2012 NAFSA Annual Conference & ExpoHouston, Texas

Comprehensive Internationalization (CIZN)

Houston conference theme is “Comprehensive Internationalization: Vision and Practice”

Read the NAFSA publication Comprehensive Internationalization: From Concept to Action at www.nafsa.org/CIZN

Comprehensive internationalization provides a framework in which we all operate

KC ISSSThis knowledge community provides professional

development opportunities and resources for international student and scholar advisers

and for those who work or volunteer in campus and

community-based international programming.

KC ISSS National TeamJenny Bowen Indiana University KC ISSS Chair

James Dorsett Iowa State University

KC ISSS Chair-Elect

Samantha Lu Teachers College, Columbia University

KC ISSS Past Chair

Chris Bargerstock Michigan State University

ISCA Network Leader

John Lorch Johns Hopkins University

ISTA Network Leader

Mihaela Metianu Florida Atlantic University

Regulatory Practice Coordinator

Joann Ng Hartmann

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Chair, Professional Development Subcommittee

Monica Sharp University of Oklahoma

Subcommittee on Information Management

Liz Woycyznski Case Western Reserve University

Campus and Community Programming Coordinator

KC ISSS Regional LiaisonsI Christina Luther Portland State University

II Marlene Perrine University of Denver

III Meg Morgan University of Texas at Dallas

IV Meghan Lunders University of South Dakota

V Elizabeth Matthews Illinois Institute of Technology

V Kristin Aoki University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

VI Lea Minniti Xavier University

VII Tammy Rosner Georgia State University

VIII Carly Shane Carnegie Mellon University

X Rosa Kelley Baruch College, City University of New York

XI Mihwa Lee University of Connecticut

XII Rebecca Sablo University of California-Berkeley

Working together: KC ISSS & ISS-RP

International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS-RP)

Close collaboration with David Elwell, Chair, ISS-RP

and Adam Harold, Chair of the Regulatory

Ombuds

Working together: KC ISSS & RAP/IEM

Discussions between KC ISSS and RAP/IEM include:Resources for colleagues on retention and re-

entryDevelopment of an FAQ for faculty on working

with international students in the classroomHow to best and most clearly highlight

concrete, specific objectives and examples of Comprehensive Internationalization

Houston Annual Conference 40 KCISSS conference sessions are on the program for the 2012

Annual Conference; special thanks to Sandy Soohoo-Refaei. Don’t miss these networking opportunities!

Tuesday, 5/29 (2:30pm) – Tips for Newcomers to the ISSS Community Wednesday, 5/30 (8:45am) – Dialogue on Non-Traditional Programs Wednesday, 5/30 (1:15pm) – Get Involved: Leadership Opportunities in

KC ISSS Thursday, 5/31 (8:00am) – Mentoring Professionals New to ISS

Advising

There are also outstanding NAFSA workshops offered for KC ISSS members and Regional Highlight sessions that are KC ISSS related.

As in previous years, a number of “shared interest" sessions at the conference relate very closely to KC ISSS interests. This category of session continues to work well for maximizing relevant sessions for KC ISSS members.

And more to come next year in St. Louis! Please submit proposals for sessions, workshop and poster fairs.

KC ISSS Awards Presentation

Hugh Jenkins Award for Excellence in Community

Programming

KC ISSS Award of Excellence

Hugh Jenkins AwardRecognizes individuals who have demonstrated a

commitment to promoting global understanding and international exchange in the local community and who exemplify a spirit of volunteerism and a long term dedication to international exchange.

Special thanks to the Selection Committee!Alice LaubachMaria OritiLiz Woyczynski

KC ISSS Award of ExcellenceHonors a NAFSA member who has been a

professional in the ISSS field for 10 years or more, demonstrated outstanding qualities that distinguish him or her as a leader in the field of international student and scholar services, and who possesses qualities of compassion, integrity, and leadership.

Special thanks to the Selection Committee!Bill SmartEllen BadgerMeg MorganTammy LyskowinskiSamantha Lu

ISTA and ISCA NETWORKS

Ask Questions Share ExperiencesBe the First to Know of New Practice

Resources and KC ISSS News All KC ISSS Resources Are Available on the

Networks

Featured KC ISSS Resource Comprehensive Resource on Crisis Management for the International Student

and Scholar Services Office at www.nafsa.org/crisismanagementISSS

Before, During and After a Crisis: Questions to Ask

Learn more about responding to: A crisis in a student's/scholar's home countryAn international student/scholar deathA missing student/scholarA serious injury of a student/scholarWorking with international students and scholars with

mental health issuesA world-wide crisis (e.g. H1N1) The arrest of a nonimmigrant student

Contains Recommended Action Items

Breaking news…New KC ISSS Resource Coming Soon!

Submitting post-completion OPT applications: Tips for Success

Will assist DSOs with practical problems that arise during the post-completion OPT application process. These problems are addressed at different stages at the application process: while preparing the applications, while waiting for adjudication, and after OPT has been granted.

The resource will include a table with recommendations, a timeline and a flowchart!

Professional Development Subcommittee

Core Education Program Workshop Deans – Thank you!!

Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops and Deans:Campus and Community Programming for Intercultural

Learning (Need Dean!)F-1 Regulations for Beginners (Jamie Kendrioski)F-1 Regulations - Intermediate (Christina Luther)Filing Academic H-1B Petitions (David Jones) J Regulations for Beginners (Susan Ellis-Dougherty)J Regulations - Advanced (Christine Bargerstock)Nonresident Alien Tax - What International Educators Should

Know (Mary Fortier )Pathways to Permanent Residency (Dena Neese)

Professional DevelopmentThe Training Coordination Subcommittee is happy to

announce a new eLearning course being offered this summer:Beyond the Basics of F-1 Student Advising

We are also looking for new curriculum writers for a new e-Learning project:J-1 Regulations for Beginners -- contact Joann Ng

Hartmann at joann@tennessee.edu if you are interested.

Upcoming NAFSA Webinar on International Student Adjustment, July 11, 2012. Go to www.nafsa.org/training to learn more and register.

Campus and Community Programming

Projects include:Hugh Jenkins Award 2012Task Force on supporting international

student families in the community. Updating Intercultural Activity Toolkit

www.nafsa.org/iatoolkitAnnual Conference Intercultural

Initiatives for Campus & Community Poster Fair

NAFSA PublicationsNAFSA’s Immigration Classification poster was updated in

April 2012 to reflect the most recent statutory and regulatory changes including changes for B-1, B-2, E-1, E-2, E-3, F-1, F-3 part-time border commuter students, H-1C, J-1, and more.

Basic F-1 for Beginners (CD) has been updated for 2012 and can be purchased in the NAFSA Bookstore

A new NAFSA brochure for incoming and current international students and scholars, with the working title, Bringing Family Members to the U.S.: A Guide for International Students and Scholars, is being planned with an expected release by the end of 2012.

Open Team Positions – Join Us!!

If you are interested in joining our dynamic KC ISSS team, please contact Jenny Bowen or James

Dorsett!

Interested in becoming KC ISSS Chair-elect? Leadership Development Committee is always looking for candidates. Please consider leading this great team and contact Jenny, James or Sam for more information.

Thank you!Remember: Join the KC ISSS networks!Meet and stay in touch with your

Regional Liaisons!Contact us if you have any

suggestions or questions!

Enjoy the Annual Conference!