Terms of Reference
- To review proposed and existing international agreements and make recommendations to senate regarding their approval or continuance.
- To provide oversight of academic and compliance aspects of incoming and outgoing student exchanges
- To provide a mechanism for the co-ordination and exchange of information regarding internationalisation across the Divisions and Departments of the University.
- To assist in the identification of best practices in internationalisation in universities in New Zealand and abroad.
- To provide a forum for ongoing inter-Divisional consideration and discussion of strategic matters relating to internationalisation.
- To submit discussion documents and provide advice to Senate on important issues relating to internationalisation.
- To report annually to Senate on progress in the international activities of the University.
- To encourage applications for internally funded grants for the promotion of internationalisation.
Membership
| Composition of the Board | Expiry date (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) (Convener) | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Commerce | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Health Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Humanities | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Director, International, Co-opted 31 July 2019 | |
| International Students Officer, OUSA, Co-opted 31 July 2019 |
The Committee has the power to co-opt up to two additional members.
In Attendance
- Committee Secretary, Internationalisation Committee, Lynda McIver
(email lynda.mciver@otago.ac.nz; tel +64 3 479 8345) - Director, Pacific Development
- Director, Office of Māori Development
- Manager, International Student Services
- Manager, International Marketing and Recruitment
- Representative, Graduate Research School
- Representative, Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division
- Co-ordinator, International Partnerships
- Senior Strategy and Policy Advisor, External Engagement
Meetings for 2024
The Internationalisation Committee is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- 11 March
- 6 May
- 17 June
- 12 August
- 7 October
- 18 November
Venue and time
Council Chamber, First Floor, Clocktower Building at 2:00 pm (unless otherwise specified).