Ozarks Technical Community College

International Programs and Services Office

Loren M. Lundstrom

IPSO Mission StatementDRAFT

“…promote an appreciation of how our students, college and community fit into the global community by… (1) encouraging cultural diversity through international student exchange, (2) enriching the academic experience of our students through globalization of curriculum and enhanced language programs, and (3) providing opportunities for building global relationships through study abroad programs.

“The Golden Rule”Norman Rockwell

Current Activities

- Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS)

- Federal Registration Required- Training (NAFSA)

- Establish Institutional Requirements

(ISPO “Mapping” Group)- Mandatory Health Insurance- Acceptance Requirements- Fees and Tuition - IPSO Webpage

Current Activities (cont.)

- Consortium of Community Colleges in China- Sister City Visitors from Tlaquepaque Interest- Community Colleges in International Development- Center for International Community College

Education and Leadership (CICCEL) - USAID Grant Application for partnership with

Vietnamese Community College

- Study Abroad Trips: Egypt

(Dr. Shepard)

Future Opportunities- International Advisory Committee

- OTC International Committee

- International Club

- Staff and Faculty Exchange

- Expanded Study Abroad

- Enhanced Foreign Language Studies

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