Mission Statement

The Office of International Affairs actively supports UVSC’s global engagement efforts by:

• Advancing UVSC’s presence and prestige in the international community;
• Helping UVSC students to become globally competent graduates;
• Promoting cultural literacy and diversity both on campus and in the community;
• Creating opportunities for engaged learning and regional economic development through cultural exchanges and diplomatic visits.

Statement of Activities

The Office of International Affairs:

• Cooperates and coordinates with all UVSC departments and offices regarding global engagement opportunities;
• Hosts foreign dignitaries, e.g., heads of state, senior diplomats, ministers, ambassadors, business, educational and religious leaders, to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with UVSC constituent community;
• Develops and carries out international conferences, workshops, symposia and lectures featuring global leaders;
• Assists in procurement of financial support for international students and programs;
• Interfaces on behalf of the university with the State of Utah diplomatic corps and the international division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED);
• Acts as a subcontractor for international programs such as the Library of Congress Open World program;
• Directs operations and logistics of the semi-annual meetings for the National Presidential Advisory Board,;
• Operates activities of the Utah-Russia Institute and the Utah-Brazilian Festival.