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International Programs at the University of
Georgia
International Programs at the University of
Georgia
Fausto O. Sarmiento, Ph.D.Director
Office of International Education
The Office of The Office of International AffairsInternational Affairs
International cooperative agreements International Academic Program Development
Fund (IAPDF) International Academic Advisory Council (IAAC) Fiscal guidance and monitoring for study
abroad directors Distribute information on Fulbright Fellowships Newsletter “Global Connections”
The Office of The Office of International AffairsInternational Affairs
International Affairs administers:
– Office of International Education
– Oxford Study Abroad Program
– Institute for European Studies
The Office of The Office of International EducationInternational Education
Function– Administer study abroad
programs, advise students of opportunities and requirements, assist in record management, support participants and faculty advisors and maintain the study abroad library
– Advise international faculty, scholars and students about immigration issues
Study Abroad 2000-2001Study Abroad 2000-2001
10 new study abroad programs implemented
5 new exchange programs
– New Study Abroad Program locations
Ghana, Morocco, Spain, Japan, New Zealand, Italy and Brazil
Study Abroad continued…Study Abroad continued…
Number of students participating in study abroad increased by 17.9% from 1999 to 2000.
Over 15% of UGA undergrads study abroad – 1,244 this past year!
Study Abroad continued…Study Abroad continued…
Where do students study abroad?– 68.09% in Western
Europe– 16.16% in Latin America,
the Caribbean or Canada– 4.5% Africa– 4.26% Australia, New
Zealand– 3.22% in Asia– 3.77% in other countries,
including the Middle East, Eastern Europe and multiple regions
Student Exchange and Affiliate
Student Exchanges and Study AbroadStudy Abroad
Student Exchanges Student Exchange, Study Abroad and AffiliateAffiliates
Cooperative Agreements
International Students at UGA International Students at UGA 2001-20022001-2002
Number of International Students– 212 undergraduate international students– 1035 graduate international students– 185 other international students
TOTAL: 1,432 Field of Study (top five)
– 188 Business Management & Administrative Services– 142 Biological Sciences/Life Sciences– 130 Education– 121 Computer & Information Sciences– 121 Intensive English Language
International Scholars International Scholars 2000-20012000-2001
Primary Function– 38 Teaching– 406 Research– 25 Both– 75 Other
Note: Other should be coded for short-term activities such as conferences, colloquia, observations, consultations or other short-term professional development activities.
Country of Origin for Int’l Country of Origin for Int’l
Students/Scholars:Students/Scholars:
Top Six Countries:Top Six Countries: China - 277 students attending UGAChina - 277 students attending UGA Republic of Korea - 215Republic of Korea - 215 India - 195 Japan - 56India - 195 Japan - 56 Taiwan - 44 Canada - 41Taiwan - 44 Canada - 41
20-35 students attending UGA20-35 students attending UGA
10-2010-20
less than 10less than 10
UGA at Oxford ProgramUGA at Oxford Program
Established in 1989 by Dr. Charles Crowe under the auspices of the English Department and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
In May 1999 President Adams purchased a three-story Victorian house in North Oxford as the new home of the Oxford Residential Center.
UGA Residential Site abroad
The Cortona ProgramThe Cortona Program Lamar Dodd School of Art 33 year old program A challenging opportunity
for the art students who wish to combine international travel with intensive studio and classroom experience
Approximately 200 students participate each year
Over 500 colleges have been represented since the program began in 1970.
UGA purchased the Casa di Riposso in 2002
UGA Residential Site abroad
Ecolodge San Luis and Ecolodge San Luis and Research StationResearch Station
Tropical Montane Cloud Forest ecosystem
Rural community life Sustainable mountain
development Agro/Ecotourism Latin American Studies Spanish Language and Culture
UGA Residential Site abroad
Avignon ProgramAvignon Program Began in Summer
1999 In 2000, it became a
year-round program Approximately 80
students participate each year
Instruction combines classroom interaction with fields trips to cultural landmarks in France and other European countries
Georgia/Veracruz PartnershipGeorgia/Veracruz Partnership
For Social, Educational, and Economic Development
Cross-college initiative that combines teaching, service and research
Institutes and CentersInstitutes and Centers African Studies Institute Institute for European Studies Center for Asian Studies Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
(CLACS) Cox Center for International Mass Communication The Dean Rusk Center – International, Comparative
and Graduate Legal Studies Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) International Center for Democratic Governance Center International Trade and Security
Funding OpportunitiesFunding Opportunities
IAPDF IDEAS International
Fellows Program Research
Foundation Foreign Travel
International Academic International Academic Program Development Fund Program Development Fund
(IAPDF)(IAPDF)Grant offered through the Office of
International Affairs$500-$3,000Seed funding for new or enhancement
of existing international initiativesStart-up purposes, short-term support
and preliminary planning and development
International Development International Development Education Awards (IDEAS)Education Awards (IDEAS)
Offered through Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach
For new public service and outreach oriented international projects
Up to $2,500
International Fellows ProgramInternational Fellows Program
Sponsored by the Office of International Affairs Coordinated by The Office of Instructional
Support & Development Creates opportunities to increase the impact of
the University’s international efforts Provides support for tenured and tenure-track
faculty members who either lack or have limited international experience
Research Foundation Foreign Research Foundation Foreign Travel SupportTravel Support
Office of the Vice President for Research
Travel in connection with international meetings/conferences – Preference for special meetings or
significant international congresses– Priority to those who present papers,
performances, exhibitsAwards round-trip airfare
Office of International Public Office of International Public Service and Outreach (IPSO)Service and Outreach (IPSO)
312
Athens, GA 30602
Tel: 706-542-7887
Fax: 706-542-7891
http://www.uga.edu/internationaldevelopment
IPSO ActivitiesIPSO Activities Project Development
– Proposal assistance
Institutional Programs– Latino Pilot Project– CUAP college and
university awareness program
– IDEAS Faculty Grant Program
– Faculty Language Classes
– Grant Skills Workshops– Faculty Database
International Opportunities at GeorgiaInternational Opportunities at Georgia
Collaborative projects with private firms in international development (co-contract)
Enhance university partnerships to increase foreign student enrollment and UG study abroad
Develop a strategy for enhanced participation in new international project directions – democratization, primary education, public health, girl’s education, institutional reform, national security, and the environment
Overseas instructional centers School of Public and International Affairs 25% of UG students study abroad by 2010 Foreign Student Tuition Incentives
University of Georgia Strategic University of Georgia Strategic PlanPlan
2001-20102001-2010
““Finally, we will be Competing in a Global Finally, we will be Competing in a Global Economy. We will serve Georgia best by being Economy. We will serve Georgia best by being
a world-class university that prepares its a world-class university that prepares its students for work in a global economy.”students for work in a global economy.”