Organising the International Dimension in UniversitiesKimmo Kuortti, University of OuluBased on my presentation at International DAAD Academy presentation and seminar in Lübeck 23-25.10.2013

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University

Inherently international But with strong regional and national agendas

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Different models for managing and organising University Internationalisation

University

Strategic

Research Strategic

Education Strategic

Outreach Stretagic

School Strategic

School Strategic

School Strategic

School Strategic

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Different models for managing and organising University Internationalisation

activity School School SchoolIntl Research Funding

X X X

Intl teaching partnershipsIntl student exchanges

X

Intl alumni XIntl companiesX (centralised)Intl other organisations(centralised X)

(X= coordinator)

X

XX

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Important nodes

Data flow to the strategic decision making Gathered systematically, handeled strategically

Goal setting Measurable goals with time limits Clear responsibilities

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Stumbling blocks

”Loose” roles Unclarity in tasks Unclarity in decision process and decision making

Over managing Micro-managing lower level activity Establishing empty posisions

Theoretical coordination responsibility with no actual power or functional role Easily become extra ”errand boys/girls” or figure heads for the upper management

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THANK YOU!

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