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12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
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Community College Interest Group: Open Meeting
12:00 AM
PDT
Community College Interest Group: Open Meeting
Location: Finback
Facilitator:
Nicole L. Trevena Flores, MA (she/her/hers)
– Southeast Community College
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Value of State Level International Education Associations & State Reps
12:00 AM
PDT
Value of State Level International Education Associations & State Reps
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Courtney L. Jacobson
– Northern Arizona University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Caregivers in International Ed MIG: Open Meeting
12:00 AM
PDT
Caregivers in International Ed MIG: Open Meeting
Location: Parksville
Facilitator:
Nicole L. Trevena Flores, MA (she/her/hers)
– Southeast Community College
Shared Interest (SI)
Sunday, October 6, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
F1 Intermediate - CEP
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
F1 Intermediate - CEP
Location: Finback
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
J1 - Intermediate CEP
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
J1 - Intermediate CEP
Location: Orca
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: 3rd Floor Concourse
Monday, October 7, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PDT
F1 Intermediate - CEP
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PDT
F1 Intermediate - CEP
Location: Finback
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PDT
J1 Intermediate - CEP
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PDT
J1 Intermediate - CEP
Location: Orca
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
Location: North Tower Lobby
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PDT
Newcomer Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PDT
Newcomer Lunch
Location: Pavilion C
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: Education Abroad: Risk Management
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: Education Abroad: Risk Management
Location: Orca
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: International Student & Scholar Services: F-1 Advising
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: International Student & Scholar Services: F-1 Advising
Location: Finback
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: Shared Interest: Campus Internationalization
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Case Study: Shared Interest: Campus Internationalization
Location: Port Alberni
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
PDT
Opening Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
PDT
Opening Reception
Location: Junior Ballroom ABC
Sponsored By
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PDT
Exhibitor Booths Open
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PDT
Exhibitor Booths Open
Location: Pavillion AB and Foyer
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
Location: North Tower Lobby
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
"Lotto" Bad Luck! H1B Alternatives, Workarounds for Students and Scholars
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
"Lotto" Bad Luck! H1B Alternatives, Workarounds for Students and Scholars
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
David A. M. Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
Presenter:
Arif Khimani (he/him/his)
– MobSquad
Presenter:
Rachael Weber, MA
– Oregon State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Addressing International Students’ Needs Through a Cultural Humility Lens
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Addressing International Students’ Needs Through a Cultural Humility Lens
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Anastasia Fynn, MBA
– The University of Utah
Presenter:
Mary NKIROTE Kavila, MA
– University
Co-Presenter:
Frances J. Santiago-Torres, Ph.D., PDSO, ARO
– University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Developing an Intercultural Training Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Developing an Intercultural Training Program
Location: Pavilion D
Chair and Presenter:
Tiff Hayes, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Portland Community College
Co-Presenter:
Alicia Adams (she/her/hers)
– Portland Community College
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Laura Hampton, MA, Higher Education Administration (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Chair and Presenter:
Daniel Solomon
– University of Denver
Co-Presenter:
Hannah Farrar (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Boulder Education Abroad
Co-Presenter:
Scott Funk
– University of Colorado Boulder
Education Abroad (EA)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Expanding International Enrollment: Academic Partnerships Strategies
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Expanding International Enrollment: Academic Partnerships Strategies
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Ibrahima F. Yaro
– Fort Hays State University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
NAFSA Academy: Making the Case for Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
NAFSA Academy: Making the Case for Professional Development
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Aaron Mendez, M.A. (he/him/his)
– University of Utah
Presenter:
Candice M. Scott, PhD
– Kansas City Kansas Community College
Chair and Presenter:
Kim Steinmetz, MS CSPA
– Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
(Re)Building a Sense of Belonging and Engaging International Community
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
(Re)Building a Sense of Belonging and Engaging International Community
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Dilnoza F. Khasilova, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Claire Le Poullouin (she/her/hers)
– Gonzaga University
Chair and Presenter:
Karissa Ringel
– Western Washington University
Presenter:
Amy Corrinne Roberts, PhD
– University of Wyoming
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
AI in ISSS and IEM: Simplifying language and enhancing inclusivity
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
AI in ISSS and IEM: Simplifying language and enhancing inclusivity
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Erica Coffelt (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Boulder
Presenter:
Maggie Li (she/her/hers)
– Clark College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Experience Crafting: Tailoring International Experience to Suit Personal/Professional Goals
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Experience Crafting: Tailoring International Experience to Suit Personal/Professional Goals
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Vikki L. Hedges
– Newcastle University
Presenter:
Shannon Hersage, BA, MSc PG Certificate (she/her/hers)
– University of Strathclyde
Chair and Presenter:
Robyn E. Long, Ph.D.
