We are delighted to invite you to join the ISEP community for the 2022 ISEP Coordinator Workshop, held virtually on Zoom November 29, 30, and December 1.
The workshop is open and free to attend for staff and faculty (including student workers) from all ISEP members and affiliates. The schedule for all sessions is below.
All presentation slides are available to view in this folder.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Featured Presenter:
Lolade Owokoniran is the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at Kennesaw State University. Prior to this position, she was the Program Manager of CIFAL Atlanta, a non-profit founded by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to strengthen the capacities of government authorities, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM EST 14:30 UTC |
Welcome President & CEO John Lucas will welcome the ISEP community. |
| 10:00 AM EST 15:00 UTC |
The Importance of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals in International Education Lolade Owokoniran, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at Kennesaw State University International education presents unique sustainability challenges. In this session, Ms. Owokoniran will lead a conversation about how we can incorporate the U.N.’s SDGs into our work and the work of ISEP. Recording Link |
| 11:00 AM EST 16:00 UTC |
Building International Competencies with Faculty: My Experience Alberto Gámez Villalvazo and Della Burke, from ITESO, the Jesuit University of Guadalajara Learn how to increase internationalization at home and encourage faculty involvement in a variety of projects. Participants will come away from the session with more options for encouraging internationalization with their faculty using non-monetary incentives. Recording Link |
| 12:00 PM EST 17:00 UTC |
Ask Me Anything: Questions with your University Relations Manager (for coordinators based in the U.S. and Latin America) Join a conversation with the ISEP URM for your region! Ask questions, meet others in your region, and chat with your URM. |
| 1:30 PM EST 18:30 UTC |
ISEP’s New Direct Programs Portfolio Cynthia Engel, ISEP Director of Program Development Join us to learn about ISEP’s revised and relaunched Direct Programs Portfolio, featuring affordable programs with excellent academic options and strong student support. Recording Link |
| 3:00 PM EST 20:00 UTC |
Internships through The Intern Group Rachel Gordon, ISEP Study Abroad, and Nicole Senchack, Senior University Partnerships Manager, The Intern Group Learn about internships through ISEP’s internship partner, The Intern Group. Recording Link |
| 4:00 PM EST 21:00 UTC |
Guiding Students through Careers in International Diplomacy Tavon Cooke, U.S. Department of State Eagleburger Fellow Studying abroad can be a stepping stone to a career in international diplomacy. Learn about different career paths and how to guide your returned study abroad students through them. Currently on a fellowship with ISEP, Tavon Cooke is a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State and has completed diplomatic assignments throughout Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and Mexico. |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM Seoul & Tokyo 1:00 PM Auckland 11:00 AM Sydney Tuesday, 7:00 PM EST |
Ask Me Anything: Questions with your University Relations Manager (for coordinators in Asia & Oceania) Join a conversation with the ISEP URM for your region! Ask questions, meet others in your region, and chat with your URM. |
| 8:00 AM EST 13:00 UTC |
Ask Me Anything: Questions with your University Relations Manager (for coordinators in Northern & Central Europe, Southern Europe, Africa, & Middle East, the UK, and Ireland) Join a conversation with the ISEP URM for your region! Ask questions, meet others in your region, and chat with your URM. |
| 9:00 AM EST 14:00 UTC |
Coffee Chat: Partnering with the ISEP Alumni Association Tavon Cooke, U.S. Department of State Eagleburger Fellow Join ISEP Staff for an informal chat about how your institution can partner with ISEP’s alumni association. |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST 15:00 - 17:00 UTC |
Coordinator Training: Beyond the Basics Alex Kahn-Johnston, Director of Member Relations for Latin America, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Southern Europe Go beyond our introductory ISEP training and learn about how to build an estimated budget for ISEP programs, the visa process, managing culture shock, setting student expectations, and much more! Recording Link |
| 1:00 PM EST 18:00 UTC |
ISEP’s New Direct Program: American Business School of Paris Learn about ISEP’s newest program in Paris, featuring business courses taught in English. Recording Link |
| 3:00 PM EST 20:00 UTC |
Pacific Student Support Services Lillian Fuata, The University of the South Pacific Learn how USP approaches and integrates the indigenous Pacific Islander community into its work and how they approach their work with ISEP. Recording Link |
