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The Office of International Affairs provides leadership, innovation, and coordination to achieve NC State's goal of integrating global perspectives into all aspects of the University's mission—teaching, research, extension, and engagement—and to strengthen NC State's international presence in the world.
Why Internationalize?
NC State's land grant mission states that it will provide leadership for intellectual, cultural, social, economic, and technological development within the state, nation, and the world. To this end, NC State has clearly stated in its strategic plan that it will integrate global perspectives into all functions of teaching, research, extension and engagement—and in this way ensure that our students are well trained, globally competent students who are job-ready for an increasingly interdependent world.
Degrees from NC State University make international students more competitive in the job market, and are therefore highly sought after. Many international students, after receiving degrees from NC State, will stay in North Carolina and make positive contributions to the state and its economy. NC State also benefits from the global perspective international students bring to Raleigh.
Units of the Office of International Affairs
* Administration Office (OIA)
* Office of International Services (OIS) provides support for international students, faculty and staff at NC State.
* Study Abroad Office (SAO) provides the opportunity for NC State students to participate in academic international programs.
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North Carolina Japan Center (NCJC) works to strengthen North Carolina's ties with Japan and to provide resources for those interested in academic, cultural, or economic ties with Japan.
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Confucius Institute (CI) To enhance intercultural understanding in the U.S. by sponsoring programs in Chinese language and culture. NC State's institute will promote the mission through a range of educational and outreach activities to students, teachers, businesses, and community members.
 Bailian Li
Vice Provost
bailian_li@ncsu.edu
Dr. Li is the Chief International Officer of the University, reports to the Provost, and collaborates with College Deans and their International Coordinators in the internationalization of the University. His mandate is to lead and promote a global perspective into all functions of teaching, research, and extension/ engagement and to strengthen NC State's international presence in an ever-changing global society. Before joining OIA, Dr. Li was a professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources and Co-Director of the North Carolina State University Industry Tree Improvement Program. Previously, he worked at the University of Minnesota for six years and has been at NC State since 1996. Dr. Li has extensive international experience in research and teaching collaboration with many foreign universities, research institutes and governmental agencies, including Australia, Canada, China, Chile, Finland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Sweden, and Turkey. He has been active leader in several international profession organizations and served as adjunct professor at several foreign universities.
Curriculum Vitae
Prema Arasu
Associate Vice Provost
Director, Global Health Initiatives
prema_arasu@ncsu.edu
Dr. Arasu coordinates initiatives related to global health and multidisciplinary projects, and assists Vice Provost Bailian Li in establishing and cultivating international partnerships in areas of research, education, extension and engagement that align with the strategic goals of NC State. Dr. Arasu is Professor in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine where she also serves as Director of International Programs.
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Ginger Davis
Executive Assistant
ginger_davis@ncsu.edu
Ms. Davis has efficiently managed the Office of International Affairs since 1998. She has worked for NC State for three decades and provides important connectedness to the campus and community international organizations.
Susan Herrera
Director
Global Education Centers
susan_herrera@ncsu.edu
Dr. Herrera is the Director of Global Education Centers.
Her responsibilities include leading the planning, development and management of global education centers. Dr. Herrera works closely with academic units throughout the university to develop and extend NC State degree programs to its global centers. Prior to joining NC State, Dr. Herrera was Assistant Director of the University of Florida’s Leadership Development Institute. Previously, Dr. Herrera was founder, president and CEO of The Global Institute of Languages and Culture, Inc. She directed operations, language and culture programs, faculty and staff. Her work included providing cross-cultural training, and consulting for multinational organizations in national and international locations. Dr. Herrera’s areas of expertise include internationalizing higher education, internationalizing the curriculum, establishing and assessing global learning outcomes, English as a second language and foreign language education, and global leadership. She has traveled extensively worldwide and lived in Chile for 16 years. Dr. Herrera is fluent in Spanish, and speaks Portuguese.
David Dixon
International Programs Coordinator
david_dixon@ncsu.edu
Mr. Dixon is a Program Coordinator and works with the OIA team and NC state faculty to develop and expand collaborations with academic institutions around the world. He serves to facilitate inter-institutional connections by hosting international delegations visiting NC State with a purpose to engage in academic exchanges, research and training programs. He is a native of North Carolina and has lived and studied overseas – at University College Cork in Ireland. He received a B.A. from Campbell University in Government and the Master of International Studies degree from the School of Public and International Affairs at NC State.
Anna Lamm 
China Program Coordinator
Confucius Institute Deputy Director
anna_lamm@ncsu.edu
Ms. Lamm works as the China Program Director and the Deputy Director for the Confucius Institute representing OIA and the Confucius Institute in communication for China related international programs to university and external communities. She is responsible for developing and managing Chinese university linkages for academic exchange, coordinating Summer Abroad trips to China, managing marketing opportunities and outreach programs for the Confucius Institute, and promoting NC State and the Confucius Institute to facilitate opportunities for students and citizens to become more globally proficient, especially in the China field. She is a North Carolinian native but grew up in Hong Kong, where she learned Mandarin Chinese and her appreciation for Chinese culture. She received her B.S. from Appalachian State University in International and Comparative Politics with minors in Chinese and Military Science. She spent a year teaching English in Zibo, China and received her Master of International Studies, with a focus on U.S. and Chinese Foreign policy from NC State.
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