Exposition May 28-31, 2013

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
2:15 P.M.-2:45 P.M.
Refreshment Break
Halls 3-5
Complimentary refreshments provided in
the Expo Hall.
2:45 P.M.-3:45 P.M.
MEMBER INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS
Engage with international educators who
share your interests.
Africa
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 2
China
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 1
Global Nomads
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 5-7
International Education for Persons
with Disabilities
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 3
Japan
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Lindell
48 NAFSA 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
Middle East
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Landmark
Ballroom 4
Sustainability
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Majestic
Ballroom A
United Nations
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Pershing
OPEN MEETINGS
An Advanced Discussion About Research
in the Field of International Education
TLS Networking Center, Room 280
Network with your colleagues and
participate in an advanced discussion about
developments and trends in the field of
international education research.
Credential Doctor Clinic II
IEM Networking Center, Room 266
Do you have questions about foreign
credentials regarding Cameroon? Visit with a
credentials doctor for assistance with your
challenges. If you have other questions
regarding different countries, feel free to
bring those as well.
Multicultural Affairs and International
Services: A Shared Discussion on
Fostering Connections
ISSS Networking Center, Room 265
Join colleagues for an open dialogue on
strategies to increase collaboration between
the International Student and Scholar
Services office and the American
multicultural student offices.
Open Dialogue on Health and Safety in
Education Abroad
EA Networking Center, Room 261
Join colleagues for an informal discussion on
health and safety issues in education
abroad.
Senior International Officers from Liberal
Arts Institutions
IEL Networking Center, Room 262
Join SIOs and internationalization leader
colleagues to address challenges and share
strategic insights about internationalizing
your liberal arts institution.
GLOBAL PARTNER SESSIONS
IELTS in the United States and Beyond: A
Truly Global Experience
Room 120
IELTS is a test of “international English” that
is increasingly used as proof of English
proficiency among U.S. universities. This
session highlights ways IELTS can benefit
your recruitment efforts. Attendees have
the opportunity to view test samples,
identify fraudulent test results, download
IELTS scores electronically, and review new
security enhancements.
Chair and Presenter: Amy Carter, IELTS
Presenters: Non Jenkins, IDP: IELTS
Australia; Zachary Johnson, IELTS USA;
Brian Lobo / British Council (IELTS)
Venezuela and Scholarship Programs of
Spanish-Speaking South America
Room 127
Many countries in Spanish-speaking South
America either have a major postgraduate
scholarship program or have launched one
in the last two years. This session gives
details of each program and information on
how international institutions can become
strategic partners and begin to receive
students from the programs. It also analyzes
the situation in Venezuela after the recent
elections and how this will impact students
to study abroad.
Chair and Presenter: Samir Zaveri, BMI
Media
Presenters: Claudia Gonzalez, Asociación
Venezolano Americana de Amistad (AVAA);
Philippe Person, BMI Media
SESSIONS
Accessing Higher Education in Canada:
Opportunities for Partnership
Room 260
Canadian higher education institutions are
engaged in more than 5,000 international
agreements from Argentina to Zimbabwe. In
this session, gain an understanding of
Canadian education, discover emerging and
innovative partnerships and exchanges, and
learn how you can partner with Canadian
institutions.
Chair and Presenter: Jennifer Humphries,
Canadian Bureau for International Education
(CBIE)
Presenters: Kate Jennings, University of
Alberta; Clayton A. Smith, EdD, University of
Windsor