To address this goal, we will:
- Increase partnerships with international institutions to enhance educational programming and our research enterprise.
- Incentivize joint publications with international colleagues focused on transnational issues.
- Increase the international student population of the college in all programs and at all student levels.
- Expand academic exchanges of scholars and students.
- Define and develop international extension programs and conduct advising and consulting activities internationally.
Accomplishments
Led the official launching of the International Biodiversity Network, an egalitarian global fellowship of dedicated conservation scientists and advocates who have a key voice in setting the international agenda for environmental stewardship, and whose programs in their countries serve as models for excellence in conservation practice
Revamp the College International Affairs Committee to serve as a key group in advancing these activities
Future Tactics
Create new courses via partnerships with international institutions at the CSU Todos Santos Center
Develop strategies for increasing international student populations and establishing exchange programs with international institutions for students, faculty, and staff
Increase MOUs with international institutions including 14 countries from Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia representing the International Biodiversity Network