  {"id":4477,"date":"2025-04-10T03:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/?page_id=4477"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:58:00","slug":"international-advisory-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/internationalization\/international-advisory-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"International Advisory Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in Fall 2024 in response to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/04\/GRTF-Final-Report-11-25-24.pdf\">final report<\/a> findings of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/global-reach-task-force\/\">Global Reach Task Force<\/a> (GRTF), the International Advisory Committee (IAC) addresses the critical need for a structured approach to internationalization. Following the Office of the Provost\u2019s acceptance of the GRTF\u2019s key recommendations, the IAC Steering Committee was formed, comprising members from the original task force. This committee ensures continuity in internationalization efforts, offering strategic direction and fostering collaboration with university leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mission<\/h3>\n<p>The International Advisory Committee (IAC) advises the Provost on advancing and implementing the University\u2019s internationalization goals as initially set forth by its Global Reach Task Force (GRTF).<\/p>\n<h3>Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Led by Dr. Arnaud Kurze, the IAC Steering Group includes diverse members from the original 麻豆传媒在线 Global Reach Task Force, ensuring continuity and expertise. The IAC collaborates closely with the Provost and President\u2019s Offices to create a cohesive global education philosophy, aligning strategic goals with 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s identity as a community-engaged, minority-majority student population, and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Key initiatives include developing a clear agenda, setting timelines, and establishing a strong online presence to promote global initiatives. The IAC also assists in the hiring of leadership to direct future international education efforts, ensuring 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s growing global footprint is well-coordinated and sustainable.<\/p>\n<h3>Members<\/h3>\n<p class='a11y-label'>\n<!-- fetch cache:  1.93 ms -->\n<!-- decode:  0.52 ms -->\n<!-- output:  0.07 ms --><\/p><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Arnaud Kurze profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/6470\/user\/kurzefa2021.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/6470\/user\/kurzefa2021.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kurzea\">Arnaud Kurze<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Associate Professor, Justice Studies<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7960\">973-655-7960<\/a><\/dd><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:kurzea@montclair.edu\">kurzea@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Dickson Hall, 352<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Ruth Kunstadter profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9934\/user\/img99862.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9934\/user\/img99862.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kunstadterru\">Ruth Kunstadter<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-2131\">973-655-2131<\/a><\/dd><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:kunstadterru@montclair.edu\">kunstadterru@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Overlook, 3222.01<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Daniel Mengara profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/361\/user\/img1572.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/361\/user\/img1572.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mengarad\">Daniel Mengara<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Professor, World Languages and Cultures<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-5143\">973-655-5143<\/a><\/dd><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:mengarad@montclair.edu\">mengarad@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Conrad J. Schmitt Hall, 241G<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Ethne Swartz profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9833\/user\/swartze1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9833\/user\/swartze1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~swartze\">Ethne Swartz<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Professor, Management<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:swartze@montclair.edu\">swartze@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Feliciano School of Business<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising the Provost on advancing internationalization goals.<\/li>\n<li>Developing a cohesive Global Education Philosophy for the university.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing campus community networks of internationalization leaders through interactive programming<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s international presence through collaborative and digital engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting in the recruitment of leadership for international education efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through its leadership, the IAC ensures that 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s internationalization efforts are strategic, sustainable, and aligned with the university\u2019s broader mission as a community-engaged, majority-minority, Hispanic-Serving Institution.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on internationalization efforts, visit the Office of the Provost\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/internationalization\/\">Internationalization Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Past Events<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-band-small red skewed-edge scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2026\/02\/research.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2026\/02\/research.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\"><h3>International Research Collaboration Workshop<\/h3>\n<p>In collaboration with the Office of the Provost, the Office of International Academic Initiatives (IAI), the Office of Global Engagement, and the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE), the Committee held a half-day campus event dedicated to strengthening international research and collaboration at 麻豆传媒在线.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/internationalization\/strengthening-global-research-collaboration-and-institutional-support\/\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band-small red skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/04\/091624_41765-_Hispanic-Heritage-Flag-Raising.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/04\/091624_41765-_Hispanic-Heritage-Flag-Raising.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"campus community and flags\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\"><h3>Shaping 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s Global Vision<\/h3>\n<p>In collaboration with the Office of the Provost the Committee held a half-day campus event dedicated to advancing the university\u2019s internationalization efforts, inviting faculty, staff, and key community stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/internationalization\/shaping-montclairs-global-vision-innovation-collaboration\/\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Resources<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/06\/Feliciano2.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/06\/Feliciano2.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset red'>\n<p><strong>Feliciano Global<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feliciano Global is dedicated to providing students at 麻豆传媒在线 access to international opportunities for professional development and intercultural exchange. Through faculty-led short-term programs, semester or year-long exchanges, and our regular MBA international trips, we aim to give our students a global perspective.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/business\/global-programs-and-partnerships\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/06\/student-on-campus.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2025\/06\/student-on-campus.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset red'>\n<p><strong>Office of Global Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) is the university\u2019s primary resource of services to all incoming and current F-1 and J-1 students. Besides assisting incoming students with their application process, we also support new and returning students with all their immigration questions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established in Fall 2024 in response to the final report findings of the Global Reach Task Force (GRTF), the International Advisory Committee (IAC) addresses the critical need for a structured approach to internationalization. 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