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Overview:
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas (KU) is both a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university and a member of the Association of American Universities. KU has 23 graduate programs ranked 25th or higher at public universities by U.S. News & World Report, with two ranked first in the nation. The university enrolls 29,000 students, including 2,400 at the KU School of Medicine in Kansas City, and employs a 2,300-member faculty.
International Programs is located on the main campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, a thriving community of nearly 80,000 in northeast Kansas, about 35 miles west of Kansas City and 25 miles east of Topeka, the state capital. Located in the Kansas City area are the Edwards Campus, which serves professionals in the region with a growing number of undergraduate and graduate/professional degree offerings, and the Medical Center, providing health-related degree programs and services. KU is the largest of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The University of Kansas has one of the oldest and largest endowments among public institutions, with current assets of over $1 billion.
International Programs serves as a conduit and catalyst for achieving the University’s international mission. IP facilitates the complex task of preparing individuals within and outside KU to live, learn and work in a global society. International Programs at the University of Kansas is a key player in the teaching, research and service mission of the University. KU had the largest number of faculty Fulbright Scholars in the nation in 2002-2003. Since 1951, more than 291 KU students received Fulbright grants to study abroad. KU has hosted short- term, pre-academic programs for international Fulbright students, for Junior Faculty Development Program scholars, and for students from overseas partner institutions on numerous occasions. KU received the Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization in 2005; the Global Awareness Program for undergraduates received the 2007 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Award for Best Practices in International Programming.
Responsibilities:
The office of the Associate Vice Provost for International Programs is located on the Lawrence Campus. The AVP for IP reports to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and works closely with the deans, directors and academic departments in the development and implementation of the university’s policies and programs in order to achieve KU’s international objectives.
The Associate Vice Provost for International Programs is the University’s senior international affairs officer and is responsible for providing institution-wide leadership in and support for university internationalization. The Associate Vice Provost directs the International Programs office which is currently staffed with six professional administrators and four support staff. It houses such programs as the Global Awareness Program, Global Partners, and the Phi Beta Delta honorary society. It coordinates all aspects of the Fulbright program and facilitates all institutional partnerships with foreign universities and organizations. The office provides a wide range of services to visiting international scholars and permanent residency assistance to KU faculty and researchers in permanent positions. The office administers the new International House which offers accommodations for visiting international scholars and meeting space for events and lectures. International Programs sponsors and collaborates with other offices and departments in holding workshops and seminars with an international focus throughout the academic year.
The Associate Vice Provost has the supervisory responsibility for the Office of Study Abroad (OSA), International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Applied English Center (AEC). KU has one of the oldest, continuous study abroad programs in the U.S. KU ranks 8th among public research universities in study abroad participation. Twenty-six percent of all undergraduates study overseas before they graduate from KU. KU maintains over 100 study abroad programs. ISSS provides documentary, advising, orientation, and programming support for international students as well as for visiting scholars and non-U.S. employees. KU has a long tradition of international education, having enrolled students from abroad since 1898. Currently the University hosts approximately 1,650 international students from 110 countries. The top five sending countries at this time are China, India, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. Fifty-five percent of KU's international students are pursuing graduate degrees. The Applied English Center (AEC) at the University of Kansas has offered English language classes (ESL) to students and scholars from all parts of the world since 1964. The AEC serves approximately 300 students from over 40 countries every semester in its regular courses, offers a number of special short programs, and runs the Graduate Student Support Program.
Required Qualifications:
| Paul D’Anieri, Chair | Associate Dean and Professor, Political Science |
| Elizabeth Asiedu | Associate Professor, Economics |
| Rashida Banerjee | Graduate Student, Special Education |
| Hodgie Bricke | Associate Vice Provost International Programs |
| Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco | Director Study Abroad |
| John Head | Professor, Law |
| Leah Jordan | Undergraduate Student, English |
| Mary Ellen Kondrat | Dean, Social Welfare |
| Betsy Kuznesof | Director and Professor, Latin American Studies |
| Bette Luther | Accountant, International Programs |
| Garth Myers | Director and Associate Professor, Kansas African Studies Center and Geography |
| Carol Rose | Director, Institute for International Business, School of Business |
| Tom Rudkin | International Programs Advisory Board Member |
| Bill Tsutsui | Professor, History |
| Kathryn Tuttle | Associate Vice Provost Student Success |
The KU Story
The University of Kansas is a tradition-rich, comprehensive public research university with a distinguished history. Opened in 1866, the university was one of the first 11 public universities west of the Mississippi River... Read More (40 KB)
Essential KU Facts
KU's mission guides all University endeavors. Institutional rankings provide evidence of KU's reputation of academic excellence in the larger educational community. The university fact book, KU Profiles, is a comprehensive source of information about KU as an institution as well as the university community of students, faculty, and staff.
