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The Office of the Vice President for International Relationsadvances the strategic goals of the university in a global context by developing and strengthening international partnerships, developing international opportunities for students and faculty, hosting foreign delegations and events, and supporting and integrating the global activities of various units on campus.

The drives and supports the University's global ambitions: to globalize the University, to catalyze the new ideas that will define our time, and to train the next generation of global leaders. By building the capacity of new and existing global offices, the Institute will improve services and increase opportunities for all Áñ—†ÊÓƵ faculty, students, and staff.

Offices under the Áñ—†ÊÓƵ Buffett umbrella:

The Global Learning Office (GLO), formerly Undergraduate Learning Abroad, combines all study abroad offices — including the Global Engagement Studies Institute — into an integrated resource for Áñ—†ÊÓƵ students seeking global learning experiences.

The Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) supports the health, safety and security of Áñ—†ÊÓƵ community members traveling abroad under University sponsorship./p>

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS), formerly the International Office, serves the needs of Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's international students, visitors, employees, and their families.

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• promotes health equity issues on Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University campuses and builds upon the knowledge base in the field of global health through translational Áñ—†ÊÓƵ and interdisciplinary education initiatives in both the U.S. and globally.
• allow students, faculty, and alumni to explore, experience, and engage with global scholarly activities anchored by McCormick Áñ—†ÊÓƵs and initiatives.
• offers a variety of global opportunities: An that spans seven Kellogg campuses, 37 in 20 countries, the that brings Kellogg students abroad, and a focus on
• offers opportunities for law students to engage in with seven renowned universities around the world, in Spain and France, and for working legal and business professionals in Europe, Korea, and the Middle East.
• ' Medill Global offers international experiential learning opportunities to broaden student perspectives and prepare students for global media careers. Opportunities include in Argentina, Qatar, and South Africa, and course-related trips to travel and report abroad.
• At Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's third campus, , students can explore the world through the schools of communication, journalism, and liberal arts.

The is responsible for developing and supporting Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University's partnerships with institutions all over the world. These partnerships lead to student exchanges, customized study abroad Áñ—†ÊÓƵs, dual and joint degree Áñ—†ÊÓƵs, faculty exchanges and Áñ—†ÊÓƵ collaborations. Please contact Jennifer Gerrard, Director of International Agreements and Visitors, if you seek to develop a partnership between Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University and your institution.

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's Global Learning Office offers Áñ—†ÊÓƵ-designed study abroad Áñ—†ÊÓƵs for undergraduate students, including faculty-led Áñ—†ÊÓƵs.

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ has strong partnerships with a number of prestigious universities throughout the world. For a comprehensive list of Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's existing partnerships, visit the .

The Office of the Vice President for International Relations regularly welcomes international visitors to Áñ—†ÊÓƵ. Contact Janka Pieper, the Director of Communications, for assistance in organizing a visit to Áñ—†ÊÓƵ and information on the protocol for hosting a foreign delegation visit.

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides information to assist in determining visa needs for international short-term visitors and their host departments.

The Office of the Vice President for International Relations offers international exchange opportunities for Áñ—†ÊÓƵ staff and administrators to develop their professional skills. The Áñ—†ÊÓƵ provides another opportunity for university administrators to expand their professional skills and connections at institutions in countries such as Germany, France, India and Taiwan.

As a member of the Big Ten, Áñ—†ÊÓƵ staff can participate in the Big Ten Academic Alliance's International Visiting Professionals Program, a Áñ—†ÊÓƵ that allows staff the opportunity to shadow international education colleagues at another Big Ten university. If you are interested, contact Kim Rapp, Assistant Vice President for International Relations, for more information.

Students, Faculty and Staff:
Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's Office of Global Safety and Security regularly reviews global safety and security information and to provide updates for Áñ—†ÊÓƵ staff, students and faculty planning to travel abroad. The U.S. Department of State also maintains a for travelers to review before going abroad.

Students:
Before departure, Áñ—†ÊÓƵ undergraduate students are required to register their trip on the U.S. Department of State's website. Undergraduate students are also required to register their trip in Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's International Travel Registry.

Faculty and Staff:
Áñ—†ÊÓƵ does not regulate the international travel of its faculty or staff. Please visit the faculty and staff travel policies section on the Office of Global Safety and Security's website for more information.

Students: Students who plan to study abroad should ask their Áñ—†ÊÓƵ Áñ—†ÊÓƵ advisor about visa requirements for their respective country.

Faculty and Staff: Áñ—†ÊÓƵ faculty and staff who plan to go abroad, should visit the for information about visa requirements for their destination of travel.

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ recognizes the importance of establishing, in advance, policies and procedures to guide the university's response to crises affecting international travelers. Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's provides a plethora of information regarding health and safety while abroad. Please refer to their site for more in-depth information on topics related to:

1. Health insurance while abroad
2. Traveling abroad with medication
3. Travel advisories
4. Travel security
5. Medical emergencies
6. Chronic health conditions and dietary requirements
7. Required immunizations

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ IT provides valuable tips and tricks to while abroad and keeping your information secure.