University Internationalisation Committee (UIC) - University of Wollongong

Terms of reference

The University Internationalisation Committee shall:

Provide direction on strategy and other matters pertaining to international agreements and alliances including offshore partner selection and review.
Provide advice on the development and implementation of policies and strategies relating to international matters, as appropriate.
Provide leadership and advice on international quality and benchmarking exercises including international positioning.
Guide, monitor, review and approve the activities of its Sub-committees.
Monitor and report on Study Abroad and Student Exchange including on and offshore student success and satisfaction rates.
Facilitate and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on international activities and issues across the University.
Inform and advise the Academic Senate on international matters as they arise.
Develop, implement, review and report the international objectives within the University’s Strategic Plan.
Advise UOW Senior Executive on strategic alliances, including offshore programs.
Oversight of overall international student experience and life cycle strategies

UIC membership

Roles and responsibilities of members:

The University Internationalisation Committee is a representative committee overseeing the activities of its Sub-committees and ensuring appropriate interaction of international issues, as well as the dissemination of information and advice to the Academic Senate. Some members may be co-opted to the Committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas.

The UIC shall consist of:

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and President (Chair)
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global)
Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Enterprises
Dean of Graduate Research
Chair of Academic Senate
Chair Transnational Education and Strategic Alliances (TESA) Sub-committee
Chair Global Student Mobility and Partnerships (GSM&P) Sub-committee
All Associate Deans (International)
Executive Director (Global)
Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment
Director, Academic Quality & Standards
Director, Student Life
Director, Student and Administration Services
Director, Student Recruitment, Outreach and Future Students
Academic Senate Member (1)

General

The University Internationalisation Committee will meet at least four times per year.

Quorum

The Committee shall have a quorum which is equal to one-half or, where one-half is not a whole number, the whole number next higher to one-half of the total number of members for the time being of the Committee.

Relationship of UIC and its sub-committees to other international roles and functions at UOW

UIC and its sub-committees complement and support the following roles and functions responsible for managing or running the various international activities of the University:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy)
Student Recruitment
Faculties
Other relevant committees

Related information

Internationalisation Strategic Plan objectives - refer to the appendix to the University Strategic Plan (PDF)

Current members

Name	Position
Vacant	Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Senior Vice-President (Chair)
Professor Tony Travaglione (Acting Chair)	Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global)
Marisa Mastroianni	Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Enterprises
Professor Simon Moss	Dean of Graduate Research
Professor Nina Reynolds	Chair of Academic Senate
Professor Christian Ritz	Chair Transnational Education and Strategic Alliances (TESA) Sub-committee
Dr Kate Bowles & Alisa Hammett	Chair Global Student Mobility and Partnerships (GSM&P) Sub-committee
Associate Professor Venkata Yanamandram Professor Philip Ogunbona Dr Kate Bowles Professor Sibylle Schwab	All Associate Deans (International)
Vacant	Executive Director (Global)
Kath McCollim	Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment
Dominic Riordan	Director, Academic Quality & Standards
Theresa Hoynes	Director, Student Life
Dr Kellie Ridges	Director, Student and Administration Services
Liza Rodger	Director, Student Recruitment, Outreach and Future Students
Professor Jun Yan	Academic Senate Member (1)
Sunny Skipp	Executive Officer

Contacts

Executive Officer - Sunny Skipp

UIC subcommittees

Transnational Education Sub-committee (TES)
Global Student Mobility Sub-committee (GSM)

Current members

Name	Position
Professor Venkata Yanamandram (Chair)	Associate Dean (International & Accreditation), Faculty of Business and Law
Professor Philip O. Ogunbona	Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Dr Kate Bowles	Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Professor Sibylle Schwab	Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Professor Ann Rogerson	Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Business and Law
Associate Professor Montse Ros	Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Liza Rodger	Executive Director (Global Strategy)
Caroline Hartcher	Manager, Transnational Education
Professor Christian Ritz	Dean Global Academic Affairs, UOW Global Enterprises
Robert Sim	Associate Director, Admissions, Fees & Scholarships
Dominic Riordan	Director, Academic Quality & Standards
Luke Schiralli	Portfolio Manager (Global Enterprises), Information Management & Technology Services (IMTS)
Lily An	Manager, International Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, Global Strategy
Hannah Davies	Senior Manager, Course Portfolio Operations, Future Education
Rebecca Wearne	Executive Officer

Terms of reference

Develop, monitor and review policies, guidelines and procedures for UOW Transnational Education provision;
Consider market opportunities and challenges specific to regions, countries and individual partners and recommend suitable actions to ensure UOW Strategic goals are achieved;
Provide oversight of matters relating to quality assurance and risk mitigation of academic activities for UOW offshore campuses and teaching partners, in accordance with UOW Policies and Procedures and relevant government requirements (including TEQSA, AQF etc);
Facilitate and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on transnational education activities and issues across the University;
Support the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, as appropriate;
Report to UIC on progress and challenges.