– Baker University
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Going above and beyond: Enhancing International Student Career Development Programming
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Going above and beyond: Enhancing International Student Career Development Programming
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Halie Cousineau, MA (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Joelle Zlaket
– Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
How to Create an Inclusive Campus Community for International Dependents
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
How to Create an Inclusive Campus Community for International Dependents
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Adina Dumitrache, M.A. (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Thinking Creatively About Intercultural Competence in Faculty-Led Study Abroad
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Thinking Creatively About Intercultural Competence in Faculty-Led Study Abroad
Location: Parksville
Chair and Presenter:
Kelly A. Newlon, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Education Abroad (EA)
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
PDT
Award Luncheon and Performance
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
PDT
Award Luncheon and Performance
Location: Grand Ballroom
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
A Working Electron: Experiences on Branch Campuses
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
A Working Electron: Experiences on Branch Campuses
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Joseph Clark, MD (he/him/his)
– Northeastern University
Presenter:
Deborah Herlocker-Freeman, M.A
– Northeastern University
Chair and Presenter:
Nitivia Jones, MA Cross-Cultural and International Education (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
African Students in White U.S. Institutions: Drivers Influencing Identification, Commitment
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
African Students in White U.S. Institutions: Drivers Influencing Identification, Commitment
Location: Pavilion D
Chair and Presenter:
Ibrahima F. Yaro
– Fort Hays State University
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Assessing Travel Risk: Exploring One University’s Dynamic Risk Assessment Tool
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Assessing Travel Risk: Exploring One University’s Dynamic Risk Assessment Tool
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Hannah Farrar (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Boulder Education Abroad
Chair and Presenter:
Michal Greenberg (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Boulder
Education Abroad (EA)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education
Location: Junior D
Presenter:
Meredith Duffy, N/A
– U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Chair and Presenter:
Jim Paul
– U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
Presenter:
Pinki Thakker (she/her/hers)
– U.S. Department of Commerce
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Identifying Collaborators for International Student Crises
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Identifying Collaborators for International Student Crises
Location: Pavilion C
Presenter:
Donna Beziou (she/her/hers)
– Colorado College
Chair and Presenter:
Jennifer D. Frankel
– International Student Insurance
Presenter:
Connor M. Willingham, BA (he/him/his)
– University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presenter:
Linda L. Melville, MA, MIA
– Global Education Office, University of New Mexico
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Immigration Options for Students in Canada and U.S.
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Immigration Options for Students in Canada and U.S.
Location: Junior C
Presenter:
Amandeep S. Hayer, JD (he/him/his)
– Hayer Law
Chair and Presenter:
Adrianna Romero, JD (she/her/hers)
– Curray York & Associates, LLC
Shared Interest (SI)
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration Options in Mind
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration Options in Mind
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
David Gluckman
– McCandlish Holton, PC
Presenter:
Jonathan L. Moore, JD
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
All Aboard! Navigating Nonresident Tax Waters
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
All Aboard! Navigating Nonresident Tax Waters
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Ryan Ludden, MSc (MP) (he/him/his)
– Sprintax
Presenter:
Drew Dexter Dexter Ross, EdD
– Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Comprehensive Strategies: Fostering Access through Scholarship Advising and Financial Guidance
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Comprehensive Strategies: Fostering Access through Scholarship Advising and Financial Guidance
Location: Pavilion D
Chair and Presenter:
Shelley M. Jewell, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Dianne Thompson, M.A., M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Ashley Holben (she/her/hers)
– Mobility International USA
Education Abroad (EA)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Educational Document Practices Today: Trends and Tips with Test Cases
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Educational Document Practices Today: Trends and Tips with Test Cases
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Daniel Mueller, PhD
– Educational Credential Evaluators
Chair and Presenter:
Martha Van Devender
– Educational Credential Evaluators
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
The New Education System of India
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
The New Education System of India
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Shanker Munshani, Masters
– ACREVS Inc
Co-Presenter:
Radhika Munshani
International Education Leadership (IEL)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
DACA and Beyond
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
DACA and Beyond
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Amandeep S. Hayer, JD (he/him/his)
– Hayer Law
Chair and Presenter:
Adrianna Romero, JD (she/her/hers)
– Curray York & Associates, LLC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Fulbright IEA: What to Know and Tips for Applying
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Fulbright IEA: What to Know and Tips for Applying
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Sara Demko (she/her/hers)
– Westminster University
Facilitator:
Christopher Quinlan, MPA (he/him/his)
– Brigham Young University
Education Abroad (EA)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Leveraging and Best Practices of Region I&II's Study State Consortia
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Leveraging and Best Practices of Region I&II's Study State Consortia
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Jim Paul
– U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
Presenter:
Pinki Thakker (she/her/hers)
– U.S. Department of Commerce
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Reduce your risk of accepting fraudulent documents
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Reduce your risk of accepting fraudulent documents
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Donna Cameron, M.S.
