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Smooth Sailing in TurbulentWaters

Georgia Association of International

EducatorsWinter Conference

February 8-10, 2012Hampton Inn & Suites, Savannah,

Georgia

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Wednesday February 8, 2012

Dear GAIE Winter Conference Attendees and Guests,

We are glad that you were able to attend the Georgia International EducatorsWinter Conference in Savannah, Georgia. We hope that your experiencehere is both rejuvenating and educational! The theme of our conference is“smooth sailing in turbulent waters.” So, please bring your nauticaladventure spirit!

We have a full agenda this conference, so please take a few minutes to readthrough the information in this packet. It includes the GAIE WinterConference schedule, the business meeting agenda, as well as other helpful

information.

We look forward to spending this time with you at the Hampton Inn & Suitesin beautiful Savannah, GA! If we can do anything to make your conferenceexperience more pleasant, please let us know. Thank you for attending theGAIE 2012 Winter Conference!

Kind regards,

Hollis McCollumChairGeorgia Association of International Educators

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Business Lunch Guest SpeakerChristopher N. Smith

Attorney at Law & Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark

A seventh generation Georgian, Christopher Smith was born in Macon, Georgia in1964. After graduating from Warner Robins High School, he attended the University

of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He received his Bachelors of Business AdministrationDegree in 1988. Mr. Smith received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F.George School of Law at Mercer University in 1991 and was admitted into thepractice of law that year.

Mr. Smith has practiced law in Georgia since 1991. He is admitted to practicebefore the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, as wellas the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Smith maintains a practice with anemphasis on business, products liability, wrongful death, personal injury andinternational law. He regularly advises and represents European companies onissues relating to entry into the U.S. market. Said issues include formation andregistration of a company, products liability law, insurance requirements and

contract issues. He represents clients throughout the State of Georgia.

Mr. Smith is an alumnus of the Aspen Institute’s “Future Leaders Forum.” He is thefounder of the Annual Georgia European Union Summit. He has been a guestlecturer for the University of Georgia, Wesleyan College, Macon State College,Georgia College and State University and Mercer Law School. He also was afeatured speaker at the Danish American Business Forum in Copenhagen, Arhusand Odense, Denmark in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010. He serves on theBoard of Directors of the Danish American Chamber of Commerce, the advisoryBoard of the World Chamber of Commerce and previously served on the Boards of several other entities. The Telegraph dubbed him “Georgia’s Ambassador;”similarly, in a feature article, Address Macon Magazine referred to Mr. Smith as “a

rising star on the international stage.”

In March, 2006, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe, II appointed him Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark. His appointment was the first of its kind in the history of Macon.

In November 2006, he received the “AGEUS Outstanding Foreign Relations Award.”In September, 2007, he was awarded “The Governors International Award forIndividual Contribution to the State of Georgia.” In 2008, he received the Danish

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American Community Leader of the Year Award (the first American to do so). Hehas been a frequent guest on numerous television and radio programs. In 2011, hewas one of three Honorary Consuls in the world to be quoted in the book Consular

Affairs and Diplomacy . A frequent lecturer, he is regularly quoted by the media andmakes guest television appearances on a variety of programs. He and his familyreside in Macon, Georgia.

Wednesday, February 8

6:00PM - 9:00PM Registration – first floor of hotel

6:00PM - 8:00PM Wine and cheese welcome reception athotel

Thursday, February 9

8:00AM - 4:00PM Registration – first floor of hotel

7:00AM – 8:30AM Breakfast – dining area, first floor

9:00AM – 10:00AM Sessions

International Student Advising in the Technical College System of Georgia – Salon APresenters: Mark Stump, Savannah Technical College and Ingrid Garcia-Galinat, Chattahoochee Technical College This session will focus on international student issues that are unique to the Technical College System of Georgia.

J-1 Students for Beginners – Salon BPresenter: Mark Leech, Georgia State University This session is designed to help new advisors get the basics on J-1 studentregulations including eligibility, DS-2019’s maintenance of status, extension& employment.

The Value of Study Abroad: Working with Career Services - Salon CPresenters: Maggie Miller, Georgia State University and Alice Ballenger,University of GeorgiaWith high unemployment, students want to know that study abroad will helplead to securing a job. This session will discuss research showing that it helpsstudents develop integral skills. We will also share methods for working withcareer services offices that you can incorporate at your home campus.

10:00AM – 10:15AM: Break – visit our sponsors’ tables on thefirst floor!

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A Qualitative Study: Transitioning from ESL to a University - Results& Recommendations – Salon A Presenter: Anna Potter, Georgia Institute of Technology Language InstituteStudents from the Georgia Tech Language Institute who are now studying atUS universities have been surveyed about the transition period from ESL tothe university setting. Learn the results of this qualitative study and hear

recommendations to help students adjust to university life.

