International Studies Committee

Purpose:
The International Committee develops strategic and policy advice in the context of the University's desire to secure its position as a leading international university in the twenty-first century. The committee provides advice on the coordination of the University's international activities and monitors performance against its internationalization targets.

Projects:
To review policy and provide strategic advice to the chancellor and the UA Fort Smith community on international matters:

• The development and implementation of an Internationalization Plan
• The development of collaboration with international partners
• International developments and trends likely to impact the implementation of the University’s international programs and achievement of its international objectives
• The development and implementation of a series of country/region specific plans for academic, community, and entrepreneurial engagement

Memberships:

• Dr. Ray Wallace, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
• Dr. Mark Arant, Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Dr. Joe Hardin, Dean, College of Languages and Communication
• Dr. Greg Armstrong, College of Languages and Communication
• Dr. Henry Rinne, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Dr. Steve Husarik, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Dr. Steve Williams, Dean, College of Business
• Mr. Takeo Suzuki, Executive Director of International Relations
• Mr. Mark Lloyd, Director of Admissions

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Office of International Relations
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
5210 Grand Avenue, PO Box 3649, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72913-3649, USA
international@uafortsmith.edu, (Phone) 1-479-788-7166, (Fax) 1-479-788-7156