Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) 
    
2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Global Engagement


Utah State University is engaged in a broad array of activities designed to facilitate international education and research. Many activities are embedded in departments and colleges. Key University-level offices and points of contact are highlighted below.

Office of Global Engagement

Key offices associated with Office of Global Engagement include the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education, the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Office of Study Abroad, and the Office of Scholarships and Short Term Programs. The roles and responsibilities of each of these units are described below.

Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement

The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, under the Office of the Provost, supports and encourages a wide range of international activities throughout the institution. It directly oversees the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), the Office of  Study Abroad, and the Office of International Scholarships and Short-Term Programs. It assists in University diplomacy with foreign universities and government entities. It coordinates international contracts and educational programs abroad. It is also responsible for assisting students and scholars in obtaining Fulbright grants.

Interim Director for International Education: Janis Boettinger, Military Science 213B, (435) 797-8176, FAX (435) 797-3880, janis.boettinger@usu.edu
WWW: globalengagement.usu.edu/

Office of International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Students and Scholars serves as the primary link between students and local and government agencies around the world. It provides leadership and advisement support for immigration issues and enhances the academic, social, and personal interactions of international students and scholars. A more detailed description of the Office of International Students and Scholars can be found here .

Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars: April Fawson, Military Science 115H, (435) 797-1124, FAX (435) 797-3522, april.fawson@usu.edu
WWW: globalengagement.usu.edu

Office of Study Abroad

The Office of Study Abroad provides USU students with opportunities for study throughout the world, through exchange partner institutions or consortiums, during a semester, academic year, or summer program. This office also provides USU faculty-led programs in international locations worldwide. A more detailed description of the Study Abroad Office can be found here  on our website.

Director of the Office of Study Abroad: Kay Forsyth, Military Science 118A, (435) 797-0601, FAX (435) 797-8018, kay.forsyth@usu.edu
WWW: globalengagement.usu.edu

Office of International Scholarships and Short-Term Programs

The Office of International Scholarships and Short-Term Programs is designed to provide unique services to international scholarship recipients and the sponsors who provide funds for their studies at Utah State University. The office provides individual support at all levels to scholarship recipients, ensuring that students will have a successful experience at Utah State University, while maintaining the objectives of the scholarship programs.

International Scholarship Coordinator: Shelly Ortiz, Military Science 213A, (435) 797-1647, FAX (435) 797-0136, shelly.ortiz@usu.edu.