Faculty Development

Featuring Richard Saunders, York University: Contesting Sub-Imperialism: South African Investment and Regional Resistance

Silicon Valley is increasingly invested in clean technologies and is already looked upon as a global leader in new technological development. As happens with most new technologies in their infancy, Silicon Valley's focus is currently on component manufacturing. However, a difference from earlier technology cycles is the upfront impact of globalization, especially the emergence of China and India as providers of skilled labor and large markets. Accordingly, the globalization of cleantech could follow some well-trodden paths and some new ones: As manufacturing gets modularized, firms such as Applied Materials might shift component work to East Asia. Some of this is already happening. System integration and other service provision might increasingly be provided by the large Indian system integrators. As of 2009, however, there is little evidence of this happening. Firms in Europe and East Asia have been investing in cleantech for some time now, and might participate in technological leadership. In each case, we are interested in exploring the time-frame and the driving forces. These will typically be outcomes of a mix of regulatory, domestic market and skills issues.

We are looking forward to gaining a broad understanding of business concepts, growing industries and the role of multi-national corporations in Puerto Rico. A trip to two cities in Puerto Rico will allow UW graduate students to gain a rich appreciation of the diverse industries flourishing in Puerto Rico ranging from historically entrenched industries like agriculture to newer industries like high-tech manufacturing while learning how large MNCs impact business in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico’s legal and political ties with the United States make it easier for American companies to set up and get to work on the island. English is taught in the school system, and most of the work force speaks English and Spanish. The currency is the dollar, and the U.S. Postal Service serves the island. Its 3.8 million residents are U.S. citizens. Puerto Rico is an interesting amalgam of Spanish and American cultures which impact business norms and competitive environments in unique ways.

India’s colossal economy is intrinsically dynamic and innovative. In today’s globalized and interdependent economy, innovation is recognized as an essential engine of growth and India is seen as a top global player. Despite the global slowdown, and although growth has slowed from last year, the economy is still expanding faster than most other countries. The program is designed for professionals and faculty interested in pursuing their interests in the Indian business environment. Participants will experience first hand how multinationals and leading Indian companies are riding the downfall, while simultaneously reshaping the Indian business environment resulting in a competitive INDIA INC. The program will take place in Mumbai and Chennai, two of the most advanced and business forward cities throughout India. In Mumbai, the participants will visit top multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline Limited, Siemens, RPG Group, and US Foreign Commercial Service. In Chennai, participants will visit companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, BMW, as well as take part in lectures at Park Global School of Business Excellence.

The program compares the dynamic growth of China’s two leading economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta – and explores China’s transformation from a planned economy to a globally competitive market oriented economy. Faculty will meet with entrepreneurs, business executives, and government officials who make this growth happen and visit cultural sites, universities, and companies to develop a framework for the past and present. The program begins in Shanghai, China’s burgeoning economic and financial center with 25% of China’s exports and 12.5% of its financial revenues. Participants travel to Hangzhou where the GDP has increased an average of 22% annually. On to Guangzhou, a world class manufacturing center where 34% of China’s exports, 30% of its foreign direct investment, and 19% of its GDP occur on 0.5% of China’s land. Finally to Hong Kong, a world class service center that ranks among the most competitive regions on the globe.

This program has been designed for faculty from business, foreign languages, and international studies to provide the participants an in-depth understanding and insights into various aspects of life in an emerging country. India is the fourth largest economy in the world. With one billion people and a growing economy, It has emerged as a significant player on the world scene. The program comprises lectures, discussion sessions, visits to companies, and opportunities to interact with management faculty and students. The speakers will be drawn from business, government, mass media, and academics. A trip to the Taj Mahal and a sightseeing tour of Delhi are included in the program.

This year's popular Weatherspoon Lecture features Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico. The lecture will begin in Koury Auditorium at 5:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Business School Deck. Please RSVP to kfbsrsvp@unc.edu or 919.843.7787

The workshops will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among the participants. The workshop leaders offer: numerous insights into the relationship between foreign language, culture and international business; discussions on how to develop and teach a business language curriculum; exploration of the resources available in this new and fast-changing field; introductions to the business language examinations (i.e., Prufung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWDP); ways to structure a business language program for varying needs; and instruction in the use of the internet.

The CIBER Business Language Conference provides the opportunity for teachers, scholars, policy makers and business leaders to discuss business language education. The conference responds to the overarching mission of the U.S. Department of Education’s CIBER grant program to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. business globally by linking the human capital and information needs of the U.S. business community with the international education, language training, and research capacity of universities across the United States. The conference ties into the larger national discourse about the ways that language education must keep pace and meet future challenges for applied language programs in light of research, trends, and needs of the changing economic environment. Through the lens of literacy as a critical construct in the fields of second language acquisition and education, participants will be invited to share ideas and charter new directions for language and cross-cultural training. The notion of literacy frames the discussion of cross-cultural training as situating appropriate understandings and meanings in proper contexts.

The goal of this study tour is to provide a forum for students to learn about business issues of Japan and to gain an introductory understanding of Japanese business culture through company visits and cultural activities.

This study tour will focus on 3 main categories of Japanese business culture: innovation in products/services; innovation in people (leadership and management); and innovation in organizations.

