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Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Global Perspectives

The mission of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Global Perspectives is to sharpen UCF's international focus. The office helps advance UCF's goal of providing international emphasis to curricula and research. In addition, it works to expand the university's efforts to enlarge Central Florida's awareness and understanding of the interconnectedness of the global community.

"The University of Central Florida is a vibrant and inclusive place...welcome! I hope you share the excitement about what happens at UCF. Academics, athletics, research, teaching, campus life, and more await you when you enter our beautifully designed campus. From the arts to health care to optics and simulation, I hope you have the opportunity to experience all the great things UCF has to offer."

President John C. Hitt

UCF's Goals


Goal 1: Offer the best undergraduate education available in Florida.
Goal 2: Achieve international prominence in key programs of graduate study and research.
Goal 3: Provide international focus to our curricula and research programs.
Goal 4: Become more inclusive and diverse.
Goal 5: Be America's leading partnership university.

Featured Distinguished Visitor

 Jack  Mendelsohn

Jack Mendelsohn
Arms-control Specialist, formerly with Center for Defense Information, Lawyers Alliance for World Security, Arms Control Association and U.S. Department of State

Date: December 2-3, 2009
Topic: Prospects for Arms Control in the Middle East and North Africa
Sponsors: UCF Global Perspectives Office, UCF Political Science Department, UCF Middle Eastern Studies Program, UCF Diplomacy Program, Lawrence J. Chastang and the Chastang Foundation, UCF LIFE and the Global Connections Foundation
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Classroom discussions and community meetings

Upcoming Events 2009-2010 Distinguished Visitors and Events

Jack Mendelsohn
December 2-3, 2009

Peter Pritchard
January 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

News Media in Transition: Trends and Future Prospects
January 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Suzanne Seggerman
January 21, 2010

Paula Allen
February 4, 2010, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.


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