OUR COMMUNITY

2016 IMPACT REPORT MISSION ISEP facilitates student mobility for academic and cross-cultural learning through its worldwide membership network of higher education institutions

VISION ISEP is a recognized world leader in international student mobility

VALUES ACCESSIBILITY — for students of all backgrounds and means

DIVERSITY — of programs and participants

AFFORDABILITY — offering value for money, programs and experiences

QUALITY — in programs, service and systems

COLLABORATION — across our community

UNDERPINNING BELIEFS Immersion and integration of students with local cultures and communities

The importance of language study and acquisition

The contribution of student mobility to global understanding and peace

The role of the Board, Council and members in assisting ISEP to succeed in a changing and challenging field

Our ISEP Global Office team is critical to achieving the organization’s objectives OUR COMMUNITY

Table of Contents

OUR COMMUNITY ...... Page 2 Message from the President and CEO

OUR EMPOWERED COMMUNITY ...... Page 4 Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors ISEP Timeline

OUR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ...... Page 6 Alumni Stories and Impact Data

OUR ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY ...... Page 12 ISEP Community Scholarship and Founders Fellowship Recipients Scholarships Awarded to ISEP Students

OUR CONNECTED COMMUNITY ...... Page 16 ISEP Member List

OUR ENGAGED COMMUNITY ...... Page 19 ISEP Board of Directors ISEP Council of Advisors ISEP Global Office Team

OUR FUNDING COMMUNITY ...... Page 22 Statement of Financial Position and Activities

OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ...... Page 24 Contributions to ISEP

ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT 1 OUR COMMUNITY

On January 16, 2016, I joined the ISEP community as your new President and CEO and began an intense schedule to become acquainted with you — our members, students and alumni. We met at conferences and during campus visits. We shared meals, forged new partnerships and brainstormed ways to make our community even stronger.

I discovered the power of the ISEP community in its resilience, diversity and flexibility. Through our 330 members, ISEP students have the world available to them. There is almost no area of scientific practice or human inquiry outside the grasp of our students thanks to the power of the ISEP community and the quality of your academic programs.

Our ability to impact student lives through transformative international programs has never been stronger. As a community in 2016 we also celebrated the following milestones:

ISEP FOR ALL – Through this new initiative, a select number of ISEP programs are now available to students outside of our community.

WWW.ISEPSTUDYABROAD.ORG – Our innovative new website is designed with the power to search for programs tailored to individual needs and interests.

HEALTH AND SAFETY - New industry-leading health and safety protocols give us thorough action and communications plans for potential emergency situations.

ISEP THINK TANKS – Our think tanks advance our work by bringing members of the ISEP community together to identify solutions.

ISEP SCHOLARSHIPS – We awarded the first class of ISEP Community Scholarships and ISEP Founders Fellowships to twenty students.

2 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT Our international education colleagues are noticing these achievements. The International Student Identity Card Association recognized ISEP for its success in promoting diversity and inclusion in study abroad. As the first international student mobility organization to be so honored, we joined other esteemed organizations such as the International Association of and the Institute of International Education in receiving this award.

Finally, we are expanding our ability to fulfill our mission through strategic partnerships with like-minded institutions. ISEP now works with the Institute of International Education to offer short-term programs with practical training at select U.S. universities. We organized and hosted a community college roundtable during the IIE 2016 Generation Study Abroad Summit and in 2017, and we will partner with Diversity Abroad to offer a workshop to our U.S. members from historically black colleges and universities. Finally, we are working with Kennesaw State to host a group of scholars through the Young Southeast Asia Leadership Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of State.

This impact report celebrates these and other milestones, but it also looks ahead to 2017 when we will focus on the theme of ‘Advancing Inclusive Communities’ in our programming, our outreach and our ISEP Conference. We look forward to advancing the ISEP mission with you in the coming year.

John S. Lucas, Ph.D. President and CEO

OUR COMMUNITY 3 OUR EMPOWERED COMMUNITY

Our core mission continues to be affordable access to a transformative education abroad experience that turns students into change makers in their communities and leaders in their chosen professions. We offer diverse study options ranging from the traditional to the unexpected and nearly everything in between. We challenge our students with rigorous academics, critical thinking situations, opportunities for hands-on experimentation and full immersion into new cultures and languages.

ISEP has been a leader in global student mobility for 38 years. The timeline below shows various milestones since our 1979 founding that boosted our efforts to new and exciting places for our members and students.

However, 2016 was different. Instead of one — or perhaps two — significant accomplishments, our community benefited from the confluence of several long-term plans and new opportunities, as President and CEO John S. Lucas outlined in his message and are highlighted in this impact report.

