Exposition May 28-31, 2013

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
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I-Engage Talks
Room 122
Enjoy dynamic 10-15-minute presentations
on a variety of topics featuring presenters
who make a difference in their local
communities and beyond.
Co-Chairs: Kirstin Kahaloa, Maryville
University; John Wilkerson, University of
Missouri
■ The Immigrant Influence on Creating
a World-Class City
Tim Nowak, St. Louis World Trade
Center
■ Why I Came to St. Louis
Amparo Kollman-Moore, Saint Louis
University
■ Overcoming Obstacles to Health
Care
Jorge Riopedre, Casa de Salud
■ Mentoring for Student Success
Gustavo Arango and Ken Schmitt,
Universidad Ya!
■ Improving the Lives and Learning of
Foreign-Born Students
Anna Crosslin, International Institute
of St. Louis
■ International Students as a Trigger
to Economic Growth
Jack Strauss, Saint Louis University
■ Moving at Human Speeds
Stephen Ferst, EdD, Kean University
and 2013 Annual Conference
Committee Chair
9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Colloquium on Internationalizing Teacher
Education (Day 1)
$
Expanding Our Vision: International and
Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning for
Pre-and In-Service Teachers and Faculty
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Majestic
Ballroom FG
Building on the success of NAFSA’s five
years of teacher education programming,
participants at this year’s colloquium will
learn strategies for fostering crosscultural
learning among pre- and
in-service teachers. Discuss how to build
effective relationships with campus and
community partners at home and abroad.
Hear incentives and strategies for helping
faculty develop their own global
awareness and expertise. Leave with tools
and resources to help plan for and assess
the integration of international
internships, field work, and study abroad
opportunities that build cultural
competency in your pre- and in-service
teacher programs. Beverages, lunch
Wednesday, breakfast Thursday, and
colloquium materials are included.
9:45 A.M.-10:15 A.M.
Coffee Break
Halls 3-5
Complimentary coffee provided in the
Expo Hall.
10:15 A.M.-11:15 A.M.
MEMBER INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS
Engage with international educators
who share your interests.
Black/Multicultural Professionals in
International Education
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 3
Healthcare Institutions
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 1
Peace, Justice, and Citizen Diplomacy
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 2
Rainbow
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 4
OPEN MEETINGS
Advanced Credential Evaluation
Dialogue
IEM Networking Center, Room 266
Bring your questions to this discussion for
advanced credential evaluation members.
Assessment and Evaluation Roundtable
TLS Networking Center, Room 280
Attend this roundtable and network with
those sharing your interest in assessment
and evaluation.
Discussion of Travel Issues Related to
International Students and Scholars in
the United States
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Majestic
Ballroom E
Meet with NAFSA’s Travel Subcommittee
and other colleagues to discuss
international student and scholar travel
issues. U.S. Department of State and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection
FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.NAFSA.ORG/AC13SCHEDULE
$
Advanced offering Fee required New this year
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representatives have been invited to
participate.
Open Dialogue on Work, Internship, and
Volunteering Abroad
EA Networking Center, Room 261
Meet and talk with other colleagues who
work to increase student participation
in work, internships, and volunteering
abroad.
Senior International Officers from
Comprehensive Institutions
IEL Networking Center, Room 262
Join SIOs and internationalization leader
colleagues to address challenges and
share strategic insights about
internationalizing your comprehensive
institution.
Technology Forum
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 5-7
This meeting is open to anyone interested
in discussing advances, concerns, and
issues related to using technology in
international education.
GLOBAL PARTNER SESSIONS
Brazil: Why Increasing Numbers of
Brazilians Are Choosing to Study Abroad
Room 127
Everyone is talking about the number of
Brazilians studying overseas. The session
provides an overview of the Brazil market
and detailed analysis of the reasons
behind the increase and why it will
continue at an even faster rate.
Information about the most popular types
of courses, a case study of the largest
Brazilian educational agencies, and an
update on the Brazilian government
scholarship program is also included.
Chair and Presenter: Samir Zaveri, BMI
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