KU Academics and Organization
KU is a comprehensive public research institution with a complex array of teaching sites, research centers, and affiliated corporations. A minimalist administrative structure and a shared governance system enable the University to actively address the changing needs of students, faculty, staff and the people of the state of Kansas. The University of Kansas and the other five state universities are governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, a nine-member body appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The Educational Experience
At KU, research and teaching are mutually reinforcing, with scholarly inquiry underlying and informing the educational experience at the undergraduate, professional, and graduate levels. A talented and dedicated faculty are actively engaged in fulfilling the KU's research, teaching, and service missions. Student international experience is emphasized and KU ranks eighth among public research institutions in the proportion of its students studying abroad.
KU's commitment to undergraduate academic achievement was nationally recognized by KU's inclusion in the book Student Success in College, which describes policies, programs, and practices from 20 exemplary institutions as part of the Documenting Effective Educational Practices (DEEP) project.
Students at KU
KU traditionally has attracted talented and ambitious students. KU's average 24.6 student ACT score for Fall 2006 is well above the national average of 21.9. KU students have a strong record of prestigious fellowships, including Fulbright Fellows and Rhodes Scholars. During the past decade, overall student retention rates have increased and the 2005 senior survey reported that 91 percent of students were satisfied with their overall education at KU.
Research at KU
Research at the University of Kansas is a thriving, dynamic enterprise. Total research expenditures reached $292 million in FY 2006. KU's recent research success has been built on traditional strengths and by recognizing and taking advantage of research opportunities and trends at the national level. Research collaboration is promoted at KU through designated, multidisciplinary research centers focused on common themes. KU is home to six national research centers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Service and Outreach at KU
As a public research university, KU provides service and outreach in ways that stem directly from its research capacity and expertise, as well as its educational and cultural centers. Continuing education programs serve the professional and academic needs of individuals across the state of Kansas and throughout the nation. KU prides itself on a tradition of active and meaningful student involvement through both curricular and co-curricular activities.
NCA Accreditation
Every ten years KU undergoes an extensive self-study to prepare for a university-wide re-accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). KU was granted a full 10-year accreditation, without stipulations, on June 24, 2005. In addition to providing information essential for re-accreditation, the self-study report paints a comprehensive picture of KU's many accomplishments and provides rich details on what makes KU truly distinctive.
Planning at KU
Planning activities at KU typically include students, faculty, and staff. One of the most visible and enduring of KU's planning efforts is Initiative 2001, its name acknowledging the beginning of the 21st century. Launched in 1997, the plan continues to guide the University.
The Lawrence campus master plan provides a framework for the physical development needed to effectively support KU's academic mission. Over the past decade, more than $300 million in new building projects have been funded.
Tuition Compact
To provide more predictability in tuition and fees, students at KU proposed the concept of a guaranteed four-year tuition plan. On March 16, 2005, KU's Student Senate approved a resolution that supported the development and implementation of this tuition compact. The student-driven initiative, endorsed by the University administration, is the basis of KU's Four-Year Tuition Compact and was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on June 28, 2007.
Financial Management
The overarching philosophy that guides planning and budgeting decisions at KU is to protect and enhance the academic core and mission. The budgeting process includes discussions among administrators and faculty that focus on the relationship between unit and institutional goals. KU Administration and Finance sustains and advances the University's mission to create, preserve and disseminate knowledge through leadership and innovation in business strategy and processes.
Administrative Support and Information Systems
Providing access to information through the innovative use of technology is crucial to support the teaching, research, and service mission of KU. A complex, integrated information system was recently implemented to more effectively serve student, faculty, and institutional data needs. Management information systems provide timely operational and managerial data allow campus leaders to make data-informed decisions.
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