Highlights 2009 - Dallas (Addison, TX)
Session Materials
All Session Materials are in PDF format 
Tuesday, October 27
Diamonds in the Rough: Utilizing Gems for Recruitment
Session Chair: Dickie Hargrave, University of North Texas
Presenters: Veronikha Salazar, University of Arkansas; Sophia Kwong, Texas Intensive English Program; Salim Said Al-Badi, AMIDEAST, Muscat;, Lucena R. Felipe, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte; Bradley Gorski, Country Coordinator, American Councils, Moscow; Martha Huaman, ICPNA Binational Center, Lima; Gunay Masimova, Education Information Center, Baku; Seena Sunil, IAES/USIEF Satellite Center, Ahmedabad
The Mexican Amber: A Solid Response for a World Health Emergency and International Education
Session Chair: Rodolfo Hernandez-Guerrero, University of Texas at Dallas
Presenters: Leticia Zamarripa, Tech of Monterrey System (ITESM)
PowerPoint Presentation-1 PowerPoint Presentation-2
From University Acceptance to Lawful Admission by U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Applying for an F-1 Visa
Session Chair: Jose R. Perez, Jr., Foster Quan, LLP
Presenters: Avalyn Langemeier, Foster Quan, LLP
Design 101: Gems for a Successful Campaign
Session Chair and Presenter: Yunju Langran, University of North Texas
Diving for Pearls: Setting the Right TOEFL iBT Score for Your Institution
Session Chair and Presenter: Kathy Pruner, Educational Testing Service
PowerPoint Presentation Integrated Writing Rubric Handout Ingegrated Speaking Rubric Handout Independent Writing Rubric Handout Independent Speaking Rubric Handout TOEFL Test Score Summary Handout
E-Verify – A Ruby Red Alert? Current Issues and Strategies in Work Site Enforcement, E Verify, IMAGE, and Best Practices
Session Chair: Daniel P. McCarthy, The Gardner Law Firm
Presenters: Kevin Lashus, Foster Quan, LLP; Monica Sharp, University of Oklahoma
Best Practices: Virtual Technology for International Student Recruitment
Session Chair and Presenter: Greg Thompson, U.S. Department of Commerce
Presenters: U.S. Department of State
When the Road to Legal Status Crumbles: International Students Going Undocumented
Session Chair: Laura Cano Amaya, Texas State University - San Marcos
Presenters: Marisa Middleton, Austin Community College; Sunny Garner, Oklahoma City Community College
PowerPoint Presentation Resources Handout
Scholar Advising Update
Session Chair: Loveness Schafer, Louisiana State University
Presenters: David Ware, David Ware & Associates; Maggie Pinson, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Online Pre-Departure Orientation
Session Chair: Bill Clabby, ISA: International Studies Abroad
Presenters: Erica Katz, University of Texas at Austin; Laura Moix, University of Arkansas
Wednesday, October 28
Leave Your Diamonds at Home: Tips for Packing Realistic Expectations
Session Chair: Courtney Goike, Academic Programs International
Presenters: Leah Miller, University of Texas at Austin
Rhinestone Marketing: Creating Social Networking Gems on a Budget
Session Chair: Melissa Cech, AustraLearn/AsiaLearn/EuroLearn
Presenters: Jeramy Johnson, Academic Programs International; Mark Powell, University of Texas at Austin
Helping the Clam Let Go of the Pearl: Partnering with Parents of Study Abroad Participants
Session Chair and Presenter: Jill Clemmons, Louisiana State University
PowerPoint Presentation Parent Guide Handout Parent Newsletter Handout
An Introduction to NAFSA's New Statement of Ethical Principles: A Gem of a Document
Session Chair: Anita Gaines, University of Houston
Presenters: Cristen Casey, University of Texas at Dallas
PowerPoint Presentation Ethics Case Studies Handout
The Jewels of Nile: Transcript Evaluations from the Nile Basin
Session Chair and Presenter: Peggy Bell Hendrickson, Transcript Research
PowerPoint Presentation Samples Handout Handout
What Are They Looking For? Career Tips for New and Experienced International Education Professionals
Session Chair: Todd Karr, Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad
Presenters: Jay Vinekar, Rice University; Cory Owen, Rice University; Amy Kice, Southern Methodist University
Evaluating the International Experience: Best Practices and Findings
Session Chair: Alice Kloker, The University of Oklahoma, Education Abroad
How to Cut Diamonds: Find Your Way as a New Manager and Take Your Area to the Next Level
Session Chair: Amanda Brinlee, Texas A&M University
Presenters: Imperio Shanks, The University of Texas at Dallas
The Impact of Cultural Adjustment on International Female Students' Learning Process
Session Chair and Presenter: Nadezhda Nazarenko, Lone Star College System
Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires: Advising and Outreach for Underrepresented Students in Study Abroad
Session Chair: Laura Semenow, University of Tulsa
Presenters: Laura Moix, University of Arkansas; Kim Diehl, University of Texas at San Antonio
Mining Diamond Recruits at Community Colleges
Session Chair: Kenneth Kern, Tulsa Community College
Presenters: Diana Klinghagen, Tulsa Community College; Vivian Wang, Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Compete Globally, Collaborate Locally: Trends for Study Consortia
