As one of U.S. News and World Report's top 100 colleges, Boston's Northeastern University attracts students from around the world, and the administration has been working to institute policies and practices that reflect this diverse population.

"Our view is that if we are going to send our students out into the world, our philosophy must embrace global attitudes," said general counsel and senior vice president Ralph Martin II, who has held the position since 2011. "This philosophy informs how the university does business."