Threading the Needle of CPT Policies: Share Your Strategies

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM PDT

Location: Parksville

Chair and Presenter(s)

Katie Pettet (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director, ISSS
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

Slides

Presenter(s)

Connor M. Willingham, BA (he/him/his)

Assistant Director, ISSO
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Omaha, Nebraska
Akane Yamaguchi (she/her/hers)

Director, Int'l Student and Scholar Services
University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington

Presentation Description: This session is designed for DSOs seeking strategies to navigate the 'gray areas' of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. Panelists will discuss zero credit and non-traditional experiences as well as unique experiential learning options where CPT is authorized on their campuses. Attendees will share ideas and best practices on CPT authorization and leave the session with ideas to implement or improve CPT policies at their own institutions.

Learning Objectives:

Learn strategies and processes that other ISSS offices have implemented for “gray area” CPT, such as CPT for zero or no credit and CPT for other non-traditional academic experiences.
Engage in a collaborative exchange of CPT policies and procedures, gaining insights from fellow attendees and sharing your own institution's practices.
Gain insight into the diverse landscape of academic offerings where CPT is authorized, hearing from panelists representing a range of institutions varying in size, type, and geographical location.