Prospective Partner Institutions

At SIU, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative academic environment. With a rich history of academic excellence and a commitment to global engagement, we are dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our university offers a diverse array of programs, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life that attracts students and scholars from around the world.

Process for Proposing an International Partnership at SIU

Faculty and staff interested in proposing an international partnership should follow the steps outlined below:

1. Initial Contact: All SIU units, individual faculty, or staff must first contact the Center for International Education (CIE). Please email the director of the CIE with detailed information about the proposed partnership.
2. Assessment of Viability: The CIE will gather relevant information and discuss the viability of the partnership with the appropriate units.
3. Drafting the Agreement: Based on the proposal, the CIE will draft the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other international agreements.
4. Negotiations: Engage in negotiations with potential partner institutions.
5. Articulations: If an articulation of coursework is required, it is the academic administrator's responsibility to see it done correctly and promptly.
6. Export Control Screening: The system Export Control Office will conduct a visual compliance screening for the proposed agreement.
7. Legal Review: The agreement will be reviewed by the Office of General Counsel.
8. Additional Reviews: Depending on the type of agreement, it may also need to be reviewed by the relevant dean(s), legal counsel, and/or other academic committees.
9. Provost Review: The CIE will forward the agreement to the provost for review. The provost will make the final decision regarding the international agreement.
10. Signatures: Once approved by the provost, the agreement will be presented for the chancellor's and the president’s signatures.
11. Request Signatures from the International Partner Institution: The CIE will forward the agreement to the international partner institution for signature.
12. Adding the Institution to Our Esteemed International Partner List: Once the agreement is fully signed by both institutions, we will inform the relevant units on our campus and add the new institution to the list of International Partner Institutions.