Session: Collaborative Approaches to Developing Faculty-Led Programs (WS09)
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Katherine Heird, MA
Director, Education Abroad & Global Learning
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Fulbright International Education Administrator

This workshop is relevant for those seeking to add programming along with learning best practices to improve your current education abroad portfolio. Gain foundational information that will help you implement successful and intentional programs. Learn how to create more program options while collaborating in a structured manner with faculty in the global learning agenda for your campus. 

Session: Building Bridges: Exploring the Art of International Partnerships (WS13) 
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

Chad Hoseth, MA 
Assistant Vice Provost For International Affairs 
Colorado State University 
Fulbright Alum 

This session will illustrate different institutional approaches to NSPM-33 compliance and provide concrete This workshop explores strategic partnerships in higher education, focusing on innovative practices for bilateral and multilateral collaborations. Topics of discussion include how trends like revenue generation impact partnerships, and ways to create partnerships that offer reciprocal benefits that align with institutional priorities. 

Session: Supporting International Students with Disabilities: Building Model Practices (WS14) 
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Cory Owen, EdD 
Associate Dean Of Students 
Yale-NUS College 
Fulbright Alum 

This workshop provides research and resources for practitioners who support international students with disabilities. Attendees learn about model practices for inclusive support, campus collaboration, and advocacy. 

Session: Symposium on Leadership: Reinterpreting Internationalization in 2024 and Beyond  
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

Jennifer Evanuik, EdM 
Senior Director, International Initiatives 
Georgia State University 
Fulbright Alum 

Jenny Lee, PhD  
Vice President for Arizona International and Dean of International Education  
University of Arizona 
Fulbright Alum 

The Symposium on Leadership 2024 will consider how to adapt new approaches to internationalization to institutional contexts and beyond. The content of this program is designed for an audience of senior international officers and international education leaders. 

Session: Preparing Labor Certification Applications for University Teaching Positions 
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

Loveness Schafer, MCL 
Associate Director
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge 
Fulbright Alum 

Participants discuss laying the groundwork for the successful submission of special handling applications in the permanent labor certification system (PERM); properly completing critical sections of Form ETA-9141 and the revised Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) Form ETA-9089; and creating and maintaining PERM audit files. 

Session: Refugees as Resources: Collaborations and Solutions with Academia 
9:30 AM to 10:20 AM 

Betsy Fisher, JD, MA  
U.S. Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries 
Talent Beyond Boundaries 
Fulbright Alum

This session contrasts traditional perceptions of refugee populations with their personal contexts, characteristics, and talents. It also explores how engaging refugees can diversify and improve academic institutions and communities. 

Session: Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad 
9:30 AM to 10:20 AM 

Joanna Regulska, PhD  
Vice Provost & Dean, Global Affairs 
University of California – Davis 
Fulbright Alum

Explore universities’ transformative role in driving economic development through strategic internationalization and community engagement efforts. Case studies and practical examples, such as institutions’ engagement with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrate will uncover the potential of aligning strategies to effect change. Attendees leave with a toolkit for leveraging resources for sustainable economic growth and community enrichment. 

Session: Combining DEI Initiatives and Financial Inclusion for Innovative International Student Admissions 
9:30 AM to 10:20 AM 

Sasidhar Sista, EdM 
Co-Founder & COO 
GradRight Inc. 
Fulbright Alum

Higher education access experts share innovative strategies to effectively drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for international students. 

Poster Presentation: Bridging International Student and Scholar and Career Services for International Student Success
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Michael Elliott, PhD 
Director, International Student and Scholar Services 
University At Albany-SUNY – International Student Services 
Fulbright Alum 

This presentation explores collaborations between international student and scholar services and career services, addressing unique career challenges for international students. Focusing on model practices throughout the student life cycle, the goal is to empower students to navigate careers via Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and beyond. 

Poster Presentation: New Orleans Isn’t Bad, But Have You Been to Baden-Württemberg?  
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Rachel Hendrix, EdS 
Executive Director, International Affairs 
University of West Florida 
Fulbright Alum 

This poster sheds light on the significant moments appreciated by participants in the Baden-Württemberg Seminar. This seminar has helped participants understand the educational landscape in the Baden-Württemberg region through observing the significant differences across its diverse institutions and taking in the rich cultural and educational offerings of Baden-Württemberg. 

