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Welcome to NAFSA Dear Colleagues & Friends,
Region V & Rosemont, IL
On behalf of the Region V Team and Local Arrangements Committee, welcome to the 2015 NAFSA Region V Conference! We are so glad that your interest, time, and budgets have allowed you to join us in Rosemont as we engage with and learn from one another over the next several days. As the field of international education continues to grow and expand, we often find ourselves stretching and adapting to keep up with new trends in international education and an ever-changing education landscape. To that end, we take time each year to come together to help each other navigate our collective work and the complexities in the field of international education. We do so in highly professional and motivating ways—the many sessions, workshops, and state meetings that occur during the conference showcase our camaraderie, professionalism, and dedication to furthering our work in international exchange, public diplomacy, and understanding. I extend an especially warm welcome to our first time conference attendees, students, and the record number of exhibitors joining us in Rosemont. We are happy you are here. I challenge all in attendance to make it a point to network over the next few days; meet with known friends and colleagues and establish new friendships and professional connections. Thank you again for joining us in Rosemont this year and once again on behalf of the team and LAC, I wish you all a fruitful and valuable conference. Most sincerely,
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Nick Seamons Chair, NAFSA Region V
NAFSA Region V Welcomes: Stephen Ferst - NAFSA Board Member, VP for Public Policy and Practice Joann Ng Hartmann - NAFSA - Senior Director of International Student Services Erin Mateu - NAFSA - Associate Director, Education Abroad Chelsi Colleton - NAFSA - Conference Programs
Region V thanks and acknowledges the following sponsors for their generous support:
Terra Dotta ELS Educational Services, Inc. Evaluation Service, Inc. One Earth International Credential Evaluations CEA Global Education
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Conference Registration
Wednesday, 7:30AM-6:00PM | Registration Right Lobby
Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00am-6:00pm Study Abroad 101
Room: Aldrin This session will offer a comprehensive overview of best practices for newcomers to EA advising. Building on previous regional offerings, attendees will learn from peer mentors as well as senior EA practitioners from three distinct perspectives: Public state university; third-party provider; small, private institution. Attendees will be invited to consider institutional factors, which influence practice and policy decisions affecting EA advisors. This all-day session is a locally produced workshop, which draws on resources from NAFSA Committee Chairs and resources. Lead Trainer: Susan Morgan, Northern Michigan University Trainer: Tanya Kollross, Intrax Global Internships, Gail Gilbert, Elmhurst College
F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
Room: Wright This introductory workshop provides participants with hands-on opportunities to learn how to handle the most common requests made of new Designated School Officials (DSO). Participants will develop skills to help them interpret the common requests F-1 students have during the course of their program, research the regulations and other resources that help inform and define the work of the DSO, and determine the best course of action in each case. The workshop will apply these skills to requests such as: issuing I-20s, maintaining status, employment, practical training, travel and reentry, and program extensions. SEVIS is discussed in relation to international student advising practices and procedures. Chair: Colleen Seaton, Associate Director, The International Office, Northwestern University Presenters: Kim Omachinski, Director of International Student Services, University of Illinois Springfield
F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
Room: Yeager This intermediate level workshop is designed for Designated School Officials who understand the processes of F-1 student advising and are ready to tackle some of the more complex, or “gray�, situations. Participants will discuss a range of case studies on the topics of DSO Responsibilities, Maintenance of Status, Travel, Transfers, Employment, Change of Status, and Reinstatement. By addressing these case studies, participants will learn how to advise students when regulations and guidance do not give a clear answer to their situation. Chair: Kara Johnson, Illinois Institute of Technology Presenters: Tami Renner, Loyola University-Chicago; Travis Ulrich, University of Illinois-Chicago Office of International Services
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J-1 Advising for Beginners
Room: Rickenback This workshop is designed for beginners with less than 18 months experience in the field. Through various activities, participants will learn about the parties involved in exchange visitor programs, making decisions about J-1 issues, use of SEVIS, J-1 categories, regulations governing program sponsors, pre-arrival processes, health insurance, orientation for exchange visitors, the two-year home residence requirement, bar to participation as a J-1 research scholar or professor, and ongoing processes for exchange visitors. This workshop does not cover requirements specific to trainee, high school, or graduate medical education categories, nor does it cover the procedures to obtain an exchange visitor program designation. SEVIS is discussed in relation to advising practices and procedures. Chair: Scott Manley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor International Center Presenter: Brooke Allison Thomas
J-1 Advising: Intermediate
Room: O’Hare This workshop will provide J-1 advisers at the intermediate level with a conceptual foundation, practical knowledge, and skills for advising exchange visitors. Topics include: The unique character of the Exchange Visitor Program and how to maintain a healthy J-1 Program at your institution; The roles and responsibilities of the Responsible Officer/Alternate Responsible Officer at the intermediate level; The use of resources in problem solving and developing institutional policy; Assessing and applying policy, procedure, and practice. Note: This workshop specifically addresses such topics as eligibility, the bars, pre-arrival and orientation, 212e, and employment, focusing on the most commonly used J categories in higher education. Participants will also engage with issues around transitions and working with dependents and problem solve around grey areas. Participants should have working knowledge and understanding of immigration and J-1 visa regulations and procedures. This workshop will not include basic procedural training, the trainee category, or foreign medical graduates. Chair: Brooke H.M. Stokdyk, Michigan State University Office for International Students & Scholars Presenters: Jessica Scott, Michigan State University Office for International Students & Scholars; Deirdre Griffin, Van Andel Research Institute Human Resources
Foundations of International Credential Evaluation
Room: Crossfield A-Levels! And Títulos! And the Bacc - oh my! Understanding and evaluating international educational credentials requires more than just a brain, heart, and courage. If every foreign educational document makes you feel like you’re definitely not in Kansas anymore, then join the Wizard of ECE and the Good Witch of the One Earth Evaluations. This full day workshop will reveal what’s really behind the curtain: evaluation philosophy, methodology, documentation, best practices, fraud detection & prevention, grade & credit conversion, and office resources. Flying monkeys get in free. Lead Trainer: Karin E. Christoph Brown, One Earth International Credential Evaluations Trainer: Timothy Kell, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
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Internships Service Learning, and Research Abroad
Room: Garros Education abroad not only crosses country boundaries, but also extends learning beyond the classroom. Discover how the design and administration of internships, service learning, and research abroad programs differ from traditional study abroad models. Consider influencing factors such as: academic credit, institutional control, finances, visas, and adjustment to host communities in your program planning and implementation. NAFSA invites education abroad and career services administrators share their perspectives on these increasingly popular models of education abroad. Lead Trainer: Jason A. Kinnear, University of Missouri
Region V First-Timers Session
Wednesday, 5:15-6:15PM | Room: Armstrong For all first-time conference attendees, this session will provide an overview of the conference and the region. Meet Region V team members and others, ask questions, and get ready to attend the opening reception!
