International Partnerships

Some of the suggested ways to get involved in the internationalization of Xavier are:

Professional Development
Internationalizing the Curriculum
Faculty-led Student Programs
Serving on Committees
Promoting International Activities on Campus
Please check this site often for professional development opportunities for faculty often

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)was chartered on March 16, 1962, as the College of the Virgin Islands — a publicly funded, coeducational, liberal arts institution — by Act No. 852of the Fourth Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to that law, UVI's cornerstone the objective is to provide for "...the stimulation and utilization of the intellectual resources of the people of the Virgin Islands and the development of a center of higher learning whereby and wherefrom the benefits of culture and education may be extended throughout the Virgin Islands." UVI is a public liberal arts-based Masters II university, a Historically Black College and University, and a Land-Grant institution. Today, UVI has a combined enrollment of approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students on its two campuses. It continues to offer high-quality, affordable liberal arts education and professional programs in a culturally diverse environment. The University's objective is to be recognized as the leading American institution of higher learning in the Caribbean. (http://www.uvi.edu)

New York University, founded in 1831, is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities. With more than 2,500 courses offered the University awards more than 400 different degrees. Although overall the University is large, the individual schools and colleges are small- to moderate-sized units with its own traditions, programs, and faculty and there are many communities to be found within the NYU community based on interests, activities, and shared experiences. The center of NYU is its Washington Square campus in the heart of Greenwich Village. One of the city's most creative and energetic communities, the Village is a historic neighborhood that has attracted generations of writers, musicians, artists, and intellectuals. Why not do your exchange at NYU and take a bite of the Big Apple? ()

Baylor University: Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Baylor is both the state's oldest institution of higher learning and the world's largest Baptist university. In Fall 2018 alone, it enrolled 3,366 freshmen. Baylor’s setting is city, and the campus size is 1,000 acres. Established to be a servant of the church and of society, Baylor seeks to fulfill its calling through excellence in teaching and research, in scholarship and publication, and in service to the community, both locally and globally. Baylor University's ranking in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 78. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. ()

The University of California San Diego UCSD “make[s] change-makers; recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become change-makers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.” ()

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