Poster Presentation: How to Help International Students and Faculty Navigate Sexual Harassment   
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Adrienne Mathis 
Executive Director  
Title IX Solutions, LLC
Fulbright Alum 

In this poster, sexual harassment experts first outline the numerous barriers to reporting. They then share strategies for minimizing such obstacles to encourage reporting, improve collaboration with the Title IX office, and foster a safer campus environment. 

Poster Presentation: Title IX and Students Abroad: What U.S. Schools Should Know 
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Adrienne Mathis 
Executive Director  
Title IX Solutions, LLC
Fulbright Alum 

In this presentation, Title IX experts explain the application of Title IX abroad, highlight reporting requirements, and identify types of sexual harassment abroad that require a response. 

Poster Presentation: Reimagining International Graduate Student Orientation: Lessons from a Case Study 
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

William McShane, MPIA
Associate Director For Integrated Learning
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Campus
Fulbright Alum 

This poster showcases three years of data gathered from an innovative and inclusive orientation program for international graduate business students. Through a collaborative faculty and staff approach, students in mixed teams undertake a case exercise, facilitating cross-cultural interaction while preparing them for first-semester success.

Session: The New Security Landscape for Education Abroad: The Relevance of NSPM-33  
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM  

Daniel Kampsen, JD  
Director, Global Safety And Operations 
Drexel University 
Fulbright Alum

This session will illustrate different institutional approaches to NSPM-33 compliance and provide concrete ideas for application to your programming. 

Session: Hong Kong’s Advantages: New Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area  
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM   

Ian Holliday   
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)  
The University of Hong Kong 
Fulbright Alum 

The session will highlight Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages as a regional education hub, special status as part of China, and close connection to the world. Panelists will explore the crucial role of education and research in the Greater Bay Area. 

Session: Millennials Stepping Up: The Transformation of International Education Leadership 
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM   

Emma Swift, EdM 
Director, Office of International Education 
University of Vermont 
Fulbright Alum 

This session uses data, case studies, discussion, and humor to explore leadership in this context including a focus on intergenerational management, employee retention, work-life balance and career growth. 

Session: Don’t Feed the Phish: Tackling Scams Targeting International Students and Scholars  
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM   

Julie Wilbers, MA  
Director, International Student and Scholar Services 
Vanderbilt University 
Fulbright Alum 

This session will provide an opportunity to discuss latest trends in scams targeting international students and scholars and ways international offices can collaborate with campus and community partners to better educate, advocate, and support international students and scholars in a complicated scam environment. 

Session: Under Construction: Breaking Down Silos and Reorganizing International Student and Scholar Services Offices 
2:30 PM to 3:20 PM 

Kelia Hubbard  
Executive Director, Immigration Services & Support (ISS)  
Wake Forest University 
Fulbright Alum 

This session provides some recent examples of successful restructuring that aligns with contemporary team models, discussing both quick wins and longer-term decisions that require agility and flexibility in management styles and ethos. 

Session: Ghosted: Data-Driven Analysis of Students Breaking Up with Education Abroad
2:30 PM to 3:20 PM 

Kimberly Longfellow, MA  
Assistant Director Of Off-Campus Programs
St. Lawrence University International & Intercultural Studies 
Fulbright Alum 

Participants in this session will be challenged to re-envision their application processes to better understand barriers to participation and how to make data-driven decisions on retention efforts. 

Session: Leadership Strategies and Initiatives that Advance Student Success 
2:30 PM to 3:20 PM 

Wing-Kai To, PhD 
Assistant Provost for Global Engagement 
Bridgewater State University 
Fulbright Alum 

This session features initiatives and intentional programming for student success in international programs at three institutions. The senior international officers (SIOs) on this panel discuss innovations and challenges for student engagement in international education and explore effective strategies for student success.  

Session: Voices from the Global South: Asia 
4:30 PM to 5:20 PM  

CK Kwai, PhD 
Director, CISP 
Cleveland State University 
Fulbright International Education Administrator  

In this session, Asian partners speak on the responsibilities and challenges they face.

Session: Learning Locally: Developing Culturally Responsive Curricula Through the Lens of Education Abroad Host Communities
9:30AM to 10:20 AM  

Kevin Johnson, PhD 
Academic Director for Prague Programs 
CET Academic Programs 
Fulbright Alum 

This session explores methods to decolonize study abroad curricula through the intentional emphasis of local community perspectives in program design. Practitioners and educators leave with strategies and resources for collaboration and curricular approaches that celebrate local perspectives and foster cross-cultural understanding.   

