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Mission Statement
The Office of International Initiatives seeks to advance international education at
UHCL through facilitating international engagements overseas and within the
Houston community. OII accomplishes its goals through building partnerships
with institutions around the world, encouraging study and research abroad, and
programming collaboratively with local international organizations and campus-
based units.
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Vision Statement
T he University of Houston-Clear Lakes strives to be a globally-focused university.
The Office of International Initiatives at UHCL:
● Encourages understanding of at least one other culture
● Expands study abroad and internship opportunities for all students
● Focuses on faculty development and rewards for international involvement
● Examines the organizational needs of international education
● Cooperates with institutions in other countries
● Works with local schools and communities to develop and support international understanding and international initiatives
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History
- First agreement (2+2 transfer program) was signed in 1985 with the Institute of Technological Studies in Colombo, Sri Lanka, followed by agreements in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates in 1989 and National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan in 1992.
- Major emphasis on international initiatives began in 1992 with signing of a general cooperation agreement with the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.
- Full time international initiatives office established in 1992.
- Initiatives in twenty countries.
Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand, The Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, Slovakia, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam
Noteworthy campus internationalization efforts:
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International students represent approximately 7 percent of enrollment.
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International expertise of 148 faculty and staff in 37 countries and 24 languages.
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Three way student exchange for study abroad with Mexico, United States and Slovakia in the arts.
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Specialized training toward a worldview.
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Collaboration and Consulting with International leaders in the Houston community including community colleges, consulates, Office of the Mayor and international chambers, and various public and private institutions.
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International Cultural Immersions
India, Muslim Nations, China, Countries in Africa, Indonesia, Central America, Korea, Netherlands, Iraq, Vietnam and Turkey.
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Annual International Education Awards.
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Presentations on cultural intelligence.
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International consulting both within in the community and abroad.
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Extensive list of international publications by UHCL faculty.
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Protocol Resources.
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Hosting of international scholars and dignitaries.
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More than half a dozen international student organizations.
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Celebration of International Week through university-wide activities.
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Presentations of professional papers and seminars.
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International and Cultural Conscious Reading and movies.
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Annual publication of the OII magazine.
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Current and Recent Agreements
MEXICO
Universidad La Salle UHCL
General Cooperation Agreement
Collaboration in Exchange of faculty and research
Universidad Veracruzana (UV) HSH
General Cooperation Agreement
Collaboration in the Arts of 3 institutions: Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico,
CHINA
Anhui Institute of Architecture and Industry SCE
General Cooperation Agreement
Xi'an Shiyou University SCE
General Cooperation Agreement
Heilongjiang University SCE
General Cooperation Agreement
SLOVAKIA
Academy of Fine Arts and Design-Bratislava HSH
General Cooperation Agreement
Collaboration Agreement of three institutions: Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, University
of Houston-Clear Lake, USA, and Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava-Slovakia
TAIWAN
National Sun Yat-Sen University (SNYSU) BUS
General Cooperation Agreement
Faculty and Student Exchanges
VIETNAM
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) BUS, SCE
Graduate Curriculum Consulting Agreement
Hanoi University of Technology (HUT) SCE
Graduate Curriculum Consulting Agreement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Zayed University, Dubai BUS
Course Delivery in Healthcare Administration
JAPAN
Chukyo Women University HSH
General Corporation Agreement
Faculty and student exchanges
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Contact us
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Office of International Initiatives
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
Phone : 281-283-2531
Fax : 281-283-2544
Email : International_Initiatives@uhcl.edu
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Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Mrinal Mugdh, Ph.D.
mugdh@uhcl.edu
Executive Director International Initiatives
Vacant
International & Cultural Program Director
Vacant
Intern: Sabiha Mahmood magmood@uhcl.edu
Student Ambassador: Alexis Ordonez ordonez@uhcl.edu
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