About
The Deanery of International Relations (IR) centralizes, coordinates and handles International Cooperation activities at Bishop Heber College. It strives to bring the best it can offer to the student and faculty members of the Institutions by stretching out it arms internationally.
Vision
International Affairs strives to become a leader in the field of international education and support a spirit of discovery that leads to transformative global learning opportunities and cross-cultural understanding.
Mission
Strike strategic partnerships with high quality overseas institutions so as to foster collaborative academic research, deliver innovative programmes, provide study abroad, exchange opportunities and strengthen heartfelt friendships.
International Affairs leads, coordinates, and supports comprehensive campus internationalization with the ultimate goal to prepare globally competent graduates. In doing so, the office:
- Embraces an understanding and sharing of world cultures and perspectives;
- Leads best-practice efforts in internationalization in support of institutional goals;
- Offers a range of opportunities abroad in order to advance knowledge through a commitment to the importance of understanding other cultures;
- Advocates for and supports international students and scholars on campus;
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, and community members to further international scholarship, research, and learning;
- Supports the integration of global learning opportunities in and out of the classroom that support understanding and an appreciation of the world;
- Committed to student success through support, best-practices, advising, and programming.