Session: A Newcomer’s Guide to the Galaxy of Education Abroad 
9:30AM to 10:20 AM  

Erica Jorgenson 
Assistant Director, Office of International Education 
University Of Denver 
Fulbright Alum 

This session teaches newcomers and participants how to articulate their “why” for being in the field and discover concrete ways to build a network of like-minded practitioners.    

Session: The Adviser-Turned-Analyst: Navigating the Shift in International Education 
9:30AM to 10:20 AM  

Emma Swift, EdM 
Director, Office of International Education 
University of Vermont 
Fulbright Alum 

This session covers emerging needs, required skills, roles, and available training. Targeting a broad audience, it addresses advisers undergoing similar transitions, directors considering team expansion, and offices incorporating business analysis into existing roles. 

Poster Presentation: Embrace Discomfort: Messaging for Resilience in Education Abroad
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Becca AbuRakia-Einhorn, MA, MPA
Director, Critical Language Scholarship
Critical Language Scholarship
Fulbright Alum 

This session focuses on ways education abroad professionals can message about discomfort to help students prepare for programs and develop resiliency.

Poster Presentation: Sustainability Performance in Study Abroad: Results from Two Comprehensive Surveys
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Karen McBride, EdD
Executive Director
Community Colleges For International Development
Fulbright Alum 

This presentation shares the results of the 2021 and 2023 Survey of Sustainability in Education Abroad. These surveys measured various levels of sustainability performance within study abroad offices worldwide, including longitudinal data for institutions that completed both surveys. The poster is ideal for education abroad professionals.

Poster Presentation: The Internationalization of Student Enrollment in Azerbaijani Universities Offering Dual Diplomas
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Hasan Huseynli, Dr.
Associate Professor
ADA University, Azerbaijan
Fulbright Alum 

This poster presents broad information on the interest of Azerbaijani universities in cooperating with North American and European universities to implement dual-diploma programs. The presentation substantiates the mutual benefits of this cooperation and highlights successful results of Azerbaijan’s leading universities in the field of recruiting foreign students.

Poster Presentation: Collegiate Experiences of Female Undergraduate Students in an Afghan University
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Masoud Juya, PhD
PhD Graduate
University of North Texas UNT International
Fulbright Alum 

The research presented in this poster delves into the experiences of female Afghan university students during the Taliban resurgence, uncovering oppression, systemic barriers, academic issues, family support, and resilience. It emphasizes the need for advocacy, policy changes, and urgent action toward gender equality and inclusive education in Afghanistan.

Poster Presentation: A Stakeholder Approach to Valuable Global Experiential Learning Outcomes
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

William McShane, MPIA
Associate Director For Integrated Learning
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Campus
Fulbright Alum 

This poster provides best practices on how to engage on- and off-campus stakeholders (e.g. faculty, career offices, alumni, and providers) while fulfilling student and institutional goals.

Poster Presentation: Empowering Global Citizenship: REDES International Service-Learning Approach to Sustainability
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Marie Nazon, PhD (she/her/hers)
REDES Academic Program Coordinator
REDES
Fulbright Alum 

This poster examines how the REDES service-learning program, in partnership with academic institutions, fosters sustainability in education. Based in Senegal, it engages students in ecovillage projects for community growth and cultural insights. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it emphasizes holistic sustainability and leadership development, highlighting global environmental challenges.

Poster Presentation: From Inquiry to Enrollment: Mapping the Journey of International Students
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Megan Otermat, MBA
Senior Assistant Director Of International Admissions
DePaul University
Fulbright Alum 

This poster examines how the REDES service-learning program, in partnership with academic institutions, fosters sustainability in education. Based in Senegal, it engages students in ecovillage projects for community growth and cultural insights. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it emphasizes holistic sustainability and leadership development, highlighting global environmental challenges.

Poster Presentation: Roma Booklet Project-US Fulbright ETAs engaging with Hungarian Roma communities
10:30AM to 12:00 PM  

Annamaria Sas, MA
American Program Officer
Fulbright Commission Hungary
Fulbright Alum 

This presentation discusses what the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award for the Roma Student Initiative Award is, which provides English-language training and leadership development to Roma students and minority groups in Hungary. Also discussed is the six-volume Roma booklet series that award grantees have published.

