FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS STATE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FLAGER COLLEGE | St. Augustine, Florida FEBRUARY 15 - 16, 2018 WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE State Conference NOTES FAIE State Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS FAIE Executive Board ........................................................ 2-3 Regulatory Ombuds .............................................................. 4 Conference Exhibitors & Sponsors .......................... 4-6 & 14 Conference Program ....................................................... 7-13 Conference Map ................................................................. 14 Conference Registrants ................................................ 15-16 Mission Statement THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS (FAIE) HOLDS AS ITS KEY OBJECTIVE: "THE PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA." In keeping with standards and principles established by the NAFSA Code of Ethics, the FAIE provides to the membership in its five districs professional education and training. This training is designed to strengthen and develop programs and services in international education throughout the state. The FAIE provides a forum for discussion of issues and a network for sharing information pertinent to international education. The FAIE holds that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, enhances respect and cooperation among the peoples of the world, and encourages constructive leadership in a global community. WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE 2018 1 FAIE State Conference FAIE EXECUTIVE BOARD Chair Rachel Hendrix, Executive Director International Affairs, University of West Florida 850.474.2368 [email protected] Chair-Elect & Florida State Representative to NAFSA Region VII Alejandra Parra, Senior Director Office of International & Scholar Services Districts by Region Florida International Universtiy 305.348.2421 [email protected] Treasurer Megan Crowley, International LLM Coordinator International Programs, Stetson University College of Law 757.562.7800 x7654 [email protected] District A Coordinator Evelyn Rodriguez, Assistant Director Office of Interntional Student & Scholar Services Florida International University 305.348.2421 [email protected] District B Coordinator Lou Nunes, President Academic Evaluation Services, Inc. 813.374.2020 [email protected] District C Coordinator Jennifer Frankel, International Director International Student Insurance 904.247.1387 x104 [email protected] District D Coordinator Aggie Johnson, International Student Academic Advisor Flagler College 904.819.6424 [email protected] District E Coordinator Tan Edgerton, International Student Advisor Florida State University 850.645.6879 [email protected] 2 FAIE 2018 WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE State Conference FAIE EXECUTIVE BOARD English Language Programs Coordinator Victoria Shelly, Student Life Coordinator English Language Institute, University of Florida 352.273.4394 [email protected] Admissions Coordinator Yonitha Berryhill, Coordinator International Student Services, Valencia College 407.582.5038 [email protected] Study Abroad Coordinator Caitlin Jaeger Dooley [email protected] Website Coordinator Greg Zuest, Director, Student and Academic Affairs College of Pharmacy, University of Florida 352.273.6276 [email protected] Communications Coordinator Ariel Ortiz, Assistant Director International Student & Scholar Services Florida International University 305.919.5813 [email protected] FILC Coordinator Thora Cecil, Senior Specialist & Sponsored Student Advisor University of South Florida 813.974.5495 [email protected] Secondary School Coordinator Moya Marks, Head of Upper School The Bolles School 904.256.5090 [email protected] Conference Registrar Mary-Ellen “Lynn” Smith, Senior International Student Advisor University of South Florida 813.974.5206 [email protected] WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE 2018 3 FAIE State Conference REGULATORY OMBUDS & CONFERENCE SPONSORS Regulatory Ombudsman for Scholar Issues Marisa Atencio, Director International Student and Scholar Services Georgia Institute of Technology 404.894.9167 [email protected] Regulatory Ombudsman for Student Issues Regina George, Director Office of Immigration and International Admissions University of South Alabama 251.460.6050 [email protected] Thanks to our Breakfast Sponsor Dan Rodkin 352.345.4141 // www.studyflorida.net Thanks to our Coffee Break Sponsor Dr. Lou Nunes 813.374.2020 // www.aes-edu.org 4 FAIE 2018 WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE State Conference CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS Study Florida International Student Insurance Dan Rodkin Jennifer Frankel 352.345.4141 877.247.1387 ext. 104 [email protected] [email protected] www.studyflorida.net www.internationalstudentinsurance.com Shorelight Education International Student Nicole Fadavi Snyder Rachel Rollins 508-335-0575 863.409.7038 [email protected] [email protected] www.shorelight.com www.internationalstudent.com Insurance for Students, Inc. Vision Wear International Craig Bode Eric Speckhard 800.356.1235 801.222.9159 [email protected] [email protected] www.insuranceforstudents.com www.visionwear.com Academic Evaluation Services Backpack Health Dr. Lou Nunes Rob Goldman 813.374.2020 781.710.1442 [email protected] [email protected] www.aes-edu.org www.backpackhealth.com CISabroad Joey Dunaway 413.207.7798 [email protected] www.cisabroad.com WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE 2018 5 FAIE State Conference CONFERENCE SPONSORS Thanks to our Opening Reception Sponsor 800-356-1235 www.insuranceforstudents.com 6 FAIE 2018 WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE State Conference CONFERENCE PROGRAM Thursday Optional NAFSA Core Education Program Workshops February 15 These workshops are a professional development curriculum certified by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Enrollment in these workshops is separate from the FAIE Conference and requires an additional registration fee of $225 each. For more details on the curriculum, please visit NAFSA. 7:30 - 8:00 am Workshop Check-in Location: Flagler College, Ringhaver Student Center, 2nd Floor Breakfast and lunch will be provided 8:00 am – 5:00 pm F-1 Advising for Beginners Location: Flagler College, Ringhaver Student Center Virginia Room (2nd Floor) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate Location: Flagler College, Ringhaver Student Center Virginia Room (2nd Floor) 5:00 pm Free tour of of historic Ponce Hotel by Dr. Leslee Keys Location: Meet at the Rotunda of Ponce de Leon Hall (old lobby of the hotel) at 4:45pm. 7:00 – 8:30 pm FAIE State Conference Welcome Reception Location: Ponce de Leon Hall, The Solarium Heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar provided by Insurance for Students Friday February 16 FAIE State Conference 7:15 – 8:00 am Conference Check-in | On-site Registration Location: Flagler College, Ringhaver Student Center, Virginia Room 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Continental breakfast will be provided by Study Florida 7:30 – 8:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens Location: Ringhaver Student Center, Virginia Room WWW.FAIE.ORG FAIE 2018 7 FAIE State Conference CONFERENCE PROGRAM 8:00 – 8:15 am Conference Opening Location: Ringhaver Student Center, Gamache (1st Floor) Welcome and Introductions Dr. Alejandra Parra, FAIE Chair-Elect Dr. Joseph G. Joyner, President, Flagler College Dr. Alan Woolfolk, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Flagler College 8:15 – 8:45 am Keynote Address Global Education and Indigenous Negotiations in La Florida (1573-1763) Location: Ringhaver Student Center, Gamache (1st Floor) Dr. Timothy Robinson, Craig and Audrey Thorn Distinguished Professor of Religion, Flagler College 9:00 – 10:00 am BREAKOUT SESSION #1 A Advocating for your International Students Interest Area: Community Programming | Campus Internationalization Location: Ringhaver Student Center, Room 201 Throughout this session, participants will gain ideas and hands-on experience on how to utilize international students to Advocate for international students, Integrate international students into campus life and increase awareness among faculty and staff about the challenges of international students. We will look into multiple examples from various colleges and universities nation-wide, and create a draft of events and programs that your institution can implement to achieve the above mentioned goals. Presenters: Vilma Fuentes, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Santa Fe College; Angelica Suarez, Coordinator – International Student Services, Santa Fe College; Karen Lopez, International Admissions Advisor, Santa Fe College and Tatiana Velasco, International Admissions Advisor, Santa Fe College B The Road to Innovation in the ISSS Office: Lessons Learned Interest Area: Student | Scholar Advising Location: Ringhaver Student Center, Room 214 In their effort to support international student success on their campuses, representatives from four Florida institutions will share the lessons learned as they implemented innovative programs, initiatives, and policy changes within existing parameters. Presenters: Christina Khan, Associate Director, UCF Global- International Student and Scholar Services; Dr. Alejandra Parra, Senior Director, Office of International Student and Scholar Services, Florida International University; Jenifer Ruby, Director of International Student & Scholar Services, Rollins College; and Marieta Chemishanova, Interim Director, International Student Services,