The Plan's Foundational Elements
Mapping Global Engagement
To maximize global collective impact, universities’ efforts should have comprehensive data and data analysis as a solid foundation. R1 institutions by nature have a multiplicity of global activities and relationships, but due to their complexity and silos, it is often difficult to discern patterns of activity beyond the most large-scale or noteworthy.
Recommended Strategies
- Identify geographically clustered activities or gaps in global engagement.
- Collect and integrate baseline data on global activities.
- Utilize datasets to expand current partnerships and develop new linkages.
- Aggregate and elevate global engagement to serve as a catalyst to identify opportunities and pathways from which the strategic plan pillars can expand.
Building Operational Capacity
Operational capacity, in the form of personnel, systems, facilities and budgets, represent the foundation upon which these pillars of the internationalization strategy are built, and are integrally connected to outcomes and achieving internationalization goals.
Recommended Strategies
- Examine existing resources and capacities to identify areas of strength and growth.
- Invest in additional resources evaluated to match the work involved and the desired incomes.
- Work across campus partners to secure additional institutional, external and philanthropic resources.
Read the Full Plan
To learn more about the foundational elements, read the full UC San Diego Strategic Plan for Internationalization.