Administrative Staff Exchanges

Partnering on Staff Exchange Opportunities

Global Affairs partners with universities in places such as Australia, China, Denmark, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to both bring professionals to UC Davis and to facilitate UC Davis Global Affairs professionals spending time at other universities.

 

satoshi-intern-global-affairs
2017 Staff Intern from Kyoto University Satoshi Kubo and his family enjoying a UC Davis football game.

Aarhus University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchange

In 2014-15, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark to provide an opportunity for a staff exchange between our two institutions on an annual alternating basis.
 

Mette Brandenborg headshot2018: Mette Brandenborg,  Aarhus University

 

 

 

levitt2017: Paula Levitt, UC Davis

 

 

 

 

eriksen2016: Trine Høj Eriksen, Aarhus University

 

 

 

 


China Agricultural University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchange

In 2016-17, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with China Agricultural University in Beijing, China to provide an opportunity for a staff exchange between our two institutions on an annual alternating basis. The Administrative Staff Internship is an opportunity to:

  • Understand higher education in China and the United States
  • Visit other universities and organizations
  • Be involved in international activities and the cooperation of both universities
  • Study the similarities and differences of the education systems of both countries
  • Give presentations about the higher education systems and universities of China and the United States
  • Explore people, society and culture
     

partridge headshot2018: Stephanie Partridge, UC Davis

 

 

 

 

Zhang headshot2017: Zhichao Zhang, China Agricultural University

 

 

 

 


Korea University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchange Program

In 2019-20, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with Korea University to provide an opportunity for a staff exchange between our two institutions on an annual alternating basis.


Kyoto University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchange Program

In 2005-06, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan to provide an opportunity for a staff exchange between our two institutions on an annual alternating basis. The Administrative Staff Exchange with Kyoto University is an opportunity to:

  • Study higher education in Japan and at Kyoto University
  • Visit other universities and organizations in Japan
  • Participate in a practicum at the International Affairs Division of Kyoto University with Japanese staff
  • Study the education system in Japan and visit schools
  • Give presentations about the U.S. higher education system and about U.C. Davis programs
  • Learn about Japanese people, society and culture

Participation is open to UC Davis staff employed both in Global Affairs and those units reporting to the Vice Provost’s Office. Familiarity with the Japanese language is recommended but not required.

The selected intern will receive his/her UC Davis salary during the period of the internship, a per diem allowance for meals and lodging, as well as all travel expenses. Prior to departure, resources pertaining to the Japanese culture and work environment will be provided.

Experience the University of California, Davis, the City of Davis, and the surrounding region through 80 days-in-the-life of Satoshi Kubo, Global Affairs Administrative Staff Intern in 2017 from Kyoto University:


Kyoto University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchanges
 

Aspen Felt and Satoshi Kubo in Japan
Aspen Felt of UC Davis and Satoshi Kubo of Kyoto University in Japan in 2018.

 

2019, Shiho Murakami, Kyoto University2019: Shiho Murakami, Kyoto University

 

 

 

 

 

felt headshot2018: Aspen Felt, UC Davis






 

kubo2017: Satoshi Kubo, Kyoto University

 

 

 

 

barnhill2015: Jodi Barnhill, UC Davis

 

 

 

 

kawaguchi2012: Ryoma Kawaguchi, Kyoto University

 

 

 

 

hong2011: Hong Au, UC Davis

 

 

 

 

sano2010: Hiromi Sano, Kyoto University

 

 

 

 

hirokawa2007: Kristy Hirokawa, UC Davis

 

 

 

 

hatasako2006: Miyoko Hatasako, Kyoto University





 


National Taiwan University - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchanges

In the 2018-19 academic year, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with National Taiwan University to provide an opportunity for a professional staff exchange between our two institutions.
 

Mette Brandenborg headshot2019: Tzuyu Huang, National Taiwan University

 

 

 

 


University of Sydney - UC Davis Administrative Staff Exchanges

In 2018-19, Global Affairs established an agreement of cooperation with the University of Sydney to provide an opportunity for a staff exchange between our two institutions on an annual alternating basis.

Camille Goldstone-Henry headshot2020: Camille Goldstone-Henry

 

 

 

 


 

LEAP: Long-term Educational Administrator Program

Established in 1997, the LEAP program is funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) and is administered by The Institute for Japan International Practical Training, and Cultural Vistas. The LEAP program offers selected Japanese higher education staff the opportunity to come to the U.S. to improve their English skills, learn about higher education in the U.S., and complete an internship in an international programs office.

LEAP Administrative Staff at UC Davis
 

  • 2014: Akiha Misumi, Kyoto University
  • 2013: Toru Kasuga, University of the Ryukyus
  • 2012: Aya Kimura, Kyoto University
  • 2010: Saho Tanaka, Kyushu University
  • 2009: Mari Morishita, NAIST
  • 2007: Yohko Tange, Nagoya University
  • 2005: Tomoko Kawamura, University of Fukui
  • 2004: Yumiko Furutake, Kyoto Institute of Technology
  • 2003: Mari Shimizu, Kyoto University
  • 2002: Hiroe Kajimoto, Hokkaido University
  • 2001: Nami Kida (formerly Yokoya), Nagoya University

Contact Information