Collaborative for International Studies & Global Outreach

Bienvenidos to the Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) website! Here you will find a variety of international programs that provide University of Portland students different opportunities to study, live, and serve overseas. 

Mission

CISGO strengthens learning that empowers individuals by providing opportunities to connect students, faculty, staff, and communities as partners in promoting empathy, intercultural awareness, and international engagement. Through facilitating transformative experiences with local and global perspectives, CISGO creates and supports initiatives that connect the entire UP community with partners around the world.

Vision

CISGO’s vision is a University community where all have the ability to appreciate the value of diversity, work toward building equity in our interconnected world, and uphold a belief in the dignity of all humankind through meaningful international and intercultural connections.

Executive Committee

• Anne Santiago, Ph.D. (Co-chair), Political Science, Associate Professor
• Maraina Montgomery (Co-chair), MA Ed., Study Abroad Director
• Eduardo Contreras Jr., Ed.D., Associate Provost for International Education, Diversity & Inclusion
• Lisa Reed, J.D., Pamplin School of Business, Associate Dean, Associate Professor
• Sally Hood, Ph.D., School of Education, Associate Professor
• Laurie Laird, Moreau Center for Service and Justice, Director
• Michael Pelley, International Student Services, Director
• Andrew Nuxol, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Shiley School of Engineering
• Alexandra Stewart, Ph.D., Associate for the College of Arts and Sciences, German Language, Professor
• Isabelle Soulé, Ph.D., RN, School of Nursing, Associate Professor
• Rebecca Smith, School of Education, Associate Professor (temporary replacement for Sally Hood, Ph.D., School of Education)