A. RATIONALE
International
Exchange is a vital component of a modern University’s profile. It
enables a University to establish and sustain reciprocally rewarding contacts with
foreign institutions. The benefits that accrue to a University when it
determines to internationalize its campus are many and far-reaching. Hosting
international students on campus, for example, invigorates all the processes of
achievement and excellence. By being present to participate in the
University’s life and culture, foreign students expand their horizons and
broaden perspective; they affect the prevailing structures of thinking,
heighten self awareness and open minds to new vistas.
The same
can be said of faculty exchange. Furthermore, international exchange enables
participation in all the great cultural and scientific debates and achievements
that constitute the legacy of the world wide community of Universities. Indeed,
in our contemporary world, institutional linkages and partnerships among
Universities have become a crucial lifeline to growth and development.
B. FUNCTIONS
OF THE CENTRE/OFFICE
The
specific mandate of the Centre is to promote, support and coordinate all facets
of international activities in the University. The Centre has primary
responsibility for the clearance of addressed to the internationalization of
the campus. The Centre also carries advisory responsibility in all
international matters to the academic and administrative units in the
University including faculties and departments.
Specifically,
the following shall constitute some of the functions of the centre/office.
1.
Aggressively develop linkages with local and foreign HEIs.
2.
Coordinate the development of short and long term academic programmes for international students.
3.
Develop and clear all MOUs (Memorandum of
Understanding).
4.
Facilitate students and Staff Exchange Programme.
5.
Advertise programmes abroad to attract fee
paying students.
6.
Coordinate all international Educational Exchanges.
7.
Coordinate cooperative agreements with Donor agencies.
8.
Assist international students on their arrival and departure and be
responsible for their welfare on campus.
9.
Identify, open communication lines and
maintain links with institution/individuals with similar interests as the
10.
Establish strong study abroad programmes in
the University for External/Foreign students.
11.
Facilitate collaborative research and publications within an
international framework.
12.
Promote
13.
Provide technical assistance and administrative support for developing
international proposals.
14. Provide logistical support for visa’s etc, for international travel.
