1. Establishing International Agreements
University of Florida International Center

2. Agreements facilitated through the International Center
Cooperative Agreements
Reciprocal Exchange Agreements
Study Abroad Contracts
Other Types (2+2, 3+1+, Dual Degree, Medical Rotations, International Research (no funding involved, etc.)

3. Common To All International Agreements
UF faculty member serves as Academic Manager
Detailed list of activities to be carried out under this agreement
Letter of Approval from UF Department Chair and UF College Dean
AM to provide annual activity report

4. Cooperative Agreements
“Unbinding” Agreement
Umbrella agreement under which all other MOUs are formed
Relation can be formed with foreign academic institution, NGO, businesses, or other entities

5. Reciprocal Agreements
Student /Tuition Exchange
Relation can only be formed with accredited academic institution
College specific, never university wide

6. Components of a Successful Exchange
Compatibility of curriculum
Compatibility of academic calendar
Credit and grade conversion
Active and engaged AM
Partner communication

7. Wrap Up Strategic Partnerships Faculty commitment
Institutional support
Partner communication

8. THANK YOU
Susanne Hill, Ph.D. Executive Director University of Florida International Center |