• Strengthen the international dimension of the curriculum by assuring that international/global issues, problems, perspectives and skills are appropriately represented in courses, major degree programs, and minor studies;
  • Enrich the international dimension of the co-curricular climate by sponsoring internationally oriented activities such as lectures, artistic activities, seminars, on-line conferences and thematic events with an international focus;
  • Provide international study and research experiences for students and faculty by initiating and sponsoring study abroad programs, exchange agreements and collaborative partnerships with colleges and universities around the world and by cooperating with external organizations, communities and agencies that support teaching, research, study, and service activities abroad for faculty and students;
  • Encourage the involvement of international students and scholars in the life of the University through the provision of comprehensive support services, campus and community activities and the promotion of Valdosta State as a welcoming environment for international academic exchanges of scholars and students; and
  • Heighten global awareness, knowledge and understanding in the region of South Georgia by active support for the University’s community engagement efforts, sharing of cultures, and maintaining strong collaborative linkages with other institutions in the region.