Region V Opening Reception
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30PM | Room: Grand Ballroom Come and meet friends and colleagues you haven’t seen since the last conference! Featuring the Paschke Trio, the opening reception will be held in the Imperial Room from 6:30-8:30pm. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 Conference Registration
Wednesday, 7:30AM-5:00PM | Registration Right Lobby
Region V Pick-Me-Up Coffee & Snack
Thursday, 7:30-8:30AM | Room: Earhart, Hughes, and Davis Hallway
Region V Expo Hall
Thursday, 7:00-6:00PM | Room: Earhart, Hughes, and Davis
Concurrent Sessions 8:15-9:30am
Demystifying I-9 and E-Verify: A Primer for ISSS Professionals Room: Lindbergh All employees hired to work in the United States must complete the Form I-9, and a growing number of employers require E-Verify screening. These processes can pose unique challenges for international students and scholars. This session will discuss the I-9 and E-Verify processes, with a focus on international student and scholar issues. Participants will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the I-9 and E-Verify processes, common international student/scholar issues relating to I-9 and E-Verify completion, and practical tips and tools for advising international students, scholars, and other institutional constituents on I-9 and E-Verify issues. All experience levels welcome. Chair: Deirdre Griffin, Van Andel Research Institute Human Resources Co-Presenter: Angie Gwinn, Northwestern University Page 7
Evaluating Educational Documents from Iran: Assessing Recent Changes, Analyzing Curriculum, Understanding the Educational System, and Knowing What to Look For Room: Rickenback Over 10,000 Iranian nationals, the highest number in 26 years, were studying in the US in 2014 placing Iran firmly in the top 20 places of origin according to the IIE’s Open Doors data. This session will focus primarily on assessing and analyzing Iranian documents in Persian. The focus will be on understanding and working with educational credentials from a variety of levels and academic fields. The session will feature curriculum assessment and comparisons to US programs in addition to identifying key terminology in Persian. We’ll look at conversion of credits and the definition of credit in Iran. Along with the documentation, we’ll discuss some of the issues Iranian students might face when studying in the US. The session will then look at the Baha’i population and the difficulties they face and how evaluators or those in admissions might be able to assess BIHE documents. You’ll leave this session with much more insight into the Iranian education system, equipped with a beginning Persian lexicon, and confidence to work with Iranian credentials. Chair: Nancy Katz, Evaluation Service, Inc. Co-Presenter: William Bellin, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) Evaluating the Homestay Question: A Qualitative and Quantitative Investigation into the Differing Expectations Between Host Families and Participating International Students Room: Wright Many of those who have worked with international students participating in homestay housing programs, are familiar with the problems that arise when students and host families have differing expectations in regards to the nature of their shared exerience and the American household. In this session, participants will begin by reflecting on their own expereinces by attempting to analyze a series of common isssues in homestay arrangements from the perspectives of both the student and the family. Participants will learn about a recent research project , which sought to explore in depth, the expectations of international students and partipating community-based host families. This research, based on student satisfaction surveys, student focus groups, interviews with host families, and survey data from host families in two communities, will provide a detailed assessment of the cultural and social expections, intentions, and baises that both families and international students bring to the table. Finally, the presenters will share some best-practice initiatives introduced to overcome the expectations deficit with an analysis of the relative successes and shortcomings of these strategies. Chair: Jennifer Brumfield, ELS Language Centers Co-Presenters: Gretchen Dee, ELS Chicago; Rebecca De Jong, ELS Language Centers, Chicago Intercultural Competency Support for Faculty Members Room: Yeager As more international students come to the United States to study, some faculty can become stressed by the increasing amount of international students in their classroom. Not understanding cultural differences related to student-teacher relationships, academic integrity and classroom participation can leave faculty members frustrated with their international students. This session will explain steps that have been taken at the University of Michigan – Flint (UM-Flint) to help improve the intercultural competency of their faculty, as well as provide them with the support they need when they “just don’t understand” their international students. Attendees will learn the best practices UM-Flint has used to increase the intercultural competency of their faculty members and encourage positive, meaningful conversations about different cultural classroom approaches. Chair: Kelly Wagner, University of Michigan-Flint Page 8
Leverage Foreign High Schools as Your Branding Partner to Enhance Your International Student Recruiting Program Room: Armstrong The purpose of this session is to provide a new and unexplored strategy to the attendees for leveraging partnerships with high schools to establish, grow and sustain their organization’s brand & recruiting program in the country of their choice. The session will offer a fresh way of engaging and interacting with high schools to foster a more prolific relationship with them which allows them to be brand ambassadors and advocates to American institutions in their home countries. As a result of using this cost-effective and scalable strategy, institutions will be able to reach, recruit and retain high quality students from the targeted market. This strategy allows institutions to position their brand for both maximum visibility and enhanced respect among the prospective students. The benefits and strength of using this strategy are the ease of implementation, exponential growth in reach and customizable to any budget. Chair: Yasir Ansari, Kansas State University Office of Admissions Rules, Regs, and Records: Practices for Conducting Student Disciplinary Checks in the Predeparture Process Room: Garros This session will focus on the ways in which the study abroad and the student conduct offices at the University of Michigan collaborate to run student conduct checks. We will discuss our background check process, what we do with student record information, and how we work with students to promote positive behaviors during the abroad experience. Case studies about potential disciplinary issues will be presented, and we will propose a few topics for interactive discussion (e.g. What standards should be used when deciding whether or not students should be allowed to participate in study abroad programs? How can best practices be adapted to work for different organizational structures?). Chair: Rebecca Griffin, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Co-Presenter: Laura Haas, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Social Media Content Management: Building a Team and Working with Student Content Room: Crossfield Building an effective social media strategy to promote study abroad opportunities can take a considerable amount of time and resources. This session will explore ways you can put systems in place to take advantage of student-generated content, how to effectively work with resources you already have, ways to manage workflow and operations, and tools to more easily generate new content. Chair: Hannah DeMilta, The Education Abroad Network Co-Presenter: Nathan Barker, University of Wisconsin-Madison International Academic Programs
Concurrent FLASH Sessions 8:30-9:15am
Finding Your Place in NAFSA Leadership Room: Collins Engage in the field of international education by serving as a NAFSA member leader either locally or nationally. Learn about the application process and discover opportunities available at every level of your career and for every level of commitment. NAFSA’s various leader positions influence public policy, the path of the organization, and the services provided to international educators. benefits and time commitments of such positions. Chair: Travis Ulrich, University of Illinois-Chicago Office of International Services Co-Presenters: Patricia I. Jones, Western Illinois University; Ravi Shankar Page 9
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International Education Professional Competencies: Implications for the Field Room: Aldrin What are the cross-cutting skills and knowledge that all international educators need? How can the International Education Professional Competencies be used at the individual, team, division, institution and field level? Join international education experts to learn about NAFSA’s recently published international education competency statements and their implications for the field. Chair: Carol Hamilton, NAFSA: Association of International Educators Short-term Service Learning Group Programs: Ethical Considerations for Program Planning Room: O’Hare This session will be a discussion on the ethical areas that need to be considered when planning your service-learning programs with ideas of how you can avoid making those mistakes in your planning. We will look at the issues that the group find most challening and examine how experts in the field discuss the topic. We will also look at the type of reflection questions that can be introduced to the attending students to enable them to consider their experience in an ethical context. Chair: Heilwig Jones, Kaya Responsible Travel
Concurrent FLASH Sessions 9:30-10:15am
NAFSA Academy of International Education: Learn All About This Exciting Professional Development Opportunity Room: Aldrin One of NAFSA’s premier professional development opportuntities is the Academy of International Education. If you have been in international education for less than five years, come to this session to learn from the current Academy Coach and participants. You will hear exactly what the Academy is and how it can support you in your career in international education. In addition to the coach, you will hear directly from international education professionals who are participating in the current Academy. Chair: Jill A. Izumikawa, William Rainey Harper College Co-Presenters: Kate Hilby, The Education Abroad Network; Sara S. McGuinn, Northwestern University Study Abroad Office; Derek C. Shouba, Morton College; Rachel K. Webb, Illinois State University; Dana Vizdal, Western Illinois University Recruiting International Students from Challenging Markets Room: Rickenback In 2013, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) lifted its policy against the use of commissioned agents by US universities and colleges to recruit international students. Considering Pearson’s approach to building partner bases all over the world, discuss best practices as it relates to forming relationships and working with agents to expand international student reach. Chair: Katie M. Shibata, Pearson ELT Retirement Readiness Room: Collins What type of financial planning have you made for your retirement? Have you considered long term care insurance as a part of your retirement readiness? This session will discuss in plain language both of these areas of preparation for the “golden years.” Presenters include a financial advisor and a retiree. There will be content information presented and time for questions. Chair: Patricia I. Jones, Western Illinois University Co-Presenter: Alicia Kong, Voya Page 11
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Region V Brunch | 10:30am-12:00pm | Grand Ballroom Concurrent Sessions 12:15-1:30pm
Developing Competencies for the IE Profession Room: O’Hare This session is designed for individuals; especially graduate students, who aspire to enter the field of international education. The presenters will discuss their own professional trajectory; the skills and knowledge base employers seek; the power of networking and various resource toolkits including NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies. Chair: Ravi Shankar Co-Presenters: James E. Hammerschmidt, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago Office of International Services; Patricia I. Jones, Western Illinois University; William J. Elliott, Eastern Illinois University Boundless: Engaging Students Virtually Throughout the College Admissions Cycle Room: Armstrong A record number of international students enrolled in US institutions this past year, but what factors motivated them? Do your institutional mobile, web, parent, and online engagement strategies meet the expectations of prospective international undergraduate & graduate students? We’ll share the latest research findings about the expectations, influences, and concerns of this international audience. Now in its third year, the research study reveals year-over-year trends that are impacting international recruiting. Kristin Lukowski, International admissions and Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Michigan, Flint, will discuss the university’s international recruiting strategy. She’ll explore how they’re using online communications to improve the experience for students throughout the enrollment cycle. Chair: Martin A. Bennett, CollegeWeekLive Co-Presenter: Kristin Lukowski, University of Michigan-Flint Developing a Uniform Compliance Philosophy and Strategy Room: Yeager Our presentation will provide participants with a comprehensive and integrated approach to institutional compliance issues related to international employees. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute ideas based on their own experiences and observations. Small groups will have the opportunity to work through a case study and share their approach with the group. Chair: Amanda Thompson, Law Office of Amanda Thompson Co-Presenters: Michelle Larson-Krieg, University of Colorado-Denver International Education; Love Anderson, University of Chicago I-17 Roundtable Room: Garros Does maintaining the I-17 and applying for recertification fall under your responsibilities? Would you like more guidance and direction on exactly what information should be included on the I-17? This session will be a great opportunity to collaborate with and meet other colleagues from the region who maintain the document for their campus. Whether you are new to the process or a veteran I-17 keeper, join us for a roundtable discussion about all things I-17, including how updates can impact your school’s recertification. Bring your questions, your I-17 (if you can) and sage advice, as well. Chair: Rachel Haos, Alverno College Co-Presenter: Sara Friar, Edgewood College Center for Global Education Page 13
Immigration Jeopardy Trivia 2015 - Test Your Immigration Knowledge! Room: Lindbergh The U.S. immigration laws and procedures are constantly changing. Test your knowledge of the current immigration laws and procedures by responding to questions that you could be asked by your international students, the employers of your international students, your international faculty and various Departments within your institution. Compare your answers to the answers of others participating in the session and possibly win a prize (or two) for correctly answering the questions. Chair: Bob White, Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. Co-Presenters: Kara Johnson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kathleen Smid, Ed.D., College of DuPage Improving Mental Health Awareness Among International Students Room: Wright This session is designed to help educate international student advisors about mental health issues and how to best advise their students. The session will start with a brief introduction about mental illness, what is the most common warning signs and give practical advice on how student can seek care. We will then focus on some of the more common myths and misconceptions that students have about mental health, in an attempt to break down the barriers many have around seeking care for such conditions. From there we will get into a few case study examples about how schools are trying to improve mental health awareness. Finally we will end with an open, interactive discussion to share ideas and thoughts on how to combat mental health issues for international students. Chair: Jennifer D. Frankel, Envisage International Corp. Presenters: Bryanna Davis, International Student Insurance; Colleen Seaton; Justin Osadjan Interfaith Dialogue on Increasingly Internationalized Campuses Room: Crossfield There are now 40 percent more international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities than a decade ago, and the rate of increase has risen steadily for the past three years. These changing demographics present unique challenges to interfaith dialogue. In this session, we’ll discuss why standard approaches to interfaith dialogue may not meet the needs of our international students, and explore alternative approaches to engagement. Presenters will offer participants data illustrating the ways in which religion is present in the national conversation around diversity and pluralism, including data findings from the Campus Religious and Spiritual Climate Survey (CRSCS) and other sources for interfaith & international student data. Chair: Tanya C. DePass, Illinois Institute of Technology Co-Presenter: Lynne M. Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology International Student Orientation Peer Leader Programs That Work! Room: Rickenback Are you looking to start an international student peer advising/peer mentoring program? Learn about the undergraduate International Peer Advisors (IPA) and Graduate Sidekicks programs at Northwestern University! Through these two programs, the International Office develops international student leadership, gains valuable student involvement in planning our international student orientations, and engages with incoming international students prior to their arrival on campus. Both programs also allow us to meaningfully connect with current and incoming international students, beyond regulation-based transactions. Learn how the International Office developed the IPA and Graduate Sidekicks programs, the the challenges we face, and strategies for starting similar programs on your own campus. Chair: Deborah Kaltman, Northwestern University The International Office Co-Presenter: Emlyn Torres, Northwestern University The International Office Page 14
PTS(A)D: Post Traumatic Study Abroad Disorder Room: Collins While study abroad coordinators spend a lot of time in pre-departure orientations talking about avoiding and preparing for traumatic experiences that might occur while studying abroad (such as sexual assault, robbery or political unrest), little focus has been given to the study abroad experience itself as traumatic. We assert that as more students study in formerly colonized regions and/ or come to terms with anti-American sentiment abroad, they are likely to experience symptoms akin to post traumatic stress disorder. This presentation will focus on the symptoms of trauma and PTSD, the stages of recovery suggested by traumatic stress psychology, and responses international educators can use to help students cope with and re-integrate their experiences. Chair: Sumie L. Song, North Park University International Office Co-Presenter: Jennifer E. Pope, Ph.D., Adler University The Global Discovery Housing Project - Creating an International Living and Learning Community Between Local and International Students Room: Aldrin In increasingly multi-cultural communities and a globalised economy, the importance of intercultural communication skills has become abundantly clear. In recent survey data published by Inside Higher Ed, there remains a gap in the expectations of employers and the skills of students when it comes to global views and ability to understand different perspectives and cultures. However, not all students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad or other programs that might broaden their exposure and understanding of other cultures. Furthermore, many small and mid-sized universities struggle to find the resources required for large-scale intercultural initiatives. This session will describe a cooperative housing initiative at a mid-sized university between a population of local and international students to form a living and learning community in which students discovered more about the world, other cultures and themselves, while developing friendships and intercultural understanding. Chair: Gretchen Dee, ELS Chicago Co-Presenters: Amy McCormack, Ed.D., Dominican University; Gema Ortega, Dominican University
Concurrent Sessions 2:00pm-3:15pm
All-In-One: Low-Budget Combinations of International Education, Student Volunteerism and Scholarship Fundraising in a Community College Setting Room: Collins This session will focus on the outcomes of the Annual ICC International Fair, Hispanic Month, and International Education Week. These are successful events that are a part of the international programming at Illinois Central College. The events showcases the cultures and food of our international students, providing an educational experience for other students and members of the community. They also allows our international and domestic students the opportunity to volunteer together and contribute to their institution. The proceeds from these events are used to support scholarships for ICC F-1 international students, who have limited access to other scholarship support; development projects in Guatemala; and annual international celebrations throughout the year on campus at ICC. The session will describe these events, and give recommendations on implementations strategies. Slide photos of the events, including the food booths, performances, and audiences will be shown. Chair: Barbara E. Burton, Illinois Central College Co-Presenter: Tia M. Van, Illinois Central College
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Federal Government Resources for Health and Safety Abroad Room: Rickenback This is a session organized by NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Policy Committee. If the session is accepted, the State Department will designate representatives to speak at the session. Representatives of the U.S. State Department will introduce the many ways the State Department can assist study abroad. The representatives will discuss the activities of the Overseas Security Advisory Council, travel warnings, the smart traveler enrollment program and passports. They will review the resources that programs and students can turn to when abroad: e.g., travel alerts, lost or stolen passports. They will summarize the resources available in emergencies including the overseas citizens services, dealing with medical emergencies, natural disasters, and political instability or terrorism. During the session, the participants will review a number of case studies. Chair: Michael S. Steinberg, Ph.D., IES Abroad - Institute for the International Education of Students Intensifying Intercultural Communication - Cultivating a More Meaningful Interaction Between International and Local Students Through the Dyadic Encounter Room: Wright This session will describe the history and current implementation of a fifteen-year intercultural communication partnership between local students enrolled in an intercultural communication course and international students from the on-campus IEP. The session will describe the history and evolution of the project, which has sought to bring a more intensified and sustained intercultural interaction that goes beyond traditional conversation partners programs or class visits. Presenters will discuss strategies for recruiting and preparing participants as well as present obstacles and lessons learned in the facilitation of the program. The presentation will include an analysis of two years of survey data from participants in order to shed light on the value of the experience directly from the perspective of its participants, with an emphasis on the ways that the perceived value may differ between the cohorts of local and international students. The session will also model the “Dyadic Encounter”, a method of personal interaction recently introduced into the program in order to cultivate a far deeper and more meaningful level of interaction. Session participants will have the opportunity to participate in a abbreviated version of the “Dyadic Encounter” as it has been customized for these interactions in order to witness how this methodology can stimulate broader compassion and empathy among those with ostensibly diverse backgrounds. Chair: Gretchen Dee, ELS Chicago; Co-Presenter: Richard J. Calabrese, Dominican University Rethinking International Credential Evaluations, Quality Assurance, and Cooperation in International Education Room: Aldrin According to the 2014 Open Doors Report, 886,052 international students marked an all-time high in the number of individuals who studied in the United States from abroad in 2013/14. The population comprises individuals sponsored by governments, universities, non-profit organizations, for-profits, and private businesses who employ or train students. Despite this, the U.S. lacks federal oversight and a central agency capable of providing standard guidelines and best practices for evaluating foreign credentials worldwide. Criteria in evaluating individuals can vary by entity, program, and competitions for prestigious academic awards. The playing field for students utilizing their foreign credentials in the U.S. is by no means level, especially when an entity or individual evaluating may not be consistent, lack adequate resources to ensure quality, or translate degree equivalencies differently in the absence of standardized methodology. Collaboration with credential evaluation organizations present a great opportunity for ensuring that institutions attract qualified individuals. With emphasis increasingly placed on internationalization of academia and beyond, there exists opportunities Page 16