1979-1980 — First 28 students 1997 — ISEP incorporates as an exchange among seven member institutions independent non-profit organization, separating from Georgetown University and establishes an 1983 — Four-year pilot program ends and ISEP institutes membership dues international Board of Directors

1979 — Georgetown University 1990 — Membership establishes International Student Exchange reaches 200 institutions Programs with a grant from the U.S. government under the Fulbright-Hays Act 1996 — International-to-International Exchanges begin and our first website launches

4 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT The power from so many significant advancements in rapid succession has skyrocketed ISEP to a new level of recognized excellence among the leaders in the international education field. ISEP continues to innovate, making study abroad more affordable, more valuable and more accessible for our students and member institutions.

Between these milestones, individual members worked in partnership with each other and the ISEP Global Office to expand opportunities. ISEP developed new technology to make placements easier and more agile. Our new website permits students to search an unprecedented level of detail among our member institutions for their ideal academic experience.

Join me, the Board of Directors and the Council of Advisors as we watch the outcomes from this year’s fruitful efforts be revealed.

Everett Egginton, Ph.D. Chair, ISEP Board of Directors

2009 — ISEP surpasses 2015 — 50,000 alumni 300 member institutions

2005 — ISEP reaches 2014 — ISEP established 25,000 alumni a scholarship fund

2016 — ISEP launches a new website, revamps health and safety protocols, introduces ISEP for All, awards first ISEP Community Scholarships and Founders Fellowship, and receives ISIC Award for diversity

OUR COMMUNITY 5 OUR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

IN 2016 ISEP STUDENTS TRAVELED BETWEEN 54 countries

IZAAC COLE from University of Central Lancashire, studied at American University of Sharjah

Izaac Cole set off to immerse himself in a culture he knew nothing about, with the goal of becoming a journalist.

2016 PROGRAM DURATION “I got to a point where I realized I didn't really know much about life outside the U.K.,” Izaac 1,087 1,084 remembers. “I decided it was time to find out more about other cultures — particularly those different from my own.” Izaac was far from familiar surroundings when he arrived in the 380 United Arab Emirates for his semester at the American University of Sharjah, but that did 119 not stop him from getting involved in his host community.

term programs He quickly began learning Arabic, studying Islamic Full-year programs Summer or short- culture and helping establish the university's first

Semesterbetween programs January starting and April Semesterbetween programs July starting and October

6 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT JOANNA GLOVER from Agnes Scott College, studied at University of the South Pacific

While Cross to assist with recovery efforts “As a first generation college studying in neighboring villages. student, I had not experienced in Fiji, much of the world,” she noted. “Many of the locals in Fiji lost Joanna Glover “My experience opened my eyes everything,” she said. Joanna’s work experienced one of ... and confirmed to me that I supporting her host community the worst natural disasters want to travel and help people came to define her time abroad. “I in the country’s history, Tropical around the world.” was more humble,” she says. “The Cyclone Winston. As witness to whole island is a big community ... the devastation around her, she I felt that I was one of them.” began volunteering with the Red

multi-platform student media show that you can knock down initiative, News 360. Through the cultural barrier between News 360, AUS students could the West and other countries... share reports on events going But also, I'd like to let students on around them through TV, know how much support there radio and online. “ISEP gave is. At my university I always me the opportunity to connect felt involved in the exchange with people from all over the community.” world, not just the Middle His dream of being a journalist East,” says Izaac. seems closer than ever. “The Even after returning home, Arab language skills I learned Izaac carries these connections abroad and my knowledge with him. He continues to of Islam have helped me to connect with the Muslim stand out when talking to community at home. He is currently planning a trip to prospective employers,” Izaac says. He hopes his career France with his Syrian roommate from AUS. “I want to path takes him back to the United Arab Emirates one day.

OUR COMMUNITY 7 THU DANG from University Tennessee at Chattanooga, studied at Chukyo University

Thu Dang describes herself shared a love for languages helped my studies, as a shy person. She was so I truly believe the friendships I made abroad intimidated by the idea of improved my Japanese far more than any book meeting people from all over the could have ever done.” world during her year as an exchange Thu also volunteered as an English tutor for Japanese student in Japan. Though being across the students who wanted to practice their language skills, globe from friends and family may seem like an and visited a Japanese high school to give students in introvert’s nightmare, Thu, a first-generation college the English Club an opportunity to converse with a student, found her voice. native speaker. “I always had this mindset of not being involved with When Thu returned to the University of Tennessee at arguments and only agreed or stayed nonchalant Chattanooga, she became an ISEP Ambassador and to avoid conflict. But after listening to different spoke to other students about the new perspectives perspectives and opinions at my university, I realized she gained while living in Japan. When asked what that speaking up opens opportunities for more an ISEP experience meant to her, Thu responded, questions and answers.” She says, “I became more “I think about the importance of language, I think aware of political, religious and cultural situations.” about new perspectives, and lastly, I think about how Thu studied Japanese at home, but found her my study abroad experience made me constantly language skills increased through friendships at thirst for new knowledge.” Chukyo University. “Being around friends who

SALLY VAN CLEVE from Queens University of Charlotte, studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

