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The role of the Office of International Programs (OIP) of the State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is to promote and advance international education in all its aspects throughout SUNY. The university is committed to the significance of international education for the academic strength of its programs and the quality of the education it provides its students. The university is further committed to making available the richness of the State University to international students and scholars. A well educated citizen in the contemporary world has a keen interest in international issues and a working knowledge of international affairs. Toward that end OIP works with all SUNY campuses to encourage student participation in international programs and to enhance campuses' international curricula. OIP works with faculty members throughout the SUNY system to encourage international research and collaboration with scholars abroad.