Provost Appoints Leadership to Spearhead Duke’s Global Strategy
Provost Alec D. Gallimore has charged Krishna Udayakumar, David Bowersox, and Valerie Hausman to lead the implementation of Duke’s new global engagement strategy, which will provide strategic direction for the university’s global academic activities and partnerships and an enhanced model for coordinating global program support across the university.
Building on the university’s long history of international engagement, the new global leadership team will identify key priorities and opportunities for research, education, and partnerships to optimize Duke’s impact on a worldwide scale.
In their new roles, Udayakumar will have responsibility for advancing the new global strategy and partnerships, Bowersox will lead administration of a new global support model, and Hausman will oversee global program structures to ensure their effective and efficient administration.
“I am thrilled to have three high-caliber leaders spearheading Duke’s new global strategy,” Gallimore said. “Krishna, David, and Valerie each bring exceptional strengths and a deep understanding of Duke’s global priorities. I have no doubt that these appointments will serve to elevate Duke’s standing as a leader in global academic engagement and strengthen support for our faculty, staff, and students as they seek to address the most pressing global challenges.”
Gallimore noted that the new strategy will be defined by “intentional engagement with the world,” reinforcing Duke’s existing commitments to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and open inquiry and dialogue. In addition, a new support model will coordinate delivery of global services by the university to make it easier for members of the Duke community to engage with international partners and institutions.