From North Carolina to Chile, Sally “I discovered surf therapy and be a large part of her life abroad. Van Cleve’s impact on her community rediscovered my passion for working Helping others was an anchor of Sally’s has stretched beyond her ISEP with those with special needs particularly time studying at Pontificia Universidad experience. “The community I became in an athletic setting,” she said. Surf Católica de Valparaíso. She volunteered a part of and grew to adore is the core therapy helps patients by connecting with local non-profit organizations, reason that my time in Chile was so them with nature. Sally often spent time tutored children in a nearby community impactful,” Sally says. on the coast where surf therapy came to

8 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT ETHNIC ORIGIN OF STUDENTS

Caucasian — 71%

Hispanic — 9%

Asian or Pacific Islander — 6% % Multiracial — 6% 29 African American — 5%

Native American — 1% Results based on 1,283 responses to Other — 2% a voluntary application question.

FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS 34% of students were the first person in their immediate family to attend university.

Results based on 477 responses to a voluntary survey.

and utilized the small business incubator students, , on campus. Sally says her volunteer volunteers, Chileans work, “improved my Spanish, but also and potential business allowed me to have many insights into partners I met are Chilean culture and lifestyle.” people I will be able to connect with for the rest “The community of international of my life.”

OUR COMMUNITY 9 WHEN ASKED WHICH GOALS STUDENTS HAD FOR STUDYING ABROAD BEFORE DEPARTING:

90% 89% 88% of respondents hoped to of respondents hoped to of respondents hoped for explore new meet new intellectual and places people cultural development

Results based on 364 responses to a voluntary survey.

WHEN ASKED WHICH GOALS STUDENTS ACCOMPLISHED AFTER RETURNING: % of respondents said they gained a greater 96 understanding of another culture by studying abroad.

Results based on 365 responses to a voluntary survey.

LUCAS WOODALL from East Carolina University, studied at Toyo University

Lucas Woodall has he studied at Toyo University, said. But Lucas’ involvement only one piece of Lucas followed that advice. in his host community didn’t advice for others stop there. He volunteered in “I was part of an English study preparing to study a number of eco-marathon circle to help Japanese students abroad, “Watch the races in and around Tokyo. He with their English and to help locals, learn from also worked as a tutor in Toyo’s me with my Japanese,” he them...” In the year English Community Zone.

10 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT JOY DONNELLY from Missouri State University, studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Joy Donnelly is clear about what it took for perspectives helped me to gain an immense her to make it abroad. “The percentage of understanding of cultural competence. minorities who study abroad is extremely Now, I try to factor in being able to small, so going overseas for a semester took integrate this passion an immense amount of courage,” she said. into my future career “Being able to work past that, I realized and lifestyle.” that I could accomplish so much.” Joy’s advice to others While abroad Joy shared her experience in considering study the ISEP Voices student blogger program. abroad: “Whatever is Her posts included insight on preparing to in your head telling go overseas, navigating Italian culture and you that you can't do daily life and ‘Studying Abroad as a Female it is wrong. Take it African American.’ step by step, get your information, figure “My experience had a huge effect on my out how you can life. I realized that travel and learning pay for it, book your about different cultures were things I flight — go. There is was very passionate about,” she said. no better time in your “Being able to converse about and life than now.” understand world events from multiple

“Those are probably some of everyone I've heard from stay abroad longer — I was my best memories,” he said. who studied abroad for among them,” he said. “If a semester says that it is given the chance, I would Lucas continues to way too short, and you do it all again with no advocate for the benefits of leave just as you are getting hesitation.” spending the full academic comfortable. Even full-year year abroad. “Practically students said they wanted to

OUR COMMUNITY 11 OUR ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY

ISEP Scholarship Recipients

This year marked our inaugural ISEP Community Scholarship and ISEP Founders Fellowship awards. These scholarships assist students from ISEP member institutions with a demonstrated financial need in making their goals to study abroad a reality.

The awards were made possible by the generosity of community members and support our mission to extend access and affordability to study abroad. These scholarships specifically focus on awarding funds to those who are statistically underrepresented in study abroad.

One ISEP Founders Fellow received an award of $2,500 to use while studying abroad and 19 ISEP Community Scholars received awards of $500.

ISEP FOUNDERS FELLOW

Samantha Galvan will study abroad at American University in Bulgaria in Bulgaria. She is a psychology student from University of the Pacific in the United States.

12 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT ISEP COMMUNITY SCHOLARS

Brendan Anderson from University Valerie Jordan from Regis of Regina will study at Université de University will study at Karl- la Réunion on Reunion Island. Franzens-Universität Graz in Austria.

Joslyn Barton from Emporia JeongEun Kim from Hanyang State University will study at will study at Mälardalen University in the . University in .

Sara Cariati from Università Cattolica Denisa Krasna from Masaryk del Sacro Cuore will study at Northern University will study at Western Arizona University in the U.S. Washington University in the U.S.

Pablo Cisneros Chavira from Sarah Murray from Agnes Scott ITESO will study at Technische College will study at Macquarie Universität Graz in Austria. University in Australia.

