{"id":98,"date":"2022-03-28T15:23:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:55:59","slug":"types","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/international-partnership-agreements\/types\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of International Partnership Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s partnerships with academic and research institutions around the world are formalized through a variety of inter-institutional agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these agreements are general and even exploratory, whereas others are more precise and prescriptive. Regardless of their differences, all agreements are intended to foster collaborative activities between 51ÁÔÆæ and its partners and, by doing so, advance each institution\u2019s international goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general\">General<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Memorandum of Intent (MOI)<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;Low-level commitment to explore opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--external\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with 51ÁÔÆæ administrators at Dean\u2019s level or above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Memorandum-of-Intent-International-Partners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">template MOI<\/a> uses standardized language that has been pre-approved; deviations from the approved language are not allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<em>only<\/em>\u00a0type of agreement that does not require approval through the process outlined in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/agreements-with-non-us-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAAP 4-1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickest agreement to enact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><em>Per 51ÁÔÆæ policy\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/agreements-with-non-us-institutions\/\">SAAP 4-1<\/a><em>, provided the MOI template that has been approved by the Office of Legal Affairs and the OPP Advisory Committee is used, MOIs do not require further campus review prior to signing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> Low-level commitment to explore opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--external\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May be based on 51ÁÔÆæ or partner\u2019s template. Requires review through process outlined in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/agreements-with-non-us-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAAP 4-1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May serve as central inter-institutional agreement augmented by separate addenda or sub-agreements specifying terms of individual collaborations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><br>The MOI and the MOU are agreements to explore opportunities for collaboration. While they typically reference academic collaborations such as student exchanges, they are not intended to serve as the basis for enacting a formal collaboration involving a commitment of institutional resources. Any formal academic collaboration must be established through a more detailed, follow-up agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per 51ÁÔÆæ policy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/agreements-with-non-us-institutions\/\">SAAP 4-1<\/a>, provided the MOI template that has been approved by the Office of Legal Affairs and the OPP Advisory Committee is used, MOIs do not require further campus review prior to signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-abroad\">Study Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Study Abroad Affiliation<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Denotes 51ÁÔÆæ faculty pre-approval of an overseas study program for 51ÁÔÆæ study abroad credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a department\u2019s or academic program\u2019s endorsement of the program and agreement to award credit for studies undertaken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost, course offerings, language of instruction, and availability of internship placements are significant considerations when gauging 51ÁÔÆæ student demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty\/departmental sponsorship helps ensure quality of educational experience and course equivalencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides assurance to students that they will receive 51ÁÔÆæ credit for their overseas studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May provide formal program cost discount or access to program\u2019s scholarships for 51ÁÔÆæ students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrangements must be established under the auspices of the Center for International Education to ensure oversight of all administrative and risk management issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Sharon Gosz, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:schetney@uwm.edu\">schetney@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Student Exchange<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Reciprocal arrangement in which 51ÁÔÆæ students study at a partner institution and the partner\u2019s students study at 51ÁÔÆæ for up to one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May be at the departmental, school\/college, or campus level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May involve undergraduate and\/or graduate students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outgoing 51ÁÔÆæ students pay 51ÁÔÆæ tuition to offset costs of incoming partner institution\u2019s students. Cost comparison should assess 51ÁÔÆæ students\u2019 costs enrolling as a tuition-paying study abroad student at the institution, as foreign tuition rates are often lower than 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s and study abroad affiliation may be preferable to exchange.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchanges must balance or may be frozen or cancelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ student demand considerations include language of instruction and size of 51ÁÔÆæ student pool possessing necessary language skills, alignment of 51ÁÔÆæ and partner\u2019s academic programs, total cost, location, student services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful to establish agreement on 51ÁÔÆæ\/partner course equivalencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty\/departmental engagement helps ensure quality of educational experience, strong relationship with partner institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides assurance to students that they will receive 51ÁÔÆæ credit for their overseas studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrangements must be established under the auspices of the Center for International Education to ensure oversight of all administrative and risk management issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Sharon Gosz, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:schetney@uwm.edu\">schetney@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Overseas Internship<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Denotes 51ÁÔÆæ faculty pre-approval of overseas internship program for 51ÁÔÆæ academic credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a department\u2019s or academic program\u2019s endorsement of the program and agreement to award credit for studies undertaken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a plan for academic oversight over the internship, either through the partner academic institution or through 51ÁÔÆæ faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty\/departmental sponsorship helps ensure quality of educational experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides assurance to students that they will receive 51ÁÔÆæ credit for their overseas internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May provide formal program cost discount or access to program\u2019s scholarships for 51ÁÔÆæ students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrangements must be established under the auspices of the Center for International Education to ensure oversight of all administrative and risk management issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Sharon Gosz, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:schetney@uwm.edu\">schetney@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enrollment\">Enrollment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">General Admissions<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Explains 51ÁÔÆæ admissions processes and establishes agreement that 51ÁÔÆæ and the partner will work together to encourage the partner\u2019s students to apply to 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically but not necessarily campus level; may be specific to a school\/college or program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner may be a high school or undergraduate institution seeking to strengthen enrollment pathways for their graduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreements specify existing 51ÁÔÆæ admissions processes and policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must