How to Have an International Experience for Departments
There are many ways to have an international experience. CISP would love to collaborate with staff, faculty, and departments to internationalize our campus even more. Email us at CISP@UToledo.edu or call 419.530.5268.
Read more to find some ways to internationalize your department:
Host a J-1 Scholar
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) within Center for International Studies and Programs can help with hiring a student or scholar on a J-1 visa status. J-1 scholars are short-term employees who teach, lecture, research, or otherwise use special skills in their field. Find out more by visiting CISP's J-1 Scholar webpages or peruse our J-1 Handbook.
For assistance with hiring a J-1 scholar, call OISSS at 419-530-4229.
Hire international employees
There are over 70 international employees at UToledo on nonimmigrant visas and many more that have an international background. These employees work in many "specialty occupation" fields. When a department identifies a prospective employee in the application process, contact CISP as soon as possible in the hiring process so that we may assist the department and HR with the necessary paperwork and visa process. For more information, see our Employement Based Immigration Services pages or contact us at 419-530-5268.
Build pipeline programs
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Build specialty programs
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Encourage faculty and staff to Internationalize
Departments can support employees by encouraging them to internationalize in many ways. Review ideas on our page How to Have an International Experience for Faculty and Staff.
Financially support faculty in international endeavors
In addition to encouraging faculty and staff to internationalize, departments can consider financially supporting international endeavors such as faculty-led study abroad trips, international sabbaticals, adding international elements to curriculum, and more. Find ways on our How to Have an International Experience for Faculty and Staff.
Explore Virtual Global Learning
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Read about Internationalization
Find a few select articles below:
Changes in Internationalization
Aydin, O. T. (2021). Globalization 4.0’s effects on internationalization of higher education: Technology, internationalization at home and new hubs. Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 10(2), 49–64.
Global Faculty Development Programs
Niehaus, E., & Williams, L. (2016). Faculty transformation in curriculum transformation: The role of faculty development in campus internationalization. Innovative Higher Education, 41(1), 59–74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-015-9334-7