Some questions this study tour seeks to answer are: How does a country that has embraced a seniority-based promotion system with lifetime employment change to a Western-style meritocracy? Would an individualistic business approach be more suitable to stimulate innovation and be the most beneficial to the Japanese economy? How might Japanese businesses adapt foreign ideals or business strategies to promote innovation and stimulate the Japanese economy?

Japanese businesses have strong relationships with many companies on the West Coast. Japan is WA State's 2nd largest trading partner. An introduction to Japanese customs and business practices will be directly applicable to students planning live and work in the Pacific Northwest.

In recent years, double-digit GDP growth has taken place in emerging markets. This growth has increased the likelihood of business being conducted outside of the traditional economies, like that os the USA.

Kenya is on the cusp of becoming a more significant contributor to the world economy. Relative to other developing countries, Kenya has a diverse mix of multinational corporations, educational institutions, indigenous industries and entrepreneurs, all of which create a tremendous “on-the-ground” learning opportunity for UW graduate students.

The Kenyan government has developed “Kenya Vision 2030”, an economic plan to develop several different economic zones in various parts of the country. The goal is to produce annual GDP growth rates of 10%. The vision includes a plan to place a bid for the 2028 Olympic games to increase Kenya’s visibility in the world.

The trip will include visits to the great game reserves of Kenya. More importantly, students will get a chance to interface with everyday Kenyans who hail from a variety of tribal communities.

UAE and Oman will expose participants to the culture, business practices, and current economic challenges in the Middle East. Both countries have made significant marks in the world economy in the past decade, with Dubai outpacing India in tech growth and Muscat increasingly becoming a popular tourist destination. Their economies have a limitless appetite for growth, while simultaneously facing dwindling oil reserves. Participants will learn how major companies are facing this challenge while planning their sustainable growth. This tour will meet its overall theme of “achieving economic sustainability” by focusing on three major industries: Energy, Entertainment, and Manufacturing.

The goal of this study tour is to provide the participants a first-hand experience of the regional culture, as well as an opportunity to meet with various organizations and businesses.

The 23rd annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook (APBO), produced in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, is North America's premier event for businesses that want to develop and improve their trade and investment opportunities in the Asia/Pacific region. Get the current intelligence on 15 economies, as well as practical, applicable solutions to your logistical, legal, financial, marketing, planning, and human resource issues. The interactive format of the conference will allow you to meet one-on-one with the experts. In order to ensure that participants have as much personal interaction with speakers and fellow participants as possible, we are limiting attendance to 250 participants. So register early!

The MERCOSUR PDIB will explore how Brazil, Argentina and Chile are dealing with the global economic crisis and how the “change” in the U.S. will affect bilateral relations and the regional trading bloc.

The 4rd annual FDIB-Africa program, to be conducted in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, will once again combine over two dozen business visits, cultural experiences and academic visits and lectures over 16 days, to initiate and/or enhance faculty awareness and insight in the business, academic and cultural world of sub-Saharan Africa.

The FDIB-Globalization Seminars are designed to help business faculty bring international content into the classroom and to expand teaching, research, and grant skills.

The Advanced International Business Institute (AIBI) for Community College Faculty is a unique faculty development program. It is designed for community college faculty who have previously attended international business faculty development workshops, seminars, or conferences, as well as faculty who bring previous international business experience to their classrooms, and international business program administrators. Topics to be covered in the AIBI include: classroom tools and course development, developing and maintaining IB programs, and best practices in IB integration. The AIBI will also offer small group breakout sessions for faculty to tackle and resolve their own IB challenges and concerns.

The workshop is designed for college and university professors of Spanish who are interested in or already offering courses in business Spanish at the advance-intermediate and advanced levels. It is also intended to provide an understanding of the field of international business, a source of employment for many students of foreign languages. Participants will discover new practices and resources to improve their abilities as instructors in the ever-evolving international business environment. The University of South Carolina CIBER offers fourteen (14) $500 scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to help defray the cost of attendance.

The 22th annual FDIB seminar series conducted by the University of South Carolina to internationize business school faculty, preparing them to teach international business courses. Each participant chooses one of six concurrent seminars (Survey of International Business, International Management, International Marketing, International Accounting, International Financial Management, or Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management)and spends a week with some of the top faculty in the international business field developing both professional knowledge about the particular topic and the pedagogical skills that will enhance teaching of the subject. The University of South Carolina CIBER provides a total of $20K in scholarships to help defray the cost of attendance.

The Summer Institute for Teaching a Second Language for Business Communication is designed primarily for secondary and post-secondary language educators. This program includes an overview of basic business fundementals, combined with discussion of current issues in language-teaching methodology and curriculum design. Participants work on group projects in which they design curriculum modules that apply the concepts addressed during the program. After the institute, participants receive a compilation of all the projects to enable them to adapt and use the modules in their own classroom situations. Participants who are Pennyslvania or New Jersey public school teachers are eligible to receive continuing-education credit.

The 2010 meeting will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 25-29, 2010.

The purpose of the 2006-2010 GBS program is to equip HBCU faculty with the knowledge, skills, pedagogical tools, and international experience to enable them to internationalize their courses, programs, and institutions.

The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment.