Vision, Mission and Goal Statement
International Services Office
Slippery Rock University
July 2007

The vision of the International Services Office is to integrate internationalism on the SRU campus through the promotion of global perspectives, development of cross-cultural competencies, and encouragement of positive international relationships for all members of the Slippery Rock University community.  We will work to become recognized as the leader in international services within the PaSSHE.

In supporting our vision, the mission of the International Services Office is to provide international experiences for SRU students and staff in pursuit of pursue academic and cultural exploration and growth.

The strategic goals, to successfully support our mission and accomplish our vision, are to:  

• Promote educational and cultural exchange, by bringing international students and faculty to the SRU campus and by sending our students and staff overseas.

  • We will work to provide direct and indirect benefits to as many members of our campus community as possible.

  • We will increase our international student enrollments on campus as well as the number of students and staff who participate in an international experience.

  • We will improve programming and support for international students to successfully navigate the university and community as well as to graduate.

  • We will seek to expand international opportunities for students, with particular attention to semester and year long opportunities, collaborative work, and practical experiences such as student teaching and internships.

• Foster positive international relationships between individuals, institutions, and countries, in order to move beyond the surface of simply acknowledging cultural differences.

  • We will encourage and foster exploration of commonalities, differences, and collaborative endeavors.

  • We will provide student-focused service, in order to meet the diverse nature and needs of our students.

  • We will consider the nature of our students and their needs in our overall operational decisions.

• Ensure the sustainability of the International Services Office

  • We will operate all programs in a fiscally responsible manner.

  • We will support the professional development of students and staff members

  • We will continue to nurture relationships with alumni, to eventually gain a return on investment as evidenced by service to the University.

• Support and identify international activities for faculty and staff, in acknowledgement that the vitality of all international programs is dependent upon the involvement of faculty.

  • We will continue to pursue and financially support international opportunities for our faculty and staff.