11-8-06

International Affairs Commissioner’s Report

Adam Fardy

Good evening everyone,

This past Friday, I had my first University International Council meeting.  In the meeting we discussed the draft of proposed changes towards the re-formation of the University International Council by Dr. Rota.  We also went over 2 new study abroad programs both in Honduras and Poland, which passed unanimously.  Lastly, we discussed agreements between Ohio University, Malaysia, and China.  These agreements also passed unanimously.  I also was able to learn the university’s international student enrollment this year, which became extremely helpful in preparing for the Retention and Diversity Forum in January.

Also, I have been working on my letters to invite various international groups to the Retention and Diversity Forum in January.  At the I.S.U general body meeting, I handed out those letters to the international graduate students.  I will be working with these students in contacting several different ethnic undergraduate students on campus.  Also, my interns Sarah and Alex attended the meeting on Monday and I was able to get to know both of them a little better.  I look forward to working more with them during Winter Quarter.

Lastly, I contacted the several groups that were assigned to me for liaison work.  I have already heard back from 4 of the groups, so were off to a great start.  I look forward to hearing back from more of the groups and attending their meetings starting Winter Quarter. 

Hope everyone has a great break, and a Happy New Year!

End of Report.