b'UF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT & EXPERTISE DASHBOARDNORTH AMERICAFROM THE DEANThis past year, the International Center was proud to introduce many new initiatives to amplify the outstanding global efforts and expertise found at the University of Florida.SOUTH AMERICAOur highlight this year was the launch of the Global Engagement & Expertise Dashboard. This innovative platform helps us expand UFs global accomplishments outreach while promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across campus. Developed in partnership with the UF Office of Research, the dashboard showcases the geographic and disciplinary expertise of UF investigators, facilitating enhanced collaboration both within the University of Florida and withinnovation, and growing their intercultural competency. global partners. If you havent already, we invite you to shareI invite you to celebrate all the accomplishments of our your global footprint on this platform!UFIC units detailed in our Global Engagement Report 2024. We are also excited to present UFICs Strategic Plan 2024- Please join me in congratulating our wonderful staff, who 2027. This is UFICs first strategic plan in over a decade, and itare crucial to our efforts to continue internationalizing the represents a collective effort to reflect on our mission and setUF campus. I am deeply grateful for their ongoing advocacy our top priorities. This living document will be reviewed andfor our international community and their support in updated every 6-12 months to ensure that it remains relevantfulfilling our vision. Together, we strive to offer all members and responsive to the ever-changing international landscape.of the UF community the opportunities and skills to be We welcome any questions or suggestions you may have as weglobal citizens who contribute to a positive and sustainable implement this plan.future for local communities and the world. Also deserving of special note is the successful hosting of ourAll the best, first Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for Staff, a virtual exchange program for staff at UF and CEU Valencia (Spain). This 8-week virtual exchange project energized nine UF staff by giving them a global perspective on their respectiveMarta L. Wayne, Ph.D.professional fields as well as opportunities for reflection,Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost'