International Education Committee
Meeting
Minutes for April 23, 2004
263 Cartwright
Center
Present: D. Kuderer (Chair), J. Bryan, A. Handtke
(Acad. Staff Rep.), N. Navar, P. Nelson, S. N. Rajagopal, Hong Rost (OIE,
Consultant)
Excused: A. Burrowes, K. Koppelman, J. Hill (Student
Assoc. Rep.), J. Lokken (OIE, Consultant), L. Swayhoover (OIE, Consultant), E.
Kraemer (INS, Consultant)
Absent: G. Cravins
- The meeting was called to order by Chair Kuderer at
12:25 pm.
- Approval of April 2 Meeting Minutes. Several changes
were made to the minutes of the meeting held on April 2, 2004, to provide
more detail.
M/S/P to approve the minutes of
the meeting, as amended, held on April 2, 2004.
- OIE Report. Hong Rost suggested that it might be
beneficial to try to promote international opportunities among the faculty.
At the same time, these faculty could learn to more effectively plan and
propose new international opportunities. Discussion ensued as to how best to
accomplish this. The consensus was to try to be a part of the annual
Research Day activities held during the week before Fall semester classes
begin. A subcommittee consisting of interested committee members available
this summer will look into putting something together for the next Research
Day.
- Old Business. A recent survey of students from
international experiences indicated that at least some of these students
feel a lack of support upon return. It was clear from the discussion that
some departments do more for these students than others. It was suggested
that proposals for new international experiences include some plan for
returning students. It was also suggested to investigate whether the
registrar’s class lists could be modified to indicate whether a student has
had an international experience.
- The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff C. Bryan