As the central international coordinating group, Mason’s Global Assembly drives the university’s global strategy and connects faculty and staff with the resources and expertise needed for personal and professional success.
Overview
Led by the Office of the Provost, the Global Assembly includes a variety of units that facilitate Mason's global learning, teaching, research, and engagement.
To deepen the global mindset of George Mason University students and extend faculty reach, Mason is focused on creating learning opportunities that increase knowledge and strengthen global connections through:
- Collaborations with international institutions
- Programmatic and transition support for international students
- Study and intern-abroad programs
- Faculty educational development programs to support cultural diversity in the classroom
- Teaching, research and scholarship examining the intersection of higher education and global issues
Governance
The Global Assembly is designed to help all stakeholders who work with international students, faculty and staff stay informed about opportunities and resources that help to facilitate university-wide internationalization strategies. The Assembly also serves as a place to understand challenges, concerns, and opportunities for the units that work with international mobility issues.
Working in tandem with the Global Assembly, the Global Operations Team collects, disseminates, shares and receives information with the goal of coordinating knowledge of Mason’s global footprint within a decentralized organization. The Team directs, advises, and counsels the University community on globally focused/relevant opportunities, resources, services and policies.
Mason Korea students gain the language and cultural competencies required for success in global business and public service as well as the challenges and opportunities that cross national borders.
GEO facilitates international learning opportunities through a diverse array of study abroad programs that are accessible and engage students in meaningful and life-changing experiences.
From application to graduation, INTO Mason provides academic pathways and student support services to international students tailored to meet specific linguistic, academic and cultural needs.
OIPS educates, celebrates and serves the Mason community—including international and domestic students, faculty, and exchange visitors—by helping them reach their highest academic and personal goals.
Mason provides students with access to exceptional faculty and quality academic programs that help them grow as individuals, scholars, and career-ready professionals.
OIEP works with institutions that support international students, including government and non-governmental agencies, sponsored student programs, and global education organizations.