apply through regular 51ÁÔÆæ admissions process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students of partners in undergraduate Admissions and Dual Degree agreements qualify to apply for 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Global Partners Scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Sequential Degree<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Formalized arrangement in which students earn a specified degree at a partner institution then apply to, enroll in, and complete a second, related program at 51ÁÔÆæ. Courses from the first program may be used to waive requirements in the 51ÁÔÆæ program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students are required to meet all 51ÁÔÆæ program and degree requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May be appropriate for graduate and professional programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program admission requirements may be set to require that the student has completed the first degree in the sequence at the partner institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differs from Dual Degree arrangement in that no reciprocal transfer of credit occurs; students transfer credit from the first institution to 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements for approval vary depending on details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematic sequential degree partnerships in which all students are labeled as participating in an identifiable program require authorization of program faculty, school\/college dean, institutional governance, provost, and chancellor. System or Regent approval may be required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As long as all 51ÁÔÆæ admission and program\/degree requirements are met and the program faculty maintain control of the curriculum and program requirements, no academic approvals are required by external agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resulting new programs would be subject to standard accreditation review\/requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Dual Degree<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Students complete the requirements for two degrees from two institutions, with efficiencies in course taking due to transfers of credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each institution is primarily responsible for its own degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable to undergraduate and graduate level collaborations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same result could be achieved through Credit Transfer Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner institution\u2019s students must apply and enroll at 51ÁÔÆæ through regular 51ÁÔÆæ admissions process. They are considered 51ÁÔÆæ students during the time they are enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful to establish agreement on course equivalencies between 51ÁÔÆæ and partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements for approval vary depending on details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the dual degree is developed as a new program that does not make use of an existing 51ÁÔÆæ program authorization, then the process for new program approval is followed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and governance responsibility for the 51ÁÔÆæ program remains with 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate students enrolling at 51ÁÔÆæ as degree-seeking students under a dual degree partnership may be eligible to apply for 51ÁÔÆæ Global Partners Scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Credit Transfer<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Description:&nbsp;Recognizes the equivalency of specific courses at one institution to the corresponding courses at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deans may serve as secondary signatories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate for arrangements under which degree-seeking students from the partner institution enroll at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ restrictions on numbers of transfer credits that may be used toward degrees apply. E.g., for graduate students, transfer credits may constitute no more than 40% of credit earned toward a 51ÁÔÆæ degree. Undergraduates must complete last 30 credits of coursework at 51ÁÔÆæ to meet residency requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incoming students are still required to undergo transfer credit review in accordance with 51ÁÔÆæ policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The credit transfer review process is readily available to all degree-seeking 51ÁÔÆæ students and therefore does not require a formal agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An agreement may nevertheless be beneficial in that it can facilitate the enrollment at 51ÁÔÆæ of partner institution students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit Transfer Agreements are also helpful components of Dual Degree and Joint Degree Agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jen Singer, CIE,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jksinger@uwm.edu\"><a href=\"mailto:tbuss@uwm.edu\">jksinger@uwm.edu<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">51ÁÔÆæ as Study Abroad Site<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>The partner institution\u2019s students attend 51ÁÔÆæ as participants in a non-degree study&nbsp;program for up to one year. *<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically at the program level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May be undergraduate or graduate level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students enroll at 51ÁÔÆæ as tuition-paying special students and transfer 51ÁÔÆæ coursework back to their home institution at the end of their period of study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsoring 51ÁÔÆæ program is strongly encouraged to participate in informational programming at the partner institution and provide student support services to ensure future enrollments under the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>* New visa requirements in 2015 carry implications for program curricula; please consult with CIE early in discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tbuss@uwm.edu\"><a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teaching-research\">Teaching\/Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Faculty Exchange<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Reciprocal arrangement in which 51ÁÔÆæ faculty may teach or conduct research at a partner institution and the partner\u2019s faculty may teach or conduct research at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically at the program or department level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical considerations include primary objective and duration of visits, compensation, housing, dependents\u2019 issues, health insurance, and financial commitments of the partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential for such collaboration exists through 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Exchange Visitor (J-Visa) Program, managed by the Center for International Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ does not currently have a formal faculty exchange agreement in place to serve as guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Distance Education Collaboration<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> 51ÁÔÆæ courses are delivered by 51ÁÔÆæ faculty and staff to partner\u2019s students via distance technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approval &amp; Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature authority resides with 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor or Provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New courses require regular course approvals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program delivery of full academic programs requires authorization in accordance with new program review\/approval policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed through regular 51ÁÔÆæ distance education arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Laura Pedrick, Provost\u2019s Office,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lpedrick@uwm.edu\">lpedrick@uwm.edu<\/a>;<br><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Jennifer Gruenewald, CIE,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jgruene@uwm.edu\">jgruene@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2241\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h5\" id=\"h-contact\">Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jen Singer<\/strong><br><em>Associate Director for International Admissions and Partnerships<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:jksinger@uwm.edu\">jksinger@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2698\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/\">Partnerships<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/international-partnership-agreements\/\">International Partnership Agreements<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"current\" 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