Session: International Health and Safety Risk Management for Small Offices 
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM 

Daniel Kampsen, JD  
Director, Global Safety and Operations 
Drexel University 
Fulbright Alum 

Join the poster presenters on a journey through the international student enrollment process, exploring timelines and key insights that shape the recruitment landscape. Using fall 2023 intake enrollment data from a U.S. and a Canadian university, the presentation plots the true enrollment timeline for hundreds of students.

Session: How to Advocate for International Education Efforts on Campus 
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM 

Jaclyn Assarian
Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Institute of International Education

Andra Jacques, MA  
Assistant Director, Fulbright Outreach and Recruitment 
Institute of International Education 
Fulbright Alum 

Practitioners from across the higher education landscape share how they have expanded international engagement for their campuses by focusing on leveraging cross-campus relationships and communicating the benefits of internationalization to gain support. 

Session: Japan Rising: Can the Country’s 10-Year Internationalization Plan Be Realized?  
3:00 PM to 3:50 PM  

Hiroshi Ota 
Professor 
Hitotsubashi University 
Fulbright Alum 

Yujin Yaguchi, PhD 
Vice President 
University of Tokyo 
Fulbright Alum

Japan’s internationalization strategy addresses population decline, labor shortages, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal envisions having 500,000 Japanese students abroad by 2033 and 400,000 international students in Japan through increased English-language education and support for graduates seeking jobs in Japan. Join this discussion as it examines if these goals can be achieved. 

Session: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Current Issues 
3:00 PM to 3:50 PM  

Loveness Schafer, MCL 
Associate Director 
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge 
Fulbright Alum 

Learn about recent developments in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations, policies, and processes and how they could affect international educators’ work, advisees, and institutions. Agency officials answer questions gathered from the NAFSA community and share tips, tools, and resources. 

Session: Connections for Maximum Impact: Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards 
9:30AM to 10:20 AM  

Maria Alves 
Senior Director 
Texas A&M University – College Station 
Fulbright Alum 

Jennifer Evanuik, EdM
Senior Director, International Initiatives 
Georgia State University 
Fulbright Alum 

Stephen Money
Deputy Director, Office of Academic Exchange Programs
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

In an interactive session, chaired by Deputy Director Stephen Money of the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, a panel of alums share their experiences to help the audience pursue this unique professional development opportunity. 

Session: Enhancing International Enrollments: Language Proficiency as a Strategic Asset 
9:30AM to 10:20 AM 

Stephen Carey 
British Council 
Fulbright Alum 

This session explores IELTS scores as a tool for understanding international students’ language proficiency and readiness for academic programs. Analysis of global IELTS performance will inform discussions on admissions policies to ensure students preparedness pre-enrollment. Participants will gain insights to refine admissions to support success. 

Session: Overcoming Adversity: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies for Global Partnership Success  
9:30AM to 10:20 AM 

Karla Guinigundo, MA  
Director, Global Partnerships 
Miami University 
Fulbright Alum 

This session draws on successful strategies and best practices used by U.S. and international institutions to navigate organizational, legal, and political hurdles impacting the success of global partnerships and partnership managers. 

Session: Leveraging Rising Interest in Community Colleges: Harnessing Emerging Opportunities  
9:30AM to 10:20 AM 

Karen McBride, EdD 
Executive Director 
Community Colleges For International Development 
Fulbright Alum 

This session delves into empirical strategies for leveraging the rising global interest in community colleges. The session focuses on the recruitment, engagement, and retention of international students and is enriched by insights from contemporary research and exemplary practices. 

Session: Foundations of Inclusive Learning: Exploring Global Equity and Awareness 
9:30AM to 10:20 AM 

Sumie Song, PhD 
Director Of Strategic Partnerships 
The GREEN Program  
Fulbright Alum 

In this interactive session, attendees explore a new framework that integrates self-awareness and global consciousness. Presenters address how to reshape approaches to international education based on cultural differences and biases. Attendees learn strategies for achieving genuine inclusivity and equity, equipping them to influence future global citizens. 

Session: Mistakes Were Made: The Effect of Immigration Advising Errors 
11:30AM to 12:20 PM 

Julie Wilbers, MA
Director, International Student And Scholar Services 
Vanderbilt University 
Fulbright Alum 

In this interactive session, attendees explore a new framework that integrates self-awareness and global consciousness. Presenters address how to reshape approaches to international education based on cultural differences and biases. Attendees learn strategies for achieving genuine inclusivity and equity, equipping them to influence future global citizens.