{"id":4468,"date":"2025-04-10T03:16:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/?page_id=4468"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:57:11","slug":"global-reach-task-force","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/internationalization\/global-reach-task-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Reach Task Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Global Reach Task Force (GRTF) was established in October 2022 to develop a strategic and intentional approach to internationalization at ÌÇÐÄvlog. Co-chaired by Dr. Ethn\u00e9 Swartz and Dr. Carlos Molina, the GRTF aimed to enhance the university\u2019s global engagement through diverse collaborations, student mobility, and international research. It produced a\u00a0final report<\/a>\u00a0in Fall 2024.<\/p>\n

Committee Members<\/h2>\n

Co-Chairs<\/h3>\n

\n\n\n<\/p>

\"Ethne<\/div>

Ethne Swartz<\/a><\/p>

Professor, Management<\/p>

Email<\/dt>
swartze@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Feliciano School of Business<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Carlos<\/div>

Carlos Molina<\/a><\/p>

Professor, Biology<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-3302<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
molinac@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 400<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n
Members<\/div>
\n

Faculty, staff, and students from various departments, including representatives from sociology, business, international affairs, technology, and Hispanic initiatives.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n<\/p>

\"Marilyn<\/div>

Marilyn Moya<\/a><\/p>

Administrative Assistant, Hispanic Initiatives, Academic Affairs<\/p>

Email<\/dt>
moyam@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Susan A. Cole Hall, 248<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Todd<\/div>

Todd Kelshaw<\/a><\/p>

Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, College of Communication and Media<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-5162<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
kelshawt@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Morehead Hall, 121<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Ruth<\/div>

Ruth Kunstadter<\/a><\/p>

Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-2131<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
kunstadterru@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Overlook, 3222.01<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Cristiana<\/div>

Cristiana Kunyczka<\/a><\/p>

Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement, Office of Global Engagement<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-7566<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
kunyczkac@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Arnaud<\/div>

Arnaud Kurze<\/a><\/p>

Associate Professor, Justice Studies<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-7960<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
kurzea@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Dickson Hall, 352<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Daniel<\/div>

Daniel Mengara<\/a><\/p>

Professor, World Languages and Cultures<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-5143<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
mengarad@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Conrad J. Schmitt Hall, 241G<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"David<\/div>

David Schwarzer<\/a><\/p>

Professor, Educational Foundations<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-4446<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
schwarzerd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
University Hall, 3194<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Yanling<\/div>

Yanling Sun<\/a><\/p>

Associate Vice Provost Instructional Technology & Design Services, Academic Affairs<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-4091<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
suny@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
University Hall<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Tim<\/div>

Tim White<\/a><\/p>

Director of International Academic Initiatives, Academic Affairs<\/p>

Email<\/dt>
whitet@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Susan A. Cole Hall, 349C<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
\"Fatima<\/div>

Fatima deCarvalho<\/a><\/p>

Senior Associate Dean Office, Dean of Students<\/p>

Phone<\/dt>
973-655-7548<\/a><\/dd>
Email<\/dt>
decarvalhf@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
Location<\/dt>
Student Center, 400G<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n

Luis Huarcaya<\/a> was the graduate assistant providing administrative support to the task force. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

Key Recommendations<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Establish an International Advisory Committee<\/strong>\u00a0to oversee international initiatives and ensure alignment with institutional goals.<\/li>\n
  2. Enhance faculty engagement in global research<\/strong> through targeted support and funding.<\/li>\n
  3. Expand study abroad opportunities and accessibility<\/strong> for a diverse student body.<\/li>\n
  4. Develop strategic partnerships<\/strong> with institutions in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.<\/li>\n
  5. Implement data-driven tracking systems<\/strong> to assess internationalization efforts and measure impact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The GRTF\u2019s recommendations were accepted by the Office of the Provost, and the IAC was formed in 2024 to spearhead their implementation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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