EXT-002: Visits by Ambassadors and Heads of State
Academic Division.
Creates guidelines for inviting ambassadors and heads of state to visit the University and managing those visits with appropriate protocol.
- Terms:There are no terms that require definition.
Any individual or University official who plans to host (or is aware of the possibility of a visit from) an ambassador or head of state should seek the guidance of the University’s protocol officer. The protocol officer manages these invitations and visits. The officer's role is to provide timely professional advice and, when possible, assistance to make such a visit beneficial for all involved. Written invitations to ambassadors or heads of state must be sent from the President’s Office.
Compliance with Policy:
Failure to comply with the requirements of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with relevant University policies.
Questions about this policy should be directed to the Office of the President.
Prior to hosting or inviting an ambassador or head of state to visit the University, contact the University’s protocol officer, Kari S. Evans at 924-3337 or [email protected].
First issued via email on 12/12/06 to Vice Presidents and Deans.
Added Compliance section 7/19/21; Updated 10/6/14, 5/11/09.