At the dawn of the twenty-first century, it has become evident that our world is becoming smaller. The interdependence of nations requires our willingness to both learn and to teach. In order to achieve its mission of providing a center of substance and excellence that serves as a setting for the emergence of scholars, leaders and thinkers who fulfill their domestic responsibilities in a world with inevitably increasing global dimensions, Alabama A&M University is expected to enhance its international character.
Reports and recommendations from various bodies and task forces commissioned by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and other institutions have highlighted the need for internationalizing American universities and have provided broad visions and strategic guidelines.
Recognizing the inevitability of meeting the globalization challenge and to fulfill the mission of Alabama A&M University, an attempt is made to formulate for the University’s International Education Programs a Vision that recognizes or focuses on how Alabama A&M will provide beneficial outcomes and impacts to its stakeholders and the changes that need to take place in order to realize the vision. The OIP's Strategic Plan provides a reiteration of the mission and identification of our strategic goals and objectives for the University’s International Education and Development Programs.
The successful pursuit of this vision and the achievement of the goals and objectives as contained in our Strategic Plan will ensure the fulfillment of the University’s mission, part of which is to maintain and enhance its excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship and outreach to produce “society-ready” graduates who will compete and effectively participate in the 21st century global market.
Michael E. Orok, Ph.D.
Professor/Director, Office of International Programs