Michael A. McRobbie

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"Rules of Engagement for an American Research University in the Era of Globalization"

March 3, 2006

Indiana University Bloomington interim provost Michael A. McRobbie presented "Rules of Engagement for an American Research University in the Era of Globalization" on March 3, 2006. Dr. McRobbie is also Vice President for Research and Information Technology at IU.

Dr. McRobbie delivered his remarks during the opening session of the Informatics Goes Global: Methods at a Crossroads conference which was held March 3-4, 2006 at IUB.

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Globalization epiphany
Meaning of IT's impact for IU and other universities Globalization is vital to researchers
Universities should support the international dimension of research
Universities should support the international dimension of education
"Extremely bright, young American students are...profoundly ignorant of the rest of the world."
"What should American research universities be doing?"
IU and other universities should ask what parts of the world does it make most sense for us to form relationships with?
Component of national and regional self-interest
Conclusion