Goals
Below is a brief overview of each of the five goals that make up the Strategic Plan for Internationalization.
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Goal 1 - Expand and Enhance Globally-Focused Research and Engagement
- Engage faculty and foster global collaborations
- Develop a campus resource to disseminate information on faculty engaged in international research and initiatives
- Create opportunities and facilitate global impact
Goal 2 - Provide Global Learning Opportunities for All
- Increase opportunity and access
- Expand foreign language training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to support their study and research
- Develop undergraduate and graduate global studies/theory designations, minors, or concentrations
Goal 3 - Strengthen Student Success
- Improve international student experience and support
- Provide support and opportunities for cross-cultural understanding for all students, staff, and faculty
Goal 4 - Enhance Our Global Reputation
- Establish faculty advisory groups by world region to inform strategy and guide implementation of global initiatives
- Broaden and deepen institutional partnerships with universities abroad
- Enhance the communication strategy to tell our international story
- Engage alumni living and/or working abroad
Goal 5 - Define Organizational Structure
- Establish a permanent principal officer position to lead the division to ensure global engagement is part of campus leadership discussions and planning
- Provide comprehensive risk management for student, faculty, and staff international travel