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Catherwood Library: International Research Portal
The International Information links from this Portal are designed to lead the researcher and practitioner to the most reliable and fundamental information sources available in matters related to Industrial and Labor Relations. To assist in this process some sources have been grouped into categories such as Best Regional Sites, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and Key State Department Sites.
Centers reporting to the Vice Provost for International Relations
The work of the Office of the Vice Provost for International Relations (OVPIR) has steadily evolved in order to reach its goal of "Bringing Cornell to the World and the World to Cornell." In addition to its other cored duties, the OVPIR oversees the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, Cornell Abroad, and the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD).
CIEN - Cornell International Education Network
The Cornell International Education Network (CIEN) was formed in 1991:
- To promote professional development among staff and faculty working with international students and US students studying abroad,
- To share information and resources, and
- To plan and implement intercultural training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
Cornell Cinema
Here's a great way to experience countries and cultures around the globe without leaving Ithaca. Pick up a Passport at the Cornell Cinema box office at either Willard Straight Theater or Uris Auditorium during show times, or from the Cornell Cinema Office at 104 Willard Straight Hall any weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Throughout the year Cornell Cinema features a wide array of foreign films and with the passport, every fifth foreign film is free!
Cornell Educational Resources in International Studies
Cornell Global Labor Institute
Cornell Travel Resources
Click here for a comprehensive list of travel-related information and services offered directly through Cornell offices.
CyberTower
External Travel Resources
The links below will take you off the Cornell Gateway website to external sites critical to travel registration and safety as well as to sites that just supply useful information.
Faculty / Staff Directory
Cornell has an online directory of faculty, staff and students that offers the most up-to-date contact information for finding Cornell people.
Faculty/Staff Responsibility
Expectations of Faculty/Staff Team Leaders
Faculty/Staff members leading student trips abroad are agents of the university while performing the assigned duties. Faculty/Staff leaders are expected to abide by university policies, U.S. law as well as external laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of ethical behavior, confidentiality, financial responsibility and drug use. Due diligence, good communication, common sense, careful planning, and reasonableness are keys to a successful international experience.
Funding for International Activities
Cornell encourages international activity and provides some limited resources to promote international activities for its faculty and students. Below is a selection of these funding sources.
ILR Community Grant
ILR International Studies Expert
ILR Visiting Fellow Program
International and Comparative Labor Department
Jeffrey Sean Lehman Fund for Scholarly Exchange with China
Networking
For students, it's never too early to start planning your networking strategy. For current faculty, staff, and alumni it's never too late.
Process for Establishing an International Agreement
This process outlines the general flow of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Last updated 1/10/13.
Provost's International Research Internship Program (PIRIP)
The Provost’s International Research Internship Program (PIRIP) is designed to allow qualifying international students (undergrad or graduate) to conduct research on campus under the direction of a member of the Cornell faculty for periods of six-months or less.
