2007 National Elections Candidate Biographies

President-elect

John K. Hudzik

Current Professional Position:
Vice President for Global Engagement and Strategic Projects, Michigan State University; and Professor, Michigan State University

Vision Statement

Building on its strong record of accomplishment, our Association can expand its contributions to the full range of visions that encompass internationalization of learning and curricula, language learning, global development, and global education mobility. We can widen connections to faculty and senior academic leaders. We can strengthen collaborations with other associations. And we can help develop the next generation of international education leadership.

Related Leadership Experience

• Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan State University, 2005
• President, Association of International Education Administrators, 2002
• Dean of International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, 1995-04
• Co-Chair of the Research and Strategic Analysis working group of the Lincoln Fellowship Advisory Council to the Commission
• Member of the University Working Group, Overseas Security Advisory Council, United States Department of State
• Board of Directors, Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities (MUCIA)
• Advisory Board, North American representative for Australian Education International (AEI)
• Principal Speaker, NAFSA Annual Conference Senior Leader Symposium, 2005-07
• Member, NAFSA Symposium Advisory and Planning Group, 2005-07

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Vice President, Public Policy and Practice

DeDe Long

Current Professional Position:
Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Vision Statement

As Vice President, I hope to keep the Association focused on promoting legislation that will expand international exchange opportunities, including the establishment of a national international educational policy. Policy and Practice must also champion efforts to address regulatory issues impacting the mobility of students and scholars, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Related Leadership Experience

• Vice Chair, Education Abroad, NAFSA Policy and Practice Committee, 2005-06
• Chair, NAFSA Region III, Advocacy Subcommittee, 2007
• SECUSSA Representative, NAFSA Council of Public Affairs, 2003-05
• Member, NAFSA's SECUSSA Subcommittee on Financial Aid (FARSAC), 2002-05
• SECUSSA Representative, NAFSA Region III, 1997-99
• Recipient, Fulbright Administrators Grant to Germany, 2006
• Vice President, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, 1999-01
• Member, Gilman Study Abroad Selection Committee, IIE Houston, 2001-06
• Chair, Fayetteville Sister Cities Committee, 1999-02
• President, The New School Board of Directors, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1993-98

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Member, Board of Directors

Masume Assaf

Current Professional Position:
Associate Director of International Student Services, Pennsylvania State University

Vision Statement

I envision a dynamic organization that is proactive. NAFSA should be confident and nimble in tackling the challenges that confront international education and educators. The organization should anticipate the needs of its members and ensure that services, training, and advocacy are consistent with member expectations.

Related Leadership Experience

• Manager, NAFSA KC ISSS International Student Advising Network, 2005-present
• NAFSA's Editorial Board Member, Hobson's U.S. Education Guide, 2002-present
• Chair, NAFSA's CAFSS, 2000-01
• Chair, NAFSA Region VIII, 1996-97
• GRAC Representative, NAFSA Region VIII, 1990-94
• Newsletter Editor, NAFSA Region IX, 1985-89
• Co-Vice President for Programs, State College branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), 2001-03
• Board Member, United Nations Association of US chapter of Central Pennsylvania, 2000-02
• Board Member and founding member, Central Pennsylvania Fulbright Association chapter, 1992-94
• Ex-officio Board Member, International Hospitality Council, 1991-03

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Ellen H. Badger

Current Professional Position:
Director, International Student and Scholar Services, Binghamton University–State University of New York

Vision Statement

To serve on the NAFSA Board of Directors is an act of trust. As a Board member, I hope to effectively represent the interests of the membership. I share responsibility to assure that NAFSA remains a fiscally viable association, provides leadership on issues that are critical to international educators, and remains responsive to changing needs.

Related Leadership Experience

• Chair, NAFSA Membership Committee, 2000-02
• Member, NAFSA Board of Directors, 2000-02
• Member: ex-officio, NAFSA Awards Committee, 2000-02
• Member, Search Committee, Vice President for Student Affairs at Binghamton University, 2007
• Chair, Search Committee for Director of English as a Second Language Program at Binghamton University, 2007
• Member, Search Committees for Director of Federal Relations and International Tax Specialist, Binghamton University, 2006
• Chair, Dr. Israel J. Rosefsky Language and Culture Scholarship Fund, Binghamton University 1989-06
• NAFSA/OSEAS Partnership Grant to Tel Aviv, Isreal, 1997
• Member, NAFSA Trainers Corps, 1996-01

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Chair-elect, Knowledge Community for Education Abroad

Stacia Zukroff

Current Professional Position:
Institutional Relations Manager, The Scholar Ship

Vision Statement

The Education Abroad Community faces challenges implementing the Simon Study Abroad Act, and will continue to contend with student visa, assessment and quality of programs, and ethical recruitment. My vision is to work collaboratively with NAFSA members and peer educational organizations to move our efforts forward in a positive way.

