Charge to Internationalization Leadership Team
The efforts of this committee are central to the development of a robust vision and plan that will be implemented to give UMD a presence in the International Education community. The goal of this work is to provide every UMD student, staff member, and faculty member the tools needed to become a global citizen who understands the role of cultural inclusivity in all they do. We must also further our education from awareness and acceptance along with a journey toward the development of true intercultural competence. We must also play a role in educating students from across the world at UMD and in working with academic institutions from a variety of cultures. We have some very unique qualities and world-class opportunities to offer students from all cultures.
The charge of the committee is to:
- Take the leadership role in the ACE review process, including engaging in a review of current internationalization efforts with the goal of:
- Sharpening institutional goals
- Sharpening student learning goals
- Developing an action plan
- Work closely with the UMD community through the review process and in the development of goals and plans
- Recommend a structure for international activities including:
- Admissions and recruitment
- Visa, I-9, and other document related items
- Curriculum
- Study abroad
- Potential standing committee(s)
- International visits
- International agreements and MOUs
- Support of international students and visiting scholars
- Fulbright programs
- ESL courses
- Any other items in the current or envisioned activities at UMD that have an international component
- The proposed structure may include a centralized office or unit and/or a plan for incorporating the international focus into existing structures.
- Suggest ways to engage the broader campus community as we move forward; include a summary of potential obstacles including campus climate-related items.
This exciting initiative will form the basis of a long-term plan for international activities at UMD.