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Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy

Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy. Joel Harrington, Assistant Provost for International Affairs. VU Internationalization Goals. Enhancing international educational experiences for all Vanderbilt students (undergraduate, graduate & professional)

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Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy

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  1. Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy Joel Harrington, Assistant Provost for International Affairs

  2. VU Internationalization Goals • Enhancing international educational experiences for all Vanderbilt students (undergraduate, graduate & professional) • Facilitating greater international research and teaching opportunities for faculty across disciplines • Improving Vanderbilt’s reputation abroad

  3. VU International Strategy • Development of university and school-level internationalization strategies • Creation of ACIA (Advisory Council for International Affairs) 2005 • Establishment of Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) 2006 • Build strategic university “core partnerships” 2006-present • Increase the number of international students and faculty 2006-present

  4. Core Partners • Partners are chosen based on their research prominence, disciplinary breadth and strategic location • Long-term, wide-ranging institutional relationships that are focused on research • University of Cape Town, University of Melbourne, Fudan University, University of Sao Paulo

  5. International Research Collaborations • Vanderbilt University Core Partners • School Strategic Partners • Individual & Group Collaborations with Foreign Partners

  6. VIO Seed Grants • Laying the foundation for sustainable research partnerships • Full-time faculty, graduate/professional students, and staff may apply • Exploratory—up to $4,000 for a visit of 10 days or less • Exchange—up to $15,000 in matching funds for research collaborations that include the mobility of faculty and students

  7. Other VIO Support & Services • Information regarding services at VU • Facilitating new research collaborations or exchanges (including identifying funding sources) • Visiting Scholars & Researchers • Visiting Delegations • Developing new study abroad courses or programs

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