International Committee – Annual Report – 2024-2025

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Members:

NameRankDepartmentDivE/ATerm EndsEmail
Karolina May-ChuFACAncient & Modern Languages, Literatures, & CulturesAHE2027maychu@uwm.edu
Robert PackardASCollege of Engineering & Applied Science–A2027rpackard@uwm.edu
Danta SaltoFACAdministrative LeadershipPRE2027salto@uwm.edu
Kate ValeriusUSPhysics–A2027katev@uwm.edu
Jorg WoehlFACChemistry & BiochemistryNSA2027woehl@uwm.edu
Dong Fang DengFACFreshwater SciencesNSE2026dengd@uwm.edu
Nadine KozakFACInformation StudiesPRE2026kozakn@uwm.edu
Monica Rausch CamachoASLubar College of Business–E2026mcamacho@uwm.edu
< >FAC  E2025 
Fang Yao Stephen HouASBioMedical Sciences–A2025houf@uwm.edu
Larry Kuiper *, ChairFACFrench, Italian, & Comparative LiteratureAHA2025kuiper@uwm.edu
Giorgo SertsiosFACFinanceSSE2025sertsios@uwm.edu
Brett PetersDeanCollege of Engineering & Applied Science–A2025petersba@uwm.edu
Jennifer GruenewaldASCenter for International Educationx-oo2025jgruene@uwm.edu
Sharon GoszASCenter for International Educationx-oo2025schetney@uwm.edu
< >Student –A2025 
< > Yet to be appointed
* Designated to call first meeting
o Serves by virtue of office
x-o Ex-officio

Charter:

A3.25 International Committee

The International Committee (hereinafter “the IC”) represents the interests and authority of Faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff, and students in fostering university internationalization through establishment of policy to guide the development and implementation of central international education functions, such as international institutional academic and research partnerships and education abroad programs.

  1. Membership
    The IC is composed of 16 members, of whom 14 are voting members, as follows:
    1. 8 Faculty members, as follows:
      1. 6 elected Faculty members, at least one from each Division;
      2. 2 Faculty members appointed by the University Committee upon the recommendation of the Vice Provost for International Education.
    2. 3 members of the Academic Staff, elected by the Academic Staff as “at large” representatives
    3. 1 University Staff member appointed by the University Staff Council
    4. 1 Dean appointed by the Chancellor
    5. 1 student appointed by the Student Association
    6. 2 ex officio representatives of the Center for International Education who carry responsibilities for inter-institutional partnership agreements and study abroad, appointed by the University Committee upon the recommendation of the Vice Provost for International Education

      Each member is elected or appointed to a three-year term. Terms of elected Faculty and Academic Staff members shall be staggered.
  2. Chair
    The IC shall elect a Chair from among its voting Faculty members. The Chair serves for a period of one year. The IC Chair plans the meeting schedule and agendas in consultation with the subcommittee Chairs. The IC Chair ensures that agendas and minutes are conveyed to the Secretary of the University. The Chair oversees the IC’s subcommittee member selection process.
  3. Functions
    1. Develops and approves policies and recommendations to guide University internationalization.
    2. Reviews and recommends to the Chancellor University approval of international inter-institutional partnership agreements.
    3. Reviews and recommends to the Chancellor changes or University approval of arrangements for UWM-sponsored student travel to international destinations in high-risk locations.
    4. Advises UWM international education administrators regarding strategic program priorities and initiatives.
    5. Advises other shared governance committees when they encounter issues or legislation that have international elements.
    6. Represents University stakeholders in strategic planning for internationalization.

Meetings:

In addition to approving a number of partnerships with overseas institutions, the International Committee drafted a letter in October 2024 to the Provost, in support of additional funding for Faculty-Led study abroad programs.  The committee also drafted a policy for an approval process for faculty-led study abroad programs.  This policy was approved by the Faculty Senate in February.  In Spring, the committee drafted a letter to the Provost in support of a thorough review of the elimination of the Institute for World Affairs.  The Committee’s letter to the Provost was endorsed by the Faculty Senate at it’s May 8 meeting.  The committee met on September 18, October 30, February 19 and April 28.