Afternoon Workshops are from 1:00pm to 4:30pm Full-Day Workshops are from 8:30am to 4:30pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
F-1 Basics - Full-day This workshop is being provided for new DSOs or other people new to the field to familiarize them with regulations around the F-1 visa program. The end goal of this workshop is to provide those new to the field with the tools to effectively advise students and provide access to recourses and colleagues to reach out to for assistance in unclear situations. Presenter: Katherine Haan
J-1 Advising - Full-day Are you involved in managing your campus's J-1 Exchange Visitor population? This session falls somewhere between "Beginner" and "Intermediate." We will focus on the J-1 categories of Student, Student Intern, Research Scholar, Professor, and Short-Term Scholar, as these are the categories commonly found on college campuses. Whether you are an experienced J-1 student/scholar advisor or have just found yourself in charge of your school's J-1 population, this workshop will cover a lot of ground. Our goal is to make sure you end the session with a firmer understanding of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program in a higher ed setting, an awareness of the ways the regulations differ between J-1s and F-1s, and examples of issues that may arise on the job. We look forward to becoming your resources for all things J-1! Presenters: Xiaojin Yu & Lydia Panton
Study Abroad 101 - Half-day, Morning This workshop will focus on all aspects involved in preparing students to study abroad including student advising, pre-departure activities, and re-entry activities. We will cover different types of study abroad program models and identify which programs may be better suited for specific students or student populations. Presenter: Carmen Hernandez
Study Abroad Program Development - Half-day, Morning Intended for an intermediate-level audience, this session will focus on the development and management of study abroad programs. Topics will include partnerships, program planning, budget development, program management, and assessment. Presenter: Sara McGuinn
F-1 Intermediate to Advanced - Half-day, Morning This workshop moves beyond the basics of F-1 student advising into the more complex – change of status requests, reinstatement needs, complex international student situations and cases, becoming a PDSO, etc. If you’ve covered the basics and have at least a few years of F-1 international student advising experience, this workshop is for you! Presenters: Tony Marotta & Rachel Krein
Study Abroad Advising Methods - Half-day, Afternoon When it comes to advising students, there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all! This workshop will introduce various approaches to education abroad advising, incorporating student development and academic advising theory. Participants will discuss how theories can be applied based on diverse influencing factors, such as student development goals, office structure, and institutional philosophy. In addition, participants will explore how theories can be similarly or differently applied in both university and provider settings. Presenter: Carmen Hernandez
Fundamentals of Credential Evaluation - Half-day, Afternoon This half-day workshop focuses on the fundamentals of credential evaluation. Topics covered will include institutional policies, a survey of resources in international credential evaluation, basics of credential evaluation, credit conversion, grade conversion, and GPA calculation. The workshop will also cover US education systems and their relationship with the level and equivalency of foreign credentials. Presenters: Rob Morley & Brock Goldflies