The Big Picture: Advising Beyond F and J Status – Salon BPresenters: Angela Guinyard, Emory University and Terra Martin, Ogletree,Deakins, Nask, Smoke and Stewart This session will discuss preparing students and scholars for theirimmigration futures and how to get them to start early in planning asuccessful path towards a career in the U.S.- successful use of CPT/OPT/working with employers to secure the H-1B and building a research

portfolio.

Study Abroad Round Table – Salon CPresenters: Alice Ballenger, University of Georgia and Sarah Egerer, Berry CollegeWhat are institutions throughout the state of Georgia doing in EducationAbroad? This session will facilitate conversations among Education Abroadprofessionals in a round table discussion format on topics such as diversityabroad, faculty-led programs, evaluations, curriculum integration, and re-entry programming. Come and learn from your peers!

11:15AM – 11:30AM Raffle and Break

11:30AM – 12:30PM Sessions

F-1 Basics – Salon APresenters: Kati Parker, Georgia State Univ. and Tanya Grubbs, GeorgiaSouthern Univ. This introductory workshop provides participants with an opportunity to learnhow to process the most common requests made by new Designated SchoolOfficials (DSO). Participants will review their major responsibilities as an F-1Advisor and develop skills to interpret, process and research commonrequests F-1 students have during their course of study. The workshop willfocus on addressing common requests such as: issuing I-20s, maintainingstatus, travel and reentry, employment, change of status and transfers.

F-1 Intermediate: The Journey of Advising Continues – Salon BPresenters: Angela Guinyard, Emory University and Jessica Hall, University of Georgia

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This session is designed for advisors who have an understanding of F-1advising with two or more years’ experience broaden their advising toolbox.Presenters will share best practices and cases that address interpretingregulations, addressing gray areas, and developing institutional policies.

Study Georgia - Why you should be a member AND how to enrollmore international students – Salon CPresenter: Jennifer Chadwick, North Georgia College & State University

Do you want to enroll more international students? Is your recruitmentbudget limited? Learn how Study Georgia recruits international students foryou. If you want to increase your international student population, this is thesession for you.

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12:30PM – 12:45PM Break

12:45PM – 2:15PM Lunch and Grand Prize Raffle

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2:15PM – 2:30PM Break

2:30PM – 3:30PM Sessions

Q & A with ICE/CBP/CIS – Salon AFacilitator: Tanya Grubbs, Georgia Southern University Panel: Christopher Chase, Joe Kernan and Tamara Matthew

Discussion with officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and Citizenship and Immigration Services(CIS).

A Collaborative Effort Integrating International Student Recruitmentand Service-Learning – Salon BPresenters: Ron Jones, Georgia Southern University and Bob Frigo, NorthCarolina State Univ.Overview of an initiative involving the Office of Admissions, UniversityHonors Program, and Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagementcreated to combine international student recruitment and an alternative

break experience. The experience involves both home institution and in-country students. Program rationale, model overview, and results will bediscussed.

Developing Collaborations Across Academic and Student Affairs –Salon CPresenter: Kristin Kasting and Veronikha Salazar, Armstrong Atlantic StateUniversity Collaboration is crucial to the success of the student in our campuses. In thissession, we will explore ways to develop partnerships with faculty andstudent affairs - partnerships that begin in and go beyond the classroom.

3:30PM – 5:00PM Break

3:30PM – 5:00PM Study Georgia Business Meeting- Salon C

5:00PM – 6:30PM Walking Tour – meet in lobby; ends at All-Conference Event

6:30PM – 9:00PM All Conference Event, sponsored by TW Lord &Associates and Savannah College of Art &Design

Friday, February 10

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7:30AM – 8:30AM Breakfast – dining area, first floor; mentorsand mentees meet with Lisa Peters and eattogether in the dining area


My Friend Told Me: Dispelling Immigration Myths - Salon APresenters: Gwen Fernandes, Georgia Institute of Technology and Tammy

Rosner, Georgia State University Advisors from Georgia Tech and Georgia State take a look at the myths andrumors that students and scholars hear from friends and family, and dispelthem by reviewing applicable regulations and case law.

Utilizing U.S. Government Resources for International StudentRecruitment – Salon BPresenter: Amy Ryan, U.S. Department of Commerce and Mary Bennett,EducationUSA This session will present the services available from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State/EducationUSA to assist

educational institutions with their international student recruitment.Presenters will share the latest programs and collaborative initiatives forinternational recruitment.