– IELTS USA
Presenter:
Lauren L. Usma, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Educational Credential Evaluators
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Supporting Domestic Internationals in their College Admissions Process
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Supporting Domestic Internationals in their College Admissions Process
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Nancy S. Hyde, MA
– Utah State University, Global Engagement Office
Chair and Presenter:
Hope Noriega, BA
– University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Updates
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Updates
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Dan Armenise
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Arizona
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Arizona
Location: Pavilion D
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Colorado and Wyoming
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Colorado and Wyoming
Location: Junior D
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Kansas
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Kansas
Location: Port Alberni
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Montana
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Montana
Location: Finback
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Nebraska
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Nebraska
Location: Parksville
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: New Mexico
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: New Mexico
Location: Junior AB
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Utah
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
State Meeting: Utah
Location: Pavilion C
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
PDT
Region I State and Business Meetings
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
PDT
Region I State and Business Meetings
Location: Junior C
6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
PDT
Region II Business
6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
PDT
Region II Business
Location: Junior D
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Reception at Fountainhead Pub
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Reception at The Fountainhead Pub
Location: Fountainhead Pub
6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
PDT
Dinner Hops (Various Locations)
6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
PDT
Dinner Hops (Various Locations)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Guided Meditation/Sound Bathing (Reservation Required)
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Guided Meditation/Sound Bathing (Reservation Required)
Location: Constellation (34th fl)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PDT
Exhibitor Booths Open
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PDT
Exhibitor Booths Open
Location: Pavillion AB and Foyer
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
Location: North Tower Lobby
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Rachael Fahrenbach, Masters In International Relations (she/they)
– Oregon State University
Presenter:
Tylo Ward
– WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Fraud in Admissions - How to Stay Sane
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Fraud in Admissions - How to Stay Sane
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Angela Chandra
– Portland Community College - Portland, OR
Presenter:
Mary Phibbs (she/her/hers)
– The University of New Mexico
Co-Presenter:
Tom King
– University of Denver
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Joining the dots (for student success): recruitment, retention, and readiness
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Joining the dots (for student success): recruitment, retention, and readiness
Location: Junior AB
Chair and Presenter:
Jonathan Frank (he/him/his)
– PeopleCert
Presenter:
Dilnoza F. Khasilova, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Amy Corrinne Roberts, PhD
– University of Wyoming
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Service Expectations vs. Expertise and Liability in ISSS
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Service Expectations vs. Expertise and Liability in ISSS
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Laura Buhs, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Denver
Presenter:
Debra Schneider, JD (she/her/hers)
– Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Two Lenses: Approaches to Agent & Student Cultural Differences
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Two Lenses: Approaches to Agent & Student Cultural Differences
Location: Pavilion D
Chair and Presenter:
Cassidy Gardner
– The University of Arizona
Presenter:
Katie Jabri, MA
– ApplyBoard
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Maria Clara De Souza, MBA in Business
– Washington State University International Programs
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah Reed Aumont, M.S.
