Ohio University International Council
Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2011
Members present:
Elizabeth Clodfelter (Honors Tutorial College); Krista McCallum Beatty (ISFS);
Kay-Anne Darlington (Graduate Student Senate); Thom Luce, Chair (UIC); Matthew Adeyanju (College
of Health Sciences & Professions); Vicki Seefeldt West (International Outreach and Recruitment); Karla
Schneider (Center for International Studies); Dan Weiner (Chair, Senior International Management
Team) Katie Tadlock (Graduate College); Jeff Ferrier (Alden Library); Greg Emery (Global Leadership
Center); Harvey Ballard (College of Arts & Sciences); Vibert Cambridge (Scripps College of
Communication); Michael Parkinson (College of Fine Arts); Tiffany Schlein (International Affairs – OU
Student Senate); Dya Apiningtyas Hening (I.S.U.) Joyce Pae (Admissions); Marian Carr (Center for
International Studies)
Guests:
None
Luce convened the meeting at 1:11 pm.
The minutes from the November meeting were approved with minor corrections.
Luce Introduced and welcomed new members and student representatives to the meeting.
Chair’s Report –
Luce presented two MOU’s. 1) Draft Memorandum of Articulation between Ohio University and
American Degree Transfer Program Taylor’s University College Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The draft was
approved with typographical changes. 2) Ohio University and the University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Linkages committee did not have an opportunity to view the document it will be on the agenda for
presentation at the next meeting.
SIMT Report
Weiner presented a draft of the OHIO Strategic Internationalization Plan. It was noted that some of the
information in the document was outdated. Committee members were encouraged to schedule time with
Weiner to address outdated information and to discuss suggestions to implement other important aspects
that were not originally considered in the draft.
Completion of the final document is anticipated by the end of the quarter. The document will be on the
agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
Report from Student Representatives
Kay-Anne Darlington (Graduate Student Senate) gave an update on plans to address health care issues
for international students. Plans are also under construction to introduce a formal organization to
integrate students into the community for students staying in Athens throughout the year for special
holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Tiffany Schlein (International Affairs – OU Student Senate) gave a brief update on plans for Diversity
week and also the need for the university to address housing in between quarters for International
students.
Dyah Apiningtyas Hening (International Student Union) Spoke about problems students have with the
facilities offered at the Ping Center. She also suggested ways of making the sports and recreation aspect
of the student experience at OHIO more meaningful.
Committee Reports:
Planning and Assessment
No official report.
International Travel Fund
Luce asked for a faculty member to chair this committee Matthew Adeyanju volunteered.
After some discussion funding for travel to Puerto Rico was approved.
Study Abroad
Ballard reported that they have received a number of program proposals.
Linkages
No report.
Luce asked for other announcements or business. None presented.
The meeting adjourned at 2:31 pm.
The next meeting will be Friday, February 4, 2011 from 1 to 3 pm in 233 Baker Center.