Repository: UIHistories Project: Planning Report - Future of International Programs (1968) [PAGE 47]

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tion (also to be named by the President), the purpose of which shall be to stimulate the development of international programs on the three campuses, to facilitate inteicampus communication, and to advise the President on policy with respect to international education. 4. The campus approach to international education through the language and area method should be rounded out with these changes, recognizing existing scholarly interests and the campus direct overseas involvement, both present and hoped for: a. The addition of a Center for African Studies. b. The reorganization of the Center for Asian Studies, to provide sharper focus for activities relative to (1) East and Southeast Asian Studies and (2) South Asian and Near Eastern Studies. 5. The relationships shown below and on the accompanying chart (page 47) appear to offer optimum promise at the present time. This pattern is chosen after careful examination of alternative models, experience at other universities, and past experience at the University of Illinois. a. The Director of International Programs and Studies will serve the Chancellor on all international matters and will stand in a line relationship between the Chancellor and other units. b. The Director will have direct responsibility for an office designed to facilitate the operation of overseas programs, for the Tehran Research Unit, the A I D Projects Office, and for whatever centers or other units the Chancellor may wish to attach directly to his office. c. The area and functional centers and other units will report to both the relevant deans and the Director of International Programs and Studies unless otherwise assigned.

D. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STUDIES

1. Organization

a. The name of the Office of International Programs should be changed to the Office of International Programs and Studies. b. The person heading this office should bear the title of Director of International Programs and Studies. c T h e office will have such associate and assistant directors as required.

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