International Programming

Office of International Affairs

International Engagement of School of Nursing Faculty

Student International Engagement

Policies and Forms

World Health Organization Collaborating Center

International Scholars' Program

International Partnerships

International Resources

Purpose and Functions, Office of International Affairs (OIA)

Purpose of the Office of International Affairs:
The main purpose of the Office of International Affairs [OIA] is to facilitate the fulfillment of the School of Nursing’s tri-partite mission of teaching, research and service through global activities and partnerships. It fosters the involvement of the SN in selected, school-wide international initiatives that strengthen its overall mission; the Office also supports individual faculty/student initiatives in the international arena.

Major Functions of the OIA are to:
Provide leadership in developing the discipline and disciplinary knowledge within a global community; Promote a climate that enhances awareness and understanding of nursing, health care needs and resources in other countries; Foster the development of international perspectives on the part of all teaching, research and service activities; Promote the strengthening of international content and experiences in School of Nursing programs; Establish linkages and partnerships between and among the School of Nursing, selected international academic institutions, and other relevant disciplines and agencies; Promote the preparation of nurse scientists and leaders to work effectively in a global environment; and Help evolve the School of Nursing into a significant international resource, sought by colleagues worldwide for scholarly and educational partnerships.

World Health Organization Collaborating Center:
The OIA houses the WHO Collaborating Center on “Research and Clinical Training in Health Promotion Nursing,” which is one of 32 such centers around the world.

Visiting Scholars Program:
The OIA hosts international scholars and special doctoral students from overseas for individually arranged research training at the University of Michigan’s School of Nursing.

International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing:
The OIA hosts the International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing [INDEN], which is an international organization of doctoral educators and students with the aim of promoting high quality doctoral education in nursing through international collaborative activities. The director of the OIA, Dr. Ketefian, is also an INDEN co-founder. For more information, see the INDEN website.