Zaria Taylor-Clemmons from Alessandra Postema Drolet from Agnes Scott College will study at East Carolina University will study Université des Antilles in Martinique. at Université Jean Monnet de St. Etienne in France. Toni Corbani from Lake Forest College will study at University of Bry’anne Robbins from Louisiana Roehampton in the United Kingdom. State University will study at Hanyang University in South Korea. Corey Frazier from Virginia Commonwealth University will study Taylorann Smith from Ball State at University of Jyväskylä in Finland. University will study at University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. Madison Girard from Regis University will study at Universidad Shannon Switch from University Pública de Navarra in . of North Carolina Asheville will study at Technische Universität Valerie Hamilton from Kent State Graz in Austria. University will study at University of Chester in the United Kingdom. Heather Wallace from Northeastern State University Savannah Harper from Wichita will study at University of State University will study at Ulster Botswana in Botswana. University in the United Kingdom.

OUR COMMUNITY 13 Scholarships Awarded in 2016 Join us in congratulating these ISEP students recognized in 2016

SCHOLARSHIP 2016 AWARDS

Annett Kade Scholarship This scholarship recognizes students from U.S. ISEP member institutions planning In 2016, this award recognized to study in French or German at a member institution in Austria, France, the French TWO ISEP STUDENTS Antilles, , Reunion Island or Switzerland. Scholarships are available to with scholarships to study in students with a financial need and an interest in learning French or German. TWO COUNTRIES.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for U.S. undergraduates In 2016, this award recognized receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or 49 ISEP STUDENTS university to participate in study or intern abroad programs. Scholarships up to with scholarships to study in US$5,000 are awarded each year by the program. 23 COUNTRIES.

Bridging Scholarship Bridging Scholarships award students of any major studying abroad in Japan. In 2016, this award recognized Awards are typically US$2,500 for semester programs or US$4,000 for academic TWO ISEP STUDENTS year programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled as undergraduates at a with scholarships to study in U.S. institution before and during their time abroad. ONE COUNTRY.

DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service DAAD supports students studying abroad at universities in Germany and In 2016, this award recognized German students studying abroad outside the country. Scholarships are THREE ISEP STUDENTS awarded to highly qualified students, and promote German studies and the with scholarships to study in German language. ONE COUNTRY.

Fund for Education Abroad FEA expands access to study abroad by granting scholarships of up to US$10,000 In 2016, this award recognized to students from groups underrepresented in study abroad and those destined ONE ISEP STUDENT for non-traditional locations, in an effort to make the demographics of U.S. with a scholarship to study in undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population. ONE COUNTRY.

14 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID FOR ISEP PROGRAMS: 41% 25% 16% received scholarships received government funding received loans

Results based on 364 responses to a voluntary survey.

ISEP Community Scholarship ISEP Community Scholarships support students who might not otherwise have In 2016, this award recognized the opportunity to study abroad. Recipients are chosen by members of the ISEP 19 ISEP STUDENTS community and awards are given to applicants who will be greatly impacted by with scholarships to study in an international experience, based on their personal story. 11 COUNTRIES.

ISEP Founders Fellowship ISEP Founders Fellowships recognize outstanding applicants who might In 2016, this award recognized not otherwise have the opportunity to study abroad. Members of the ISEP ONE ISEP STUDENT community choose recipients based on their written responses and a digital with a scholarship to study in creative project detailing how study abroad will impact their life. ONE COUNTRY.

Kansai Gaidai University Merit Scholarship This merit scholarship awards students attending Kansai Gaidai University in Japan In 2016, this award recognized for a semester or full year program on ISEP Direct US$6,000. The scholarships are THREE ISEP STUDENTS awarded at the conclusion of the semester to those who have maintained a 3.0 in the with scholarships to study in two semesters leading up to the program and through each semester of the program. ONE COUNTRY.

Massey University Scholarship This scholarship offers awards to ISEP students attending Massey University in In 2016, this award recognized New Zealand for a semester or full-year on ISEP Direct. Massey University offers THREE ISEP STUDENTS scholarships up to NZ$1,000 based on applicants responses to an essay, their with scholarships to study in academic backgrounds, their desire to study abroad and financial need. ONE COUNTRY.

OUR COMMUNITY 15 OUR CONNECTED COMMUNITY

AFRICA AND THE ISEP COMMUNITY THE MIDDLE EAST CONSISTS OF: BOTSWANA SOUTH AFRICA University of Botswana University of Johannesburg 330 member GHANA UNITED ARAB University of Ghana EMIRATES institutions in American University of Sharjah City University College of Ajman 53 countries. SENEGAL Institut d’Études Africaines de Dakar

ASIA MEMBER HISTORY MALAYSIA 34% of member Jiangxi University of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Finance and Economics institutions Sichuan University and SOUTH KOREA % have worked Pacific Lutheran University 34 Ajou University with ISEP Ewha Womans University HONG KONG Hanyang University for 20 years The Chinese University of Hong Kong Keimyung University or more. Korea University INDIA University of Seoul Lovely Professional University Yonsei University University of Hyderabad TAIWAN INDONESIA Providence University BINUS University THAILAND JAPAN Thammasat University Chukyo University Kansai Gaidai University VIETNAM IN 2016 WE WELCOMED: Nanzan University International University Vietnam National University HCMC Nihon University Mishima Rikkyo University Ritsumeikan University 9 new member Tokyo International University Toyo University institutions.