for closer collaboration between universities, governments, and international credential evaluation entities. Innovative ways the IE community can come together to share resources about education systems in crises due to war, natural disasters, or sociopolitical instability present additional opportunities. Webinars, seminars, and sharing resources are additional ways that can help educate and enhance quality control in the field. Chair: Sarah Grace Gleisner, Institute of International Education/Midwest Co-Presenters: Joseph P. Graff, Educational Perspectives, nfp; Michelle Metro-Roland Roadblocks We Create: Removing Institutional Barriers to Study Abroad Room: Armstrong Increasing access to study abroad has been a hot topic for years, with a focus on systemic barriers for traditionally underrepresented groups. The White House even held a press conference on this topic in December. But some barriers may be homegrown and more easily addressed on individual campuses. Join us as we reflect on current policies and procedures in our offices that may be creating unintentional roadblocks for certain groups of students, including men and students of color, and consider what needs to happen to encourage better access. Then share your thoughts on removing roadblocks in your own institutional setting. Chair: Susan Lochner, University of Wisconsin-Madison International Academic Programs Co-Presenter: Cheryl Lochner-Wright, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Study Abroad Social Media Content Curation and Strategy for International Students Room: O’Hare From Weibo to Instagram, social media has become an essential part of how we talk with students. Establishing a social media presence for international students can be challenging, but rewarding with support from central university communications. Learn how International Student and Scholar Services collaborates with departments and other units at the University of Illinois, and how those relationships can lead to more meaningful strategies and successful campaigns. Chair: Lily Huang, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign International Student & Scholar Serv. Co-Presenter: Meaghan Downs, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Speak Out! Know the Issues and Develop the Skills for Effective Advocacy Room: Garros This session will discuss current topics in immigration reform and potential changes imminently on the horizon. Participants will learn how to develop effective advocacy skills including identifying stakeholders and constituencies, communication methods that will resonate with various allies and challengers, and how to mobilize others to help influence and implement change. Participants will be connected to advocacy resources, learn to scale developed skills to be utilized on campus and in their communities, and build a netowrk of support among NAFSA advocates! Chair: Emlyn Torres, Northwestern University The International Office Co-Presenter: Bob White, Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Update Room: Lindbergh This session will provide attendees with updates regarding SEVP processes, procedures, regulations, and regulatory guidance. Chair: Scott Manley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor International Center
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Teamwork Matters: Collaborating to Conduct Research on the International Student Experience Room: Yeager Beyond accomplishing the day-to-day responsibilities of advising international students, many advisors want to find out more about the international student experience at their institutions through research. However international student offices are often challenged by time, staff, and expertise available to devote to the primary elements of a research study including study design, marketing, conducting, analyzing the data and then using that data to tell a story. This session will explore how the Office for International Students and Scholars at Michigan State University is collaborating with a faculty member in the department of Human Development and Family Studies to be a part of a larger research project that looks at the experience of Chinese undergraduate students. Initial findings of the study will also be shared. Chair: Elizabeth Matthews, Michigan State University Office for International Students & Scholars Co-Presenters: Charles C. Liu; Desiree B. Qin Temporary Protective Status (TPS) Room: Crossfield In the past few years, non-immigrant visitors to the U.S. have been able to use TPS as a benefit to work if they are unable to return to their home country because it experienced a natural disaster such as Nepal’s earthquake, a civil war such as Syria, or an epidemic such as ebola in Liberia. This session will discuss what TPS is and how students and scholars can apply for the benefit, the pros and cons of using TPS, and how to advise students who come from countries that experience temporary conditions that may result in a loss of funding from home. Chair: Kim M. Omachinski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Co-Presenters: Kim M. Omachinski, Illinois State University; Theodore Chadwick, J.D.; Carrie Ziegler Thomas
Coffee Break | 3:15-3:45pm | Earhart, Hughes & Davis Hallway Concurrent Sessions 3:45-5:00pm
Best Practices: Advising Students and Scholars Seeking H-1B Status Room: Garros This session is designed for individuals currently advising international students, scholars, and employees. Presenters will provide guidance on how to navigate government regulations pertinent to H-1B petitions where a change of status or initial petition is needed. Participants will review case studies and examine best practices to prepare their international population for H-1B status. Discussion will include the impact of 212(e), using or losing STEM extensions, and timing the filing of an H-1B petition. Chair: Kory Sopko, The University of Chicago Co-Presenter: Ariana Drule, Northwestern University Creating and Maintaining a Strategic International Enrollment Management Plan Room: Aldrin International enrollment management (IEM) strategies and goals differ across institutions. Presenters with backgrounds in int’l recruitment, admissions and intensive English programs discuss strategies for the design and execution of an effective SIEM plan. Preparing for the development of the plan, creating the plan, and the role of retention in the plan will be addressed. Chair: Jim Crawley, ELS Educational Services, Inc. Co-Presenters: Kevin Timlin, Northern Michigan University; Page 18 Bill Elliott, Eastern Illinois University
Education Abroad Hot Topics: Visa Updates & News from NAFSA Room: Collins Do you advise students needing a visa for their study abroad program? This session will focus on updated information for France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the World-at-Large as well as explore best practices for education abroad offices. In addition, Region V EA liaisons will share hot topic updates from NAFSA. Participants are encouraged to share questions from the field. Chair: Kimberly Neill, CEA Study Abroad Co-Presenters: Susan Morgan, Northern Michigan University; Erin N. Mateu, NAFSA F-1 Employment Update: The Latest on Regulatory and Reporting Changes Room: Lindbergh Big changes appear on the horizon for F-1 student employment and practical training. Prepare yourself for impactful regulatory and SEVIS reporting requirements. Hear from a panel of professionals on how these changes may affect institutions, students and their employers. Topics covered during this session will include an update on proposed regulatory changes related to STEM OPT in the wake of the WashTech lawsuit; on-campus employment reporting requirements; current CPT landscape and potential changes; Economic Hardship employment, and more! A panel discussion format will be followed by questions from attendees and best practice sharing. Chair: Scott Manley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor International Center Co-Presenters: James E. Hammerschmidt, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago Office of International Services; Travis Ulrich, University of Illinois-Chicago Office of International Services Pushing the Boundaries of Campus Internationalization with Co-Curricular Activities Focused on the Middle East and North Africa Room: Wright This session reports on 20 years of using an annual international focus as the chief vehicle of campus internationalization, demonstrating how it has been adapted to various regions and global themes. Presenters will provide