Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement

International Academic Programs (IAP) provides high-quality education abroad opportunities that foster global competence of UW-Madison students and their development as international citizens.

Vision Statement

International Academic Programs (IAP) plays a central role in the internationalization of UW-Madison and in the development of citizens able to act globally with social responsibility. IAP is a recognized leader in education abroad programs and resources serving the needs of the university community, and through its collaborative efforts, ensures that education abroad is an integral part of the UW-Madison learning experience.

Values

• Education abroad is an integral part of the learning experience at UW-Madison.

• Experiencing the world through education abroad is essential in developing global competence.

• All students should have the opportunity to study abroad during their academic career.

• Programs should meet the personal, professional, and academic needs of students at a reasonable and competitive cost.

• Participants in education abroad should be reflective of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Expanding student funding is essential in ensuring accessibility for education abroad.

• Education abroad participants are representatives of UW-Madison and their respective communities.

• Students are active and responsible participants in their education abroad experience.

• Students who study abroad internationalize and enrich Wisconsin and the UW-Madison campus.

• Local, national, and international collaboration is beneficial in developing and enhancing education abroad opportunities.