Jill Blondin, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost and “SIO of the Year,” underscores the significance of global engagement in higher education. She advocates for institutions prioritizing global involvement, citing student, faculty, and staff advantages. Jill references VCU’s internationalization plan, “Dare to be Global,” emphasizing data-driven decisions, accessibility, recruitment, and engagement. She emphasizes the importance of continuous advocacy and strategic budgeting to secure resources while encouraging collaboration and a “we can all win” approach.
International education is vital to the importance of the institution because every institution going forward is a global institution, whether they like it or not.
