EAB & HUMANE Workshop Series 2021

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Agenda

As the world becomes more interconnected, universities are discovering more opportunities to benefit from international partnerships. However, increasingly complex global challenges and competition requires institutions to take a highly centralized and coordinated approach.

With this in mind, EAB and HUMANE are pleased to host a virtual workshop series for university leaders. Across the three sessions, EAB experts guided participants through a comprehensive international partnership strategy and facilitated small-group discussion amongst peers.
Session 1: Cultivating an International Partnership Portfolio
     - Identify institutional strengths and align partnerships with university goals
     - Implement a database of existing partnerships and relationships on campus
     - Craft an international strategy champion and vision to implement a global brand

Session 2: Identifying Opportunities for New and Expanded Partnerships 
     - Expand into new markets and activities within existing partnerships
     - Collect data on partnership ROI and communicate impact on university goals
     - Live discussion with Tayyeb Shah (University of Western Australia), Dora Longoni (University of Padua), David Ouchterlonie     (University of Nottingham), and Marcelo Tavora (Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná

Session 3: Empowering Academic Staff and Unit Leaders to Make Smarter Partnership Decisions
     - Analyze deterrents related to foreign interference and cybersecurity concerns
     - Examine methods to incentivize and engage faculty in international efforts
     - Understand levers to reduce risks to institutional finances and reputation