Exposition May 28-31, 2013

Postrecession Strategies for Funding
U.S. International Offices
Room 260
This session presents a 2012 study on the
funding models used by the international
offices of 30 U.S. public universities.
International education leaders will learn
how one office transitioned from state
funding to self-support. The session
concludes with an examination of an office
with a variety of successful self-support
mechanisms already in place.
Chair and Presenter: Eric Deschamps,
Northern Arizona University
Presenters: Penelope June Pynes, PhD,
University of North Carolina-Greensboro;
David Wright, PhD, West Chester
University
Ready, Willing, and Able to Serve:
Supporting Students with Disabilities on
Work, Internships, and Volunteering
Abroad Programs
Room 240
This session explores how universities and
providers can best support students with
disabilities on Work, Internships, and
Volunteering Abroad (WIVA) programs. A
visualization exercise, panel discussion,
and application activity illustrate to
participants disability-related policy
suggestions, model practices, and how
they can contribute to ensuring mutually
enriching WIVA experiences for students
with disabilities and their host
communities.
Chair and Presenter: Meghan Hotchkiss,
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Presenters: Ashley Bryant, Mobility
International USA; Julie M. Ficarra,
University of South Florida; Amanda L.
Zimmerman, Arcadia University
Social Media Update: Strategic Uses for
Global Student Affairs
Room 131
Social media represents an ever-changing
set of tools, challenges, and opportunities.
This session includes a review of the latest
trends, sites, and services. Additionally,
participants will learn strategies for
successful implementations. And, find out
why Google Plus, Instagram, Sina Weibo,
and YouTube are just as important as
Facebook and Twitter.
Guest Speaker: Eric Stoller,
HigherEdLive.com
Standing Out in Your Career: How to Be
a Rock Star in International Education
Room 123
How do you stand out in a profession
where talent is everywhere and where
jobs are increasingly competitive? Simple.
You become a rock star. Through survey
results, real-world examples, and video
testimonials from thought leaders, CEOs,
presidents, SIOs, and directors, you'll gain
tangible advice on how to design an
exceptional career that you love.
Chair and Presenter: Brooke Roberts,
GoAbroad.com | InsideStudyAbroad.com
(Study Abroad) 2 : International Students
in the United States Who Study Abroad
Room 241
Study abroad can be an important part of
the development of international students
enrolled at U.S. universities. However, the
rules and regulations involved in sending
students abroad from the United States
can be challenging when students are not
U.S. citizens. This session includes
presentations and discussion on visa
issues and how to support these students.
An empirical study on the international
student experience on study abroad is
also presented.
Chair and Presenter: Lynn Aguado,
Michigan State University
Presenters: Davina Potts, Universita
Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore; Ashley Sinclair,
Illinois Institute of Technology
8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
SEMINAR
Your Role in Comprehensive
Internationalization
Room 242
Every international education professional
plays a role in internationalizing higher
education. Learn how each knowledge
community’s work relates and contributes
to larger internationalization efforts, and
join roundtable discussions to identify
where your own work fits within
comprehensive internationalization. Take
home strategies to enhance impact at
home and identify opportunities to have
greater influence.
Chair: Sue Mennicke, Franklin & Marshall
College.
Presenters: Representatives of the
knowledge communities
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8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
NAFSA Bookstore
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8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
International Education Expo
Halls 3-5
NAFSA Career Center
Room 124
9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Colloquium on Internationalizing the
STEM Fields $ ★
Creating Global-Ready Graduates: How
Does Internationalization of STEM Fields
Help to Achieve this Goal?
Renaissance Grand Hotel, Majestic
Ballroom A
Join a network of deans, faculty members,
senior international officers, and program
directors committed to comprehensive
internationalization in this unique learning
opportunity. Define global competencies in
STEM students and understand how
education abroad enriches STEM studies
while furthering curricular goals. Learn to
strengthen strategic internationalization
plans and incorporate best practices for
infusing global knowledge, awareness, and
cross-cultural competency into
coursework and cocurricular activities.
Leave with a network of colleagues and
tools to help you improve your efforts.
Beverages, lunch, and colloquium
materials are included.
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2013
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