Department of Government and Justice Studies

Dr. Lutabingwa currently serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor For International Education and Development

• Serves as Senior International Officer for the University responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating all Appalachian’s international programs.

• Develops and manages programs for international student and scholar services, including immigration issues, cross-cultural adjustment, and enrichment and awareness activities.

• Develops and manages education abroad programs for Appalachian students and recruits students to applying for international education opportunities.

• Develops programs that seek to increase the involvement of Appalachian faculty/staff in international education and international development.

• Develops the international education and development strategic plan for Appalachian.

• Provides leadership in developing, implementing, and responding proactively to international grant and contract opportunities (grant writing and management).

• Administers, plans, and develops University-wide international programs, policy-development, and strategic planning via cooperative relations with all stakeholders (Board of Trustees via the president, provost, vice presidents, deans, general counsel, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others).

• Responsible for all University-wide academic, research, and public service international matters for Appalachian in cooperation with higher education institutions and related organizations throughout the world.

• Negotiates and establishes international partnerships.

• Promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of other nations and the United States through open exchange of ideas and alliances with individuals in the Appalachian Region.

• Facilitates professional and personal interaction for international leaders and visitors during official visits to the Appalachian Region.

• Develops and manages international education and development budget at Appalachian

Education:

• Ph.D. (1996) Public Policy & Administration (Policy Analysis), Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
• M.I.A. (1992) International Development Management and Training, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT
• B. A. (1986) Business Administration (Management), Economics, and Political Science, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA