KANSAS UNIVERSITY OUTRANKED CURACAO'S BUSINESS SCHOOLS.
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Willemstad, Curacao. This week’ column is very different and highlights the performance of last week’s survey on business schools in Curacao. We at Ask Nina would like to sincerely thank all those who helped, assisted and participated, half participated and “not at all participated”, your efforts were well noted, by students, parents and the vast majority of readers, of local curasalenos as well as a majority of internationals.
Shannon O’ Hagan a Senior Student Recruiter, develops and execute strategic recruitment initiatives to both grow and diversify international student enrollment at the University of Kansas (KU).
Shannon states that she is passionate about international education and that she considers herself fortunate to frequently travel abroad. During her travels, she says that she enjoys both promoting U.S. higher education and experiencing different cultures. She claims that her job is especially satisfying when she observe people-to-people diplomacy in action.
Established in 1865; The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university and the largest in the U.S. state of Kansas, with notable alumni such as Basketball great; Wilt Chamberlain, former Presidential Candidate; Republican Bob Dole, Actor Paul Rudd, Football star; Gale Sayers and The current State of Kansas Governor; Republican Samuel Brownback.
Curasaleno Schools last week struggled to break par in the Questionnaire that focused on the following questions. Below is an interview style question and answer section that transpired with Kansas University Directors and The Senior Student Recruiter.
Minister Stanley Palm just last week arranged 5 scholarships for local students increasing the educational tourism sector in Florida with Curasalenos, this is good but should we be focusing more about all sectors of tourism, especially educational tourism in Curacao? Or; maybe United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Head Taleb Rifai needs to refocus some energies in this age old and overlooked dimension of Educational Tourism? Today we focus on an example in quality and that example from the Ask Nina Survey is Kansas University.
The University of Kansas (KU)
Chapter A (Demographics)
Josefina Josepha: What is the student populous at your university?
Shannon O’ Hagan: 24,708 students as of Fall 2015 (not including our Medical School campus)
Josefina Josepha: What is the student populous that study Business as a major or Minor in their undergraduates?
Shannon O’ Hagan: 1,663 undergraduate students are enrolled in KU School of Business (Fall 2015)
Josefina Josepha: What is the Student to Teacher ratio in your Business Fields?
Shannon O’ Hagan: 17-to-1 overall (I do not have the number specific to business)
Josefina Josepha: How Multicultural is your University, and; how important is cultural diversity to your institution?
Shannon O’ Hagan: Students at the University of Kansas come from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries. Our 2,363 international students make up 9.6% of the overall student population. Also, minority students make up 18.7% of the overall student population.
Josefina Josepha: What is your drop-out rate of your Freshman class after the first year?
Shannon O’ Hagan: The one-year retention rate for the most recent cohort is 80.4% (meaning a “drop-out rate” of 19.6%).
Josefina Josepha: Over the past 3 years what has been the average graduation class size (i) In General and; (ii) per Business Fields?
Shannon O’ Hagan: i) 4,085 (bachelor’s degrees in general); ii) I do not have data specific to business fields
Chapter B (Margin Analysis)
Josefina Josepha: What are the top 5 benefits of attending your university as a Curasaleno?
Shannon O’ Hagan: 1. Quality of academics. KU is one of only 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
2. Quantity of options. KU offers more than 190 undergraduate majors.
3. Diverse campus community. KU students represent all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries.
4. Experiential learning. Hands-on learning is encouraged through opportunities such as internships and research. Plus, KU offers six optional certifications in experiential learning for students in any major.
5. International dimension. Nearly 25% of KU undergraduate students participate in study abroad programs in more than 70 countries. Students also may participate in international internship programs or perform research abroad.
Josefina Josepha: What is the top 3 differences between your University and your leading competitors?
Shannon O’ Hagan: 1. KU’s Honors Program is one of the best in the nation and 98% of Honors Program graduates were placed in full-time jobs or accepted to graduate school during the past five years.
2. 40+ languages are taught at KU which is more than any other university in Kansas or the Big 12 Conference.
3. Costs are lower than most of our AAU peer universities.
Chapter C (Accreditation)
Josefina Josepha: What agency/organization or body/bodies have accredited your institution and from when until when was this accreditation awarded/granted? Shannon O’ Hagan: The University of Kansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This institution has been continuously accredited since 1913. In addition, certain programs of the University have specialized accreditation.
Most recent reaffirmation of accreditation: 2014 – 2015
Next reaffirmation of accreditation: 2024 - 2025
More information on accreditation can be found under the NCA Accreditation Process and Reports section of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP) website: http://oirp.ku.edu/
Chapter D (Finance)
Josefina Josepha: What financial assistance do you offer to international students wanting to attend your university?
Shannon O’ Hagan: Financial assistance varies by level of study.
Undergraduate
For international undergraduate applicants, KU International Recruitment and; Undergraduate Admissions offers a limited number of partial, merit-based scholarships for new undergraduate international students. However, KU does not offer need-based financial assistance or full scholarships that pay for all of an international student’s expenses.
Scholarships are only available for fall admission; there are no spring scholarships awarded. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must apply for the fall semester by January 15. Only admitted students are eligible for consideration.
The selection process is highly competitive and scholarships are awarded to the top candidates in our applicant pool after they have been admitted. Selection is based on academic records, SAT or ACT scores, TOEFL or IELTS scores, an essay, co-curricular involvement, and references presented with the application for admission.
Please visit our webpage for detailed information about the scholarship eligibility requirements and process: http://irua.ku.edu/costs-and-
Graduate
Applicants are encouraged to contact their KU departments with questions about financial support, as the application process for financial support varies by program. Common types of funding include graduate assistant positions. GTA/GRA/GA positions can be applied for and are determined at the program level.
Josefina Josepha: What grants, scholarships (athletic or academic) or loans are applicable for international students interested in attending your university?
Shannon O’ Hagan: For academic funding opportunities, the response is the same response as above.
However, athletic scholarships are handled differently. KU competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the USA – NCAA Division I – and are a part of the Big 12 Conference. The highly competitive selection process for the athletics teams is separate from the admissions process. The coaches of the different teams determine who will be selected for the team and who will be awarded any available scholarships.
Josefina Josepha: What is the average cost for a student wanting to study Business at your university:
Shannon O’ Hagan: Costs varies by program and level of study. Detailed cost sheets are available here: http://iss.ku.edu/cost-sheets
For undergraduate freshmen in Business, the estimated expenses in 2015-16 are as follows:
- a. Tuition and fees: $30,582
- b. Room ∧ Board:
(i) On Campus {approximation per month cost}: $8,106 for housing and food per academic year (9 months) which is approximately $901/month
(ii) Off Campus {approximation per month cost}: varies - c. Books: $1,040
d. Other related fees ∧ charges associated with the first year as a:
- Health insurance: $1,172
- Personal expenses (clothing, laundry, toiletries, etc.): $1,170
Chapter E (Admission)
Josefina Josepha: What are the basic requirements for admissions? ( Remembering that Curasalenos follow the dutch educational system and standard)
Shannon O’ Hagan: For direct entry to KU Business as a first year student (freshman), the requirements are as follows:
- Evidence of successful completion of secondary education in a college preparatory curriculum as demonstrated by country-specific documents.
- Grade point average—minimum GPA equivalent of 3.25 on the 4.0 scale. Our admissions officer will calculate the student’s GPA equivalent based upon official academic records.
- Minimum SAT score of 1150 (math and critical reading) or composite ACT score of 25
- English proficiency exam scores (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS).
Students who do not meet the admission requirements for direct admission to the School of Business can be admitted to KU’s College of Liberal Arts ∧ Sciences as “pre-business” to take prerequisite coursework.
Josefina Josepha: If applicable, do you have an exchange program that Curasalenos in university presently can attend at your university or vice versa, or would your university consider such a working agreement?
Shannon O’ Hagan: We do not have any current exchange agreements with universities in Curacao. However, the University of Kansas encourages and supports the establishment of international programs and exchange initiatives with peer institutions.
ON IN-STATE TUITION WAIVER
Josefina Josepha: From some individuals the idea arose that if a student attended a “southern state” university for 4 years, that it maybe possible to apply for a residency after the second year and hence a reduction in tuition fees!
Is something like this remotely possible at your Kansas University for an international students, or if this does occur; does this only apply for out of state American students?
Or if this is possible is it only possible thru some type of governmental arrangement or non-governmental organization (NGO) agreement to be made with the school?
Shannon O’ Hagan: Residency is not determined in the way described. Most universities have specific criteria a student must meet to qualify for in-state tuition rates. Although there are variations in policy from one university to another, I think it would be rare for students to qualify for in-state tuition after completing a year or two of study because that would mean all continuing students would qualify. One of the reasons in-state students often have a lower tuition rate at public/state universities is because those universities receive at least some funding from the state to subsidize those costs.
At the University of Kansas, resident tuition classification (Kansas resident or non-Kansas resident) is separate from the admissions process. The classification is determined by criteria found in Kansas statutes and regulations of the Kansas Board of Regents, and the actual process is managed by the Office of the University Registrar. Detailed information is available at the following website:http://registrar.ku.
Students are responsible for providing information sufficient to support their applications for resident classification. This is a general overview of the procedures and criteria used to determine resident status. It does not replace or supersede the statutes or Regents' regulations which contain the detailed requirements that must be met in order to prove resident status.
- You must have continuous physical residency in Kansas for at least 365 days prior to the first day of classes for which you are applying for residency.
- During those 365 days, your sources of financial support to meet your living expenses must come from Kansas sources.Living expenses include tuition and books if you are student. Sources of income that are from full-time, non-student jobs are more beneficial. Maintaining ties to other states will hinder your residency.
- You must show intent to remain in Kansas indefinitely. There are things that can strengthen your case but won't make you a resident by themselves. They are: Kansas driver's license, voter registration in Kansas, car registration in Kansas, owning a home in Kansas, etc.
- You must prove that you are residing in Kansas for reasons other than educational purposes. If you are a full-time student upon moving to Kansas, this requirement is the hardest to show because we will presume that you are here for educational purposes.
International students who are not citizens of the United States must meet the same criteria as a citizen in order to gain resident classification. However, intent to remain indefinitely in the state of Kansas, and the United States, generally cannot be demonstrated unless the student possesses Permanent Resident Alien status and has been in that status for twelve months prior to the first day of classes. Marriage to a U.S. citizen does not change the criteria an individual must meet.
ON STUDYING MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE RELATED FIELDS AT KANSAS UNIVERSITY
Josefina Josepha: Would you please expand on the possibility of students either directly studying Medicine at KU, or any healthcare related field?
Shannon O’ Hagan: KU School of Medicine does not admit international students to the Doctor of Medicine program. As you might already be aware, medicine is not actually offered as an undergraduate degree in the U.S. (unlike many other systems around the world). Students here are required to earn a bachelor’s degree (typically in the sciences) before they are eligible to apply to medical school. KU offers many great programs in the sciences that can prepare a student for medical school, and you can search all of our degree programs at the following webpage:http://www.ku.edu/
Also, it is worth noting that Medicine just so happens to be one of the most difficult careers for international students to pursue in the U.S. Due to limited capacity and other factors, many medical schools (including KU) do not admit international students. For those that do, funding opportunities are often very limited. I say this not to discourage students, but rather to encourage them to do research in advance. Here is an article that provides some suggestions:http://www.usnews.
If students are open to health professions beyond a Doctor of Medicine, they will find many opportunities available. At KU, for example, we offer great programs in the Health Professions, Natural Sciences ∧ Math, Pharmacy, and Nursing that might be of interest. Also, the KU School of Medicine does offer a Short-Term Electives Program with four-week clinical elective modules for international medical students in their final year of medical school. Additional details can be found here: http://www.kumc.edu/
Thank you all for taking the time to read thru this in depth analysis and I hope that we at Ask Nina and JJosephaNews have exercised due diligence and presented to our valuable readers the answers they wanted to know from the universities that cared enough to respect their questions.
Educational Tourism has long been a cornerstone of the touristic market and for some educational institutions, universities and schools they can take the time to read to see that transparency leads to good governance and an overall better competitive field.
We look forward to the Medical schools and what they think and how they respect their student markets, the sector of educational tourism and the country in which they operate.
Since we were small children; we have heard the saying; “Follow the leader”, well today I say, “Yes! Let’s follow the leader for now, apply what works for the leaders to ourselves and eventually lets compete with the leader on equal grounds and standards”.
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