Global Engagement Office

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In an increasingly global ecosystem, internationalization of education and research is necessary for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder to establish and sustain its preeminence as an institution of higher education.

International activities at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder are critical to this mission. The Global Engagement Office supports international activities and global engagement efforts at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder.

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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Us

The Global Engagement Office is a horizontal organization that cuts across the formal reporting structureÌýwithin theÌýOffice of the Provost.ÌýOur mission is to advance the internationalization and global engagement goals of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder through facilitating and coordinating international activities. Specifically, we:

  • ServeÌýas the hub for global activity and as the repository of information on global engagement and international resources.
  • BridgeÌýinternational conversations across campus.
  • Establish a strategic approach to internationalization and global engagement.
  • FacilitateÌýthe establishment of international partnerships and advises units on best practices and guidelines to ensure the success and sustainability of international agreements.
  • SupportÌýthe establishment of programs that bring students to Boulder or take our students to international locations.
  • LiaiseÌýwith international partners to facilitate engagement with campus units.
  • HostÌýand connects international delegations to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder faculty, students, and staff.

See Our Organizational Structure


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Global Agreements:
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8

Dual Degree

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49

MOUs

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32

Sponsored Research

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35

Student Exchange

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2

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Values and Principles

The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder recognizes global engagement as an essential element of delivering on its core mission and cultivates engagements that advance the university’s mission and align with its guiding principles and values.

The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is a public research university serving ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, the nation and the world.Ìý The university’s core mission is to educate and engage in cutting-edge scholarship, creative work, research and discovery. The success of this mission determines our ability to accomplish our strategic imperatives, which are to shape tomorrow’s leaders, be the top university for innovation and positively impact humanity.Ìý

Delivering on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder’s mission demands world-class research, education and cooperative engagement among students, faculty and researchers, including engagement with individuals and organizations spanning the state, the nation and the world.Ìý

The university’s vision for global engagement is to strengthen ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder by connecting the university with individuals, institutions and experiences from around the world that can contribute knowledge, opportunities and resources to ensure the university remains at the global forefront of scholarship, creative work, research and discovery.Ìý

Such engagements will be sought and supported only when they advance the university’s mission, and are consistent with the university’s, the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Creed, Inclusive Excellence, and our fundamental values of free expression,, and critical thinking. Ìý


We operate following three main concepts in order to implement and support ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s international strategy:

Our Values:

Connectivity
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Coordination
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Collaboration


Connecting, coordinating, and collaborating results in a multiplying effect when leveraging our resources to help academic units achieve goals that would not be possible to achieve when working in isolation.