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:

• Kay Parker, Controller
• Kristi Mickle, Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations
• Ken Sandel, Senior Director of Sponsored Program Services
• Ben Terhune, Associate Counsel
• John Higgins, AVP of Finance for Research Support
• Elizabeth Wagner, Senior Director of Research Security & Trade Compliance
• James Clark, Director of Compensation, Human Resources

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS:

• Eva Nodine, VP/Deputy CFO & Asst. Treasurer, Purdue University | CFO & COO, Purdue Global
• Karen Plaut, Executive VP Research

STANDING MEMBERSHIP:

Chair: Patrick Gautraud	Sr. Global Compliance Officer	Global Support
Co-Sponsor: Ken Sandel	Senior Director	Sponsored Program Services
Co-Sponsor: Kay Parker	Controller	Controller
Co-Sponsor: Kristi Mickle	Executive Director	Finance and Business Operations
Co-Sponsor: Ben Terhune	Assoc. Counsel	Legal Counsel
Co-Sponsor: John Higgins	AVP of Finance for Research Support	Finance
Co-Sponsor: James Clark	Director	Compensation, Human Resources
Kim Hoebel	Asst. Controller	Managerial Accounting / Global Support
Erica Cox	Director of Financial Affairs	Executive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
Beth Siple	Associate Director of Financial Affairs	Agriculture Sponsored Research Programs
Terri Mimms	Director	Treasury Operations
Mark Kebert	Director of Domestic & Global Risk	Risk Management
Omar Sahmoudi	Associate Vice Chancellor	Finance and Business Services, PNW
Phil Davich	Director of Managerial Accounting	PFW
Co-Sponsor: Elizabeth Wagner	Senior Director of Research Security & Trade Compliance	Executive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
Matt Cummins	Tax Accountant	Managerial Accounting
Diana Harbison	Director of Strategy and Operations	Global Development and Innovation, PARI
Brian Harley	Senior Director	Study Abroad
Pierre J. LaMere	Associate Director, Export Controls	Executive VP for Research & Partnerships (EVPRP)
Victory Soe	Director, Business Development & Strategic Initiatives	Purdue University Online

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)