1. Ozarks Technical Community College International Programs and Services Office Loren M. Lundstrom

2. Overview IPSO Mission Statement Why at OTC? What’s Involved? Future Opportunities

3. Mission Statement OTC : “…provide accessible, high quality, affordable technical and general education that is responsive to the educational needs of the community and its diverse constituencies.” IPSO : “…promote an appreciation of how our students, college and community fit into the global community by (1) encouraging cultural diversity through international student exchange, (2) enriching the academic experience of our students through globalization of curriculum and enhanced language programs, and (3) providing opportunities for building global relationships through study abroad programs. “The Golden Rule” Norman Rockwell

4. Why at OTC? -Growing Local Multi-National Population -Increasing Linkages to the Global Economy -Growing Impact of Global Political Decisions on Local Economies -Ease of Travel and Mass Communications

5. What’s Involved? -Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) -Federal Registration Required -Training -Establish Institutional Requirements -Mandatory Health Insurance -Fees and Tuition -Establish Webpage -Develop “2+2” Collaborative Relationships with Missouri State, Drury, UMR

6. Future Opportunities -Expanded Study Abroad -Expanded Foreign Language Studies -International Advisory Committee -International Club -Staff and Faculty Exchange

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