International Advisory Council

The International Advisory Council (henceforth “the IAC”) of the University of Wyoming (henceforth “the
University”) is charged with advising the University on all aspects of its strategy of comprehensive
internationalization. The IAC operates under the authority of and provides its advice and recommendations to the Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for Global Engagement, who serves as the IAC ex-officio co-chair (the second co-chair being appointed by the Provost). In addition to the primary function of providing advice and recommendations to the University on internationalization strategies and activities, the IAC and its individual members will also advance the University’s international partnerships and programmatic objectives through the facilitation of external contacts and networking and/or the provision of material support as they are able.

The IAC oversees the work of five standing committees (and such ad hoc committees as may from time to time be constituted), each of which is charged with specific areas of review and input. Advice and recommendations made through the work of these committees are brought before the IAC as a whole for consideration, and the IAC then advances its non-binding recommendations to the University through reports made to the AVP for Global Engagement. The IAC shall meet at least once per semester, either in person or online.

 

 In general, the IAC has the following broad responsibilities:

• Provide critical review of and advice on existing and proposed internationalization strategies, policies and activities and propose recommendations to strengthen and expand the University’s global reach.

• Assist in developing and stewarding partnerships and linkages with appropriate international and domestic entities that can strengthen and enhance the University’s international presence and standing.

• Leverage institutional and external stakeholder support for desired change in advancing strategic internationalization priorities.

• Oversee and advocate for the work of the IAC standing committees and their independent charges.

• Assist independent site evaluations and program reviews (at current and prospective partnership or program provider locations) as requested by the AVP for Global Engagement.