Fostering a Globally Engaged Kentucky
Goal A
Advocate for campus spaces that welcome community members and reflect our values of internationalization, diversity, and inclusion
Goal A.1
Advocate for international perspectives in DEI programming on campus.
Lead Unit: Associate Provost for Internationalization
Coordinating Units: Community Organizations, Office of Institutional Diversity
Completion Goal: December 2025
Status: On Track
Goal A.2
Consult with Visitors Center about how to assist with welcoming visitors whose first language is not English. Collaborate on creating multilingual resources.
Lead Unit: UKIC Marketing & Communications
Coordinating Units: Enrollment Management, Hispanic Studies, MCLLC, Office of China Initiatives
Completion Goal: December 2026
Status: On Track
Goal A.3
Continue to support and expand the visibility of international festivals and events on campus.
Lead Unit: International Student & Scholar Services
Coordinating Units: Event Management, Student Organizations & Activities
Completion Goal: December 2026
Status: On Track
Goal B
Foster reciprocal intercultural engagement and global learning among UK community members, neighbors, and other partners within Kentucky and beyond, working towards global awareness and understanding
Goal B.1
Assess UKIC’s existing community partnerships, including with the International Hospitality Program, the KY Fulbright Association, and KY Peace Corps Association, to identify opportunities for impactful community engagement through campus and off-campus events.
Lead Unit: International Partnerships & Research
Coordinating Units: Global Health Initiative, International Student & Scholar Services, Office of China Initiatives
Completion Goal: June 2025
Status: On Track
Goal B.2
Develop strategies to engage local businesses and organizations regarding the benefits of hiring international students, including as interns, and provide resources explaining relevant immigration rules.
Lead Unit: International Student & Scholar Services
Coordinating Units: Career Center
Completion Goal: December 2026
Status: On Track
Goal B.3
Connect UK students with local businesses and organizations to build a portfolio of internships, volunteering, and service-learning opportunities with internationally focused organizations in Lexington and the region.
Lead Unit: In Development
Coordinating Units: Career Center, Student Organizations, UK Colleges
Completion Goal: August 2024
Status: On Track
Goal C
To advance internationalization and support students, develop a fundraising strategy to enhance scholarships and programming
Goal C.1
Consult with UK Philanthropy to develop a case statement or statements and other materials, along with a strategy to engage college development officers, UK Philanthropy administration, and others, including local community.
Lead Unit: Associate Provost for Internationalization
Coordinating Units: UK Philanthropy
Completion Goal: May 2025
Status: On Track
Goal C.2 - C.4
Engage international UK Alumni via in-person and virtual events; develop and implement a plan for creating alumni chapters and connecting them to UK; establish communications to increase belonging and engagement of alumni outside the US.
Lead unit: UKIC Marketing & Communications
Coordinating units: International Partnerships & Research, International Student & Scholar Services, UK Alumni Association
Completion Goal: May 2025
Status: On Track