostered a climate of understanding and respect between student groups on campus as a true example of a Global Student Leader.

Graduate: Abdalla Ahmed Alzarooni

Abdalla is an international student from United Arab Emirates Before Babson, Abdalla studied at the University of Sharjah, earning a BS in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

As part of the 2-year MBA, Abdalla immediately immersed himself in the Babson community. He was the founder and president of the Babson Cultural Exchange Club. His goal was to create a space for students to talk about culture and promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives openly and comfortably. Events hosted by the Cultural Exchange Club were always well-designed and well-attended under Abdalla’s leadership One nominator said about Abdalla’s leadership: “I am impressed by the seriousness and creativity but also tenacity that Abdalla shows to continue his mission as the Babson Cultural Exchange club leader ”

Undergraduate: Anna Dibble

Anna Dibble is an excellent student and leveraged the Babson College curriculum to dive further into her interests including international education, sustainable finance and social impact. What makes Anna remarkable is that she also sought every resource available to her to broaden and deepen her academic and professional pursuits through coursework, study and internships abroad and project-based co-curricular experiences.

Her international experiences at Babson include: teaching entrepreneurship in Tanzania and Guatemala; conducting research on colonization and imperialism in Puerto Rico; studying abroad in Switzerland and traveling to Uruguay and Argentina on a short-term education abroad program.

Abdalla participated in a lot of interfaith dialogues with the Muslim and Jewish Chaplains at Babson to inspire peace and understanding within our faith community One Chaplain describe Abdalla as “Amazing He's always optimistic and tries to understand everyone ' s culture When you meet him for the first time, he makes you feel like you ' ve known him for a while ”

Pictured: Abdalla Ahmed Alzarooni , M'23 & Lorien Romito

Pictured: Elizabeth Saumsiegle, Anna Dibble '22 & Lorien Romito

Thank you to our donors and campus, community and international partners who have contributed to the success of the Glavin Office of International Education Your continued support allows for more students to engage in global learning on campus and beyond

Any questions, please contact the Glavin Office: glavinoffice@babson edu +1 781 239 4565

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