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1 0 t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c eFriday, March 134Conference Agenda (cont.)Abstract:The primordial objective of the Training, Internship, Exchanges,and Scholarships (TIES) Program funded through USAID Mexicowas to support mutual strategic development in Mexico and theUnited States. This presentation focuses on how multiple TIES grantsreceived by Alamo Colleges led to the creation of successful workforcedevelopment strategies, and to long-term strategic alliances that fostercapacity building in the partnering Alamo colleges and technicaluniversities spanning half of the Mexico/United States border.11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Session 13Bowie C“A Multi-Pronged Approach: Fundraising and Public-Private Partnerships for International Mobility”Presenters:Ruddys AndradeAssociate Vice President of Academic AffairsNew Jersey City UniversityJersey City, New JerseyUSACraig KatzDirector of International ProgramsNew Jersey City UniversityJersey City, New JerseyUSADr. Tim WhiteAssistant Professor of HistoryNew Jersey City UniversityJersey City, New JerseyUSAAbstract:New Jersey City University’s (NJCU) associate vice president, theinternational studies director, and a professor will share their multiprongedapproach to fundraising for international mobility. Likemost institutions with underprivileged, immigrant, or first-generationcollege students, NJCU cannot have robust study abroad offerings ifall trip costs are borne by students. Our presentation will chroniclehow executive, administrative, and faculty fundraising combined tomake study abroad in Peru and Spain possible for our students, withhigh percentages of Hispanic trip attendees.11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Session 14Mission A“Two Initiatives Aimed at Developing a Globally-MindedCampus Culture”Presenters:Dr. Ani YazedjianAssociate ProfessorTexas State UniversitySan Marcos, TexasUSADr. Pam WuestenbergAssistant DeanTexas State UniversitySan Marcos, TexasUSAAbstract:This panel will include presentations on two distinct strategies thatcould be used to develop a globally-minded campus culture. Thefirst presentation will highlight a workshop for faculty focused onpreparing students for socially responsible global citizenship. Thesecond will highlight a year-long initiative aimed at cultivating acommon intellectual conversation, enhancing student participation inthe intellectual life of the campus, and fostering a sense of communityacross the campus and extended community.11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Session 15Mission B“Best Practices for Implementing Successful InternationalShort-term Study Programs”Presenters:Dr. Paul EdmundsDirector, CELACUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoUSADr. Eliseo TorresVice President of Student AffairsUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoUSASantiago CastielloDirector for International CooperationMonterrey Institute of Technology and Higher EducationMonterrey, Nuevo LeónMexicoAlejandro MendiazStudent Affairs InternUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoUSAAbstract:This panel presentation outlines working models for internationalcollaborative efforts and encourages a lively discussion of best practicesregarding the creation and implementation of successful internationaleducation programs. In particular, various models of short-termprograms will be elaborated and discussed. Panel members from theUniversity of New Mexico and Monterrey Institute of Technology andHigher Education will highlight best practices and lessons learned,emphasizing considerations for university administrators, faculty andstudents.