details of its most recent innovations, focused on developing a new MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) studies minor with accompanying co-curricular activities, including an amended version of Face to Face, a one-credit experiential course that invites US American, Middle Eastern, and other international students to share literature, artifacts, and photos as a way of helping them to compare their own cultural perspectives to those of cultural “others� in response to these new texts and life experiences. Participants will view video clips of selected MENA-related cocurricular events as well as engage in a D-A-E (Describe-Analyze-Evaluate) activity to experience how students discuss literary texts and artifacts in cross-cultural pairs. Chair: John H. Shindler, North Central College Office of International Programs The Transition to College: How International Students Compare with Their Domestic Counterparts Room: Rickenback International students face challenges when transitioning to college. First-year intervention programs and orientation are important to successful transition to the university environment. Unfortunately, international students are often only referred to their ISSS office for help, and not the appropriate resource on their campus. An acculturation comparison of domestic and international students was conducted to determine the similarities and differences of how each student group utilizes resources on campus to adjust and assimmilate to college. Come learn about the results of this study, and participate in an activity to determine how to integrate your students into to your campus community successfully. Chair: Kim M. Omachinski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Page 19
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The University of Illinois and the International Hospitality Committee: A Model for Campus and Community Integration Room: Crossfield This session will review a cost-effective, scalable model for a collaborative community-based volunteer organization which offers programs and services to international students, scholars, and their families in partnership with an international office. Examples of the programs and services offered include an international friends host program, friendship group, playgroup, free English classes, and a lending storeroom. Chair: Erin R. Schiller, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Co-Presenter: Nicholas Dunn, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign What’s in a GPA? Calculating Academic Results from International Transcripts Room: O’Hare GPAs are an important consideration in international admissions. This session analyzes the importance of accuracy and consistency in calculation and will examine manual, electronic, and online GPA calculation and explain the importance of consistency in grading scales. This session will be based on Chinese sample credentials, and will feature a special discussion of grading practices in China. Chair: Aleksander Morawski, Director of Evaluation Services, Foreign Credits Inc. Co-Presenter: Kyle Meltzer, Katerina Roskina, Owner and Senior Evaluator, China Credential Services With or Without You: Activities for Autonomous Global Competence Growth Before, During and After Study Abroad Room: Yeager In this session, an on-site director and a university faculty member will walk through activities (audience participation is necessary!) that students can perform before, during and after their study or intern abroad experience to grow their Global Competence even when we international educators are not around. These activities can be used in short-term programs, traditional semester programming and during international internships. Since we are not with students at all times, we want to provide them with the scaffolding for activities, reflection exercises, challenges and goals that they can complete on their own while accomplishing one of our goals for them which is deeper intercultural and global competence. The activities discussed can be delivered by college/university staff, accompanying faculty or on-site staff. The skills that we can help students acquire range from soft skills (developing confidence, independence, awareness of lifestyles at home and abroad etc...) to hard skills learning about marketing, engineering, and beyond. Chair: Rich Kurtzman, Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE)
State Meetings
Thursday, 5:15-6:15PM Wisconsin Room: Garros | Michigan Room: Crossfield | Illinois Room: Armstrong
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Friday, November 6, 2015 Region V Breakfast
Thursday, 7:15-8:30AM | Room: Grand Ballroom
Region V Expo Hall
Friday, 8:00AM-11:00AM | Earhart, Hughes, & Davis
Concurrent Sessions 8:15-9:30am
Build Your Professional Reputation and Get Noticed in International Education Room: Yeager International Educators rely on networks, such as state organizations and NAFSA, to connect us with experienced professionals and leaders to help with our professional tasks. If you are passionate about international education, and want to develop a positive reputation as an expert and a leader in our field, attend this session. Through an interactive presentation by professionals in national leadership roles, you will learn about opportunities to become involved in professional organizations and free and low cost opportunities to build your reputation. The presenters will also share effective networking strategies, what not to do, and personal tips and tricks, as well as results of a survey of national NAFSA leaders taken at the 2015 Washington Leadership Meeting. This session is designed for new professionals and those seeking a career in international education, but all are welcome to attend. Chair: Aleksander Morawski, Foreign Credits Inc. Co-Presenters: Jodi Simek, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; Samantha Potempa, Illinois State University Building Successful Public/private Partnerships: Housing Solutions Room: Wright In this session, the presenters will share their experiences with public/private partnerships, focusing specifically on housing. At a mid-sized midwestern university, the Center for English as a Second Language (the intensive English program), Center for International Education, and Ambassador Hall, a private off-campus housing facility, began collaborating to resolve a multitude of housing issues. Topics include campus schedules, short vs. long-term leases, working with special groups, cultural and linguistic adaptation, payments, economic value, and proximity. Examples from their experiences will demonstrate how the process of establishing a relationship evolved, what mutually beneficial terms were established, what the benefits of the relationship have been, and what challenges have arisen. The panel will also address how the partners regularly evaluate the relationship and continue to move forward, keeping the goals of the university, the housing facility, and the students in mind. Chair: Cheryl Ernst, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Center for English As a Second Language Co-Presenters: Jeffrey D. McConnell, JKH Realty Services, LLC; Lilia A. Angel-Post, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Climbing over the Great Wall: Recruiting and Assessing Chinese Students Room: Collins Are you new to the China recruiting game? Ever wonder how Chinese students and their families select US colleges or universities? What documents should you ask for when selecting and assessing Page 22
