GLOBAL RESEARCH: International Innovation & Collaboration Michael Bustle, Director of the Global Training Initiative February 27, 2014
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS “The university’s center for global engagement.” OIA supports the overall mission of being locally responsive to the needs of our community while promoting globally engaged research, education and economic development programs that address the grand challenges of our global society. oia.ncsu.edu
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Provost & Sr. Vice Provost for Academic Strategy & Resource Management Vice Provost Office of International Affairs Study Abroad Office (SAO) Office of International Services (OIS) Global Training Initiative (GTI) Intensive English Program (IEP) Global Health Initiative (GHI) Confucius Institute (CI) Japan Center (NCJC) Peace Corps Committee on International Programs College Deans & Administrative Unit Heads International Operations Council oia.ncsu.edu
GOALS FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION Leadership & Central Support to Enhance Global Engagement at Home & Abroad Strategic Partnerships for Enhancing Global Engagement Student Academic Success by Integrating Global Perspectives Faculty & Staff Global Scholarship & Research Global Extension, Engagement & Economic Development oia.ncsu.edu
NETWORKS & CONSORTIUMS University Global Partnership Network (UGPN) –NC State –University of Surrey –University of Sao Paulo Academic Consortium 21 (AC21) –19 member universities in 10 countries –NC State one of only two U.S. members oia.ncsu.edu
CONNECT & COLLABORATE –Search NC State faculty and staff global expertise. –Explore institutional partnerships and existing MOUs. –Connect and collaborate with faculty/staff or partner institutions. oia.ncsu.edu
PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING NEW MOUs and AGREEMENTS Consult the Office of International Affairs (David Dixon) Secure Department, College, or University Approval and Resources Send draft agreement to OIA for review Send draft agreement sent to partner institution Signed agreement returned to OIA for Provost’s signature oia.ncsu.edu
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES oia.ncsu.edu Regional Receptions
VISITING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS 332 scholars from 37 different countries across all 10 colleges. Opportunities for global perspectives and collaboration in research labs. Support from OIA & Units includes English courses, networking receptions, visa processing, cultural adaptation, co-hosting with weekly support, etc. oia.ncsu.edu
STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS oia.ncsu.edu Global Training Initiative’s J-1 Student Intern/Research Program Global Engagement in Academic Research Program (GEAR)
SEED GRANT FUNDING oia.ncsu.edu Internationalization Seed Grants University Global Partnership Network University of Pretoria & NC State Collaboration Seed Grants São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING FACULTY & STAFF Outstanding Global Engagement Award –Teaching, research, extension, engagement, economic development Jackson Rigney International Service Award –Service to NC State or the world oia.ncsu.edu 2013 Outstanding Global Engagement Award Winners From left to right: Dr. Qiuyun Xiang, Plant Biology Professor Dr. Jayne Fleener, College of Education Dean Dr. Siddartha Thakur, Veterinary Medicine Assistant Professor
INNOVATION oia.ncsu.edu US-Georgia Higher Education Alliance BARDA Training with BTEC 3+X Accelerated Masters Pre-Graduate Semester Certificate
PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS CAMPUS Current examples: Obama-Singh Initiative, Sports with CNR, & Fulbright Global Food Security Workshop oia.ncsu.edu
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE oia.ncsu.edu
GLOBAL HIGH-IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS oia.ncsu.edu
CALL TO ACTION: Create a faculty profile on DICE Host more visiting scholars Partner with OIA on: International grant development Importance of DICE Study abroad programs Professional training programs Student recruitment Research and intern programs Engage with IOC, CIP, Unit “Friends” Overseas partnership building