Agreement Considerations

Questions to Consider Before Entering into Partnership Agreements

Before initiating a new MOU or another type of international agreement, Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and administrators are asked to first carefully consider the following questions:Ìý

What is the purpose of the agreement? Do you need an agreement to do what you seek to do? Why?

  1. Is the partner's mission compatible with Â鶹´«Ã½?
  2. Does the partner's curriculum match Â鶹´«Ã½s?
  3. Is the partner's academic calendar compatible with Â鶹´«Ã½?
  4. What is the language of instruction? Is there language support?
  5. Does the partner have similar research interests/strengths?

  1. Are any of the following are available for support of this partnership: Faculty release time; travel for site visits; accommodations for visiting scholars; aid for study abroad students; special projects or collaborations?
  2. Will the department, college, or other participating party commit resources to the agreement?
  3. What resources, if any, is the partner offering?
  4. What are the cost advantages of developing this partnership?

  1. What is the current level of student interest in this country?
  2. Is there interest in this activity from multiple departments or colleges?
  3. Is there a commitment from the proposed partner to sending enough students to balance an exchange?

  1. Are faculty in the particular department or college supportive of this partnership?
  2. Are faculty in other departments or colleges interested in this partnership?
  3. What is the current level of faculty activity with this partner?

  1. Will any intellectual property (i.e. patents, copyrights, etc.) be developed during the course of the collaboration?
  2. Will any sensitive technologies or materials be involved?

  1. Will the proposed partnership compete with similar partnerships for students and faculty?
  2. How will the proposed partnership address a gap in existing partnerships?

  1. What are the initial areas of collaboration for this partnership that build understanding at lower cost and risk?
  2. When fully developed what is a reasonable level of activity for this partnership?
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New International Student Orientation

Coming to a new country can be a challenging experience. It can also be exciting and full of opportunities! To assist you with the transition from your home country to Â鶹´«Ã½, we require all new international students attend the mandatory International Student Orientation.

This virtual event, see the section titled Let's Get You Ready For New International Student Orientation provides an opportunity for students to learn about University services, policies, and procedures, and to network with other students. It is different from Preview, Â鶹´«Ã½'s on-campus orientation program for new students, and from orientations that might be provided by a department or a college.

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