16 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT EUROPE AUSTRIA FRANCE HUNGARY PORTUGAL UNITED Johannes Kepler Universität Linz Aix-Marseille Université University of Debrecen Universidade Lusófona de KINGDOM Humanidades e Tecnologias Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Institut d’Etudes Politiques Edinburgh Napier University de Rennes Technische Universität Graz ITALY Nottingham Trent University Institut National des Sciences SPAIN Universität Salzburg Accademia dell'Arte Plymouth University Appliquées de Lyon Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Ulster University Université d`Angers Universidad Complutense de Madrid BELGIUM Università degli Studi di Pavia University of Bradford Université de Caen Universidad de Almería Artevelde University College Università degli Studi di Trieste University of Central Lancashire Université de Franche-Comté Universidad de Málaga Vesalius College Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" University of Chester Université de la Réunion Universidad de Murcia University of East London BULGARIA Université de Lille 3 LATVIA Universidad de Vigo Université de Nantes University of Essex American University in Bulgaria University of Latvia Universidad Pública de Navarra University of Roehampton Université de Nice Universitat de les Illes Balears University of Sunderland CZECH Université de Picardie Jules Verne LITHUANIA Universitat Rovira I Virgili REPUBLIC Université des Antilles Vilnius University Masaryk University Université du Havre SWEDEN Université du Maine MALTA DENMARK Université Grenoble Alpes University of Malta Luleå University of Technology Aalborg University Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Etienne Mälardalen University Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 NETHERLANDS Södertörn University ESTONIA Université Savoie Mont Blanc Leiden University University of Tartu Radboud University Nijmegen GERMANY Tilburg University SWITZERLAND FINLAND Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz TIO University of Applied Sciences Universität Bern Universität Hannover Åbo Akademi University Universität Zürich Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen University of Eastern Finland NORWAY Université de Fribourg Suisse Karlshochschule International University of Helsinki University Nord University Université de Lausanne University of Jyväskylä Katholische Universität University of Southeast Norway University of Oulu Eichstätt-Ingolstadt TURKEY University of Tampere Philipps-Universität Marburg POLAND Okan University Technische Universität Carolo- Wrocław University Yasar University Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig Technische Universität Dortmund Universität Bielefeld Universität Trier OCEANIA NORTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA FIJI CANADA MEXICO NICARAGUA CQ University University of the South Pacific Brock University Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Universidad Americana Superiores de Occidente Charles Sturt University Laurentian University Tecnológico de Monterrey La Trobe University NEW Thompson Rivers University Universidad de Guanajuato Macquarie University ZEALAND University of Regina Universidad de Monterrey University of Canberra Massey University Universidad La Salle University of Southern Queensland Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Universidad Regiomontana University of Technology Sydney UPAEP University Western Sydney University

SOUTH AMERICA

ARGENTINA BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR Universidad Blas Pascal Universidad Privada Boliviana Pontificia Universidad Universidad Icesi Universidad Casa Grande Católica de Valparaíso Universidad Católica de Córdoba Universidad del Norte Colombia Universidad Católica del Norte Universidad de Palermo BRAZIL URUGUAY Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado Universidad Técnica Universidad Católica del Uruguay Universidad del Salvador Federico Santa María

