Who We Are
Our Vision
Our Vision
UIC will serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Office of Global Engagement supports UIC’s Strategy for Global Engagement and Internationalization. OGE collaborates with colleges and departments across UIC to expand the opportunities for faculty and students to engage in global learning and research. This includes developing faculty-led study abroad programs, exchanges, contract programs, and research collaborations.
Our Team
Our Team
The Office of Global Engagement has five reporting units that, cumulatively, represent a broad-reaching enterprise of services, resources, and programs designed to advance the internationalization of UIC.
Units Reporting to VPGE
| Office of International Services |
| Study Abroad Office |
| Tutorium in Intensive English |
| Programs for International Partnerships |
| UIC Global |
| The Director of International Affairs and Outreach |
The globally connected campus
Our vision: UIC will serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.