INDIA GATEWAY ANNUAL REPORT - Oia.osu.edu

INDIAGATEWAYANNUALREPORT2020

INTRODUCTIONWhile the COVID-19 pandemic created numerous uncertainties, the IndiaGateway continued to prioritize and productively engage with Ohio State’sstudents, faculty, staff, alumni and partners through virtual platforms in 2020.Ohio State has advocated on behalf of its international students andcontinues to offer support and a myriad of resources whether they arestudying on campus or abroad. The India Gateway has leveraged virtualplatforms to connect with prospective, admitted and current students, andhas provided resources to those needing assistance.While travel restrictions reduced the number of faculty, staff and studentvisits to India during the year, the India Gateway leveraged online resourcesto continue our partner engagements in the form of experiential learningopportunities, corporate executive education, research engagements andtopical webinars. With the number of ongoing engagements including thosefunded by government grants and corporate funds, and the initiation of newmemoranda of understanding and renewals of existing partnerships, we areextremely appreciative of the strong encouragement we have received fromour stakeholders and partners.We are proud to facilitate Ohio State’s mission in this part of the world. TheCOVID-19 pandemic confirmed the need for us to continue to collaborateinclusively and across international borders to accelerate discovery andtranslate knowledge into viable solutions.Padmini Roy-Dixon, Executive DirectorGlobal Gateways and PartnershipsNikhil Tambe, DirectorIndia GatewayOhio State’s Global Gateways facilitate the university's global reach in China, India and Brazil.Learn more at oia.osu.edu/global-gateways.1

STUDENTSThe India Gateway supported the recruitment of new students to Ohio State, providedresources to incoming students, promoted academic programs and identifiedinternships for students to gain practical experiences in their future careers.Recruitment & Support Services –Supported Ohio State’s undergraduate and graduate recruitment efforts by visitingschools, both in-person and virtually, and coordinating virtual opportunities foradmissions counselors. Engaged with admitted students by hosting virtual predeparture orientations, facilitating experiential learning and virtual educationabroad opportunities, and by answering questions about life on campus in theUnited States.Participated in10 recruitmentevents thatreached 939prospectivestudents Visited 19high schoolsProvided visa andpre-departurepreparationsessions for279 admittedstudentsProvided generalservices to 40BuckeyesFeatured 9alumni engineersand architectson 2 BuckeyeBridge CareerConversationsInterviewed 6enrolled studentsabout distancelearning andprovided helpfulresourcesCoordinated8 major eventseries for OhioState admissionscounselors?Interviewed 15applicants for RIYAvirtual internship. 3interns completedprogram.2

FACULTYThe India Gateway engaged with faculty by fostering existing partnerships andfacilitating new relationships.Visits –Assisted faculty and staff who visited India with travel logistics, event and meetingplanning, accommodations, transportation.26 faculty andstaff visitedIndia and 1faculty membercompleted hersabbatical in IndiaCompleted50 virtualengagementswith faculty andstaffPartnerships & Collaborations –Worked with a diverse array of partners — academic, corporate, governmental andNGOs — to connect Ohio State faculty, staff and students with these organizations.2 proposed MOUsin discussion and2 MOU renewalsinitiated25 Indiancompanies andinstitutionscollaborating withthe India Gateway4 partnershipscontinue activecollaboration17 colleges,institutes andcenters engagedwith the IndiaGatewayThe India Gateway releases a bimonthly online newsletter that features events, researchopportunities, grants and updates. Sign up at go.osu.edu/indiagatewaynews.3

Grants & Research –Identified and secured grant opp

Tata Management Training Centre to conduct corporate executive education Fisher expanded scope of engagement to 4 Tata businesses: Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. Recruited 3 panel members from India for GOHi’s Summer Institute 1