OUR COMMUNITY 17 UNITED STATES

ALABAMA IDAHO MISSISSIPPI VERMONT Tuskegee University Millsaps College John Carroll University Norwich University University of Mississippi University of Vermont ALASKA ILLINOIS University of Alaska Southeast Elmhurst College MISSOURI Shawnee State University VIRGINIA Lake Forest College Missouri Southern State University Wittenberg University Bridgewater College ARIZONA Monmouth College Missouri State University Radford University Northern Arizona University North Park University Northwest Missouri State University OKLAHOMA Randolph-Macon College Southern Illinois University Truman State University Northeastern State University Roanoke College ARKANSAS University of Illinois Springfield University of Central Missouri Shenandoah University Arkansas State University OREGON University of Virginia’s College at Wise Hendrix College INDIANA MONTANA Willamette University Virginia Commonwealth University Lyon College Ball State University Carroll College Virginia Polytechnic Butler University PENNSYLVANIA Institute and State University CALIFORNIA Franklin College Rocky Mountain College Clarion University of Pennsylvania Virginia State University California State University East Bay Indiana State University East Stroudsburg University California State University Monterey Bay Indiana University-Purdue University Indiana University of Pennsylvania WASHINGTON California State University San Marcos Fort Wayne NEBRASKA Mansfield University Central Washington University Chapman University Purdue University Northwest Creighton University Swarthmore College Gonzaga University Dominican University of California University of Evansville Doane College Ursinus College Pacific Lutheran University Pitzer College University of Southern Indiana Nebraska Wesleyan University Washington State University San Diego State University University of Nebraska Lincoln PUERTO RICO Western Washington University San Jose State University IOWA University of Nebraska Omaha Universidad del Este Whitworth University University of the Pacific Grinnell College University of Puerto Rico St. Ambrose University NEW JERSEY WEST VIRGINIA COLORADO University of Iowa Rider University SOUTH Marshall University Colorado Mesa University Upper Iowa University Saint Peter’s University CAROLINA West Virginia University Fort Lewis College College of Charleston Regis University KANSAS NEW MEXICO WISCONSIN University of Denver Benedictine College New Mexico State University SOUTH Beloit College University of Northern Colorado Emporia State University DAKOTA Edgewood College Fort Hays State University NEW YORK South Dakota State University Fox Valley Technical College CONNECTICUT University of Kansas Alfred University University of Wisconsin La Crosse Southern Connecticut State University Wichita State University St. Lawrence University TENNESSEE University of Wisconsin Stout Western Connecticut State University Austin Peay State University KENTUCKY NORTH East Tennessee State University WYOMING DELAWARE Bellarmine University CAROLINA Maryville College University of Wyoming Wesley College University of Kentucky Appalachian State University Middle Tennessee State University Western Kentucky University East Carolina University Rhodes College DISTRICT OF Lenoir-Rhyne University Tennessee State University COLUMBIA LOUISIANA North Carolina Agricultural and Tennessee Technological University Technical State University Howard University Louisiana State University Tennessee Wesleyan University North Carolina Central University Loyola University New Orleans University of Memphis North Carolina State University FLORIDA Northwestern State University of Louisiana University of Tennessee Chattanooga Eckerd College Queens University of Charlotte University of Tennessee Knoxville Florida Memorial University MARYLAND University of North Carolina Asheville University of South Florida Frostburg State University University of North Carolina Charlotte TEXAS Notre Dame University of Maryland University of North Carolina Greensboro Southwestern University GEORGIA Saint Mary’s College of Maryland University of North Carolina Pembroke St. Edward’s University Agnes Scott College University of North Carolina Wilmington Stephen F. Austin State University Armstrong State University MASSACHUSETTS Western Carolina University Texas A&M International University Berry College Framingham State University Winston-Salem State University The University of Texas at El Paso Georgia College & State University Hampshire College Georgia Southern University NORTH UTAH Kennesaw State University MINNESOTA DAKOTA Utah State University Hamline University University of North Georgia North Dakota State University Westminster College Valdosta State University Macalester College University of Jamestown

18 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT OUR ENGAGED COMMUNITY

ISEP Board of Directors 2016-2017

CHAIR: Dr. Madeleine F. Green (2018) Dr. Bertlinde Laniel (2018) Dr. Everett Egginton* (2017) Senior Fellow Associate of Political Philosophy and Semantics Professor Emeritus and former Dean and Vice Provost, International Association of Universities and NAFSA: Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Etienne, France International and Border Programs Association of International Educators, United States New Mexico State University, United States VICE CHAIR: Ms. Daniela Locreille (2019) Director Client Success North America, Agile.i Dr. Harvey Charles (2017) Ms. Heidi Gregori-Gahan* (2018) Hobsons, United States Dean & Vice Provost for International Assistant Provost, Center for International Programs Education and Global Strategy University of Southern Indiana, United States University at Albany SUNY, United States Dr. Edilio Mazzoleni (2018) Director, UCSC International - Cooperation, Mobility and Dr. Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco (2019) Internationalization Mr. William Clabby (2017) Executive Director of International Program Development Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives University of Kansas, United States St. Edward’s University, United States Dr. Vianne Timmons (2019) President and Vice Chancellor SECRETARY: Dr. Margaret Heisel (2019) Research Associate, Center for Studies in Higher Education University of Regina, Canada Mr. Keith Clausen* (2017) University of California Berkeley, United States CEO EX-OFFICIO, ISEP COUNCIL Envisage International Corporation, United States Dr. Selma Hepp (2019) OF ADVISORS CHAIR: Housing Economist, Chief Economist (2017) TREASURER: and Vice President Business Intelligence Ms. Kirsten Sheppard Director, International Education Pacific Union International, Inc., United States Mr. Stephen Connelly* (2017) Maryville College, United States Director GlobalEd Service, Australia PAST CHAIR: EX-OFFICIO, ISEP COUNCIL Dr. Thomas Hochstettler* (2017) OF ADVISORS CHAIR-ELECT: President Dr. Waded Cruzado (2019) Mr. Cedric Guern (2018) President The Petroleum Institute, United Arab Emirates ISEP Coordinator Montana State University, United States Université de Caen, France Dr. John K. Hudzik (2017) Dr. Peter L. Gess (2018) Professor and NAFSA Senior Scholar for Internationalization Associate Provost for Engaged Learning and Michigan State University, United States Director of International Programs Executive Committee Member Hendrix College, United States *

