International Programs, 1961-2019

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Summary

Creators:
California State University. Office of International Programs
Abstract:
Records related to the CSU International Programs. Includes reports, memoranda, correspondence, surveys, and guides to the several study abroad programs within the CSU system. Also contains administrative documents for the Office of International Programs.
Extent:
5 boxes and 2.09 Linear Feet
Language:
English , English .
Preferred citation:

[title of item] International Programs, Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections Department. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills

Background

Scope and content:

The International Programs collection (1961 - 2019) contains materials related to the CSU International Programs. Collection includes correspondence, memoranda, year-end reports, newsletters, surveys, exhibit guides, yearbooks, as well as guides for students, teachers, and resident directors within each of the several international programs offered by the CSU system.

In addition, the collection contains administrative materials documenting the development and operation of the CSU International Programs department. Includes reports, memoranda, correspondence, surveys, evaluations, brochures promoting study abroad, and publications concerning the benefits and philosophy behind international education.

Collection also contains several floppy disks with unknown contents.

Biographical / historical:

The CSU Office of International Programs (CSU IP) was founded in 1963 to provide students with the opportunity to study abroad and improve their intercultural communication skills. Operating as a systemwide department of the CSU Chancellor's Office, CSU IP established its first programs in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan.

After nearly a decade of development under director Tom Lantos, the International Programs saw success through growing enrollments, an expanding roster of programs, and reinforced academic and administrative procedures. The creation of the Advisory Committee for International Programs, which would be replaced by the Academic Council of International Programs (ACIP), promoted CSU campus participation in the development of policy concerning International Programs and ensured communication between the department and campuses.

Currently, the International Programs is affiliated with more than 70 recognized universities and institutions of higher education in 18 countries, and has admitted over 15,000 students in the CSU system.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to the Gerth Archives and Special Collections in 2023.
Processing information:

This collection was processed in 2023 by Levi Escalante and edited by Coryn Hardison. The records within the collection were first organized by each international program, then sorted chronologically. Materials that did not pertain to an individual program were placed into the Office of International Programs series.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Please consult Gerth Archives and Special Collections for information on any restricted material within the collection.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[title of item] International Programs, Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections Department. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills

Location of this collection:
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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