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.”