Randy Kluver - "SIOs: Expanding Your Mission for Greater Success"
Randy Kluver, Associate Provost and Dean at Oklahoma State University, underscores the importance of broadening the mission of international engagement offices. He advocates for innovation, proactive advocacy, and exploring new opportunities. Through projects like the Afghan family initiative and global trade partnerships, he illustrates the transformative community impact and funding success that can be achieved.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS EPISODE 17 Randy Kluver Associate Provost and Dean at Oklahoma State University SIOs: Expanding Your Mission for Greater Success
What’s Inside [2:49] Introduction to Randy Kluver [27:20]Full Podcast Episode [3:36] Driving Global Engagement through Strategic Partnerships and Innovation [5:00] OSU’s Afghan Initiative: Redefining University Engagement [6:06] Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Global Impact [3:57] Securing Funding Through Visibility and Strong Relationships [2:39] Overcoming Challenges Through Effective Partnerships
A Podcast with Randy Kluver Randy Kluver, Associate Provost and Dean at Oklahoma State University, underscores the importance of broadening the mission of international engagement offices. He advocates for innovation, proactive advocacy, and exploring new opportunities. Through projects like the Afghan family initiative and global trade partnerships, he illustrates the transformative community impact and funding success that can be achieved.
Full Episode “To justify the university's international engagement, you must often expand your activities and initiatives. This includes building new alliances, creating innovative programs, and securing new funding sources.” — RANDY KLUVER
Full Episode: Topics Covered 1. Reviving Dormant Programs and Embracing Strategic Partnerships 2. Navigating Geopolitical Challenges and Building Trust 3. Embracing a Dynamic and Inclusive Vision for Internationalization
(3:36 Video) Driving Global Engagement Through Strategic Partnerships and Innovation “We were able to grow by framing the global engagement within the context of leadership, and that allowed us to really grow a program that just didn’t exist before.” — RANDY KLUVER
(5:00 Video) OSU’s Afghan Initiative: Redefining University Engagement “We’re very proud of this effort (Afghan Family Project) because not only did it meet a very tangible and human need that we saw in front of us, but it also allowed us to really tell that story for our service to the state of Oklahoma.” — RANDY KLUVER
(6:06 Video) Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Global Impact “We’ve tried to identify strategic partnerships and opportunities and then leverage that in every way we can.” — RANDY KLUVER
(3:57 Video) Securing Funding Through Visibility Visibility and Strong Relationships “I try to ensure that the university leadership always knows what we’re doing and the opportunities available. This way, when I come to them with the next outlandish idea, they’re open to it because things in the past have worked out.” — RANDY KLUVER
(2:39 Video) Overcoming Challenges Through Effective Partnerships “With our strong partnership with the VPR’s office, we’re able to give input in a way that strengthens both the university’s vulnerabilities in this area and ensures that it doesn’t encroach upon our international footprint and outreach.” — RANDY KLUVER
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