Region X 2011 Conference: Global Reflections, Local ConneXions
November 6-8, 2011
The Sagamore
Bolton Landing, New York
Conference Program (2.8mb 
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This year's conference will be held November 6-8, 2011 and will be a bit different in terms of setting, theme and attire. The conference begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6th and pre-conference workshops begin on Sunday morning. We will be in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains at The Sagamore historic resort, located in the Lake George area and in Bolton Landing, New York. With our conference theme of Global Reflections, Local ConneXions, we will be having an informal conference, surrounded by the beauty of the area, the lovely hotel setting and in the company of fellow international educators as we reflect on the last decade and envision the future of our profession through networking, insightful discussions, sessions and workshops. Dress is indeed casual! In fact, jeans, sweaters, etc. are encouraged for everyone attending, exhibiting and presenting!
We have over 35 sessions to offer, two home-grown workshops (in addition to the more traditional ones), and a special film screening on Sunday. We also have knowledge community and special interest group sessions, as well as some unique activities planned. For people who attended the 2003 Region X conference at The Sagamore, you will be in for a real treat this year. The hotel has since renovated and includes a recreational area and a fire pit for roasting S'mores (weather permitting).
The conference kicks off on Sunday, so why not consider getting to the area on Saturday to enjoy the setting and get ready to network with colleagues early? Take a look at the variety of pre-conference workshops that start Sunday morning. There will also be a special event for Newcomers and for those interested in learning more about NAFSA at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by the Exhibit Hall opening from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
What Can I Do At the Sagamore? ... Glad You Asked
Check out what there is to do at or near the Sagamore during your down time: Download the PDF. (362kb )
Conference Schedule at a Glance
At a Glance Schedule below in a downloadable PDF Version (119kb )
In honor of Halloween, we have put up our Skeleton Schedule (74kb )
, which has more details including session names, times & room numbers.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 PM Registration
Sunday, November 6, 2011
7:00 – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Conference Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pre-Conference Workshops
10:00 – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
2:30 – 3:00 PM Coffee Break
5:00 – 6:30 PM Documentary Screening: Camp Unity
6:30 – 7:30 PM Newcomers’ Welcome & Professional Development Opportunities in NAFSA
7:30 – 9:30 PM Exhibit Hall Opening
Monday, November 7, 2011
7:00 – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Conference Registration
7:15 – 8:15 AM Knowledge Community Meetings
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions
10:00 – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
12:15 – 1:45 PM Awards Luncheon
2:00 – 3:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
3:30 – 4:00 AM Coffee Break
4:00 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
5:15 – 6:00 PM Regional Business Meeting
6:30 – 9:00 PM ConneXions Reception
9:00 – 11:00 PM Bonfire & S’mores
9:00 – 11:00 PM Monday Night Football
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00 – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Registration
7:15 – 8:15 AM Special Interest Group Meetings
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions
10:00 – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
12:15 – 1:45 PM Plenary Luncheon
2:00 – 3:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
3:30 – 5:00 PM Affiliate Meetings
Conference Registration
You have the option of registering online or to download the paper registration form (197kb ) to mail or fax. The early registration deadline is October 7, 2011. As in the past, it saves you money to register early by October 7th! You will see that on-site registration rates are higher and meals cannot be guaranteed for on-site registrants.
Take Advantage of the “New-to-NAFSA” Introductory Rate (535kb )
2011 Regional Conference Travel Grants
Apply by 9/23
Thanks to such a successful 2010 Silent Auction, the Region X team is happy to announce that funding is now available for Travel Grants to the 2011 Regional Conference. Any NAFSA Region X member OR resident of NY or NJ may apply. To be considered, please fill out and submit the Region X Grant Application no later than Friday, September 23rd. Applicants will be notified in writing by September 30th to allow all to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate, which ends October 7th.
Travel grants (up to $250) – designed to help defray costs associated with attending Advocacy Day, the Region X conference, or a Region X State meeting. Attendance in the entire event and a follow-up report and/or Regional presentation will be required of all recipients. Travel grants are awarded in full prior to the event.
Benefits to Recipient:
- Financial support to help supplement out-of-pocket expenses or institutional budgetary shortfalls
- Stimulus for and endorsement of further professional development
- Increased visibility within Region X & NAFSA
How to Apply:
Erika Rohrbach
Past Chair, NAFSA Region X
Fashion Institute of Technology
Office of International Student Advisors
7th Avenue at 27th Street, Room A608D
New York, NY 10001-5992
T: 212.217.3700
F: 212.217.3701
erika_rohrbach[at]fitnyc.edu
The Sagamore Hotel Reservation
The hotel has reserved a block of rooms at our group rate ($119-279, plus tax and a $10 resort fee) from November 5-8, 2011. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel by October 15, 2011, or when maximum capacity is reached. You may register your hotel reservation online at: http://www.thesagamore.com Our Group Code is: 51Q0JT. (The 0 is a “zero”). Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-866-385-6221. Ask for the NAFSA rate, or use group code 51Q0JT.
