Ozarks Technical Community College

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Ozarks Technical Community College

• International Programs and Services Office
• Loren M. Lundstrom

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IPSO Mission StatementDRAFT

• promote an appreciation of how our students,
  college and community fit into the global
  community by
• (1) encouraging cultural diversity through
  international student exchange, (2) enriching the
  academic experience of our students through
  globalization of curriculum and enhanced language
  programs, and (3) providing opportunities for
  building global relationships through study
  abroad programs.

The Golden Rule Norman Rockwell
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Current Activities

• Student and Exchange Visitors Information System
  (SEVIS)
• Federal Registration Required
• Training (NAFSA)
• Establish Institutional Requirements
• (ISPO Mapping Group)
• Mandatory Health Insurance
• Acceptance Requirements
• Fees and Tuition
• IPSO Webpage

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Current Activities (cont.)

• Consortium of Community Colleges in China
• Sister City Visitors from Tlaquepaque Interest
• Community Colleges in International Development
• Center for International Community College
  Education and Leadership (CICCEL)
• USAID Grant Application for partnership with
  Vietnamese Community College
• Study Abroad Trips Egypt
• (Dr. Shepard)

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Future Opportunities

• International Advisory Committee
• OTC International Committee
• International Club
• Staff and Faculty Exchange
• Expanded Study Abroad
• Enhanced Foreign Language Studies

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Questions ?