Vision & Mission

Inclusion Statement

At its core, internationalization fosters inclusion by broadening students' awareness of and appreciation for the varying needs of the peoples and cultures in the world both domestically and internationally. By participating in multicultural curricula, students learn about global issues and disparities, which helps to open their minds to other ways of being and builds cross-cultural understanding. Many students who participate in some form of internationalization go on to further engage with the social justice work needed to build an inclusive global future for all peoples, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is proud to support inclusion through bringing international students and scholars to campus, supporting international collaborations, and providing international programming.

Vision

ISSS strives to become a leader in the field of international education and support a spirit of discovery that leads to transformative global learning opportunities and cross-cultural understanding.

Mission

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ISSS leads, coordinates, and supports comprehensive campus internationalization. In doing so, the office:

  • Embraces an understanding and sharing of world cultures and perspectives;
  • Leads best-practice efforts in internationalization in support of institutional goals;
  • Advocates for and supports international students and scholars on campus;
  • Collaborates with faculty, staff, and community members to further international scholarship, research, and learning;
  • Supports the integration of global learning opportunities in and out of the classroom that support understanding and an appreciation of the world;
  • Is committed to student success through support, best practices, advising, and programming.