International Advisory Council
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the International Advisory Council (IAC) is to foster university-wide collaboration in international activities that is guided by a commitment to people from various backgrounds and their ideas, as well as a global perspective. The IAC will provide a broad-based, participatory framework for the consideration of international initiatives, opportunities, and projects. The IAC will also provide input to the office of International Affairs on specific matters relating to comprehensive internationalization.
IAC Members and Subcommittees
2023-2024 Advisory Council
Dr. Nico Schuler, University Distinguished Professor, Music, Co-Chair
Mr. Ismael Amaya, Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of Students
Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Professor, Liberal Arts, English
Dr. Kambra Bolch, Associate Dean, University College, Academic Programs
Ms. Joanna Ellis, Clinical Associate Professor, College of Health Professions
Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director, Research Support Services, Research and Sponsored Programs
Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Professor, Liberal Arts
Dr. Todd Jewell, Associate Dean and Professor, Business Administration, McCoy College of Business
Dr. Ting Liu, College of Education, Health and Human Performance
Dr. Anne Ngu, Program Faculty, Computer Science, College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Christine Norton, Professor, College of Applied Arts
Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean of the Graduate College
Dr. Peter Tschirhart, Senior Lecturer, Honors College
Members-at-Large
Ms. Zoe O’Balle, Coordinator, Advancement Support, University Advancement
Dr. Rob Konopaske, Associate Professor, Department of Management
International Advisory Council Subcommittees
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International Student Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation:
- Dr. Ting Liu, College of Education, Health and Human Performance (Subcommittee Chair)
- Mr. Ismael Amaya, Assistant Dean of Students, Academic Affairs
- Dr. Kambra Bolch, University College, Academic Programs
- Dr. Peter Tschirhart, Associate Dean of Honors College
- Dr. Anne Hee Hiong Ngu, College of Science and Engineering, Computer Science
- Ms. Rosario Davis, International Affairs
- Dr. Nico Schüler, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Music
External Review & Self Study/Study Abroad
- Dr. Nico Schüler, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Music (Subcommittee Chair)
- Dr. Lucy Harney, Liberal Arts, International Academic Affairs
- Dr. Todd Jewell, McCoy College of Business, Finance and Economics
- Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Liberal Arts, English
- Ms. Rosario Davis, International Affairs
- Dr. Ting Liu, College of Education, Health and Human Performance
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International Research & Development/Fulbright:
- Dr. Christine Norton, College of Applied Arts, School of Social Work
- Ms. Evy Gonzales, Office of Sponsored and Research Programs
- Ms. Joanna Ellis, College of Health Professions
- Ms. Rosario Davis, International Affairs
- Dr. Ting Liu, College of Education, Health and Human Performance
- Dr. Nico Schüler, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Music
Internationalization Strategic Planning:
- Dr. Lucy Harney, Liberal Arts, International Academic Affairs (Subcommittee Co-Chair)
- Dr. Nico Schüler, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Music (Subcommittee Co-Chair)
- TBD / all other sub-committees will provide input