The Global Education grant has been extremely successful in providing incentives for faculty to become involved in international activity. Most of this activity is short term since semester long absence from the University can affect one's seniority status, especially with non-tenured faculty. This policy should be reviewed. It is also recommended that institutional hiring, promotion and tenure policy recognize the value of international experience, foreign language competence and willingness to participate in exchange programs. In addition faculty development, especially with new faculty, should be integrated with international programs.
Foreign scholars have an important impact on institutions by establishing an international presence.
Institutes can be offered in many disciplines for both students and professionals. However, present classroom and residential facilities would have to expand if more programs are to be offered. The importance of information technology in our ability to communicate with other and all parts of he world is undisputed.