Related Leadership Experience

• Information Management Coordinator, NAFSA Knowledge Community for Education Abroad, 2005-present
• Member, International Educator Editorial Advisory Board, 2007-present
• Co-Editor, By Example: Resources for Education Abroad Offices & Advisors, a NAFSA online publication, 2006
• Leader contributor, Program Evaluation, in 3rd Edition of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and Administrators, 2003
• Co-Chair, NAFSA Foundations for International Education: Education Abroad Advising workshops, 2004 (Boston regional), 1998 (Washington national), 1997 (Vancouver national, Yakima regional)
• Member, NAFSA Trainer Corps, 1998-present
• Chair, Major Excursions Adventure Travel Program, Appalachian Mountain Club, 2003-present
• Finance Chair, Boston Area Study Abroad Re-Entry Conference, 2003-present
• Chair, Young Members Committee, Boston Chapter, Appalachian Mountain Club, 2001-04
• Co-Chair Boston Area Study Abroad Re-Entry Conference, 2002-03
• Secretary, NAFSA Region I, 1997-98

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Chair-elect, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community

Susan Buck Sutton

Current Professional Position:
Associate Dean of International Programs and Chancellor's Professor of Anthropology, Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Vision Statement

Academic internationalization is moving from a set of disconnected activities toward comprehensive programs of institutional development. The responsibilities of those leading such internationalization efforts are being transformed. The International Education Leadership Knowledge Community can play a critical role in documenting what is happening and sharing strategies for moving forward in this new atmosphere.

Related Leadership Experience

• Member, Advisory Board, International Center of Indianapolis, 2007-10
• Member, Executive Committee, Association of International Education Administrators, 2006-09
• President, General Anthropology Division, American Anthropological Association 2006-08
• Member, Executive Board, Indiana Consortium of International Programs, 2004-present
• Member, NAFSA International Education Leadership Knowledge Community, 2006-present
• Session Organizer, NAFSA Annual Conference, 2007
• Workshop Presenter, NAFSA Annual Conference, 2006, 2007
• Member, Local Arrangements Committee, Indiana State NAFSA Conference, 2005
• Volunteer, NAFSA Region VI Annual Conference, 2004, 2005
• Editor, Journal of Modern Greek Studies, 1999-03

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Chair-elect, Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services

Sherif Barsoum

Current Professional Position:
Director, International Student and Scholar Services, Vanderbilt University

Vision Statement

I have been a member of NAFSA for more than 13 years and have seen the transition to the KC system and believe that it can work very well. I think the networks will become stronger and more relevant and the membership will increasingly rely on them. This committee will continue to work to produce timely and effective communications such as practice advisories and best practices. I hope this KC will continue to produce excellent workshops to enhance the profession.

Related Leadership Experience

• Chair, KC ISSS Subcommittee for Information Management, 2006-present
• Chair-stream, NAFSA Region VI, 2000-03
• Member, NAFSA National Education and Training Committee, 1999-2000
• Sessions Chair, NAFSA Annual Conference, 2006
• Workshops Chair, NAFSA Annual Conference, 2005
• Member, Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars
• Trainer, National Coalition Building Institute
• Member, U.S. Student Fulbright Campus Committee

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Chair-elect, Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation Knowledge Community

Julie Sinclair

Current Professional Position:
Director of International Enrollment and Student Services, Oklahoma City University

Vision Statement

As a member of the Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation Knowledge Community Chair-stream, my primary goal would be to serve the members and to assist in providing the most up-to-date resources in all areas covered by RAP. Another important focus is to continue strengthening communication between the knowledge community and the NAFSA regions.

Related Leadership Experience

• Chair-stream, NAFSA Region III, 2005-07
• ADSEC Representative, NAFSA Region III, 2004
• Oklahoma State Representative, NAFSA Region III, 2002-03
• Board Member, First Commercial Bank, Oklahoma City University Branch, 2006-07
• President, Board of Directors, New Day Recovery Center, 2003-05
• Volunteer, Back to School Day, Cathedral of Praise World Outreach Center, 2004-07

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Chair-elect, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Knowledge Community

Martha A. Denney

Current Professional Position:
Director, International Education, Colorado State University

Vision Statement

My vision for the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community is to excite NAFSA members with new ideas about how research and creative teaching stimulates new approaches and outcomes in our work and in our field. We will also work on the development of critical TLS practice resources not currently available for internationalization and intercultural communication.

NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience

• Member, NAFSA Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community, 2006-present
• Member, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, NAFSA Annual Conference Committee, 2006-present
• Member, NAFSA Sponsor and Programming Agencies, 2002-04
• Member, NAFSA Executive Development Advisory Board, 2001-03
• NAFSA Region II Bruce Tracy Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Region, 2002
• Board Member, International Folk Art NGO, Fort Collins, CO, 2006-present
• Colorado State University Distinguished Service Award, 2001
• Vice-Chair and Chair, Colorado State University Administrative Professional Council Representative, 1995-2000
• Member, Colorado State University, All-University Strategic Planning Committee, 1998-2000
• Chair, Education for International Development, 1987-91

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Chair, Membership Committee

William Smart

Current Professional Position:
Retired, Oregon State University; Consultant in International Education

Vision Statement

It is critical for NAFSA leadership to respond to the needs of a diverse membership: professionals new to the field, members established professionally, overseas members seeking greater recognition in NAFSA, retiring members wanting to remain active in NAFSA, and others with special interests. If elected, I will serve with enthusiasm and dedication in supporting and retaining our members.

Related Leadership Experience

• Member, NAFSA Regional Affairs Committee, 2007
• Chair-stream, NAFSA Region I, 2005-07
• Member, NAFSA Trainer Corps, 1996-present
• Dean, NAFSA J-1 Advanced Workshop, 2002-05
• Member, NAFSA's CAFSS Team with representation on CPA and CIPP, 1997-2000
• Chair, Projects in International Education Research (PIER) Committee, 1992-95
• Chair-stream, National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials, 1985-92
• Advisory Committee on International Education, College Board, 1987-91
• PIER workshop chair and editor for Quebec and Oman, 1987 and 1983
• NAFSA Life Membership Award, 2004

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Education and Professional Development Coordinator, Knowledge Community for Education Abroad

Elane Granger, Ph.D

Current Professional Position:
Associate Director, Slutzker Center for International Services, Syracuse University

Vision Statement

We need to research and assess ways to: internationalize while connecting the campus to the overseas experience; train students to decide what it means to be a global citizen--curricular and extra-curricular resources; develop guidelines for NAFSA committees; and engage the broader foreign consular staff in our goals.

Related Leadership Experience

• Chair, NAFSA Education Abroad Subcommittee on Visas, 2006-07; Member, 2007-present
• Education Abroad KC Liaison, NAFSA Region X, 2007-present
• Chair, NAFSA Education Abroad Task Force on Visas, 2004-06
• Foreign Visa Applications for Students Going Abroad, NAFSA, International Educator, Nov/Dec 2006
• International Education Week Planning Committee, Syracuse University, 2006-present
• Facilitator, Phi Beta Delta, International Honor Society, Syracuse University, 2005-present
• Executive Committee, Association of United States Programs in Spain, (APUNE), 1996-97
• Program Evaluation Committees, APUNE, 1995-99
• Coordinator, Reunidas, U.S. University Study Abroad Programs in the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1996-97

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Information Management Coordinator, Knowledge Community for Education Abroad

Susan Atkins

Current Professional Position:
Director of International Programs, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth,
MA

Vision Statement

My vision for the Information Management Coordinator position is to provide leadership in developing publications and online resources that meet the needs of education abroad professionals within NAFSA. This includes creating a publication that addresses understanding the complexities of insurance for education abroad professionals, in addition to developing publications in collaboration with other professional organizations such as NSEE, NASPA, and NACADA.

Related Leadership Experience

• Education Abroad KC Liaison, NAFSA Region XI, 2006-Present
• Coach, NAFSA Academy Program Region XI, 2006-Present
• Member, NAFSA Education Abroad Visa Subcommittee, 2007-Present
• Member, NAFSA Trainer Corp, Present
• Co-Editor: By Example: Resources for Education Abroad Offices & Advisors an online NAFSA publication, 2006
• Co-Chair, New England Area Re-entry Conference Committee, 2003-05, 2007
• Member, WGBH Community Advisory Board, Present
• Member, Forum on Education Abroad Conference Local Arrangements Committee, Present
• Co-Chair, Conference Exhibitor Arrangements, NAFSA Region XI, 2005-06
• Board Member, International Career Consortium (ICC), 2004-05

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Member Services Coordinator, Knowledge Community for Education Abroad

Rob Hallworth

Current Professional Position:
Director of Study Abroad, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Vision Statement

Through NAFSA I have cultivated a network of mentors and colleagues to whom I owe a great deal. As Member Services Coordinator, I will seek to give back by engaging various constituencies within education abroad and identifying areas of need for advancing professional development for its members.

NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience

• Co-Chair, NAFSA Volunteer Subgroup for Local Arrangements Committee, Washington Annual Conference, 2007-08
• Member, NAFSA Task Force on Ethics Issues in Advising for Study Abroad, 2006-07
• Education Abroad KC Liaison, NAFSA Region VIII, 2004-06
• Technology Committee Representative, NAFSA Region XI, 1999-02
• Chaired or presented for more than a dozen NAFSA Regional and National Conference Workshops/Sessions, 1998-present
• Member, Institutional Membership Committee, IES, 2007-09
• National Advisory Board Member, Arcadia University, 2000-04, 2006-10
• Chair, Maryland International Education Association Scholarship Committee, 2005-06
• Chair, New England/Quebec Student Exchange Program, 2000-01; Vice Chair 1999-2000

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