International Advisory Committee

Committee Charge

The International Advisory Committee was created in December 2009 to guide the process of internationalization at MSU. This committee is mainly be responsible for the following activities: advising on policy and procedure that relates to international projects; contributing to the development of a comprehensive internationalization plan for the campus and therefore, determining campus priorities; selecting recipients to receive Vision 2013 funds for international initiatives during FY 2009 and FY 2010; and spreading the word across campus about international activities. This committee will also periodically review and make recommendations for all faculty study tours and other study abroad efforts. 

Committee Chair
Libby Claerbout (MA), Director of International Programs

 Faculty Senate
Mikhail Bobylev (PhD), Associate Professor of Chemistry; International Faculty Association representative

Staff Senate
Linda Benson (MS), Public Information Specialist

College of Business
John Girard (PhD), Associate Professor of Business Administration and Business Information Technology; International Faculty Association representative

College of Education and Health Sciences
Tom Linares (PhD), Chair of Communication Disorders program; associate professor

College of Arts and Sciences
Linda Olson (PhD), Chair of Humanities Division; full professor

Administration
Kelly Lichtenberger, Associate Registrar

Student Affairs
Amber O’Brien (MA), Residence Life Coordinator

Business Office
Jonelle Watson (CPA), Controller

Member-at-large
Virginie Vournas, International Student Coordinator

Funding opportunities for International Initiatives

Funds have been allocated to support international initiatives at Minot State University as outlined by Vision 2013 strategic priorities and the Comprehensive Campus Internationalization Plan developed by the Office of International Programs. These funds are being offered to encourage internationalization at MSU in ways that will infuse a global dimension into the teaching, learning and services functions of the campus. Proposed projects must demonstrate the ways in which student learning will be directly effected, and describe the long-term benefits for the general campus community. 

International Initiatives Grant Proposal Guidelines