Please keep in mind that The Sagamore does have a very specific cancellation policy, and will charge your credit card a non-refundable $35.00 processing fee at the time of booking, so please read that carefully before making your hotel reservation. The policy is listed on the registration form. Please note that if you should have to cancel, your room may be transferred to someone else.
Traveling to The Sagamore
For those who travel by car, parking is available at the hotel. The closest train and airport is in Albany. Those needing transportation from either Albany airport or the Albany/Renssalear train station may book The Sagamore shuttle by emailing Harley Smythe, The Sagamore's transportation manager, at HSmythe@thesagamore.com (with a copy to Christina Breen: cbreen@thesagamore.com) or by calling 518-743-6018. Identify yourself as NAFSA Region X and Mr.Smythe will be keeping track of NAFSAns taking the shuttle. He should be able to tell you how much the cost is, as the shuttle vehicles fill up. The cost will decrease as more people fill up the shuttle.
| Transportation Rate Zone 66 to 90 miles |
| # of guests |
Price |
Per Person |
| 1 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
| 2 |
$170.00 |
$85.00 |
| 3 |
$180.00 |
$60.00 |
| 4 |
$190.00 |
$47.50 |
| 5 |
$205.00 |
$41.00 |
| 6 to 25 |
$35.00 per person |
Silent Auction Information
The Members of the NAFSA Region X team invite you to consider being a part of this exciting event by taking advantage of one or more of our advertising opportunities—from offering conference attendees a discount at your place of business to donating items for our silent auction, advertising in our conference program, or sponsoring a conference event, such as a coffee break, luncheon, or reception at which your sponsorship will be recognized. All proceeds from these events allow our organization to fund programming and research fundamental to the advancement of international education in our region. Any help that you can lend will be greatly appreciated.
Please note: NAFSA is a501(c)(3) organization. We look forward to highlighting all that your business has to offer to our colleagues from throughout New York and New Jersey.
Donation form (125kb 
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Home Grown Pre-Conference Workshops
9/11 Plus Ten A Conversation about Recent Developments and the Future of International Education in Region X
This years conference theme promotes the concept of reflection on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 how international education has evolved since 2001 and how we have grown as practitioners to serve the needs of our students and scholars as well as our institutions. This workshop really a conversation is an opportunity for us to exchange ideas in a pan-NAFSAn setting about how our field has responded to post-9/11 challenges, how these responses have affected our work as international educators, and whether we may need to take our field in new directions in order to realize our goals.
Teambuilding & Narrative: Hands-On Orange Dialogue for Peace Demonstration
Come join us for fun in the great outdoors! (Weather permitting) Learn how SU takes students off campus to enjoy team building, outdoor, experiential education activities, and story-telling sessions. We have four hours designed especially for you. Learn first-hand how to develop interactive pre-departure, re-entry and international student programming for all students.
NAFSA Workshops
Sessions
- 100 Chinese Families and The Importance of Place
- Best Practices for Sponsored and Non-Sponsored International Students
- Caps and STEMs: Navigating the F-1 Extensions Connected to OPT & the H-1B
- Collaborating with EducationUSA to Raise Your Institution
- Connecting Students Intercultural Challenges/Commonalities in Higher Education:
- Doubts, Quick Questions and What Ifs: Providing Effective Walk-In Services
- EA Hot Topics
- Education Abroad Hot Topic: Visa Updates for France, Italy, Spain and UK
- Enhancing service delivery and data capturing using free web tools.
- Enhancing Your Cultural Awareness: Insights from International Students
- Extending the Safe Zone to International Students
- Film Showing of Camp Unity
- From Italy to Nicaragua: Reading Great Books in the Developing World
- Government Q & A
- Green is the Color of Hope: Navigating the Terrain of Permanent Residency
- Have Visa (or not), Will Travel
- Hurdling Exchange Programs
- IEP's Role in Internationalizing the Campus
- Implementing an active international recruitment plan
- International Programming On-Campus: A Collaborative Story
- International Student Recruitment Trends in Transparency
- It is time to take the shock out of culture
- Just A Quick Question: The DSO Calls the Lawyer (not vice-versa)
- Leaving out the Guesswork: Managing F-1 Leaves and Temporary Absences
- Meeting the challenges of today's education abroad office: A conversation
- Recertification: Easy as Review, Sign, and Submit
- Region X Advocacy Roundtable
- Response to Crisis: Varying Perspectives from the Field
- Re-visiting Underrepresentation in Study Abroad: Identifying Barriers & Strategies for Supporting ALL students
- Serving NAFSA through Leadership
- Social Media for Student Recruitment and Marketing: The 2012 Update
- Southeast Asia: An emerging market for US higher education enrollment
- Strategies for Increasing Cultural Self-Reflection in Students Who Learn Differently
- Study Abroad New Technologies in Action
- Supporting a Student Through a Mental Health Crisis
- United Nations MIG
- USCIS Transformation - Information Session and Q&A
- What about us?
- What I learned during Recertification
- Working Moms in International Education
- Yes Academy: A Model Program of Cultural Exchange and Education