– Oregon State University
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Application Funnel & Leveraging Data: Increase Enrollment and Office Efficiency
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Application Funnel & Leveraging Data: Increase Enrollment and Office Efficiency
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Mary Alice A. Haas, BA (she/her/hers)
– CIS Abroad
Presenter:
Daniel Solomon
– University of Denver
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Can you Hear me? A Discussion on Working Remotely
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Can you Hear me? A Discussion on Working Remotely
Location: Junior AB
Chair and Presenter:
Jill Burrus, MS (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Presenter:
Tylo Ward
– WorldStrides
Presenter:
Shelley M. Jewell, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Nitivia Jones, MA Cross-Cultural and International Education (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Cauldrons of Care: Brewing Up Holistic Support for International Students
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Cauldrons of Care: Brewing Up Holistic Support for International Students
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Chelsea Curtis, MS Organizational Leadership
– Terra Dotta
Presenter:
Ashley Davis, MS
– Gonzaga University
Presenter:
Ruth Prince, MA
– Boise State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Threading the Needle of CPT Policies: Share Your Strategies
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Threading the Needle of CPT Policies: Share Your Strategies
Location: Parksville
Chair and Presenter:
Katie Pettet (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Connor M. Willingham, BA (he/him/his)
– University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presenter:
Akane Yamaguchi (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington Tacoma
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Through the Looking Glass: CU Boulder's Course Approvals & Beyond
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Through the Looking Glass: CU Boulder's Course Approvals & Beyond
Location: Pavilion D
Chair:
Michal Greenberg (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Boulder
Co-Presenter:
Carley Frea
– University of Colorado - Boulder
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Who Are You Not Reaching? Creating Accessible Media and Materials
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Who Are You Not Reaching? Creating Accessible Media and Materials
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Ashley Holben (she/her/hers)
– Mobility International USA
Shared Interest (SI)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Black/Multicultural Professionals in international Education (BMcPIE)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Black/Multicultural Professionals in international Education (BMcPIE)
Location: Parksville
Facilitator:
Anastasia Fynn, MBA
– The University of Utah
Shared Interest (SI)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
International Alumni and Advancement MIG Open Meeting
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
International Alumni and Advancement MIG Open Meeting
Location: Junior AB
Facilitator:
Jim Brosam, II
– Jameson Global
Facilitator:
Dilnoza F. Khasilova, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
International Education Leadership (IEL)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) MIG Meeting
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) MIG Meeting
Location: Pavilion D
Facilitator:
Ashley Holben (she/her/hers)
– Mobility International USA
Education Abroad (EA)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
One-Person Office MIG Meet-up
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
One-Person Office MIG Meet-up
Location: Pavilion C
Facilitator:
Heather Jacobson
– Pacific Lutheran University
Facilitator:
Gwen Sandford (she/her/hers)
– Reed College
Shared Interest (SI)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Service Letter or Emotional Support Letter: What's the Difference?
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Service Letter or Emotional Support Letter: What's the Difference?
Location: Port Alberni
Facilitator:
Suchavadee Ampaichitt
– University of Utah
Facilitator:
Drew Dexter Dexter Ross, EdD
– Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Sharing Our Realities: Mid-Career Leaders in International Education
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Sharing Our Realities: Mid-Career Leaders in International Education
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Kelly A. Newlon, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Co-Presenter:
Nick McKinney, MA, M.Ed.
– Whitworth University
International Education Leadership (IEL)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program (DOS EVP) Updates
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program (DOS EVP) Updates
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Rhonda Convert
Co-Presenter:
Clay Lewis (he/him/his)
– U.S. Department of State
Co-Presenter:
Charles Mackey
– Department of State
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PDT
Community College Interest Group: Open Meeting
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PDT
Community College Interest Group: Open Meeting
Location: Finback
Moderator:
Rianna Robertson-LeVay (she/they)
– Portland Community College
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
A Neighborly Conversation: Comparison of Canadian and US Study Regimes
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
A Neighborly Conversation: Comparison of Canadian and US Study Regimes
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
David A. M. Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
Presenter:
BRADLEY O'HARA, PhD
– Adler University
Presenter:
deanna okun-nachoff, JD
– McCrea Immigration law
Presenter:
Ajay Patel
– Vancouver Community College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Decolonizing International Student Recruitment: Shifting Language
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Decolonizing International Student Recruitment: Shifting Language
Location: Parksville
Chair and Presenter:
Sakura Hirata
– Okanagan College
Presenter:
Kristianne Viher, MBA, MA (she/her/hers)
– IDP
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Identifying some of the Unique needs of International Muslim Students
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Identifying some of the Unique needs of International Muslim Students
Location: Pavilion D
Chair and Presenter:
Kashif Farooqi (he/him/his)
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Ellya Farhana Mohd Shaferi, LL.B / M.B.A. (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Increasing Access, Expanding Horizons: Underrepresented Students in Less Common Destinations
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Increasing Access, Expanding Horizons: Underrepresented Students in Less Common Destinations
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Colleen Ferguson, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Shoreline Community College
Chair and Presenter:
Elizabeth MacGonagle, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Kansas
Presenter:
Elaine Tuft, PhD
– Utah Valley University Center for International Studies - Orem, UT
Education Abroad (EA)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Updates
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Updates
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Rawlin Lee Tate, Sr.
