J-1 Cultural Exchange Activities: Ideas for Hosting Worthy of Boasting

Thursday, October 10, 2024

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM PDT

Location: Parksville

Presenter(s)

Sam Brown, EdD (he/him/his)

Director, ISSS
Brigham Young University
Cristi Maetani, MPA

Assistant Director
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Chair and Presenter(s)

Christopher Quinlan, MPA (he/him/his)

International Program Coordinator
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Slides

Presentation Description: This session will discuss the J-1 exchange program requirements for cultural exchanges as part of the Department of State mandate. Presenters will help lead conversations about best practices as well as challenges in helping to facilitate exchanges worthy of regulatory reporting, and will give examples of EV exchanges worth writing home about. Additionally, we will discuss ways to underscore the importance of these exchanges with leadership when seeking institutional support.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will strengthen understanding of regulatory and Department of State requirements for cultural exchanges
Participants will gain insights into how other institutions foster exchanges
Participants will learn perceptions of challenges with cultural exchanges and how to navigate them