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Vanderbilt’s International Academic Strategy Joel Harrington, Assistant Provost for International Affairs
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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
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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
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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
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International Research Collaborations School Strategic Partners Vanderbilt University Core Partners Individual & Group Collaborations with Foreign Partners
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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
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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
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