Global Resource Steering Committee

This committee is available to proactively research needs identified through long term study abroad, research, engagement, etc.  Members of the committee recommend changes to policies and procedures as issues are identified that impede participation in international activities.  They benchmark with peer institutions to recommend best practices.  Various subcommittees develop manuals/templates/provide guidance that assists faculty and staff in identifying items that need to be addressed as they embark on international activity.

PROJECT CHARTER

PURPOSE:

To assist with international activities in which Purdue’s faculty and staff are involved via a standing committee with an experienced set of resources and specialized knowledge.

SCOPE:

Develop a set of resources in various functional areas at Purdue to be available to provide expertise to faculty and staff as they relate to international activities. 

This committee will be available to proactively research needs identified through long term study abroad, research, engagement, etc.  Members of the committee will also recommend changes to policies and procedures as issues are identified that impede participation in international activities.  They should also benchmark with our peer institutions to recommend best practices.  Various subcommittees will develop manuals/templates/provide guidance that assists faculty and staff in identifying items that need to be addressed as they embark on international activity.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

All faculty and staff involved in long-term overseas activities that require assistance to accomplish their mission.

CO-SPONSORS INFORMATION
SPONSORS:
  • Kathy Thomason, Controller
  • Kristi Mickle, Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations
  • Ken Sandel, Senior Director of Sponsored Program Services
  • Michelle Jansen, Director of Human Resources
  • Steve Schultz, General Counsel
  • John Higgins, Executive Director of Research Finance & Account Management
  • Elizabeth Wagner, Senior Director of Research Security & Trade Compliance
EXECUTIVE SPONSORS:
  • Eva Nodine, VP/Deputy CFO & Asst. Treasurer
  • Karen Plaut, Executive VP Research
STANDING MEMBERSHIP:
Chair: Patrick GautraudSr. Global Compliance OfficerGlobal Support
Co-Sponsor: Ken SandelSenior DirectorSponsored Program Services
Co-Sponsor: Kathy ThomasonControllerController
Co-Sponsor: Kristi MickleExecutive DirectorFinance and Business Operations
Co-Sponsor: Michelle JansenDirectorHuman Resources
Co-Sponsor: Steve SchultzGeneral CounselLegal Counsel
Co-Sponsor: John HigginsExecutive Director of Research Finance & Account ManagementFinance
Kim HoebelAsst. ControllerManagerial Accounting / Global Support
Erica CoxDirector of Financial AffairsExecutive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
Beth SipleAssociate Director of Financial AffairsAgriculture Sponsored Research Programs
Terri MimmsDirectorTreasury Operations
Mark KebertDirector of Domestic & Global RiskRisk Management
Ben TerhuneAssoc. CounselLegal Councel
Omar SahmoudiAssociate Vice ChancellorFinance and Business Services, PNW
Phil DavichDirector of Managerial AccountingPFW
Co-Sponsor: Elizabeth WagnerSenior Director of Research Security & Trade ComplianceExecutive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
Matt CumminsTax AccountantManagerial Accounting
Diana HarbisonDirector of Strategy and OperationsGlobal Development and Innovation, PARI
Brian HarleySenior DirectorStudy Abroad
Pierre J. LaMereAssociate Director, Export ControlsExecutive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MEMBERSHIP:
  • Dan Hirleman, Global Advisory Council
  • Heidi Arola, Global Partnerships & Programs
  • Linda Mason, Graduate School
  • Crystal Seibert, PARI
  • Advisory consultant(s)
TIMELINE:

Since this is a standing committee, the schedule of meetings will be established by the chair. Suggest bimonthly meetings to review current policies and procedures as well as anticipated projects. Should be available to convene for ad hoc meetings to address specialized needs as they arise. Global Academic Committee (GAC)