The Institute for International Studies

  
 


The Institute for International Studies at Rio Verde University, set up in 1987, is the international relations and academic arm of RVU as part of its’ multinational goals and curriculum.  It is an autonomous, self-governing organization housed in the Rio Verde University's international office in Juarez Mexico office, and a second smaller office in the laboratory facilities of the International Institute for Health & Wellness/RVU-UT in Springville, Utah.  RVU serves as host to a number of institutes which have an international vocation.

RVU’s Institute for International Studies works with UNESCO and is devoted to the pursuit of research and training in various fields of interest.  The Institute's role is to stimulate scholastic debate on an international level.  Through appropriate agreements, the Institute collaborates with national and international bodies which share its objectives.

The Chancellor of the University is the Institute's Chairman.  The Institute's funding is mainly self-generated through the organization of international conferences and short courses.  It receives a small grant from the government of Mexico, which in 2002, was equivalent to 10% of the annual turnover.  Similar grant requests have been submitted to UNESCO, the United States State Department, and the Canadian Foreign Affairs office.

Mission Statement

 The mission of the Institute is to promote the University and its’ student facilities as a center for international studies particularly in the natural, environmental, nutritional and social sciences, assisting the Government of Mexico, various governmental entities and departments in the United States and the University with its international affairs.

 To fulfill its mission, the Institute::
 

  
 
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 • 		 initiates research and training activities;
provides an avenue for international academic activities;
publishes research findings for development;
brings together researchers and scholars from all parts of the world;
 provides an opportunity for everyone in North America to explore ways to widen an understanding and appreciation of their cultural perspectives.
 
 


Objectives

 To fulfill its mission the Institute aims to:
 

  
 
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promote research and training in international studies, particularly in the fields of physical and cultural environmental protection, Western, European and Mediterranean affairs particularly intercultural dialogue and human rights, multi-religious,  and third world issues, the common heritage of mankind, and to undertake projects in the fields listed above;  (much of this is done jointly with the Opus Network of Las Vegas, NV).
to cooperate with national and international bodies, organizations and individuals concerned with, or engaged in, the areas specifies through appropriate agreements and the provision of a permanent secretariat when required;
to organize seminars, conferences and summer school programs;
to publish books, journals, reviews and research findings relevant to the various programs and projects run by the Institute.

 
 


Annual Reports

Further information regarding the activities of the Institute for International Studies is available in the Annual Reports (in pdf format, which require Acrobat Reader):

 

  
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