The Office of the Associate Provost for International Programs collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the campus to increase the University's global reach, visibility, and impact. The Associate Provost for International Programs provides leadership for the administration of the University's study abroad programs in 45+ countries on all seven continents.  In addition, the Associate Provost for International Programs hosts visits from international delegations, maintains the institution's global partnership agreements, and negotiates new global partnerships. Through the Center for International Studies ( http://international.udel.edu/default.asp ), the Associate Provost for International Programs provides leadership for collaborating with academic units to facilitate and administer a number of global contracts and grant programs for research, education, and training around the world. The Associate Provost for International programs administers several small grant programs which support faculty research, teaching, and international travel.