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International Oversight Committee

Policy Statement

Committee Charge

The International Oversight Committee (IOC) is a University-wide standing committee appointed by the President not reporting to the Academic Senate of The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).

The Committee is dedicated to preserving academic freedom and the University's robust research agenda, while remaining committed to the safety and security of UT Dallas Travelers during University International Travel. The Committee will determine a schedule of meetings that includes at least two per semester, with additional meetings called as needed, to review international travel to high-risk areas, and to review and discuss policies.

The Committee is charged with:

1. Assessment of levels of risk for University International Travel occurring or proposed to take place in high-risk areas, including consideration of the purpose, goals, and value of the travel assessed;
2. Evaluation of risk mitigation plans, including UT Dallas's ability to assist in an emergency;
3. Committee-level approval of University International Travel to high-risk areas, with the right to re-assess or withdraw travel approval at any time;
4. Development of guidelines and formulation of policies to maintain the health and safety of UT Dallas Travelers who participate in University International Travel.
5. In coordination with other appropriate departments or individuals as appropriate, the IOC is responsible for travel suspension decisions and oversight of international crisis response and any resulting evacuation decisions.

Membership

The Committee will be composed of the following eight voting members appointed by the President: four faculty members recommended by the Academic Senate Committee on Committees, an Associate Provost, a representative from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the Dean of Students, and the Senior Director of International Students and Scholars.

The following persons will serve as ex-officio, non-voting members: the Assistant Director for International Risk and Safety, the Director of International Education, the University Attorney, the Assistant Director of Emergency Management and a representative from Human Resources.

A faculty member selected by the President will serve as the Chair of the committee. The Vice Chair is the Assistant Director for International Risk and Safety.

The term of office for Committee members will be for two years, effective September 1 to August 31. Members may be reappointed by the President for additional terms. If a Committee member resigns, the President shall appoint another individual to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

Responsible University Official

The Director of International Education serves as the Responsible University Official.