Contact Information:

Ph: 269-387-3954

brett.berquist@wmich.edu

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 

General Summary: Serves as the chief of staff international programs; provides academic leadership, operational management, and engagement with international partners for Haenicke Institutional Global Education (HIGE).

Major Duties:
• Provides general, ongoing oversight of Haenicke Institute operations.
• Negotiates international agreements and contracts for the University; serves as the principal WMU contact with current and prospective international partners.
• Supervises and directs the development of integrated budget and strategic planning models for University globalization.  Expands the WMU network of interinstitutional and international partnership to reflect the University’s academic strengths and enrollment management objectives. Expands research and training abroad.
• Leads identified institutional initiatives in international education.
• Provides supervision and assignment delegation to senior administrators in HIGE.