Mission Statement

International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) works with faculty and staff, and study abroad programs for the coordination, development and promotion of a broad array of international education programs to prepare students for global leadership and citizenship. IPE programs and activities include classroom-based and experiential activities, both on-campus and abroad. IPE offers quality services to visiting international students and scholars, recognizing their critical role in the internationalization of the campus.

IPE fosters international expertise by facilitating faculty and student international exchanges and study abroad in keeping with the quality, community, and diversity goals of Western Washington University. IPE is guided by the "Principles for International Educational Exchange" (NAFSA: Association of International Educators) to do the following:

• coordinating the University's comprehensive relationships with selected higher education institutions within and outside the U.S.;
• advising WWU students on study abroad and international exchange;
• providing services to international students, scholars and visiting faculty at WWU;
• providing faculty with information and support to teach abroad and to develop short-term study abroad programs;
• collaborating with other campus departments or offices.