Vision

• To produce graduates with the capacity to be knowledgeable leaders and citizens in an increasingly global society.
• To employ and retain faculty who are dedicated to promoting international awareness and understanding among students and exhibiting a commitment to research and outreach conducted with an international perspective.
• To educate the public regarding the international dimension of education, business and public policy.
  

Mission

• To support, promote and strengthen the international dimension of University of Illinois teaching, research and engagement programs including providing high quality international administrative services.
  

Function

• The Council serves to strengthen, coordinate and encourage the international dimension in teaching, research and continuing education across campus and promotes international collaboration.
• It works to provide general advice and guidance to the Director, promote communication among faculty on international affairs, review the overall direction of resources invested in the international dimension, and provide assessment of and planning for UIUC needs in international programs.
• The Council also participates in the process of allocating and monitoring international faculty lines.