University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

MISSION

The primary mission of the Office of International Programs at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is to support the participation of CALS in international agriculture research, training, and development. Its secondary objective is to support faculty project proposals for international funding.

To accomplish its mission, the Office of International Programs serves several functions by directing its activities toward:

• identifying program directions and priorities with the aid of CALS departments and faculty.
  
• focusing on project proposal development in line with CALS departments/faculty capabilities and interests in international research and training.
  
• attracting sponsored international students to attend the CALS.
  
• searching various databases for information on potential international projects and circulating this information to appropriate faculty and departments.
  
• provide support for visiting and outgoing Fulbright and Borlaug Fellows and Scholars.
• assist with recruitment of Farmer to Farmer Volunteers from faculty, staff and students to serve abroad.
• coordinate and supervise regional Peace Corps recruiting.
• producing a quarterly report summarizing all current activities.

Updated: Sept 2011.
URL: http://cals.arizona.edu/oip/mission.htm