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Assistant Dean John Godfrey
Assistant Dean for International Education
John Godfrey earned his Ph.D. in History from The Johns Hopkins University. His research and teaching have been on North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and the history of the rim communities of the Atlantic. He came to the University of Michigan in 1993 as associate director of the International Institute. Two years ago he joined the Office of the Provost, where he coordinated the reaccredidation of the University, preparing a comprehensive self-study on the environment for interdisciplinary and collaborative work here at Michigan. In September of 2000 he was appointed Assistant Dean at the Rackham Graduate School, with special responsibilities for international education, and works closely with the Dean of Rackham.
As Assistant Dean for International Education in the Graduate School, his particular responsibilities are to:
- Assist the Graduate Dean in developing programs and initiatives that further the internationalization of graduate studies
- Assist the Graduate Dean in strengthening the University’s response to changing priorities and needs in graduate and professional programs.
- Develop and coordinate policies and practices affecting international student recruitment and the provision of support and services to international students and scholars.
- Oversee the development and coordination of interdisciplinary graduate training and research programs and other strategic initiatives to enhance the global engagement of Rackham and its programs.