The International Activities Committee, which reports to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, is charged with encouraging the internationalization of the campus and curriculum, through programs benefiting faculty as well as students.  This emphasis recognizes the need for students to have an understanding of the international environment and its impact on their lives; students will have to compete with students throughout the nation and the rest of the world.  If they are to compete successfully, they require exposure to international cultures and issues.  That exposure comes about through the students' own experience, through interaction with international students, through the faculty, and through curriculum.

The chairman of the International Activities Committee is Kevin Gaw (2000-2001, counseling & testing).  Recent past chairs include Pierre Mousset-Jones (1999-2000, mining engineering), Leonard Weinberg (1998-99, political science), Jack Milon (1997-98, education), Elliott Parker (1996-97, economics), and Jill Winter (1995-96, public education & service).

The activities of the committee include the following:

The committee makes recommendations on exchange and study abroad program proposals which are first reviewed by an IAC subcommittee.

The IAC allocates grant funds which are made available by the University Foundation and Academic Affairs for projects which will internationalize the campus.  An IAC subcommittee reviews proposals and the full committee makes final recommendations on grant recipients.

Ad hoc subcommittees are formed for specific projects to be determined by the IAC each year.  Special projects have included recommendations for changes to the University Master Plan, a survey of businesses regarding international internship opportunties, and a task force of increasing participation in study abroad programs.

Bylaws of the International Activities Committee

Return to International Activities

International Activities Grant: Special funds have been allocated by the UNR Foundation and Academic Affairs to enhance and promote the development of curriculum, programs, research, and other creative efforts that have a significant international dimension. Emphasis will be placed on proposals identifying a meaningful result that contributes to the international strengths of the UNR campus. A high priority will be placed on seeding new projects that promise significant future developments involving international activities. Matching funds are highly desirable, but are not required.

Fulbright Grants: The Fulbright Program was established in 1946, at the end of World War II, to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Its primary source of funding is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). Participating governments and host institutions also contribute financial support through direct cost-sharing, as well as through tuition waivers,university housing, and other benefits.  Grants are made to citizens of participating countries, primarily for: university teaching; advanced research; graduate study; and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.  See also the Institute of International Education.

Return to International Activities