Chinese high school graduates? Join us to climb over the Great Wall and discover Chinese secondary education. You will gain an insider’s view on key factors to consider when recruiting Chinese students, and walk away with ideas on how to better market your institution to attract more Chinese students. Chair: Jade Jiang Rieger, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) Credential Confab Room: Garros An open, peer-led forum moderated by academic credential evaluation professionals. Bring your questions and your documents! All skill levels and credential evaluation topics welcome. Chair: Karin E. Christoph Brown, One Earth International Credential Evaluations Cultural Intelligence and Study Abroad: Best Practices and Best Results Room: Armstrong Cultural Intelligence and Study Abroad: Best Practices and Best Results Looking to improve how your university measures the intercultural competence of students participating in study abroad programs? Leaders from the Cultural Intelligence Center and University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business (UM Ross) will share best practices and evidence-based solutions for doing so. During this session participants will learn how universities around the globe are successfully integrating cultural intelligence (CQ) - the capability to function effectively in multicultural situations - to enhance their study abroad efforts and measure the effect study abroad has on developing a student’s CQ. You’ll learn firsthand best practices by UM Ross and the unprecedented results they’ve achieved by using the CQ Assessment in their programs. Chair: Sandra Upton, Ph.D., Cultural Intelligence Center Co-Presenter: Laura Haas, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Update Room: Lindbergh This session will provide attendees with updates regarding EVP processes, procedures, regulations, and regulatory guidance. Chair: Scott Manley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor International Center From Acceptance to Orientation: How to Engage International Students Before Arrival Room: Aldrin This session will provide information in providing a comprehensivel communication plan that engages students from the moment they are accepted to your univerisity, until they arrive on-campus for orientation. The University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) has recently implemented a new communication plan as part of their expanding pre-arrival programming. This communication plan supports and engages with admitted students as they prepare to come to our university, and hopefully encourage those who are still undecided to choose UM-Flint. Attendees will learn how their international admissions and ISSS departments can work together to increase student engagement and yield before orientation. Chair: Kelly Wagner, University of Michigan-Flint Co-Presenter: Patriece Campbell, University of Michigan-Flint
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Recruiting Is in the Details: Tips for Successful Graduate Fair Recruitment Room: O’Hare The effectiveness and success of graduate fair recruiting is directly related to the details put into the planning process and the delivery of that plan. Graduate fair recruiting can be beneficial and prosperous if approached with a defined plan. This presentation will effectively demonstrate how recruiters can, with proper planning, thrive in the recruitment process at Graduate Fairs. Recruiters will learn a process to successfully evolve their recruitment plan to meet the growing needs of future applicants. I will break down the graduate fair recruitment plan into 3 familiar categories of planning, presentation, and follow-up. The understanding is, the process is one which evolves and changes over time. Recruiters, with a well thought out plan, can make changes in the process to meet the diversity sought, while continuing to be cost effective. Participants will take away a solid plan to meet financial, technological, and diverse challenges we all face as recruiters. Chair: Michael P. Deponai, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Co-Presenter: Susan Babbitt The Freshman Seminar for International Students Room: Rickenback Ever wish that you could continue some of the discussions started in the International Student Orientation or have better access to international students throughout the semester? This session will focus on a unique course (International Studies 198: American Ways) for international students being taught at Alverno College and ideas for how you can develop one too! At Alverno College, this course serves as a freshman seminar of sorts for new international exchange and degree-seeking undergraduates. This course helps students acclimate to a new culture, understand the visa regulations, connect to various offices on campus and it offers cross-cultural dialog and discussion. From the advisor perspective, it helps you connect on a deeper level with the international students and head off some potential pit-falls at the pass. We will share our syllabus and ideas for course activities and assignments. Chair: Rachel Haos, Alverno College Co-Presenter: Anna Hemming, Alverno College
Concurrent Sessions 10:00-11:15am
Health Insurance and Health Care Update: ACA, Subpart A, and Market Trends Room: Wright ACA is now five years old, and most major provisions are now implemented. How has it “shaken out” for institutions? For students? How has the private health insurance market for both individual student/scholar policies and institutional (group) policies responded? We will also discuss changes to J-1 Subpart A insurance regulations. Chair: Brooke H.M. Stokdyk, Michigan State University Office for International Students & Scholars Anticipating Student Success in International Admissions: Common Practices, Observations and Recommendations Room: Rickenback What is the best way to gauge the potential for academic success of a prospective international student? Is it their high school GPA? Their GPA in a subject area? Their English proficiency? Meeting the basic admissions and English proficiency requirements may not be enough to ensure that a student is a good fit for your institution or program and vice versa. This session will focus on the common practices in international admissions, real-life observations as well as some additional indicators that can be used to judge a student’s likelihood to succeed. Chair: Katerina Roskina, China Page 24 Credential Services Co-Presenter: Liang Shen, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Do Your Little Bit of Good: Developing Community Service Programming for International Students Room: Armstrong Are you looking for ways to better facilitate meaningful cross-cultural experiences for your students? This session will take you to Memphis, Tennessee to show how that common, yet elusive goal developed into a successful alternative spring break program for international graduate students. Come along for the ride and see how an idea planted the seed for an immersive program providing a cultural, social and educational experience. We will aim to show how community service can help equip students to more meaningfully engage in social issues, on and off-campus, providing a deeper understanding of American culture, and how the road to Memphis is constructing a foundation for broader service-programming closer to home! Chair: Emlyn Torres, Northwestern University The International Office Government Resources for Risk Assessment and Management Room: Crossfield Have your EA responsibilities expanded to include expertise in dozenes of sites and scenarios? Have you been tasked with producing a site-assessment tool that delves into a multitude of potential hazards and actionable solutions? This session will acquaint attendees with important government offices and resources to support you in developing assessment and response tools for universitysponsored programs abroad. Chair: Susan Morgan, Northern Michigan University; Julie Anne Friend, Northwestern University International Crisis Management for International Student and Scholar Offices Room: Yeager Have you had to deal with a missing student or a student death, a group of students whose home country had just experienced a devastating natural disaster or is descending into civil war, or supporting an international population as a pandemic strikes your school or region? How prepared were you for all that was suddenly required of you? Which processes did you have in place? On whom could you call for support? - The list of an international student or scholar adviser’s responsibilities is so long and varied that preparation for international crises tends to receive little attention. We hope for the best and that we’ll get through on sheer stamina. But whether we will have to deal with a crisis is not a question of “if” but “when.” This workshop will guide participants through approaches to several different types of international crises, discuss options that fit their campus and resources, and help each participant create his or her own blueprint for becoming better prepared for what the future will hold. We will refer to NAFSA’s International Crisis Management resources and the workshop will be highly interactive. Limited to 40 pre-registered participants (no walk-in registration). Chair: Tamara Felden, Ph.D., University of Chicago Lose the Paperweight - Steps to Go Paperless in Your ISSS Office Room: Aldrin We all want our offices to be paperless - but where do we start and how paperless can an ISSS office go? In this session, a panel of different perspectives will discuss the paperless goal and the process of getting there. We will specifically address different approaches to internal office policy, campus policy, state law, email attachments, and software, as well as digital software licenses and student information system options. Chair: Katie Wirka, Terra Dotta; Co-Presenter: Erika Cuevas, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Page 25
