GLOBAL AFFAIRS. New Faculty Brown Bag February 2016

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1 GLOBAL AFFAIRS New Faculty Brown Bag February 2016

2 OVERVIEW UC Davis: A Growing International Focus About Global Affairs Office of the Vice Provost and Associate Chancellor Confucius Institute at UC Davis Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Fulbright Scholar Program Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) UC Davis Study Abroad Faculty Resources

3 UC Davis: A Growing International Focus Vice Provost and Associate Chancellor, Global Affairs Strong Chancellor and Provost s support Large international faculty 146 international agreements of cooperation 5,100 enrolled international students (fall 2015) 2,064 international scholars ( ) 1,404 students participating in UC Davis Study Abroad ( ) 14th in Peace Corp volunteers, large colleges and schools (2015) 30 international alumni networks The Humphrey Fellows Program since 1986 has hosted 238 Fellows from 91 countries UC Davis will host the Mandela Washington Fellowship s first and the only one Energy Institute in 2016

4 About Global Affairs Mission The office of Global Affairs advances UC Davis' internationalization strategy to enhance its global impact and engagement. Vision Global Affairs' vision is to support all members of the campus community in attaining their global initiatives and aspirations.

5 About Global Affairs Units Office of the Vice Provost and Associate Chancellor Confucius Institute at UC Davis Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Fulbright Scholar Program Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) UC Davis Study Abroad

6 Office of the Vice Provost and Associate Chancellor Faculty Resources (e.g. funding, workshops, agreements of cooperation, teaching) Newsletters Hosting of senior international delegations Agreements of Cooperation Seminars, lectures, and conferences Coordination of senior leadership international travel Sponsored Programs (e.g. Mandela Washington Fellowship)

7 Confucius Institute at UC Davis Officially launched September 2013 jointly between UC Davis, Jiangnan University, and the Chinese Ministry of Education Mission: To jointly promote Chinese culture, especially food and beverage culture, to the community, and to support scholarly efforts in related fields One of six Confucius Institutes in California

8 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program A year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated developing and emerging countries UC Davis has hosted the Humphrey Program for 24 years and is home to 12 fellows in In , 167 Humphrey Fellows from 90 countries are spending the academic year at 15 universities across the U.S.

9 Fulbright Scholar Program The Fulbright Program is the U.S government s flagship program in international educational exchange Provides funding for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools This year UC Davis is hosting 10 Fulbright Visiting Scholars from Burkina Faso, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, India, Italy, Serbia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uganda ( ) UC Davis faculty have received two Fulbright Scholar grants for Portugal (Physics) and Bhutan (Environmental Science and Policy) in ( )

10 Services for International Students and Scholars Visa and Immigration Services SISS assists international students and scholars obtain a visa to enter the United States. Additional services are provided to ensure continued legal status and employment authorization. SISS is also responsible for maintaining campus compliance with US government reporting requirements for international students and scholars. Programs to Welcome and Build Community SISS welcomes all international students and scholars, hosts orientations, and provides programs to create an inclusive campus community that embraces international students, scholars and their families.

11 UC Davis Study Abroad Over 1,400 UC Davis students study abroad annually UC Education Abroad Program UC Davis Quarter Abroad UC Davis Summer Abroad UC Davis Internships Abroad UC Davis Seminars Abroad Independent Study Abroad Programs 50+ departments and 150 faculty members (and counting) have participated in sending UC Davis students abroad UC Davis Study Abroad can provide assistance in developing faculty-led study abroad programs, internship programs and exchange programs

12 International Teaching Opportunities Charles Walker, History/ Jordan Lauhon, History History of the Andean Region, Peru

13 International Teaching Opportunities Adela de la Torre, Chicana/o Studies & Yvette Flores, Chicana/o Studies Latino/a Health Internship Program, Oaxaca, Mexico

14 Faculty Resources UC Davis International Linkages Database International Agreements of Cooperation International Research and Educational Programs/Partnerships Funding Workshops Seed Grants for International Activities Orientation and Visa Support for International Students and Scholars International Teaching Opportunities Fulbright Scholar Program Pivot Funding Opportunities

15 UC Davis International Linkages Database

16 Agreements of Cooperation

17 International Research and Educational Programs/Partnerships Brazil FAPESP-UOIP/UC Davis Collaborative Research Program Chile Chile-UC Partnerships (BECAS CHILE) China 3+X Master s Degree Program China Scholarship Council (CSC) Confucius Institute at UC Davia

18 Funding Workshops Fulbright Scholar Program National Science Foundation The German Research Foundation (DFG) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) British Consul for Science and Innovation China Scholarship Council UCMEXUS Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Chinese Chief Educational Consul European Research Council France Berkeley Fund

19 Country/Regional Briefings Asia China Japan Latin America Brazil Europe Australia

20 Seed Grants for International Activities Since 2001, we have funded 180 innovative programs aimed at advancing knowledge, enriching student learning and solving society s most pressing problems. Total seed grant funding of over $1,700,000 has generated over $40,000,000 in external funds 1:1 matching funding from the dean is required. Depending on matching funds, the total grant amount could be $30,000. The annual call and deadline is in fall quarter. All recipients will be required to attend an on-campus workshop organized jointly with Global Affairs and the Office of Research that will offer assistance in articulating faculty research interests and identifying which agencies they want to meet with in order to secure external funding. A trip to Washington D.C., organized jointly with the UC Federal Governmental Relations Office, will provide an opportunity for faculty to meet with relevant federal agencies, to present their research and learn about the agencies' priorities. UC Davis Academic Senate faculty members and Academic Federation faculty with PI status are eligible to apply. All UC Davis locations are eligible.

21 Seed Grants for International Activities Harry Cheng Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Integrating computing and robotics into K-12 math education. Girls in Robotics Leadership (GIRL) Camps. Global Affairs Seed Grant: $6,000 along with $15,000 and 50% GSR from College of ENG Global Affairs Seed Grant: $14,000 External Funds: Nearly 1.3 million National Science Foundation

22 Seed Grants for International Activities Susan Williams Professor, Bodega Marine Lab, Evolution & Ecology Mitra Bahari: Restoring marine habitats and biodiversity to build sustainable livelihoods in Indonesia. Global Affairs Seed Grant: $13,000 External Funds: $143,000 National Science Foundation

23 Seed Grants for International Activities Cary Trexler Associate Professor, Agricultural Education Bringing the leading expertise in sustainable agriculture & education to benefit Vietnam. Global Affairs Seed Grant: $1,830 Global Affairs Seed Grant: $15,000 (Expansion and Collaboration) US Dept. of Agriculture Grant: $99,983 Fulbright Lecturing Award: $53,290

24 Seed Grants for International Activities Kay Dewey Professor, Nutrition Lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) to reduce malnutrition in Africa: Development of a proposal for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Affairs Seed Grant: $18,000 External Funds: $35,000,000 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

25 Seed Grants for International Activities Leopoldo Bernucci The Russell F. and Jean H. Fiddyment Chair in Latin American Studies, Department of Spanish and Portuguese Representations of the Amazon by Inglês de Souza and European Travelers FAPESP-UC Davis Seed Grant: $20,000

26 Pivot Funding Opportunities Find funding opportunities and potential collaborators within and external to UC Davis. Create unique funding searches and receive weekly s based upon those searches, track relevant opportunities, and view curated lists pivot.cos.com

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