OUR COMMUNITY 19 ISEP Council of Advisors 2016-2017

CHAIR: Kirsten Sheppard (2017) Stephanie Escobar (2018) María Soloeta (2018) Greg Huff (2019) Director, International Education Senior Education Abroad Advisor Director, Department of International Manger, Student Mobility Cooperation Maryville College, United States Agnes Scott College, United States Massey University, New Zealand Universidad del Salvador, Argentina

Kaboyaone Miko McFarland (2019) PAST-CHAIR: Inger Niska Ekblom (2019) Hiri-Khudu (2018) Assistant Director of Education Abroad International Coordinator, International Office Linda C. Acting Director, Office of International University of Kentucky, Unites States Angell, Ph.D. (2017) Education & Partnerships Luleå University of Technology, Sweden Director, International Exchange Programs University of Botswana, Botswana Stephanie Tignor (2019) The American University of Sharjah, (2019) United Arab Emirates Paivi Haltilahti Director of Education Abroad Wendy L Martinec (2018) Senior Coordinator Virginia Commonwealth University, Manager, La Trobe Abroad University of Eastern Finland, Finland United States CHAIR-ELECT: La Trobe University, Australia Cédric Guern (2019) ISEP Coordinator Université de Caen, France

Robert Carolin (2017) As an ISEP coordinator Executive Director and Associate Dean, Office of Global Education California State University San and alumna of ISEP and Marcos, United States VCU, I am honored Jennifer Gay (2017) Director of International Programs, Coordinator of National Student Exchange to serve on the ISEP Fort Lewis College, United States Council of Advisors. Doris Knasar (2017) International Cooperations Manager, Office of International Relations My service is a way Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria to give back to the Alisa Meador (2017) Assistant Director, Programs Abroad Office University of Tennessee Knoxville, United States organization that gave me my

Andrea Pichelli (2017) first study abroad experience, but ISEP Coordinator, International Relations Office also fueled my passion for cross- University of Pavia, Italy cultural exchange and ignited my Kelly Chiu (2018) Executive Secretary, Director, Academic Exchange Affairs Division, Office of International Affairs career in international education. Providence University, Taiwan

STEPHANIE TIGNOR

Director of Education Abroad, Virginia Commonwealth University ISEP Council of Advisors

20 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT ISEP Global The ISEP staff Office Team see this as a mission EXECUTIVE: U.S. MEMBER RELATIONS: John Lucas, Ph.D. Clayton Harrington – caring President and CEO Regional Director | Western U.S. deeply A.E. O'Brien Alex Proimos Chief Financial Officer Regional Director | Great Lakes and Northeastern U.S. for the

Kristen Aguto students they Vice President | International Member Annie Amitrani Relations and Program Operations Program Officer | Southeastern U.S. serve. It was a real Joseph Burrow Jacob Gross Vice President | U.S. Member Relations Program Officer for U.S. Student Engagement | Great affirmation to understand Lakes and Northeastern U.S. that the team’s commitment INTERNATIONAL MEMBER RELATIONS: PROGRAM OPERATIONS: to internationalization is on a Linda Stuart Nancy Campbell Regional Director | Latin America, Assistant Vice President | Africa, Europe and Canada Program Operations really intimate level.

Derek Bradley Jessica O'Brien Regional Director | Asia Pacific and Program Operations and the United Kingdom SEVIS Specialist DR. VIANNE TIMMONS President and Vice Chancellor, University of Regina ISEP Board of Directors William Pope Ayesha Gowie Program Manager | Austria, Bulgaria, Program Assistant Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Switzerland

Katie Trencheny Amanda Batista Program Assistant Program Officer | Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Nicaragua, COMMUNICATIONS Norway, Puerto Rico, Sweden and Uruguay AND MARKETING: TECHNOLOGY: ADMINISTRATIVE: Anthony Ciero Mary Catherine Chase Marc Shue Program Officer | China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Anna Wlodarczyk Director of Communications and Director of Technology India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Strategic Partnerships Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam Director of Human Resources, PHR, SHRM-CP

Johnie Karr Emilie Romero Matt Merlene ASP.NET Developer Samantha Batchelor Marketing and Creative Director Program Officer | Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom Senior Accountant and Coordinator of Student Insurance Program Alexander Muchnik

Chris Brown Computer Systems Engineer Lindsay Moats Graphic Designer and Creative Specialist Ron Cranston Program Officer | Belgium, Botswana, France, French Antilles, Ghana, Morocco, Senior Accountant Ravi Batchala Reunion, Senegal, South Africa and United Arab Emirates Lindsey Allen WebIS Help Desk and Product Support Specialist Karlene Masters Communications and Marketing Coordinator Administrative Officer and Mikaela Spencer Development Coordinator Program Officer | Italy, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Turkey

OUR COMMUNITY 21 OUR FUNDING COMMUNITY

Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2016, amounts are in thousands

ASSETS

Current Assets Fixed Assets, Net Other Assets $ 4,015 $ 371 $ 1,064

TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,450

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $ 50 Current Liabilities Long-term Liabilities Unrestricted Net Assets $ 3,744 $ 295 $ 1,361

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 5,450

These financial statements were extracted from ISEP’s June 30, 2016 financial statements, which were audited by Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, Certified Public Accountants.

