Fall 2014 | NAFSA Region VI

NEWSLETTER

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Letter from the Chair page 2Award Nominations page 4Travel Grants page 5Conference Info page 5

Greetings Region VI!

The regional team leadership has been working hard on preparations for the fall conference and we hope that you will be able to join us at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky from November 9-11.

This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, share ideas, and highlight best practices.

In addition to an array of excellent sessions, we are excited to have three “uniquely Lexington” networking events for you to choose from – a tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a tour of the West Sixth Brewing Company, or a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Space is limited and first come first serve – so make sure you register as soon as possible. The early bird deadline is coming up quickly! Remember – we also have several travel, presenter, and newcomer grants available as well... just read through this newsletter to learn more!

Last but not least, we’re looking for a Community College Liaison and a Membership Coordinator/Secretary to join the Region VI Leadership Team. Visit the Region VI website for more info.

See you in Lexington!

Sincerely,Amanda YuskoChair, Region VI

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LEO DOWLING AWARD OF EXCELLENCEEvery year, Region VI honors a member who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities that distinguished the late Leo R. Dowling of Indiana University, one of the “founding fathers” and an early president of NAFSA.

Nominees should possess qualities of compassion, integrity, and leadership. They also must have beenmembers of NAFSA for at least five years and should be associated with an institution or organization that is located in Region VI.

THE GEORGE HERTRICH ADVOCACY AWARDThis award was established in 1997 to honor George E. Hertrich. George was a pillar within NAFSA and a true advocate of international education and scholarship, knowledge, exchange through technology, and constructive leadership. An integral force at Ohio Dominican College for more than 30 years, George earned respect and admi-ration from students, colleagues, and peers. He lived his beliefs and empowered all he met.

Nominees should be an active member of NAFSA, demonstrate a willingness to assist colleagues in the field, and advocate the cause of international education within his/her own institution as well as with the greater community.

DOROTHY BRICKMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEW PROFESSIONALThis award is presented to an outstanding individual who has been in the profession for less than three years. Any nominees must be a member of NAFSA who has made significant contributions to his/her campus, the regional organization, and/or the field of international education.

This award shall be accompanied by a complimentary registration to attend the following year’s regional conference. The purpose behind this award is not only to recognize the achievements of the new professional to date, but to encourage the new professional to remain actively involved in the organization through conference participation.

NOMINATIONS (Deadline is October 20)To nominate, please send a written statement which clearly references and addresses the above qualities. Please include the name and contact information of at least one other Region VI member who would be willing to speak to the nominee’s personal attributes and professional achievements. Submit nominations by October 20, 2014 to Amanda Yusko at yusko.8@osu.edu.

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More money, more problems-lessCEP WORKSHOP TRAVEL GRANTAvailable to professionals and community volunteers in all areas of international education who wish to attend a Core Education Program (CEP) workshop at the Region VI Conference. Grants of $75 will be awarded to offset CEP workshop costs. To be eligible to apply, individuals must:

• Be employed full or part-time at a U.S.-based postsecondary institution or organization or be a volunteer with a community organization providing services to international students

• Register for and attend a CEP workshop held in conjunction with the annual regional conference

Applications will be reviewed by members of the Region VI Team. Travel grants will be assessed on their stat-ed goals for professional and personal growth in international education, a letter of recommendation from their supervisor, and demonstrated financial need. Due to the large number of applications expected for these programs and the limited number of grants, it is unlikely that more than one applicant from the same institution will receive funding. Preference given to NAFSA members

EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL GRANTAvailable to professionals and community volunteers in all areas of international education who wish to attend a NAFSA Region VI conference. Preference given to applicants who have also submitted conference session propos-als for the same regional conference. Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to offset conference expenses. To be eligible, individuals must

• Be a member of NAFSA • Be employed full- or part-time at a U.S.-based postsecondary institution or organization in Region VI• Have more than five years of experience in advising students and/or administering programs in international

education

Volunteers with community organizations providing services to international students are also eligible but must meet NAFSA membership and experience requirements as listed above. Award preference will be given to appli-cants residing or working in Region VI.

