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 51³Ô¹Ïs.
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, 51³Ô¹Ïs, 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 2024-2025
Chairperson of the International Education Council
- Dr. Christina Isabelli, Chairperson & Associate Provost for Global Engagement, Center for Global Engagement (CGE)
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
- Ted Zhang (interim), School of Engineering and Applied Science for Dr. Meirong Zhang (sabbatical)
Regular Non-Voting Members of the Council
- Dr. Nick David, Director, English Language Center, CGE
- Ashley Davis, Director, International Student and Scholar Services, CGE
- Dr. John Eliason, Global Engagement Faculty Fellow, CGE
- Ann Price, Budget and Personnel Officer, CGE
- Dr. Moira Rogers, Director, Study Abroad, CGE
- Amy Schmidt, Administrative Assistant, CGE