Managing the Study Abroad Experience: Expectations and Outcomes– Salon CPresenter: Uttiyo Raychaudhuri, University of Georgia This session will discuss and share stories/theories of how various studyabroad programs and formats manage students study abroad experiencesthrough guiding their expectations that result in meaningful outcomes andtransformation.

9:30AM – 9:40AM Break


SEVIS II Updates – Salon APresenter: Charlene Mattson, Angie Wyatt and Elizabeth Catterton, SEVPRepresentatives from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) willoffer updated information on SEVIS and SEVIS II. Topics discussed will includeschedule, visualization, transition and the policy- SEVIS II relationship. OtherSEVP program initiatives and advancements made throughout the past yearwill also be discussed.

Hispanic and Hispanic Americans: There is a Difference – Salon BPresenters: Veronikha Salazar and Kristin Kasting, Armstrong Atlantic StateUniversity Georgia is the second highest state experiencing growth of the Hispanicpopulation in the nation. But, many people do not know there is a differencebetween Hispanic internationals and Hispanic Americans. We aim to clarify

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the unique differences between these two populations and we can betterserve them.

"Situated Knowledge:" The role of "place-education" in short termfaculty-led study abroad programs – Salon CPresenter: Mikell Gleason, University of Georgia: Global Programs inSustainability A look at how Global Programs in Sustainability at UGA develops its mission

of "sustaining human societies and the natural environment" throughmarrying of sense of place to academics.

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10:40AM – 10:50AM Break

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The A's B's and C's of Assessment Planning, Now What? – Salon APresenter: Jeffrey Jones, Savannah College of Art and Design The intended outcome of this session will be to introduce one university'sannual compre-hensive assessment plan, from initial planning, implementation and finalreview of the data.

Finding Funds in a Financial Crisis: The Case for an InstitutionalInternational Fee – Salon BPresenters: Adam Johnson, Columbus State and Jeff Palis, Georgia SouthernUniversity This presentation makes the case for an international fee whose proceedscan be used for internationalization of the campus, study abroadscholarships and international program development.

LGBTIQQA Issues and International Students – Salon CPresenter: Antony Ware, Georgia State University

The student LGBTIQQA student population is becoming increasinglyprominent on various campuses across the nation. Most support programsfor these students support domestic students, but what about ourinternational students affected as well? This program will be a dialogue todiscuss methods to support our LGBTIQQA international student population.

12:00PM End of conference - drive home safely!

Congratulations to our travel grant recipients!Katy Bishop, North Carolina State University; Erin Brick-McManus, Life

University; Eli Cohen, Georgia Southern University; Adam Johnson, Columbus State University; Kimberly Lawrence, Columbus

State University

“Thank you” to our sponsors!Academic Programs International (API)

CAPA International EducationEnvisage International

Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc.GlobaLinks Learning Abroad

International Studies Abroad (ISA)Lisano International

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) T.W. Lord & Associates

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GAIE Winter ConferenceBusiness Meeting Agenda

“Smooth Sailing in Turbulent Waters”

Welcome-Members-Newcomers

-ESL programs-Independent schools

Introductions-Leadership Team

-Hollis McCollum-Chair-Sylvia Schell-Secretary/Treasurer-Ashley Johnson-Secretary/Treasurer Elect-Sylvia Schell-Chair Elect

Recognition of Guests

-SEVP -CBP-CIS -ICE

Recognition of GAIE Planning Committee-GAIE Planning Committee: Ashley Johnson, Brett Reichert, Gwen Fernandes,Alice Ballenger, Kathy Ellis, Lisa Peters, Sarah Egerer, Ingrid Galinat-Web Masters: Brett Reichert and Ashley Johnson

Recognition of Support-Mentors and Mentees - Lisa Peters-All Presenters at the Winter Conference

SponsorshipLisano International, Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc., CAPA InternationalEducation, International Studies Abroad (ISA), GlobaLinks Learning Abroad,Academic Programs International (API), Envisage International, SavannahCollege of Art (SCAD), and T.W. Lord & Associates.

Georgians Holding State, Regional and National LeadershipPositionsGeorgia State Rep to NAFSAState Rep for F-1 IssuesRegion VII Regulatory Ombudsman, Advocacy SubcommitteeRegion VII Regulatory Ombudsman for Scholar Cases

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J1 Issues, Membership Committee Chair, Advocacy SubcommitteeH1B/EB Issues Representative Two Year Colleges RepresentativeKC International Student & Scholar Service (ISSS) LiasonM1 Issues Representative

Guest SpeakerHonorary Consulate of Denmark

Financial Report

UpdatesGAIE Listserv – Brett Reichert

Advocacy – Brett Reichert

GILC -Deborah Dove

Study Georgia - Julie Strecker

Additional Announcements

All Conference Evaluations

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Documents

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