UIC Minutes
October 5, 2012
Members Present
Catherine Marshall (Education Abroad); Faizul Huq (College of Business); Gillian Ice
(Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine); Usha Matta (Graduate College); Patricia
Gunn ( College of Arts and Sciences); Krista McCallum Beatty (International Student
and Faculty Services); Ming Li (Interim Chair Senior International Management Team);
Yusuf Kalyango (Scripps College of Communication); Ji-Yeung Jang (Center for
International Studies); Tim Ryan (Health Sciences & Professions ; Vicki Seefeldt West
(International Recruitment); Marian Carr (Recorder).
Li convened the meeting at 1:05 pm.
Welcome of new members
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Usha Matta – Graduate College
Earl Lee – International Student Union
Kayla Prater – Student Senate
The minutes from the October 5, 2012 meeting were discussed and approved as written
UIC Chair’s Report - none
SIMT Chair’s Report
Before Li began his report he gave a brief overview of the function, mission and makeup of the Senior International Management Team (SIMT) for the benefit of the new
members.
Anita Leach will send minutes electronically to the UIC committee.
Li also said that the SIMT approved two (2) proposals for the Strategic Education
International Reinvestment Fund. The Ohio Strategic Internalization Plan was also
discussed. Li stated that the Provost wants the plan finalized by the end of the year. Li
mentioned that Dr. Mike Geringer Director of the Center for International Business
Education attended the SIMT meeting. He had the opportunity to give an overview of
what his role at the university is and the plans he has to create stronger relationships
with OHIO’s strategic partners. Ice suggested that the Global Health Initiative be added
as an agenda item for a future SIMT meeting.
International Travel Fund Committee Report
Deadline for applications to travel in January or February 2013, is November 1, 2012.
Kalyango volunteered to be the Chair of the International Travel Fund Committee.
Planning and Assessment Committee Report (PAC)
Huq explained the role of the Planning and Assessment Committee and the importance
of careful examination of the Intent to Plan (ITP) when establishing an agreement with
a foreign entity before the creation of a MOU.
Study Abroad Committee
Ryan presented a proposal for Study Abroad in Scotland;
The History of our Language – Why Scotland Matters to Appalachia
This five (5) week summer program will focus on musical elements as it relates to this
region. The proposal was approved as written.
Linkages Committee Report – None
Other Business
West reported that OHIO now has an enrollment of 1,767 international students. She
also noted that of the reported number, there was a more diverse undergraduate
population than in previous years.
McCallum Beatty mentioned that there are two (2) openings in ISFS for International
Student Advisors.
Carr will provide a list of the members of each committee for the next meeting
Li, Craig Cornell and Gerry visited the following agencies in Washington D.C. on an
international student recruitment trip looking at opportunities for establishing new or
strengthening existing relationships with foreign agencies:
 Malaysian Embassy
 Kuwait Embassy
 Omani Cultural Mission
 Saudi Agricultural Mission
 Qatari Cultural Mission
Student Rep Report
International Student Union (Earl Lee)
 African Student union will hold Cross over: welcome and greeting gathering for
new African faculty and students
 Diwali will be on October 21, 2012
 International dinner will be held on November 17, 2012
 Research symposium is scheduled for the spring semester
Student Senate (Kayla Prater)
 Caploera Dance Company will be presenting a Brazilian Martial Arts dance
performance
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm.
Next meeting November 2, 2012 @ 1:00 pm Baker Center room #233