Transcript Global Directions 2015 Presentation to UT University Council Friday March 20, 2015 Thomas Gutteridge, Ph.D. Senior Vice Provost & Dean of Academic Administration Interim Dean,

Global Directions 2015
Presentation to UT University Council
Friday March 20, 2015
Thomas Gutteridge, Ph.D.
Senior Vice Provost & Dean of Academic Administration
Interim Dean, College of Social Justice and Human Service
Sammy Spann, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost, Student Engagement
Global Directions 2015
Charge of UT Commission on Global
Initiatives (CGI)
“The Commission on Global Initiatives (CGI) is an advisory body to the
President, Provost and Senior Administration of the University. CGI is
charged with recommending University policies, programs, projects,
practices and administration related to international activities. Further, CGI,
working with Senior Administration, is charged with overseeing the
implementation of the University’s strategic plan for global initiatives.”
Letter from Provost John A. Barrett, Jr.
August 28, 2014
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Organization of UT Commission on Global Initiatives
Committee Members:
Jamie Barlowe
Kris Brickman
Jetsabe Caceres
Frank Calzonetti
Cam Cruickshank
Johnnie Early
Llew Gibbons
Tom Gutteridge
Gary Insch
Patsy Komunecki
Steve Leblanc
Bill McCreary
Lakeesha Ransom
Sammy Spann
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Organization and Charge of UT Commission
on Global Initiatives (CGI)
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Global Directions 2015 reflects and adheres to the University Mission "to
improve the human condition,” the University Vision "to be a
transformative force in the world," and the University's Core Value "to
pursue engagement, outreach and service…in an environment that
fosters compassion, professionalism and respect as well as
excellence, focus and innovation."
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Planning Principles for Global Engagement:

Focus...narrower and deeper: The aim of the UT global strategy is to focus our attention,
resources, and assets on strategically important areas in the world that provide opportunities
for students and faculty to bring University strengths to bear on important issues that relate to
the strengths and mission of The University of Toledo.

Sustainability...long-term engagement in targeted disciplinary, geographic and strategic
areas: University partnerships will be focused on those institutions where there is strong
potential for significant long-term relationships for multiple UT colleges and/or departments.

Flexibility...ability to change in a rapidly changing world: The University recognizes the
continuing geo-political changes underway in the world and the need to adapt to these
changes, including withdrawal, to protect the interests of the institution and the safety of
students and faculty.

Opportunistic...take advantage of emerging opportunities: The University will work to take
full advantage of emerging opportunities for students and faculty in the strategically critical
areas that advance the institution's Mission as well as good opportunities arising outside the
identified strategic core.

Integration... academic and economic: The University views the academic and economic
development objectives of its global engagement as "two sides of the same coin" and will
work to advance both with equal rigor.
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Levels of Global Engagement: University, College, Faculty and Community

University Level...The University will focus on a limited subset of strategic regions in the
world where deep relationships exist or can be developed involving multiple UT
departments, schools and colleges and/or significant numbers of alumni, and, in some
instances, may be Sister Cities of Toledo. These strategic regions will represent those areas
where the University will make its most significant, broad-based international investments.

College Level...Each college may have its own locational priorities but is expected to align
its international partners and projects with University Level priorities whenever possible.
Deans will be expected to present annual global plans and progress reports to the
Provost.

Faculty Level… UT has a diverse international faculty who offer expert insight into
developing connections with international partners, and the University encourages
faculty to become globally engaged and to seek external funds for their travel through
research grants, contracts and other sources. Faculty are also encouraged to align their
international efforts with College and University priorities wherever possible.

Community Level...One of UT's international objectives is to enhance economic
development in Toledo, Northwest Ohio and the State. It is expected that this economic
dimension will be present whenever possible. The objective is to integrate the academic and
the economic, where appropriate.
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Strategic Goals for UT’s International
Engagement
GOAL 1:
STRATEGIC LOCATIONS
The University will identify and select a limited number of areas of the world
(nations, regions or cities) on which to focus its global engagement. In these
areas, UT will develop deep, sustainable relationships and partnerships
integrating multiple University departments, centers, schools and colleges.
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GOAL 2:
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
The University will proactively select international partners in strategically
determined areas that will help UT achieve its mission of "improving the
human condition" by jointly addressing such critical global issues as
achieving improved health, education, economic development and
environmental sustainability as well as reducing energy deficits, human
inequalities and improving social justice. In addition, UT and its international
partners will jointly provide opportunities to students and faculty for
enhanced learning, capacity development and collaborative research as well
as proactively supporting international and economic ties of the community
and surrounding region.
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GOAL 3:
STUDENT RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT
The University will develop and aggressively pursue an expanded program
of international student recruitment with a special focus on its identified
global geographic priorities. UT’s international student retention and
graduations will rank among the top two of Ohio’s public universities.
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GOAL 4:
STUDY ABROAD, STUDENT EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL
SERVICE LEARNING
All UT students will be strongly encouraged and assisted to pursue study
abroad, to engage in international student exchange or international service
learning projects, or to enhance their global understanding and preparation
for the increasingly globalized world of work. This goal will focus on, but not
be restricted to, the global strategic regions identified in Goal 1.
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GOAL 5:
FACULTY RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, EXCHANGE AND
UTILIZATION
The University will, in its efforts to attract, retain and develop a world-class
faculty, actively encourage colleges/deans to recruit from the global pool of
potential candidates and formulate programs and policies to help retain and
ensure their success. Faculty will be actively encouraged to expand their
knowledge of international/global affairs through faculty exchange and
international development programs.
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GOAL 6:
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
The University will encourage faculty to include global issues and problems
as well as international populations within their research scope.
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Goal 7:
Global Health
The University, in keeping with its mission "to improve the human condition,"
will educate the healthcare workforce of the 21st century with the academic
and clinical experiences reflecting the diverse array of health care systems
throughout the world. Graduates of the UT health care programs will have
knowledge of global health systems including international resources,
education, illness/injury prevalence and cultural influences on overall health
care.
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Goal 8:
Infrastructure, Outreach and Services in Support of Global
Engagement
As finances and human resources permit, over time, UT will develop the
organizational infrastructure and related services necessary to carry out the
goals outlined in this strategic plan for global engagement and to move the
institution toward comprehensive internationalization. This goal will be
accomplished utilizing substantial input and intellectual contributions from
the UT Colleges and other University leaders.
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Implementation Steps
1.
Form the CGI into specialized subcommittees focused on each goal and identifying individuals with
specialized skills to assist (in-progress)
2.
Commission a study to identify geographic areas of emphasis/opportunity (done)
3.
Revive Kohler International Faculty Travel Grants (done)
4.
Increase opportunities and access to international educational opportunities (on-going)
5.
Centralize control over MOU/MOAs (done)
6.
Create template for UT programs interested in creating joint degrees or other cooperative endeavors
(in progress)
7.
Meetings with deans/associate deans/ and chair re-marketing their programs (beginning)
8.
Create process to identify faculty interested in international research and scholarship (beginning)
9.
Identifying impediments to increased internationalization of UT (on-going)
10. Developing rubrics, metrics, and strategic plans that properly value global engagement in
educational, scholarship, and economic terms so as to assure that UT funds and other resources are
expended wisely (on-going)
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Questions?