Peer to Peer Digital Communication Strategy for Your Office: How to Integrate Student Interns to Create Content and Manage Digital Tools for You Room: O’Hare At Michigan State University, we have more than 7,600 international students. We know that it is important to reach and communicate with them online using all the digital tools that they are using. However, it is difficult and time consuming to navigate among all kinds of digital tools. This session will share the practices of training and managing student interns to create content, manage the digital tools (social media, infographics, Email newsletter, video, etc) under the guidance of overal communication goals from the office. You will also hear from student interns about their expectations and how to motivate them. You will walk away with a list of useful websites and tools that are available to further explore and choose from that work best for your office’s situation. Chair: Xiaoyu (Skyin) Yin, Michigan State University Co-Presenters: Meg Dedyne, Michigan State University; Olivia L. Weber, Michigan State University Practices for Education Abroad Professionals Working with DACA-mented Students Room: Garros Do you work with undocumented students wanting to study abroad? Do you have accurate and information on federal and state policies? Can you offer informed advising? What services and support can and should U.S. colleges and universities provide for undocumented and DACA-mented students? What are the challenges that impede their access? Separate facts from myths and learn how to advise and serve these students and support their access to education abroad. Chair: Nancy Kenyon, IES Abroad; Co-Presenters: Antonio J. Villasenor, IES Abroad; Angelica M. Lopez Successful Integration Between Universities and On-campus Intensive English Providers Room: Collins The presentation will explore successful partnerships between two different private intensive English providers and two different university communities, Lewis University, a mid-sized private liberal arts university located in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville, IL and Eastern Illinois University, a mid-sized public university in the small town of Charleston, IL. Both ELS Education Services (at Lewis University) and The Language Company (at Eastern Illinois University) opened centers on-campus about one year ago after extensive discussions and contract negotiations. Chair: Kevin Vicker, Eastern Illinois University International Programs Co-Presenters: Michael J. Fekete, Lewis University International Student Services; Charles Asche, The Language Company Central Office - Edmond, OK; Tyler King, ELS Language Centers / Chicago - Romeoville
Download the Region V App in the Apple-Store for iOS or Google Play for Android Search: 2015 NAFSA Regional Confrences Region V For the most up-to-date information, please check the schedule online: https://www.eventscribe.com/2015/NAFSARegionV/aaConferenceApp.asp
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2015 NAFSA Region V Exhibitors Abroad 101
International TEFL Academy
Anglo Educational Services
ISP -- International Student Protection
Arcadia University College of Global Studies
Jameson Global Knowledge Exchange Institute
Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc.
LewerMark Student Insurance
Barcelona SAE
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.
Butler University Institute for Study Abroad
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
campusSIMS
One Earth International Credential Evaluations
CAPA The Global Education Network
Pearson English Language Testing
CEA Study Abroad
PGH Global Insurance
CISabroad
PSI International Student Health Insurance
CollegeWeekLive CORT Dolomit
Rust International Associates SIT Sprintax
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE)
StudentUniverse.com
Educational Perspectives, nfp
Study Illinois
ELS Educational Services, Inc
Terra Dotta
Hotcourses, Inc
The School for Field Studies
HTH Worldwide Insurance Services
University of Limerick
ICEF - Student Recruitment Workshops Vision Wear International World Education Services International Student Insurance Page 27
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State Association Information
The purpose of the Michigan Association of International Educators (MAIE) is to seek out and bring together personnel from Michigan academic institutions, government, private agencies and interested individuals engaged in the international education interchange of students and scholars for the purpose of assuring optimum professional training and service. Website: maie.us | To subscribe to the MAIE mailling list: http://ht.ly/CNKst
International Educators of Illinois (IEI) is a state level organization that promotes and supports the professional development of individuals in the field of international education through collaboration, workshops, conferences, and leadership opportunities within the state of Illinois. IEI is committed to providing resources and advancing the work of international education and also serves as a liaison to NAFSA Region V. IEI will host our annual conference in the spring, 2015. Stay tuned for details on IEI facebook page, website, and listserv! Interested to become a member? Complete IEI Membership Form on our website. 2016 Conference: March 23-24, 2016, Northwestern University Website: http://www.ieillinois.org/
The Wisconsin Association of International Educators (WAIE) is a membership organziation promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. To become a member, visit: http://www. waieonline.org/waie-membership-application Website: www.waieonline.org | To become a WAIE member, visit the website and complete the member application.
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NAFSA Region V Information The purpose of Region V is to advance NAFSA’s mission within the region’s specified area by developing and implementing appropriate activities to such purposes, and by responding to the particular needs of its members. NAFSA Region V, composed of Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, has approximately 800 members representing more than 250 institutions. The Region V Team is comprised of professionals representing all areas within the field of international education, all three states, and combined bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the region. As regional members, we encourage you to contact us should you have questions or have ideas for ways the region can better engage its membership.
The Region V Team: Nick Seamons Chair Kristy Aoki Chair-Elect Ashley Sinclair Conference Chair Bob White Treasurer Bill Elliott KC IEL Liaison Carolyn J Brady KC IEM Liaison Kimberly Neil KC EA Liaison Susan Morgan KC EA Liaison Colleen Seaton KC ISSS Liaison Nicholas Ghiglia KC TLS Liaison Scott Manley Regulatory Ombudsperson - Student Brooke Thomas Regulatory Ombudsperson - Scholar Emlyn Torres Advocacy Coordinator Mary Foreman Community College Liaison Laura Sippel Exhibitor Coordinator Karin Christoph Brown Exhibitor Coordinator Tanya DePass Communications Coordinator Deirdre Griffin Communications Coordinator Elect Tammy Karakas Michigan State Representative Jodi Simek Wisconsin State Representative Erhen Kuzekov Illinois State Representative For contact information, please see www.nafsa.org/regionv Region V recognizes the countless member leaders from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan serving in national leadership roles. Thank you for your service!
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2015 Region V Conference Grant Recipients Katerina Roskina China Credential Services LLC Neelam Gire University of Michigan-Flint International Center John Waas Middlebury Institute of International Studies Lisa Giddens-White Chicago, IL Lynn Meyer Illinois Institute of Technology Siqian Meng Loyola University Chicago Barbara Jedele University of Wisconsin - Madison Jemma Lund University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Morteza Janbas University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Jodi Simek University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Maggie Flynn Southern Illinois University Yiwei Zhou Lewis University Liang Nie Michigan State University Heather Wieber Davenport University Cassie Patton Davenport University Serena Berkowitz University of Wisconsin - Madison Kari Bacher Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Maggie Nowicki Bowling Green State University
2015 Region V Marilyn Boyd FBIE Grant Tatyana Zhuravleva
Lake Forest, IL
For more information, visit www.nafsa.org/academy Contact Region V Academy Coach: Dr. Zinta Konrad drzintakonrad@gmail.com or 708-415-6400
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