University of Georgia
UGA’s 2000 – 2010 Strategic Plan Establish new programs focused on international dimension of academic disciplines Increase number of languages taught and variety of methodologies for teaching languages Increase number of students engaged in study abroad by a factor of ten by the end of the decade Strengthen area studies programs of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Develop UGA Study Abroad Centers throughout the world
UGA’s Organization for International Activities & Programs Office of International Education (OIE) directed by an Associate Provost OIE structure includes : The Office of Study Abroad International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS)International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS) Oversight of two residential study abroad programs International programming and research remains decentralized
UGA’s Study Abroad Success UGA ranks 5 th in U.S. for total number of students studying abroad (2008 Open Doors) Nearly 30% of undergraduates participate in a foreign exchange or study abroad experience prior to graduation
UGA’s Study Abroad Success UGA has over 100 faculty- led study abroad programs on every continent
UGA’s Other Year Round Residential Programs UGA at OxfordUGA at Costa Rica
UGA Task Force on Int’l Education