In the academic year 2004-05, a Task Force on
International Engagement responded to a broad charge to examine
possible opportunities, impediments, and actions with regard to
expanding UHV’s role in international education. Among its
recommendations was the formation of a standing committee. This
is to establish and charge such a committee.
Purpose:
The purpose of the committee is to review,
recommend, and facilitate international initiatives of the
institution, as well as help to ensure quality,
cost-effectiveness, and compliance in the provision of programs
and support services, admission of students, and maintenance of
academic standards.
Major duties:
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Maintain institutional focus on the Board of Regents’
strategic principles and initiatives pertaining to
international education.
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Ensure compliance with policy directives or guidelines of
the institution, UH System, Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, and Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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With respect to the above, compile a list of international
initiatives recognized by the university—to be provided to
the UH System annually, as part of the budget process.
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Establish and maintain or monitor a university website that
provides information on opportunities for student and
faculty participation in international opportunities;
indicates initiatives underway at the university; and notes
international resources available at the university,
including especially faculty experience.
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Serve as an institutional liaison with System-wide
organizational efforts and, as appropriate and feasible,
those of state, national, or international entities.
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Provide guidance, advice and assistance in the search for
strategic alliances and partnerships in the implementation
of international initiative and study abroad opportunities.
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Generally, provide advice, assistance, and initiative with
regard to institutional involvement in international
education.
Composition and selection:
- At least one faculty member from each
academic school, but not more than two.
- Ex officio members as follows:
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Director of Special Projects
o
Director of Human Resources
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Director of Student and Academic Services
o
International Student Coordinators
- Committee chair is to be a faculty
member selected by the committee
- Terms are indefinite or as determined
by each academic school
Meetings:
Meetings will be as determined by the
committee to complete its charge but should be no fewer than two
each semester.
Relevant documents:
* UHV International Engagement Task Force
information can be found on the “P” Drive under all UHV in the
folder International Programs
* Board of Regents’ Strategic Principles
and Initiatives. System Administrative Memorandum (SAM) Number
06.A.11
http://www.uh.edu/sam/
*Texas Higher Education coordinating board
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/
*COC/SACS Good
Practice guidelines
http://www.sacs.org/
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Xavier Garza-Gomez,
Assistant Professor, School of Business Administration
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Ziad Swaidan,
Associate Professor, School of Business Administration
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Hsin-Hui Lin,
Assistant Professor, School of Education and Human Development
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Diane Prince,
Professor, School of Education and Human Development
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Yun Wan, Assistant
Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
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Mel Damodaran,
Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