| 5:00 PM EST 22:00 UTC |
ISEP’s New Direct Program: Korea University Nicole Meanor, ISEP University Relations Manager Learn about ISEP’s new Direct program in Seoul with Korea University. Recording Link |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Featured Presenter:
Jennifer Gottlieb, Ph.D. is a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Consultant, Supervisor, and Trainer. Dr. Gottlieb provides training and consultation to study abroad agencies/universities and their staff to better manage student mental health challenges and build staff confidence in supporting students in their study abroad experience.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM Seoul & Tokyo 1:00 PM Auckland 11:00 AM Sydney Wednesday, 7:00 PM EST |
Coordinator Training: Beyond the Basics Nicole Meanor, University Relations Manager for Asia & Oceania Go beyond our introductory ISEP training and learn about how to build an estimated budget for ISEP programs, the visa process, managing culture shock, setting student expectations, and much more! |
| 10:00 AM Seoul & Tokyo 2:00 PM Auckland 12:00 PM Sydney Wednesday, 7:00 PM EST |
Study with ISEP in the United States: What’s New and What’s Exciting Zach Tobin, Director of U.S. Member Relations All members and affiliates outside of the U.S. are invited to join to learn more about new opportunities and exciting updates. |
| 9:00 AM EST 14:00 UTC |
Study with ISEP in the United States: What’s New and What’s Exciting Zach Tobin, Director of U.S. Member Relations All members and affiliates outside of the U.S. are invited to join to learn more about new opportunities and exciting updates. |
| 9:00 AM EST 14:00 UTC |
Erasmus Student Network and International Offices: Comprehensive Support for Incoming Students Erin Anna Smith, Masaryk University Almost every student going abroad wants to ‘learn to live like a local’ and meet local students – but in reality, we all know this can be hard. The Masaryk University Centre for International Cooperation works closely with the local Erasmus Student Network branch to organize all student events – from pre-arrival information to orientation week to offering a comprehensive program throughout the semester. In this session we will break the assumption that studying directly at a European University means students forgo organized activities and services by providing examples of organized activities ranging from local volunteering, to day trips – and even organized weekends away. Together with the leadership of ESN MUNI and our incoming student advisor we will share our best practices of how to start – or enhance already existing – collaboration between the two organizations, which will then enable your visiting students to meet local students, and get to learn about your city on a deeper level. Recording Link |
| 10:00 AM EST 15:00 UTC |
Bilateral vs ISEP – How we approach Incoming Student process from UK perspective Paulina Swann, International Mobility Manager at Nottingham Trent University, and Jonathan Bowditch, Global Mobility Officer, University of Sussex This session will explore how we approach Incoming Student administrative process at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Sussex. We will highlight possible differences and similarities in a various types of support given to exchange students coming to university through bilateral arrangements, versus to those coming to us though ISEP. Recording Link |
| 11:00 AM EST 16:00 UTC |
Rising from the Ashes: Education Abroad in a COVID Reality Katie Wiggins-Gawlik, ISEP University Relations Manager, Calie Dickey (Butler University), and Annalee Jones (Miami University) How do Education Abroad professionals navigate our work with students as we reemerge into a new “post-lockdown” reality? In this session, presenters from a public institution, private institution, and non-profit provider will discuss the challenges and opportunities that accompany working with students in an increasingly complex Education Abroad landscape. This includes knowing your students and their needs, managing their expectations, and taking care of yourself as a professional in the field. Participants will collect and customize a takeaway resource to help their advisees prioritize their study abroad expectations. Recording Link |
| 12:00 PM EST 17:00 UTC |
ISEP’s Summer Programs Cynthia Engel, ISEP Director of Program Development Learn about the great summer programs ISEP has planned for 2023! Recording Link |
| 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST 18:00 - 19:30 UTC |
Managing Personal and Professional Stress in a Post-COVID Environment Jennifer Gottlieb, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Consultant, Supervisor, and Trainer Learn strategies to manage stress and challenges stemming from the challenges our field is facing as a result of the pandemic. |
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For questions, please contact Melody Stratton at mstratton@isep.org.