STUDENT PRESENTER GRANTRegion VI is pleased to offer five awards of free registration (one-day or two-day, as needed) and $50 to encourage students to propose and present sessions at conferences in Region VI. To be eligible to apply, individuals must:

• Be a current student at a Region VI institution• Not currently be a full-time employee at a Region VI institution• Have submitted a proposal for a regional conference session in which he or she is a chair or primary presenter

and have had that proposal accepted. (Students who are part of a session proposed by someone else do not qualify based on that participation.)

• Register for and attend the regional conference

In order to be considered for the grant, the individual must submit the grant application form indicating that he/she is a student meeting the specified criteria and naming the session accepted for the regional conference. In addition, the individual must register for and attend the conference. The check will be waiting at the registration table for pick-up by the award winner only.

GRANT(S) DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GRANT APPLICATIONS

GRANT(S) DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GRANT APPLICATIONS

top 10 reasons y’all shud come to Lexington

1. Bourbon Distillery tour at Woodford Reserve - optional Conference event

2. Region VI has funnest/coolest/bestest folks around3. Emerging craft beer community -

check out West 6th brewery, an optional Conference event4. Catch a University of Kentucky Basketball game at Rupp Arena -

adjacent to the Conference5. Great downtown restaurants and eateries 6. A number of historic homes and sites -

including the Mary Todd Lincoln House, an optional conference event7. Horse farm tours and activities8. Antiques aplenty9. Local art galleries10. Did we mention bourbon?

2014 nafsa region vi conference - in -

lexington, kentuckyREGISTRATION (Click here to register)Early Bird Registration Fees (Deadline: October 17)

• Members: $250

• Non-Members: $300

• Students/Retirees: $125

Late Registration (October 18 - 26)

• Members: $350

• Non-Members: $400

• Students/Retirees: $225

CONFERENCE SCHEDULESunday, November 9

• 8:00 - 5:00/6:00 Workshops

• 4:30 - 5:00 Case Study Kick-Off

• 5:15 - 6:00 Newcomer’s Welcome

• 6:00 - 8:00 Welcome Reception

Monday, November 10

• 8:00 - 9:00 Session I

• 9:15 - 10:15 Session II

• 10:15 - 10:45 Coffee Break

• 10:45 - 11:45 Session III

• 12:00 - 1:15 Networking Lunch

• 1:15 - 2:15 Session IV

• 2:15 - 2:45 Coffee Break

• 2:45 - 3:45 Session V

• 4:00 - 5:00 Session VI

Tuesday, November 11

• 8:00 - 9:00 State Update Breakfast

• 9:15 - 10:15 Session VII

• 10:30 - 11:30 Session VIII

• 11:30 - Noon Coffee Break

• 12:00 - 1:00 Session IX

• 1:15 - 2:15 Awards Lunch

CONFERENCE HOTELClick here to make a reservation at the Hyatt Regency.

• Single/Double: $149

• Triple: $179

Wonderin’ what we got goin’ on?

CONFERENCE SESSIONSClick here to see a full list of session titles, descriptions, presenter, and tentative times.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSThe following half day or full day workshops will be offered prior to the main conference (Saturday and/or Sunday)• Foreign Educational Credential Analysis• Basics of Effective US International Admissions• Collaborative Approaches to Developing Facul-

ty-Led Programs• Developing Basic Research Skills to Strengthen IE

Practices

• F-1 Student Advising for Beginners• F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate • J-1 Advising: Intermediate• Health, Safety, and Risk Management in

Education Abroad

what do you got goin’ on?EXHIBITORS/SPONSORSIf your organization is interested in marketing your group at the Region VI conference, contact Kristen Summers, Region VI Development Chair.

WE NEED CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS!!If you are able to volunteer at the Region VI Conference,

please contact Fumi Cheever, Region VI Local Arrangments Coordinator.

We’ll love you forever and ever. Promise.