About Us
Mission Statement
The Office of International Affairs & Diplomacy actively supports UVU’s global engagement efforts by:
- Advancing UVU’s presence and prestige in the international community;
- Helping UVU students become globally competent graduates;
- Promoting cultural literacy and diversity both on campus and in the community;
- Creating opportunities for engaged learning and regional economic development through cultural exchanges and diplomatic visits.
Statement of Activities
The Office of International Affairs & Diplomacy:
- Cooperates and coordinates with all UVU departments and offices regarding global engagement opportunities;
- Hosts foreign dignitaries, e.g., heads of state, senior diplomats, ministers, ambassadors, business, educational and religious leaders, to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with UVU constituent community;
- Develops and carries out international conferences, workshops, symposia and lectures featuring global leaders;
- Assists in procurement of financial support for international students and programs;
- Interfaces on behalf of the university with the State of Utah diplomatic corps and the international division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED);
- Acts as a subcontractor for international programs such as the Library of Congress Open World program;
- Directs operations and logistics of the semi-annual meetings for the National Presidential Advisory Board;
- Operates activities of the Utah-Russia Institute and Honorary Consulate General for the Russian Federation.
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