FAQ
Which ACE resources are available to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community?
The covers various areas of comprehensive internationalization, and includes best practices from other institutions that have completed the ACE Internationalization Lab.
What is the timeline?
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» began the ACE Lab process in August 2020. The process will conclude in July 2022 with a final report and deliverables. The outlines all steps in the process. Note that due to COVID-19, the steps that would require Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» staff to travel are being conducted virtually.
How does this align with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Global Strategy Implementation?
The ACE Lab will guide the formation of a Global Strategy for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» with each of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s 8 focus areas receiving specific attention through a targeted subcommittee.
Who is involved?
Dr. Cristina Alfaro, AVP of International Affairs, is overseeing the ACE Internationalization Lab for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». Dr. Alfaro’s co-chairs in the process are Dr. Adrienne Fusek, Director of Global Education and Partnerships and Mr. Ricky Paniagua, Assistant Director of International Student Services. Other members of the International Affairs Leadership Team and the Global Strategy Implementation Team will all be engaged in various parts of the process. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s ACE advisor is , who has 10 years of experience with ACE, and currently serves as Senior International Officer at Case Western Reserve.
What will be the benefits?
Leveraging the ACE Internationalization Lab to create a comprehensive Global Strategy will ensure a strategic, coordinated process that aligns and integrates policies, programs, and initiatives to position Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» as more globally oriented and internationally connected.