Establishing International Agreements University of Florida International Center www.ufic.ufl.edu

Agreements facilitated through the International Center Cooperative Agreements Reciprocal Exchange Agreements Study Abroad Contracts Other Types (2+2, 3+1+, Dual Degree, Medical Rotations, International Research (no funding involved, etc.)

Common To All International Agreements UF faculty member serves as Academic Manager Detailed list of activities to be carried out under this agreement Letter of Approval from UF Department Chair and UF College Dean AM to provide annual activity report

Cooperative Agreements “Unbinding” Agreement Umbrella agreement under which all other MOUs are formed Relation can be formed with foreign academic institution, NGO, businesses, or other entities

Reciprocal Agreements Student /Tuition Exchange Relation can only be formed with accredited academic institution College specific, never university wide

Components of a Successful Exchange Compatibility of curriculum Compatibility of academic calendar Credit and grade conversion Active and engaged AM Partner communication

Wrap Up Strategic Partnerships Faculty commitment Institutional support Partner communication

THANK YOU Susanne Hill, Ph.D. Executive Director University of Florida International Center SHill@ufic.ufl.edu | www.ufic.ufl.edu