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Kathleen Fairfax
Vice Provost for International Affairs at Colorado State University | Leading Global Education Initiatives
Kathleen Fairfax is the Vice Provost for International Affairs at Colorado State University (CSU), a position she has held since August 2018.13 In this role, she oversees the Office of International Programs, which includes a staff of more than 40 professionals.2 Her responsibilities involve implementing the university's internationalization initiatives and collaborating with various colleges and units across campus.1
Professional Background
Fairfax has an extensive career in international education spanning over 30 years.1 Her experience includes:
- Assistant Vice President for International Affairs at South Dakota State University (2011-2018)3
- Vice Provost for Global Education at Arizona State University (2008-2011)3
- Director of the Office of Study Abroad at Michigan State University (2001-2008)3
- Director of Programs for Study Abroad at Purdue University (1995-2001)3
- Coordinator of Off-Campus Study at DePauw University (1986-1989)3
Additionally, she served as a tenured Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Information Agency in the late 1980s and early 1990s.1
Education and Skills
- Master's degree in Political Science/International Relations from Indiana University Bloomington13
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Spanish from DePauw University13
- Professional working proficiency in Spanish3
Focus Areas
Throughout her career, Fairfax has concentrated on:
- Improving access to international education opportunities1
- Developing streamlined and efficient operational models for service delivery1
- Aligning strategic priorities with concrete action items1
- Assessing international education organizational challenges within university structures1
Professional Affiliations
Fairfax is actively involved in several professional organizations, including:
- NAFSA: The Association of International Educators1
- Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)1
- The Forum on Education Abroad1
- Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)1
She also represents CSU on the Commission of International Initiatives at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).1
Kathleen Fairfax's LinkedIn username is kathleen-fairfax-08318110.3
