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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
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