Knowledge Communities
Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services
This knowledge community provides professional development opportunities for international student and scholar advisers and for those who work or volunteer in campus-and community-based international programming. NAFSA members leading this community are listed below.
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Three networks support ISSS activities:
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Three networks support ISSS activities:
International Student Advising Network
This network supports the efforts of those who assist international students with immigration regulations, orientation and adjustment to U.S. college study, cultural adjustments, and personal concerns.
International Scholar Advising Network
This network supports the efforts of those who work with international faculty and scholars, assisting with immigration regulations, as well as orientation and adjustment concerns.
Campus and Community Programming Network
This network addresses programming efforts that occur on campus and in the community in support of international education and internationalization goals. Professionals served by this network include volunteer and salaried staff conducting programs that are community- and/or campus-based.
Regional Liaisons
- Christy Babcock-Quintero - Region I
ISSS Rep - Shama Ali - Region II
ISSS Rep - Claudia Graves - Region III
Intl. Student & Scholar Advising Liason - Elizabeth Barrett - Region III
Campus & Community Programming Rep - Kimberley Gillette - Region IV
ISSS Liaison - Melissa Ochal - Region VI
Int'l Student & Scholar Advising Rep - Sandy Lemons - Region VI
Campus & Community Programming Rep - Mihaela Metianu - Region VII
International Student & Scholar Advising Rep - Laura Simkiss - Region VII
International Student & Scholar Advising Rep - Sarah Bergstedt - Region VII
Campus & Community Programming Rep - Amy Ramirez - Region VIII
Int'l Student & Scholar Advising Rep - Arnaldo Vidal - Region X
ISSS Rep
- Andrea Hogan - Region XI
KCISSS Rep - Kristen Reza - Region XII
ISSS Rep
Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services Leadership Team
NAFSA members may contact leaders through the online membership directory
. Nonmembers can contact leaders by submitting a request form to one of the network leaders listed below. - Janice Bogen, Chair
Thomas Jefferson University - Mark Hallett, Past-Chair
Colorado State University - Sherif Barsoum, Chair-Elect
Vanderbilt University - Katherine Hammett, Chair, Information Management Subcommittee
Carroll College - Shinsaeng Ko, Chair, Subcommittee on Professional Development
University of Pennsylvania - Liliane Koziol, Chair, Programs and Outreach Subcommittee
University of California-Berkeley - Teri Albrecht, Chair, Subcommittee on Regulatory Practice
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