– Internal Revenue Service
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
A Student Walks Into Your Office... (EA)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
A Student Walks Into Your Office... (EA)
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Christopher Quinlan, MPA (he/him/his)
– Brigham Young University
Chair and Presenter:
Daniel Solomon
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Tylo Ward
– WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Best Uses of ISSS Resources and Outside Counsel
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Best Uses of ISSS Resources and Outside Counsel
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Laura Buhs, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Denver
Presenter:
Debra Schneider, JD (she/her/hers)
– Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Donuts Don’t Solve Everything: A Unique Approach to Office Culture
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Donuts Don’t Solve Everything: A Unique Approach to Office Culture
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Megan Brentlinger, MTESOL, MS (expected 2024) (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University - International Students and Scholars Center
Co-Presenter:
Drew Dexter Dexter Ross, EdD
– Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Industry Focused Study Abroad Programs: The Modern and Inclusive Option
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Industry Focused Study Abroad Programs: The Modern and Inclusive Option
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Vikki L. Hedges
– Newcastle University
Chair and Presenter:
Shannon Hersage, BA, MSc PG Certificate (she/her/hers)
– University of Strathclyde
Education Abroad (EA)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Leading with Purpose: Conscious & Ethical Leadership in International Education
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Leading with Purpose: Conscious & Ethical Leadership in International Education
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Jonathan Frank (he/him/his)
– PeopleCert
Chair and Presenter:
Amber McKenzie, MA in Communication & Leadership Studies
– Community Colleges of Spokane
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Special Student Relief (SSR)
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
PDT
Special Student Relief (SSR)
Location: Junior C
Presenter:
Shelby King, Masters in International Relations
– Central Washington University
Chair and Presenter:
Sonia Toudji, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Central Washington University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
International Scholar Hot Topics
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
International Scholar Hot Topics
Location: Pavilion C
Presenter:
David Gluckman
– McCandlish Holton, PC
Chair and Presenter:
Jonathan L. Moore, JD
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Prepare, Don’t Panic: How to Weather Changes in Administration
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
Prepare, Don’t Panic: How to Weather Changes in Administration
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Breanne Johnson (she/her/hers)
– Curray York & Associates
Presenter:
Michelle Larson-Krieg, MA, JD
– University of Colorado Denver /Anchutz Medical Campus
Presenter:
Ursula Elspeth Owen, JD (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington - Seattle Campus
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
University-Digital Agency Network (Aggregator) Partnerships: Issues to Consider
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
University-Digital Agency Network (Aggregator) Partnerships: Issues to Consider
Location: Junior AB
Chair and Presenter:
Patrick F. Colabucci, Ed.D
– UpGrad GSP
Co-Presenter:
Cat Wilson
– upGrad GSP
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
USCIS Ombudsman Updates
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
PDT
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman: Assisting individuals and addressing systemic issues with USCIS
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Krista D. Tacey
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PDT
Game Night and Cash Bar
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PDT
Game Night and Cash Bar
Location: Pavilion CD
Sponsored By
Thursday, October 10, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Breakfast Walk
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
Breakfast Walk to Canada Place
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
PDT
Coffee Break
Location: Junior Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
PDT
Registration Table Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
PDT
Registration Table Open
Location: North Tower Lobby
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Appreciative Advising: Strategies and Support Tools for Navigating Student Needs
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Appreciative Advising: Strategies and Support Tools for Navigating Student Needs
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Brittany Brooks, MA (she/her/hers)
– IFSA
Presenter:
Daniel Solomon
– University of Denver
Education Abroad (EA)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Building Connections to Build Programs
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Building Connections to Build Programs
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Tim Randall (he/him/his)
– Boise State University
Presenter:
Chase Van Weerdhuizen (he/him/his)
– Treasure Valley Community College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Igniting On Campus Partnerships to Expand Study Abroad Participation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Igniting On Campus Partnerships to Expand Study Abroad Participation
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Dafne Johnson, M. Ed (she/her/hers)
– University of Arizona
Presenter:
Hannah K. Nevitt, Ed.M (she/her/hers)
– Western Washington University
Chair and Presenter:
Heather Theisen-Gandara, EdD
– Gilman Interational Scholarship Program
