International Agreements

International Agreements

June 20, 1987; updated December 5, 2013

June 20, 1987

WHEREAS, Indiana University values relations with universities and agencies in other countries involving academic exchanges, overseas studies and development assistance programs, (under unilateral, multilateral and consortial arrangements), and the President of the University acting through the Dean of International Programs determines whether the University is to enter into and maintain relationships of such nature,

RESOLVED, THAT, all contracts or exchange or other agreements with foreign universities or other foreign scientific institutions or foreign governmental agencies which commit Indiana University resources or employees or provide for foreign staffing or support of a program at this University shall require approval in writing by the President of the University; Provided, that agreements now in effect shall remain in effect under current existing terms of said agreements,

THAT, the Dean for International Programs is responsible for systemwide coordination and administration of all foreign academic exchange and overseas study programs, and

THAT, development of all future foreign contracts and exchange agreements involving departments, schools, and campuses in the Indiana University system be reported to the Dean for International Programs, and submitted for approval by the President.

Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.

December 5, 2013 (in relevant part)

WHEREAS, The Trustees of Indiana University (the “Board”) believe it to be in the best interest of Indiana University to amend, by way of technical update, resolutions which have outdated provisions; and

WHEREAS, the “Resolution Concerning International Agreements,” as adopted June 20, 1987, references the “Dean of International Programs,” which is an outdated title; and

WHEREAS, the “Resolution Concerning International Agreements,” as adopted June 20, 1987, does not allow for signature by the Treasurer of Indiana University as appropriate pursuant to current practice and policy; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby amends the above named resolutions as follows:

The “Resolution Concerning International Agreements,” as adopted June 20, 1987, is hereby updated to reflect the following current title:

“Dean for International Programs” shall be updated to “Vice President for International Affairs;” and

The “Resolution Concerning International Agreements,” as adopted June 20, 1987, is hereby updated such that where approval in writing is required for an agreement, the Treasurer of the University may sign such agreement, subsequent to the President’s approval, as this reflects the current practice and policy of the University,

Unanimously approved on a motion duly made and seconded.

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