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International Resources
Global Education Committee
The International Committee reports to the Provost.
Membership Composition
The committee is composed of the Registrar; Student Affairs representative; at least three faculty members, including one from outside of Klamath Falls, with an interest in international activities; and two students representing both campuses.
Responsible parties for specific appointments or recommendations:
- Provost – chair
- Provost and Faculty Senate President -- faculty
Committee Responsibilities
- Advisory body regarding international affairs at Oregon Tech.
- Assist in development of goals and objectives for international student and faculty programs.
- Consider issues related to the admission of international students, including TOEFL requirements, scholarships, and immigration.
- Ensure hospitality mechanisms are in place, including host family programs for students.
- Work with the International Students Club to assist with appropriate activities.
- Consider and review opportunities for faculty exchanges.
- Review and make recommendations regarding student exchange programs.
- Maintain an inventory of international activities and areas of expertise within Oregon Tech.
Faculty Members
Faculty 1
Dr. Neupert earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona in 1999. He has conducted archaeological, ethnoarchaeological, and applied ethnographic fieldwork in the western U.S., the Philippines, and the Netherlands. His interests include traditional pottery production, urban planning, and ethnographic filmmaking. At Oregon Tech he teaches introductory course on archaeology, cultural anthropology, and film, along with courses on globalization and the built environment.
Faculty 2
Dr. Trevor J Petersen is a professor of psychology at Oregon Tech and a licensed clinical psychologist. He completed his graduate studies at Ohio University and a clinical internship at Washington State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services. In addition to university teaching and providing psychotherapy in private practice, he directs the Oregon Tech Relationship Building Program and the Oregon Tech Well-Being Program that serve Department of Human Services Child Welfare and Self-Sufficiency clients. He has spent over 20 years studying the means by which humans can thrive. He grew up in the small farming town of Moses Lake, Washington and now lives in Southern Oregon with his wife, five children, and dog. He enjoys strategy board games, sports, photography, and all things outdoors.
Faculty 3
Dr. Sun has taught the following courses:
- ENGR 213 Strength of Materials
- ENGR 266 Programming for Engineers
- ENGR 355 Thermodynamics
- ENGR 326 Electric Power Systems
- ENGR 491/492/493 Senior Project course series
- MECH 351 Finite Element Analysis
- MECH 313 Thermodynamics II
- MECH 426 Fluid Power Systems
- MECH 480 Mechanical Vibrations
- MET 241/242 CAD for Mechanical Design
- MET 375 Solid Modeling
- MFG 407 Inventory Control and Production Planning
- MFG 447 Lean Manufacturing
- MFG 314 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- MFG 333 Statistical Methods for Quality Improvements
- MFG 598 Clean Energy Systems
- MFG 597 Manufacturing Information Systems
- MFG 596 Plant Design & Materials Handling Systems
- MFG 597 Industrial Systems Simulation
Staff Members
Student Members
Klamath Falls
Cruz Collin
Portland-Metro
Seat available