Education Abroad (EA)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
J-1 Cultural Exchange Activities: Ideas for Hosting Worthy of Boasting
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
J-1 Cultural Exchange Activities: Ideas for Hosting Worthy of Boasting
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Sam Brown, EdD (he/him/his)
– Brigham Young University
Presenter:
Cristi Maetani, MPA
– Brigham Young University
Chair and Presenter:
Christopher Quinlan, MPA (he/him/his)
– Brigham Young University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Reel Connections: International Student Stories Building Social Media Communities
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Reel Connections: International Student Stories Building Social Media Communities
Location: Junior C
Presenter:
Erica Hervig, MD (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Chair and Presenter:
Tiffany E. Tal-Pomrening, MST (she/her/hers)
– International Students and Scholars Center, Arizona State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Starting a conversation: supporting queer outbound students studying abroad
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
PDT
Starting a conversation: supporting queer outbound students studying abroad
Location: Junior AB
Chair and Presenter:
William P. Bingham, PhD (he/him/his)
– Wake Forest University Center For Global Programs & Studies
Co-Presenter:
Rayna Minnigan Harris (she/her/hers)
– Wake Forest University
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Change Management: Paving the Way for Lasting Success
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Change Management: Paving the Way for Lasting Success
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Colton Edward Sawyer Oliphant
– Via TRM
Co-Presenter:
Brynn A. Smith (she/her/hers)
– The Evergreen State College
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Facilitating DEI Learning Opportunities for International Students
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Facilitating DEI Learning Opportunities for International Students
Location: Junior D
Chair and Presenter:
Samantha Gorman, M.Ed.
– University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Presenter:
Maria Jose Luna (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Denver / Anschutz Medical Campus
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
How to Intentionally Integrate International Students into Campus Life
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
How to Intentionally Integrate International Students into Campus Life
Location: Pavilion C
Presenter:
Beth Carter
– Green River College
Presenter:
Erica Swenson
– Green River College
Chair and Presenter:
Veronica Zimmerman (she/her/hers)
– Green River College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Reimagining Education Abroad Through an Identity and Belonging Lens
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Reimagining Education Abroad Through an Identity and Belonging Lens
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Adán De La Paz (he/him/his)
– De La Paz Education Services
Chair and Presenter:
Cynthia Engel
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Termination? Proceed with Extreme Caution!
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
PDT
Termination? Proceed with Extreme Caution!
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Joshua N. Davis
– Portland State University
Presenter:
Ashley Davis, MS
– Gonzaga University
Chair and Presenter:
David A. M. Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Challenge vs. Support: Finding Balance for International Student Development
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Challenge vs. Support: Finding Balance for International Student Development
Location: Junior AB
Presenter:
Elizabeth Hammond, MA
– Weber State University
Chair and Presenter:
Aaron Mendez, M.A. (he/him/his)
– University of Utah
Presenter:
Olivia N. Morfas (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
For people and planet. Keeping Education Abroad sustainable.
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
For people and planet. Keeping Education Abroad sustainable.
Location: Pavilion D
Presenter:
Katie Davidson, Master of Arts in International Education
– Utah State University
Chair and Presenter:
Rachael Fahrenbach, Masters In International Relations (she/they)
– Oregon State University
Presenter:
Tylo Ward
– WorldStrides
Presenter:
Daniel Watson (he/him/his)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Immigration Unicorns: When International Student Advisors Also Become Scholar Advisors
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Immigration Unicorns: When International Student Advisors Also Become Scholar Advisors
Location: Pavilion C
Chair and Presenter:
Jill Burrus, MS (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Presenter:
Lindsay Pepper, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Oregon
Co-Presenter:
Katie Pettet (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Skip the H-1B and Go Straight for U.S. Permanent Residence
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Skip the H-1B and Go Straight for U.S. Permanent Residence
Location: Junior C
Chair and Presenter:
Breanne Johnson (she/her/hers)
– Curray York & Associates
Presenter:
Michelle Larson-Krieg, MA, JD
– University of Colorado Denver /Anchutz Medical Campus
Presenter:
Ursula Elspeth Owen, JD (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington - Seattle Campus
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Why? IEM Case for Expanding English Proficiency Options
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
PDT
Why? IEM Case for Expanding English Proficiency Options
Location: Parksville
Presenter:
Kimberly Cooper
– Washington State University
Chair and Presenter:
Jonathan Frank (he/him/his)
– PeopleCert
Presenter:
Amber McKenzie, MA in Communication & Leadership Studies
– Community Colleges of Spokane
Presenter:
Bjorn Myhre
– Oxford International Digitial Institute
International Enrollment Management (IEM)