Academic
and Scientific Cooperation and Exchange Agreements with Foreign Universities
Worksheet
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Approval process and legal authority:The International Office is responsible for overseeing the exchange agreement approval process. This office will not normally have responsibility for the administration or implementation of agreements; nor will it be responsible for the allocation of any resources in support of agreements. Exchange agreements between the University of Texas at Austin and foreign universities are governed by a combination of Texas State law, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, and University of Texas at Austin policies. The format of exchange agreements has been prescribed by the UT System Board of Regents. (Sample formats) Agreements not using these formats would normally have to be approved by the UT Board of Regents.Duration:Agreements normally are valid for five (5) years; therefore, when considering an exchange relationship with a foreign partner institution, sustained faculty involvement for any kind of exchange remains the most critical ingredient in a successful relationship. Faculty must serve as the academic coordinators and student recruiters when applicable, plus help monitor the balance and quality of the exchange.Current Active Agreements:Before completing this Worksheet, check the current list of Academic and Scientific Cooperation and Exchange Agreements to make sure an agreement doesn't already exist.For additional information, call 471-6490. |
1.1 Complete name of foreign institution (to be entered on all exchange agreement documents):
1.2 Institutional Web site URL:
1.3 Proposed types of exchange with the foreign partner institution (check all that apply):___ Reciprocal exchange of students
___ reciprocal exchange of staff and faculty
(Include detailed terms and conditions of the exchange e.g. how many faculty./staff will be exchanged and what activities will take place and the maximum length of time period for each individual).
___ collaborative research projects
(Include a description of the collaborative research that will be conducted and Specify resources needed and who will pay for costs associated with the research i.e. employee salary, computer resources, lab equipment.)
___ exchange of publications, reports, and other academic information
___ professional development
___ other activities such as conferences, symposia, and workshops, as mutually agreed.1.4 List any specific sub-unit(s) (schools, colleges, faculties, departments, centers, institutes,etc.) in the foreign institution with which the agreement is to be made, unless the exchange applies to the entire overseas institution. Please include any relevant web sites for those units:
1.5 Name and title of chief executive officer authorized to sign the exchange agreement on behalf of the cooperating institution:
1.6 Cooperating institution contact information:Exchange Academic Coordinator:
Name
Title
Mailing Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Web addressIn the case of a program agreement that includes student exchange:
| Advisor
for Outgoing Students, i.e., students coming to UT: Name Title Mailing Address Telephone Fax E-mail address Web address |
Advisor
for Incoming Students, i.e., students enrolling at the cooperating
institution: Name Title Mailing Address Telephone Fax E-mail address Web address |
For program agreements related to other exchanges activities, list appropriate contact individuals; for example, exchange of faculty and staff, collaborative research projects, exchange of publications, collaborative professional development, other activities as mutually agreed (add extra sheets if necessary):
Name
Title
Mailing Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Web address
2.1 Rationale for the proposed exchange agreement. (e.g. How is the activity with the proposed partner of mutual benefit to both institutions? For student exchanges, how does this benefit our UT students, and what is the probability of attaining an appropriate level of reciprocity? If UT already has agreements to provide students an opportunity to study in the proposed country or site, what new possibilities does this partnership offer? What are the enhancements/attractions of this exchange within the broader UT Community?) Attach extra pages if necessary.
2.2 UT Exchange Academic Coordinator, i.e. faculty member responsible for administering the proposed agreement:
Name
Title
Mailing Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Web address2.3 Approval of the head of the campus unit responsible for administering the proposed agreement (e.g., college or school dean, department chair, center director, etc.)
_________________________ ....._________________________....._________________________
....................(Signature)............................................................Name............................................................Title2.4 UT academic units in support of the proposed agreement:
If the proposed exchange includes student exchange, consult with the head of the UT Center for Global Educational Opportunities, tel. 471-6490. You may also contact members of the Provost's Cross-College Council on International Study from the various UT colleges and schools. Otherwise, contact the head of the campus unit that may be interested in supporting the exchange agreement. Feel free to use e-mail endorsements, please attach.
UT Campus units
Name
Date proposed exchange agreement reviewed by the head of the Center for Global Educational Opportunities:
2.5 Initiator(s) of the proposed agreement:
________________________ ....._________________________ ....._________________________
....................Name............................................................Department............................................................Date submittedSend the completed Exchange Agreement Worksheet to:
Center for Global Educational Opportunities
WOH 2.117, A7000, 512-471-6490, fax 232-4363
