Repository: UIHistories Project: Planning Report - Future of International Programs (1968) [PAGE 50]

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responsible Specific activities may include conducting research and program reviews, preparation and submission ol announcements and Lorts, and facilitating communication anion-, scholars on and off campus, Financial assistance, to the maximum extent possible, will be >rovided to assist in program development, These types of activities 1 rill be designed to stimulate excellence in international education, b. Funding and Bu l Pr< ams and Studies This responsibility is a necessary, but obviously not a sufficient, condition for excellence, The responsibilities of the Office ot International Programs and Studies include pro\ iding assistance in obtaining financial support for international programs and studies from all sources: federal, state, foundation, and private donors, Such assistance may involve the preparation o( program proposals, budget requests, and allocations, Concerning international education, the Office will assist in the coordination and encouragement o( the University's (Urbana campus) relations with government agencies, foundations, national and international organizations, and other universities, c. Administration of Funds Supporting International Activities This includes all funds obtained for international activities from outside sources as well as from such University funds which are budgeted to international activities, The Director of International Programs and Studies will have the i •esponsibility of administering and allocating, among offices, the funds assigned through his office in such a way that project directors, center directors, etc., will be able to continually reallocate funds among various activities to reflect program and project productivity. The various center and project directors will have the responsibility of optimizing mc allocation of resources among specific programs, projects, and studies, for the employment o( research assistants, staff on nine- ami eleven-month contracts, secretaries, and clerks, and for the purchase o(

supplies, transportation, ami miscellaneous items.

d. ( mpus Logistic Support for ( h«rs«u Activities The campus All) Projects Otr.ee and various other groups now provide •ins support. The Director will be responsible for assuring that this support will be provided through the All) and or other offices in the best way possible. The service activities o( the All) Projects Office h ™*' •••Ports to the Director, should be made available to support other campus; tivitiea involving overseas service

Such matters as adequate medical examinations, insurance, assistance "' "btaimn visas and passports, shipment and storage o( household ids. and imiKnn.i .<;.v.4 ...:n u^ ^ „ J J . 1 , ,, , , ,

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