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The Office of the Vice President for International Relations advances the strategic goals of the university in a global context by developing and strengthening international partnerships, developing international opportunities for students and faculty, hosting foreign delegations and events, and supporting and integrating the global activities of various units on campus.

The drives and supports the University's global ambitions: to globalize the University, to catalyze the new ideas that will define our time, and to train the next generation of global leaders. By building the capacity of new and existing global offices, the Institute will improve services and increase opportunities for all Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, students, and staff.

The Global Learning Office (GLO), formerly Undergraduate Learning Abroad, combines all study abroad offices — including the Global Engagement Studies Institute — into an integrated resource for Â鶹´«Ã½ students seeking global learning experiences.

The Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) supports the health, safety and security of Â鶹´«Ã½ community members traveling abroad under University sponsorship.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS), serves the needs of Â鶹´«Ã½'s international students, visitors, employees, and their families.

Yes - most of them:

• promotes health equity issues on Â鶹´«Ã½ campuses and builds upon the knowledge base in the field of global health through translational research and interdisciplinary education initiatives in both the U.S. and globally.
• allow students, faculty, and alumni to explore, experience, and engage with global scholarly activities anchored by McCormick programs and initiatives.
• offers a variety of global opportunities: An that spans seven Kellogg campuses, 37 in 20 countries, the that brings Kellogg students abroad, and a focus on global experiential learning.
• offers opportunities for law students to engage in with seven renowned universities around the world, in Spain and France, and for working legal and business professionals in Europe, Korea, and the Middle East.
• ' Medill Global offers international experiential learning opportunities to broaden student perspectives and prepare students for global media careers. Opportunities include in Argentina, Qatar, and South Africa, and course-related trips to travel and report abroad.
• At Â鶹´«Ã½'s third campus, , students can explore the world through the schools of communication, journalism, and liberal arts.

The is responsible for developing and supporting Â鶹´«Ã½'s partnerships with institutions all over the world. These partnerships lead to student exchanges, customized study abroad programs, dual and joint degree programs, faculty exchanges and research collaborations. Please contact Jennifer Gerrard, Senior Director of Global Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives, if you seek to develop a partnership between Â鶹´«Ã½ and your institution.

Â鶹´«Ã½'s Global Learning Office offers Â鶹´«Ã½-designed study abroad programs for undergraduate students, including faculty-led programs.

Â鶹´«Ã½ has strong partnerships with a number of prestigious universities throughout the world. For a comprehensive list of Â鶹´«Ã½'s existing partnerships, visit the .

The Office of the Vice President for International Relations regularly welcomes international visitors to Â鶹´«Ã½. Contact Jennifer Gerrard, Senior Director of Global Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives for assistance in organizing a visit to Â鶹´«Ã½ and information on the protocol for hosting a foreign delegation visit.

Â鶹´«Ã½'s Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) assists in determining visa needs for international short-term visitors and their host departments.

The Office of the Vice President for International Relations offers international exchange opportunities for Â鶹´«Ã½ staff and administrators to develop their professional skills. The program provides another opportunity for university administrators to expand their professional skills and connections at institutions in countries such as Germany, France, India and Taiwan.

As a member of the Big Ten, Â鶹´«Ã½ staff can participate in the Big Ten Academic Alliance's International Visiting Professionals Program, a program that allows staff the opportunity to shadow international education colleagues at another Big Ten university. If you are interested, contact Kim Rapp, Assistant Vice President for International Relations, for more information.

Students, Faculty and Staff:
Â鶹´«Ã½'s Office of Global Safety and Security regularly reviews global safety and security information and to provide updates for Â鶹´«Ã½ staff, students and faculty planning to travel abroad. The U.S. Department of State also maintains a for travelers to review before going abroad.

Students:
Before departure, Â鶹´«Ã½ undergraduate students are required to register their trip on the U.S. Department of State's website. Undergraduate students are also required to register their trip in Â鶹´«Ã½'s International Travel Registry.

Faculty and Staff:
Â鶹´«Ã½ does not regulate the international travel of its faculty or staff. Please visit the faculty and staff travel policies section on the Office of Global Safety and Security's website for more information.

Students: Students who plan to study abroad should ask their Â鶹´«Ã½ program advisor about visa requirements for their respective country.

Faculty and Staff: Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff who plan to go abroad, should visit the for information about visa requirements for their destination of travel.

Â鶹´«Ã½ recognizes the importance of establishing, in advance, policies and procedures to guide the university's response to crises affecting international travelers. Â鶹´«Ã½'s provides a plethora of information regarding health and safety while abroad. Please refer to their site for more in-depth information on topics related to:

1. Health insurance while abroad
2. Traveling abroad with medication
3. Travel advisories
4. Travel security
5. Medical emergencies
6. Chronic health conditions and dietary requirements
7. Required immunizations

Â鶹´«Ã½ IT provides valuable tips for and keeping your information secure while abroad.