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International Travel
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prioritizes the health, safety, and security of students, faculty, and staff during university-related international travel. International Safety and Security supports travelers on a 24/7 basis through numerous services. Staff who are planning to travel abroad should review the policies, insurance enrollment requirements, and helpful tips on the Safety Abroad website.
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Intercultural Training
Developing Intercultural Skills
Each workshop follows a simple plan: practice cultural awareness, learn intercultural self-management skills, and apply intercultural models to your workplace.
Participants describe our workshop atmosphere as “relaxed and collegial” and report feeling more equipped to solve intercultural communication problems in their work.
Training Approaches
- Interactive Workshops: These large-group trainings are interactive and practical, preparing staff with the intercultural knowledge and skills they need to succeed on diverse teams as they serve the university’s international population.
- Global Competence Coaching: These small-group trainings encourage participants to assess global competence, provide custom development plans, and work with teams as they build their intercultural communication skills.
Available Workshops
Exploring Intercultural Communication Styles
Exploring Intercultural Communication Styles is an interactive training session designed to help participants navigate various communication skills. This session explores key communication styles, including: direct vs. indirect, linear vs. nonlinear, affective vs. neutral, and more. Participants will learn how adapting to different communication approaches can lead to more effective interactions.
Stumbling Blocks to Intercultural Communication
This classic training examines six common causes for intercultural communication breakdown and offers suggestions for how to avoid them.
Names Trainings
The Names Training series is designed to deepen understanding of names as powerful expressions of identity. Participants will explore naming conventions, cultural meanings, and pronunciation strategies that foster respectful and inclusive communication.
Understanding Intercultural Development
In this training, participants will become acquainted with the stages of intercultural development. As participants develop intercultural competence, they will learn to bridge the gap from diversity to inclusion.
Supporting International Students – Best Practices for Advisors, Staff, and Instructors
Learn how to support international students at Illinois by understanding common challenges they face—such as immigration, academics, language, and cultural adjustment—and your role in helping them succeed. This session provides practical information and campus resources for advisors, staff, and instructors.
IDI Assessment
This assessment tool evaluates where participants are on the Intercultural Development Continuum and offers a developmental plan to progress to the next stage. Includes a one-on-one coaching session with a Qualified Administrator!
Custom Intercultural Workshops
Interested in bringing an intercultural learning workshop to your department? We offer customized workshops, presentations, and consultations tailored to your audience and goals. Whether you’re seeking a one-time session or ongoing collaboration, we’re happy to work with you.
Schedule a ConsultationInternationally-Themed Event Grant
This grant supports on-campus or community-based events hosted by Illinois faculty, staff, or departments that have an overall international theme. The original source of these funds is an endowment initiated by a grant from the Hewlett Foundation that was matched by private donations and university funds.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Events supported include cultural programs, conferences, symposia, and educational outreach events geared towards students and/or the community.
- Funding amounts depend on the nature and scope of the activity, but will not exceed $1,000.
- Illinois faculty and staff may apply for these grants on behalf of their unit or department. The grant is not open to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) or other student groups.
- Departments and units can only apply once annually (July 1 – June 30) per event or series, and must demonstrate how the event fosters an environment where international perspectives are integral to our institutional culture.
- Open houses and receptions are not eligible for grant funding.
- Recipients must include formal acknowledgement of Illinois International sponsorship on materials and communications about the event.
Deadline and Application
Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be received at least six weeks prior (but no longer than one year prior) to the event taking place in order to be considered.
Decisions will be sent within 10 business days of application submission.
Staff Global Exchange Program
Global and Intercultural Training
Illinois leverages its expertise to train non-degree seeking students, faculty, and staff on intercultural competence, allowing them to build the necessary skills to be leaders in diverse, international contexts.
International Partnerships
The university engages with institutions around the world through collaborative agreements and partnerships to create an environment where innovation and research seamlessly transcend academic, cultural, and geopolitical boundaries.
International Research
University faculty and scholars participating in international research are encouraged to review guidance and resources from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
International Scholar Services
The university welcomes more than 1,500 international scholars from all corners of the world for teaching and research activities .
International Travel Safety
The university places a high priority on the health, safety, and security of students, faculty, and staff during their time on campus and when traveling internationally for university-related activities.
International Conference Travel Grant
The International Conference Travel Grant is available to tenure-track faculty for travel and expenses for the purpose of presenting at an internationally-themed conference outside the United States. This grant is managed by Illinois International.
Internationally Themed Event Grant
The Internationally Themed Event Grant is available to support programs held in the local community that have an overall international theme including cultural programs, conferences, symposia, and outreach events. This grant is managed by Illinois International.
Scholars at Risk Program
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to supporting scholars who are facing severe threats to their lives, freedoms, and well-being through the Scholars at Risk Program.
Vision 2030 Grant Programs
Illinois International administratively supports the university’s Vision 2030 Global Strategy grant programs, which are designed to enhance global learning and engagement at Illinois.
Reports and Data
Illinois International and its units compile reports on global engagement activities across campus, international student and scholar statistics, and study abroad program participation.
We happily share these reports and data for informational purposes.
Reports and DataGlobal Engagement Map
Explore the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s global engagement data.