TES membership

Roles and responsibilities of members

Members are expected to report back on TES business to their constituents (in faculties, business units, other committees), as well as participating in Committee discussions and decision making. The list of members is available

TES shall consist of:

Chair appointed by PVC(GS)
Associate Dean (International & Accreditation), Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Two representative Associate Deans (Education)
Executive Director (Global Strategy)
Manager, Transnational Education
Dean Global Academic Affairs, UOW Global Enterprises
Deputy Director, Admissions, Fees & Scholarships (Student Operations)
Director, Academic Quality and Standards
Portfolio Manager (Global Enterprises), Information Management & Technology Services (IMTS)
Manager, International Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, Global Strategy
Senior Manager, Course Portfolio Operations, Future Education
Executive Officer, Transnational Education

Other regular attendees

Julia Payne - Senior Coordinator, Transnational Education
Amanda Hiron - Senior Coordinator, Transnational Education
Emma Purdy – Senior Manager, Academic Policy and Standards
Andrew Wood - Global Academic Quality & Performance Specialist

Some members may be co-opted to the Committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas. TES shall establish working parties for specific projects. Appointees to working parties do not need to be members of TES. These Working Parties shall report to TES.

General

The Transnational Education Sub-committee will meet at least four times per year.

Quorum

The Sub-committee shall have a quorum which is equal to one-half or, where one-half is not a whole number, the whole number next higher to one-half of the total number of members for the time being of the Sub-committee.

Contacts

Chair - Professor Venkata Yanamandram
Executive Officer - Rebecca Wearne

Current members

Name	Title/comment	Faculty/Category
Dr Kate Bowles & Alisa Hammett	Co-Chair	Faculty of Arts, Social Science and Humanities & Office of Global Student Mobility
Dr Kate Bowles	Associate Dean (International)	Faculty of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
Associate Professor Sibylle Schwab	Associate Dean (International)	Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Associate Professor Venkata Yanamandram	Associate Dean (International)	Faculty of Business and Law
Associate Professor Philip Ogunbona	Associate Dean (International)	Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Joshua Lobb	Associate Dean (Education)	Faculty of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
Adam Ridgeway	Senior Manager, Woolyungah Indigenous Centre	Woolyungah Indigenous Centre
Liza Rodger	Executive Director (Global)	Global Strategy Division
Alisa Hammett	Manager, Student Mobility	Office of Global Student Mobility
Erin Hammond	Global Partnership & Funding Coordinator	Office of Global Student Mobility
Tanya Austin	Senior Coordinator, Student Mobility	Office of Global Student Mobility
Michaela Morgan	Senior Coordinator, Global Mobility Programs	Office of Global Student Mobility
Regina Daniel	International Administrator, and Executive Officer	Office of Global Student Mobility

Terms of reference

The Global Student Mobility sub-committee shall:

Develop, monitor and report on a comprehensive annual Mobility Action Plan (MAP) for UOW that reflects UOW commitments to ethical and sustainable internationalisation, referencing where appropriate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Develop, monitor and review policies, guidelines and procedures for supporting high quality student mobility experiences (inbound, outbound and virtual, short course, study tour, semester exchange and research).
Review and recommend annual NCP submission; support procedures for accessing mobility funding opportunities including the New Colombo Plan; and review the outcomes of funded mobility programs
Report on Faculty initiatives that support Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Monitor and support strategy to increase participation in mobility programs by students from equity backgrounds
Monitor and support RAP strategy to increase Indigenous student participation in mobility programs
Report on international Work Integrated Learning (iWIL), including internships, volunteering opportunities and virtual iWIL programs
Facilitate and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on international student mobility and associated issues across the University.
Support the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, as appropriate.
Report to UIC on progress and challenges.

GSM membership

Roles and responsibilities of members

Members are expected to report back on GSM business to their constituents (in faculties, business units, other committees), as well as participating in Sub-committee discussions and decision making. The list of members is available

GSM shall consist of:

Chair appointed by DVC(GS):
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Business and Law
Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Associate Dean (Education) representative
Executive Director (Global)
Manager, Student Mobility
Associate Director, Student Engagement & Employability
Work-integrated Learning Advisory Committee Representative
Senior Coordinators, Student Mobility
Student Mobility Partnerships Coordinator
Executive Director (Indigenous Strategy)
Pro Vice Chancellor (Global)

Some members may be co-opted to the Sub-committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas.

GSM shall establish working parties for specific projects. Appointees to working parties do not need to be members of GSM. These Working Parties shall report to GSM.

General

The Global Student Mobility Sub-committee will meet at least three times per year.

Quorum

Contacts

Co-Chair - Dr Kate Bowles and Alisa Hammett
Executive Officer – Regina Daniel