Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy Joel Harrington, Assistant Provost for International Affairs

VU Internationalization Goals Enhancing international educational experiences for all Vanderbilt students (undergraduate, graduate & professional) Facilitating greater international research and teaching opportunities for faculty across disciplines Improving Vanderbilt’s reputation abroad

VU International Strategy Development of university and school-level internationalization strategies Creation of ACIA (Advisory Council for International Affairs) 2005 Establishment of Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) 2006 Build strategic university “core partnerships” 2006-present Increase the number of international students and faculty 2006-present

Core Partners Partners are chosen based on their research prominence, disciplinary breadth and strategic location Long-term, wide-ranging institutional relationships that are focused on research University of Cape Town, University of Melbourne, Fudan University, University of Sao Paulo

International Research Collaborations School Strategic Partners Vanderbilt University Core Partners Individual & Group Collaborations with Foreign Partners

VIO Seed Grants Laying the foundation for sustainable research partnerships Full-time faculty, graduate/professional students, and staff may apply Exploratory—up to $4,000 for a visit of 10 days or less Exchange—up to $15,000 in matching funds for research collaborations that include the mobility of faculty and students

Other VIO Support & Services Information regarding services at VU Facilitating new research collaborations or exchanges (including identifying funding sources) Visiting Scholars & Researchers Visiting Delegations Developing new study abroad courses or programs