Priorities and Initiatives:
Summary
Internationalization at Appalachian State University builds upon both the University’s mission and vision and provides a vision for developing, extending, and enhancing the range of international initiatives over the next five years. It is imperative that the University supports the entire Appalachian community in its efforts to achieve global competency and responsibility. This Internationalization Strategic Plan is the result of a thoughtful discussion among administrators, faculty, students, and staff. The University has now set priorities and determined which options work best within its budget and overall strategic institutional initiatives.
By its very nature, internationalization is both a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary endeavor requiring action in many areas simultaneously. The Internationalization Strategic Plan focuses on five strategic priorities and 13 initiatives:
Priority 1: Promote Internationalization of the Curriculum
Initiative 1: Promote and integrate education abroad experience into the curriculum across the university.
Initiative 2: Implement American Council on Education Internationalization Laboratory curricula initiatives.
Initiative 3: Expand international curriculum in targeted areas.
Priority 2: Increase International Research and Faculty Development Activities
Initiative 1: Integrate research, teaching, and service effectively into international activities
Initiative 2: Promote and support international faculty development activities
Initiative 3: Promote and support Study Abroad programs for faculty and staff
Priority 3: Promote and Support International Student Recruitment, Retention and Alumni Services
Initiative 1: Attract, admit, and retain high quality degree-seeking international undergraduate and graduate students.
Initiative 2: Enhance Appalachian’s marketing strategies to potential international undergraduate and graduate students.
Initiative 3: Formalize outreach and engagement of Appalachian’s international alumni.
Priority 4: Expand International Campus and Community Outreach Activities
Initiative 1: Increase interaction between international students, visiting scholars, and international faculty and host families.
Initiative 2: Increase interactions between international and U.S. students, faculty, and staff.
Initiative 3: Strengthen Appalachian’s engagement with public constituencies in its international activities.
Priority 5: Enhance Campus and Community Communication
Initiative 1: Improve communication regarding international programs and opportunities within the campus and community.