UW-Milwaukee Center for International Education Records, 1957-2015

Biography/History

International Studies and Programs was created in 1957, dissolved in 1970, and reformed in 1982. During the initial 14 year period, International Studies and Programs chief administrative head was a dean. From its reformation in 1982 to 2000, International Studies and Programs was overseen by a director who reported to the dean of the Graduate School.

In 2000, International Studies and Programs was merged with the Center for International Studies to become the Center for International Education (CIE). The Center also oversees two other subunits, the Office of Student and Scholar Services and the office of Overseas Programs and Partnerships.

Deans and Directors of the International Studies and Programs

1956-1967 Donald R. Shea (Dean)
1982-1988 Carol Baumann (Director)
1988-1996 Lawrence Bell (Director)
1997-2000 Yenbo Wu (Director)

Directors and Vice Provosts of the Center for International Education

2000-2011 Patrice Petro (Director)
2011- Patrice Petro (Vice Provost for International Education)