Purpose
The International Education Council (IEC) is a standing committee of Gonzaga (Faculty Handbook 200.15) and strives to build upon the University's mission to develop a comprehensive international ethos throughout Gonzaga. The IEC promotes a Global Gonzaga by fostering the internationalization of curricula and encouraging international experiences among faculty, staff, and students.
Function
The IEC serves as an advisory body to the Associate Provost for Global Engagement. The Council shall:
- Oversee International Student Academic Advisory Board.
- Review and recommend candidates for any Global Engagement Faculty Development funds.
- Review and evaluate plans that promote international experiences for faculty including research, teaching, and/or service.
- Review and evaluate plans for short-term summer study-abroad. Develop outcomes and assessment measures/tools for these programs.
- Make recommendations to appropriate administrative offices and other academic councils for approval.Receive periodic reports from the Center for Global Engagement and/or other offices and render any advice considered appropriate.
- Promote international education by attending and sponsoring international events and activities, and also by urging faculty, students, staff, and the administration to attend and sponsor international events and activities.
- Develop a strategic international plan for the University and the assessment plan.
International Partnerships
Membership 2023-2024
Chairperson of the International Education Council
- Dr. Christina Isabelli, Chairperson & Associate Provost for Global Engagement
Voting Council Members Appointed by their Deans
- Dr. Upendra Acharya, School of Law
- Dr. Josh Armstrong, School of Leadership Studies
- Dr. Anjali Barretto, School of Education
- Beth Barsotti, Office of Mission Engagement
- Dr. Mirjeta Beqiri, School of Business Administration
- Dr. Gloria Chien, College of Arts and Sciences
- Julie Derzay, School of Health Sciences
- Dr. Jennifer Fountain, Office of Student Affairs
- Dr. Robin Kelley, Office of Inclusive Excellence
- Dr. Vinai Norasakkunkit, College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Meirong Zhang, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Regular Non-Voting Members of the Council
- Dr. Nick David, Director, English Language Center
- Ashley Davis, Director, International Student and Scholar Services
- Dr. John Eliason, Global Engagement Faculty Fellow
- Ann Price, Budget and Personnel Office, Center for Global Engagement
- Dr. Moira Rogers, Director, Study Abroad Office
- Amy Schmidt, Center for Global Engagement Program Assistant