Terms of Reference
- To ensure internationalisation priorities and requirements are actively embedded and delivered by academic departments across the University.
- To support and monitor progress toward institutional and divisional international student growth plans and targets.
- To review proposed and existing International Partnership Agreements and make recommendations to Senate regarding their approval or continuance.
- To note proposed and existing Student Exchange Agreements and Articulation Agreements.
- To note applications for internally funded grants for the promotion of internationalisation including Matariki Network of Universities Travel Awards and International Programme Innovation Grants.
- To provide a forum for ongoing inter-Divisional consideration and discussion of strategic matters relating to internationalisation.
- To provide advice to Senate on important issues relating to internationalisation.
- To establish sub-committees as necessary.
Membership
| Composition of the Board | Expiry date (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement (Chair) | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Pacific | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor Commerce | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor Humanities | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor Sciences | Ex-officio |
| OUSA International Student Representative | |
| Director, International |
The Committee has the power to co-opt up to two additional members.
In attendance
Committee Secretary
Lynda McIver
Email dvc.ee@otago.ac.nz
Meetings for 2026
The Internationalisation Committee is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- 8 June
- 18 August
- 23 November