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50-Minute Sessions

International Education Leadership (IEL)

The Science and Art of Strategic Planning for Internationalization

Thursday, May 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Strategic planning is both a science and an art. It is important to establish internationalization priorities in alignment with university goals, yet implementation varies by institutional context. This session offers research-informed insight into the strategic planning process and practical case studies from different institutional profiles.

Learning Objectives:

  • Compare various research findings related to strategic planning as reported by SIOs at different institutions and describe the basic steps of a strategic planning process.
  • Determine institution-specific influences that affect the ways in which international education leaders carry out the strategic planning process. Generate possible solutions to navigating these influences.
  • Engage in peer learning, group discussion, and self-reflection related to institutional context. Feel more prepared to engage in strategic planning at one's own university.