ISSS Management Seminar

Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Designed for managers of international student and scholar services (ISSS) offices, this in-depth special seminar focuses on morale, staffing, workload, and leadership presence, emphasizing practical, scalable actions that support staff well-being while maintaining service excellence. Through facilitated group discussions, attendees will reflect and leave with concrete strategies, shared insights from colleagues, and best practices to help their ISSS teams thrive.

Panel:
Ivor Emmanuel
Director, Berkeley International Office
University of California, Berkeley

Sam Brown
Director
International Student and Scholar Services
Brigham Young University

Helen Leonard
Associate Director, OGS
New York University

Sara Thurston
Director
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Northwestern University

Julie Wilbers
Director, International Student and Scholar Services
Vanderbilt University