University Committee on International Affairs (UCIA)
The University Committee on International Affairs (UCIA) acts in support of the Virginia Tech International Mission and the University Strategic Plan. The international mission of Virginia Tech is to reflect through all activities of its tripartite mission (education, research, engagement) an appreciation of the significance of other cultures and languages and of global change and to address the environmental, political, economic, social, and technological challenges that confront communities across the globe. UCIA is the direct voice of its constituencies to the Commission on Outreach and International Affairs (COIA). It recommends policy to COIA and to the University Administration.
UCIA Minutes: Minutes are distributed according to current membership. For specific meeting minutes, please email Kimberly Rhodes.
2025-2026 UCIA Meeting Dates:
Meetings will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Blacksburg Time)/4:00-5:00 p.m. (Switzerland Time+) via Zoom and in-person at 120 Gateway Center (902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061)
*September 28, 2026
*October 26, 2026+ (3:00-4:00 p.m. Switzerland)
*November 16, 2026 (3rd Monday)
*NO DECEMBER MEETING
*January 25, 2027
*February 22, 2027
*March 22, 2027+ (3:00-4:00 p.m. Switzerland)
*April 26, 2027
*NO MAY MEETING