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The OVPIA's mission is to serve all eight campuses of the university, provide leadership and advocacy for their international programs, projects, and activities, and coordinate the resources necessary to sustain their development and growth. Its services and programs offer many avenues that enable students, faculty, and staff to pursue their quest for international knowledge and experience.
To implement its mission, the office:
provides systemwide support and immigration services for international students, faculty, and visiting scholars
develops and administers study abroad programs
increases the university's capacity to provide institution-building abroad through externally funded technical
and development assistance projects
develops and administers systemwide exchange programs for faculty and students
offers grant opportunities for research, collaboration, and travel by faculty and students
supports efforts to internationalize the faculty and curricula on all campuses
disseminates news and information on international scholarship and activities through the IU system
advises the president's office on official protocol for visits of international dignitaries to the university
facilitates the university's outreach activities to local, state, and regional schools and organizations that
request information on international topics
provides leadership and direction concerning international student recruitment, admission, and retention initiatives.
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