Internationalization Leadership Model
Oregon State University’s role as a land grant institution and premier 21st century research university demands engagement with global issues, a collaborative and globally focused research and innovation enterprise, and delivery of transformative education that prepares graduates to work effectively in a diverse society and as global citizens. These priorities reach across all elements of OSU’s mission – education, research, and engagement – and are a shared responsibility and campus-wide endeavor.
In 2017, OSU made a strategic decision to transition from a Division of International Programs to an integrated model where responsibility is widely shared. Subsequently, an Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy (IGES) was developed based on campus-wide input and formally adopted in 2020. The IGES provides strategic guidance for our internationalization work through 2023, concurrent with the remaining period of SP 4.0.
Senior Leadership
Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser is the chief academic and operating officer of Oregon State University, charged with overseeing progress on the University’s strategic goals in education, scholarship, engagement, internationalization, and institutional reputation. He also serves as OSU's Senior International Officer.
Deputy Senior International Officer
As Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Steve Wuhs is responsible for strategic leadership and management focused on undergraduate co-curricular education experiences and student success. In this role, he champions global learning for all OSU students and oversees the Office of Global Opportunities.
Deputy Senior International Officer
As Executive Director of the Office of International Services, Grace Atebe oversees the team which provides immigration and advising services to international students, scholars and faculty, and acts as a central campus resource for hosting international visitors and hiring international employees.
Global Affairs Associate
As the Global Affairs Associate, Julianna Betjemann provides critical executive, project and operational support for internationalization and global engagement initiatives and acts as a strategic thought partner and liaison for campus and external partners.
Internationalization & Global Engagement Committee
The International and Global Engagement Committee(IGEC) provides guidance on OSU’s internationalization and global engagement goals, initiatives and programs and serves as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. The IGEC is advisory to Provost Ed Feser in his capacity as provost and senior international officer.
IGEC members include:
Grace Atebe, Executive Director, Office of International Services, Deputy SIO, Co-chair
Steve Wuhs, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Deputy SIO, Co-chair
LeAnn Adam, Director, National and Global Scholarships Advising
Julianna Betjemann, Global Affairs Associate, Academic Affairs
Bradley Boovy, Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts
Brady Gibbons, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering
Bob Gilmour, Executive Director, INTO OSU
Eric Hansen, Professor, College of Forestry
Marie Harvey, Associate Dean for Research, College of Health
Michele Justice, Director, Office of Global Opportunities, Academic Affairs
Michal Kawka, Director of Career Education, Career Development Center
Anthony Koppers, Associate Vice President for Research and Strategy
Patrick McBrien, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Graduate School
Dave Stone, Associate Dean of International Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences
Rob Stone, Executive Director, Impact Studio
Academic Affairs & the Graduate School: global learning in the curricula, education abroad opportunities, academic success for international students
Enrollment Management: undergraduate international enrollment strategy
Extension and Engagement: publicly engaged international scholarship, Extension partnerships and activities overseas
Faculty Affairs: support for globally-engaged faculty
Office of Institutional Diversity: advancing equity, inclusion and diversity goals for all students and employees, international and domestic; building capacity to support international students and colleagues
Research: international research, global engagement compliance
Student Affairs: student-facing programs and services that promote community engagement, transition and integration, and provides resources and support for all OSU students, support and services for international students at the start of their OSU journey
Academic Leadership: Faculty, deans, heads, directors, and staff at the college and academic unit level develop and deliver curricula; develop study abroad programs and excursions; build and manage research partnerships abroad; and help recruit, mentor, and support international students and scholars.