22 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended June 30, 2016, amounts are in thousands

REVENUE EXPENSES

Membership Dues $ 1,046

36%

ISEP Exchange Fees $ 1,929 45%

14% 4%

ISEP Exchange Programs Fundraising Events ISEP Direct Programs $ 2,946 $ 26 $ 34 $ 3,645

Grants Global Engagement Programs $ 31 $ 331 ISEP Direct Fees Management and General Administration $ 4,809 $ 1,143

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 8,156

Global Engagement Fees $ 413

$ 8,259 ISEP was the most financially

Grants, Contributions affordable program.” and Sponsorship $ 61 KAYLA CLAYTON Other, Net from Virginia State University, United States

TOTAL REVENUE TOTAL $ 1

OUR COMMUNITY 23 OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS These partners provide support for ISEP student scholarships, programs or program development.

Annette Kade Fund supports scholarships for students from International Student Identity Card Association and the U.S. ISEP member institutions planning to study French or MasterCard Foundation in recognition of our outstanding German in Austria, France, Germany or Switzerland. work in promoting diversity and inclusion in study abroad.

ISEP PARTNERS These partners sponsor events to support our organization.

BRONZE PARTNERS CHAMPIONS COLLABORATORS ADVOCATE IEES-ASRM Agnes Scott University Edinburgh Napier University Massey University La Trobe University GlobalEd Services Providence University Whitworth University Toyo University ALLIES Université de Lausanne Fundação Armando University of Sunderland Alvares Penteado Universidad del Salvador University of Southern Indiana ISEP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Through the generosity of these community members, we are able to offer the ISEP Community Scholarship and ISEP Founders Fellowshio to assist students with a demonstrated financial need in making their study abroad goals a reality.

Kristen Aguto Mary Catherine Chase Clayton Harrington A.E. O'Brien Meg Underwood Tania Andersen Stefan Chilingirov Selma Hepp Cathleen Palumbo Jessica M. Watson Linda Angell Stephen Connelly Kristine Hinterkopf Jaehyun Park Western Sydney University Frank K. Banaseka Waded Cruzado John Hudzik Julia Ann Reams Ravikumar Batchala Jill Doctor Daniela Locreille Tammi Reichel IN MEMORY OF TONY ADAMS: Samantha Batchelor Ashley Dye John Lucas Truman Guy Scarborough Dr. Blaine Brownell Amanda Batista Everett Egginton Wendy Martinec Kirsten Sheppard and Mardi Brownell Joseph Burrow Peter Gess Karlene Masters Ashley Sinclair Nancy Campbell Mary Anne Grant Alisa Meador Linda Stuart Harvey Charles Madeleine Green Maria Niechwiadowicz Allison Teevan

24 ISEP — 2016 IMPACT REPORT I chose to be a psychology major because I plan to work with children with special needs. Once I started taking psychology courses, I felt like I could do more and push myself further. ... My ultimate goal is to become a developmental behavioral pediatrician. … Being someone who plans on pursuing a career in the medical field, it is important for me to learn to adapt to new cultures and environments.”

SAMANTHA GALVAN from University of the Pacific is studying abroad at American University in Bulgaria and is the 2016 ISEP Founders Fellow

Samantha Galvan is one of the 20 students receiving an ISEP Community Scholarship or ISEP Founders Fellowship for Spring 2017. While each of these students look forward to the challenges inherent to living and studying in a new country, for many their ISEP program is one part of a larger plan.

Students receive an ISEP Community Scholarship or ISEP Founders Fellowship because of the generosity of our community. Join the cause by contributing to ISEP scholarships today to support the goals of future ISEP students. DONATE TODAY www.isepstudyabroad.org/donate ISEP is a non-profit educational community dedicated to helping

students overcome financial and academic barriers to study

abroad. Since 1979, we have sent over 54,000 students on

transformative, life-changing study abroad programs, and have

grown to include 330 institutions in 53 countries.

We directly enroll our students into classes at our member

universities because we value the personal transformation that

comes from living and learning alongside locals.

Through ISEP, students build real connections and gain a true

understanding of what it is like to live in another culture. By utilizing

existing academic resources at our member universities, we are able to

provide students access to affordable, high-quality programs, that in return, help develop culturally sensitive skill sets needed for today's global workforce.

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