Bernie Burrola Program Officer for Educational Advising U.S. Department of State

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Bernie BurrolaProgram Officer for Educational Advising

U.S. Department of State

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•State Dept. supported program

•Can help your center•Can use your support

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107 Advising Centers

31 Countries

65% based at BNCs

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Marketing EducationUSA

Increased brand recognition

Increased visibility of BNC

Differentiates your Center

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Higher Education Outreach

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EducationUSA Forum

• June 28-29, 2010• 200+ university representatives• 50 EducationUSA representatives• Highlight EducationUSA and

services• 150 Embassy College Fair

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Funding Centers

Larger percentage of budget

Funding through Posts

Focus beyond books

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WHA Opportunity

•Over $575,000 provided•500 Opportunity students•Nearly 100 matriculated

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Ethical Advising

Full-time Advisers

Professional Development

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Office of Global Educational Programs

• Educational & Informational Resources Branch (ECA/A/S/A)

• Bernie Burrola• Program Officer for EducationUSA in WHA• BurrolaBA@state.gov• 202-632-6356