Session Chair: Greg Thompson, U.S. Department of Commerce
Presenters: U.S. Department of State Representative TBD, Member of Study Texas TBD
Employment Options and Career Strategies for International Students
Session Chair: Maggie Murphy, Foster Quan, LLP
Presenters: Shannon Kawa, The University of Texas at Austin
Consular Affairs Update
Session Chair and Presenter: Dotty Horton, University of North Texas
Presenters: David Ware, David Ware and Associates, Avi Friedman, Wolfsdorf and Associates
PowerPoint Presentation Handout
Thursday, October 29
Polishing the Diamonds until They Shine: the Road to Send International Students Abroad Again
Session Chair and Presenter: Amanda Brinlee, Texas A&M University
Presenters: Jay Vinekar, Rice University; Cory Owens, Rice University; Laura Semenow, The University of Tulsa; Orie Varner, Texas A&M University
Technology Tips for Office Organization and Communication (or, How to 'Beryl' through Work Using Technology)
Session Chair: Meg Morgan, The University of Texas at Dallas
Presenters: Meg Morgan and Julie White, The University of Texas at Dallas
PowerPoint Presentation Twitter Handout FaceBook Handout Technology Tips Handout
Texas Service Center Update
Session Chair: Adam Harold, University of North Texas
Presenters: USCIS/TSC Official TBD
Models of International Living Learning Communities
Session Chair: Michael Freeman, University of Arkansas
Presenters: Korey West, University of Central Arkansas; Alisha Easter, University of Arkansas
ICE Update on Outreach Efforts and Question and Answer Session
Session Chair: Mita Tripathi, Richland College
Presenters: Charles McCarty, ICE; Judd Grander, ICE; Mark Ogrodnik, ICE; and Ismael Velez, ICE
From Diamonds in the Rough to Multi-Faceted Gems in Just a Few Weeks: Cultural Learning in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs
Session Chair: Irene Ziegler, University of New Orleans
Presenters: Anne Ahrberg Mahoney, Oklahoma State University, Jill Clemens, Louisiana State University, Truett Cates, Austin College
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Sparkling Gems: Using Professional Development to Polish Your Career
Session Chair and Presenter: Kelli Anderson, Southern Methodist University, and Jane Clarke, Edge Hill University
Presenters: Mary Beth Butler, University of North Texas; Shelby L. Cearley, Texas Tech University; Stephanie Cloninger,
Texas Tech University; Barbara Harrison, Rice University; Allyson Hughes, University of Arkansas-Little Rock
- NAFSA Academy
- Academy Curriculum
- Academy Application
- Baden Wurttemberg Seminar
- NAFSA Trainer Corps
- Trainer Corps FAQ
- Management Development Workshop
- Management Development Workshop Agenda
When Good Students Go Bad: U.S. Immigration Consequences of Criminal Behavior
Session Chair: Dotty Horton, University of North Texas
Presenters: David Ware, David Ware and Associates
Conference Sponsors Dallas 2009
| Sponsor | Event/Item |
| Terra Dotta | South Fork Ranch (Off Site Event) |
| TCU International Office | South Fork Ranch Music-Brave Combo |
| UNT International | Plenary Luncheon |
| International Academic Credential Evaluators | Past Chairs Breakfast |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Coffee Break |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Office of International Education | Coffee Break |
| Academic Health Plans | Coffee Break |
| Foster Quan, LLP | Coffee Break |
| Baylor University Center for International Education | Coffee Break |
| Signature World Services | Exhibitor's Spotlight/Coffee Break |
| Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc. | State Breakfast |
| Rice University-Office of International Students and Scholars | State Breakfast |
| The Language Company | State Breakfast |
| SpanTran Educational Services, Inc. | Conference Bags |
| AMA & Associates, LLC | Conference Bags |
| Academic Programs International | Conference Bags |
| ELS Language Centers | Name Badge Holders |
| Inside Front Program Cover | |
| Think Education USA | Conference Bag Flyer |
Exhibitors
- Academic HealthPlans, Inc.
- Academic Programs International (API)*
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
- Arcadia University, The College for Global Studies*
- Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc.
- AustraLearn/AsiaLearn/EuroLearn*
- Cultural Embrace
- ECELA Spanish Schools
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)*
- ETS*
- Global Credential Evaluators
- HTH Worldwide*
- IELTS International*
- International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc
- International Studies Abroad (ISA)*
- International Student Organization (ISO)
- LearnHub
- The Lewer Agency*
- Macori, Inc.
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- ProWorld
- SDR Educational Consultants
- Signature World Services
- SIT Study Abroad
- SpanTran Educational Services, Inc.
- T. W . Lord & Associates
- Terra Dotta
- United HealthCare Student Resources
- Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla
- Vision Wear International, Inc
- World Educational Services