Exposition May 28-31, 2013

FRIDAY, MAY 31
1:45 P.M.-2:45 P.M.
Water, Water, Everywhere: Water Safety
and Risk Management in Education
Abroad
Room 274
Drowning is among the leading causes of
death of study abroad participants. This
session applies risk assessment and risk
management techniques to water safety;
discusses organizational, cultural, and
systems wilderness risk management and
its applicability to education abroad
programs; examines the on-site challenges
of extracurricular recreational water
activities; and explores roles and
responsibilities surrounding water activities.
Chair and Presenter: Patricia C. Martin,
Swarthmore College
Presenters: Joseph L. Brockington, PhD,
Kalamazoo College; Drew Leemon, National
Outdoor Leadership School; Adam Rubin,
CIEE International Study Programs
3:15 P.M.-4:15 P.M.
SESSIONS
Building Blocks of Campus
Internationalization: Creating Synergy
Among Campus Stakeholders
Room 122
This session examines how structure and
intentional programming can lead to greater
synergy and collaboration among campus
constituencies. Panelists discuss strategies
contributing to internationalization at their
institutions, offer additional examples from
other institutions, and highlight resources
available to develop and assess a strategic
internationalization plan.
Chair and Presenter: Heidi Gregori-Gahan,
University of Southern Indiana
Presenters: Susan L. Gronbeck-Tedesco,
PhD, University of Kansas; Ronald S.
Rochon, PhD, University of Southern Indiana
72 NAFSA 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
Developing a Study Abroad Program in
Cuba: Understanding Federal Government
Regulations
Room 241
Restrictions on academic travel from the
United States to Cuba were eased in 2011,
making it easier for universities to send
students and faculty to study there. Learn
about U.S. regulations for new and existing
programs and gain practical insights into
operating multiple educational programs in
Cuba.
Chair: Heidi Marie Soneson, PhD, University
of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Presenters: Rebecca Bellinger, Pace
University; Jeffrey Braunger, U.S.
Department of the Treasury; Aaron Caplan,
Perry International
Incoming International Student
Motivations and Expectations: A Student
Perspective
Room 276
This session uses quantitative research data
from thousands of prospective students
seeking study abroad opportunities to
understand their motivations and
expectations. Data is supported by best
practices from U.S. and U.K. institutions that
have successfully implemented this
feedback in their recruitment strategies.
Chair and Presenter: Richard Christian
O'Rourke, Institute of International
Education
Presenters: Fanta Aw, PhD, American
University; Mike Elms, Hotcourses Inc.;
Graham Wood, University of Wales, Newport
Involving Faculty in the Process of
Assessing Students’ Intercultural
Competence
Room 242
Assessment, teaching, and learning are at
the heart of internationalization of the
curriculum. However, one challenge for
university leaders remains how to involve
faculty in the assessment of students’
intercultural competence. This session
presents an assessment framework and two
cases of engaging faculty in the intercultural
competence assessment process.
Chair: Diana N. Yefanova, PhD, Rainbow
Research
Presenters: Kris Cory, University of
Minnesota; Rhiannon Delyth Williams, PhD,
University of Minnesota; Amy Lee,
University of Minnesota
Is Consulting for Me?
Room 232
Being a consultant is one possible step in
the career path of an international educator.
Hear about the experiences of three
international educators who came to
consulting through different pathways.
Chair and Presenter: Sandy S. Tennies,
Great Circle Global Education Consulting
Presenters: Carl A. Herrin, Worcester State
University; Lin Larson, University of
California-Berkeley; Valerie Woolston,
University of Maryland
Regional Trends and Issues in
Comprehensive Internationalization
Room 240
Experts on higher education
internationalization offer perspectives from
Australia, Europe, Latin America, North
America, and South Africa in the style and
spirit of a World Café roundtable discussion
format. Learn about emerging trends in
comprehensive internationalization as well
as some of the challenges universities and
governments face around the world.
Chair and Presenter: Darla K. Deardorff,
Duke University and Association of
International Education Administrators
Presenters: Alicia Cabrero Lobato,
University Autonomous of San Luis Potosi;
Stephen Connelly, RMIT University; José
Celso Freire, Jr., PhD; Sao Paulo State
University (UNESP); Karen McBride,
Canadian Bureau for International
Education; Lavern Samuels, Durban
University of Technology; Hans-Georg van
Liempd, European Association for
International Education
Retention Strategies Through First-Year
Academic Advising and Programs for
International Students
Room 131
This session provides an overview of current
international student first-year retention
procedures and strategies at universities of
varying size. A diverse professional panel
examines how retention is affected by
academic advising and support, and firstyear
engagement programs. It also includes
an interactive discussion to address specific
institutional questions.
Chair and Presenter: Lin Lin, Ball State
University
Presenters: J. Scott Cantrell, Ball State
University; Trevor Foley, Purdue University;
Sara Rose Randrianasolo, Purdue University