Committees

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Strategic Plan emphasizes the value of global partnerships, opportunities, and perspectives. To advance this goal, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has established international engagement and governance groups that connect campus stakeholders, gather input from faculty and staff, and support a shared governance approach to internationalization.
Current groups include:
- International Affairs Council
- International Student Working Group
- Global Seminar Proposal Review Committee
- International Affairs Leadership Team
International Affairs Governance Groups
Primary focus areas
- Develop and refine policies and procedures that strengthen the university’s international activities
- Review Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s current international engagement and related resource commitments
- Identify program improvements and opportunities for growth
Membership (24 total)
- 14 faculty
- 7 administrators/staff, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Foundation and the Director of International Programs (Chair)
- 1 staff member
- 2 students (one undergraduate and one graduate), each with study abroad experience
Notable achievements
- Participated in the ACE Internationalization Lab
- Developed the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Global Learning Outcomes
Contact
Cristina Alfaro, AVP and Chair ([email protected]) and Erika Larkins, Co-Chair ([email protected])
Primary focus areas
- Support international students at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
- Lead and coordinate new campus initiatives related to international students and international education
Membership
International students and staff from the International Student Center
Primary focus areas
- Evaluate and approve Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Global Seminar programs
- Review short-term, faculty-led global seminar proposals for academic quality and feasibility
Membership
Faculty and deans from all academic colleges, along with International Affairs staff, who review proposals and determine which programs are approved to run
Primary focus areas
- Provide strategic direction for international affairs
- Guide and support international education initiatives across campus
Membership
The Director of International Affairs, the Assistant Director of Global Education, the Assistant Director of the International Student Center, and the Assistant Director of Program Development
