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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
OC Book Club
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
PDT
OC Book Club
Location: Garden 1
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration Options in Mind
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration Options in Mind
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Chair and Presenter:
David Gluckman
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
8:00 AM – 8:50 PM
PDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Kathy Tran (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaii at Mānoa
Panelist:
Danielle Basile (she/her/hers)
– Institute For Shipboard Education/Semester At Sea�
Co-Presenter:
Sunhee Kim Fujii, MA (she/her/hers)
– University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Co-Presenter:
Randeep Kullar (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Education Abroad (EA)
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Small ISSS Office Survival Skills
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Small ISSS Office Survival Skills
Location: Garden 1
Presenter:
Moroni Flake
– Homebase
Chair and Presenter:
Pavisporn Ortega, Bachelor of Arts (she/her/hers)
– Chapman University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Submitting Successful Proposals for the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
Submitting Successful Proposals for the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
Location: Grand Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Sara Thurston, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Northwestern University
Presenter:
Parinaz Zartoshty, Ed.D.
– San Jose State University
Shared Interest (SI)
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
The New DEI: Prospects for International Services
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
PDT
The New DEI: Prospects for International Services
Location: Salon II
Chair and Presenter:
Andrew Shiotani
– University of California, Davis
Co-Presenter:
Jessica Fareri (she/her/hers)
– UC Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PDT
Registration and Information Desk
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PDT
Registration and Information Desk
Location: Grand Ballroom Hall
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Personal Needs Room
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Personal Needs Room
Location: Salon VIII
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break
Location: Grand Ballroom Hall
Sponsored By
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
A Crisis Toolkit: Collaboration in Navigating International Student Crises
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
A Crisis Toolkit: Collaboration in Navigating International Student Crises
Location: Salon 1
Presenter:
Carrie Harris (she/her/hers)
– FIDM - Los Angeles, CA
Presenter:
Chia-Yen Lin, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of San Diego
Chair and Presenter:
Sally R. McLeod
– International Student Insurance
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Charting Safe Seas: Navigating Risk Management in Education Abroad
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Charting Safe Seas: Navigating Risk Management in Education Abroad
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Travis Pentz, MA (he/him/his)
– UCSF
Co-Presenter:
A J. Leeds
– University of California Davis
Co-Presenter:
Bonnie Hooes (she/her/hers)
– UC Irvine Study Abroad Center
Education Abroad (EA)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Creating an International Student Ambassador Program: Enhancing Global Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Creating an International Student Ambassador Program: Enhancing Global Education
Location: Garden 2
Chair and Presenter:
Darren C. Grosch, MD
– Los Angeles City College
Presenter:
Lindsey Ludwig, MD
– El Camino Community College
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Listserve LIVE! - Analyzing Regulatory Issues and Maximizing Resources
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
PDT
Listserve LIVE! - Analyzing Regulatory Issues and Maximizing Resources
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Chair and Presenter:
Nusha Shishegar
– Glendale Community College
Co-Presenter:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– UC Law San Francisco
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
DACA Affirmative Relief - Latest Developments
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
DACA Affirmative Relief - Latest Developments
Location: Salon 1
Presenter:
Rajan Eapen, JD (he/him/his)
– UC Berkeley - Berkeley Intl Office
Chair and Presenter:
Joseph Elias, JD
– University of Southern California
Presenter:
Kathleen L. Grzegorek, JD
– SGG Immigration LLP
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Chair & Presenter:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern California - Office of International Services
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Finding a Home Away From Home
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Finding a Home Away From Home
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Sharon Ericsson
– University of California - Davis
Presenter:
Moroni Flake
– Homebase
Presenter:
Simone Kueltz
– University of California, Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Industry Focused Study Abroad Programs: The Modern and Inclusive Option
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
Industry Focused Study Abroad Programs: The Modern and Inclusive Option
Location: Garden 1
Presenter:
Chloe Green (she/her/hers)
– University of Roehampton
Chair and Presenter:
Shannon Hersage, BA, MSc PG Certificate (she/her/hers)
– University of Strathclyde
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
IRS Updates - CAA Process & Free Tax Preparation Coalition
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
IRS Updates - CAA Process & Free Tax Preparation Coalition
Location: Grand Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Rawlin Lee Tate, Sr.
– Internal Revenue Service
Shared Interest (SI)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PDT
Mentorship/Resume Review Session
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PDT
Mentorship/Resume Review Session
Location: Salon IV
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
PDT
Surfs Up: Decorate Your Own Surfboard Ornaments!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
PDT
Surfs Up: Decorate Your Own Surfboard Ornaments!
Location: Garden 2
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Change Management: Paving the Way for Lasting Success
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Change Management: Paving the Way for Lasting Success
Location: Garden 1
Chair and Presenter:
Colton Edward Sawyer Oliphant
– Via TRM
Shared Interest (SI)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
CIS Ombudsman (DHS)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
CIS Ombudsman (DHS)
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Chair & Presenter:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern California - Office of International Services
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education
Location: Salon II
Presenter:
Meredith Duffy, N/A
– U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Chair and Presenter:
Jim Paul
– U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
Presenter:
Pinki Thakker (she/her/hers)
– U.S. Department of Commerce
Co-Presenter:
Adeli Nol
– Department of Homeland Security - Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
Co-Presenter:
Tim Pointer
– Student Visitor Exchange Program
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Green Card Pathways for Students and Faculty/Staff on Humanitarian Visas
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Green Card Pathways for Students and Faculty/Staff on Humanitarian Visas
Location: Salon 1
Presenter:
Sameen Ahmadnia (she/her/hers)
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Chair and Presenter:
Basim Kamal, JD
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Surfing into Success: Harnessing the NAFSA Academy for Professional Growth
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Surfing into Success: Harnessing the NAFSA Academy for Professional Growth
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Presenter:
Vera Bell (they/she)
– UC Davis
Presenter:
Aimee M. Jiang, Masters of Science (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Irvine
Presenter:
Elisa Mojica (she/her/hers)
– Scottsdale Community College
Chair and Presenter:
Travis Pentz, MA (he/him/his)
– UCSF
Shared Interest (SI)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Travel risk assessments based on individual risk factors.
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
PDT
Travel risk assessments based on individual risk factors.
Location: Grand Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
A J. Leeds
– University of California Davis
Education Abroad (EA)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
BMcPIE Annual Open Meeting (Region XII)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
BMcPIE Annual Open Meeting (Region XII)
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Facilitator:
Randeep Kullar (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Caregivers in International Education
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Caregivers in International Education
Location: Garden 2
Facilitator:
Kira Espiritu, PhD
– University of San Diego
Co-Presenter:
Travis Pentz, MA (he/him/his)
– UCSF
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Christian SIG
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Christian SIG
Location: Grand Ballroom B
Facilitator:
Paula R. Parker, BA
– ACMI
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Graduate Level Study Abroad Roundtable
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Graduate Level Study Abroad Roundtable
Location: Garden 1
Facilitator:
Sarah Brockmeyer
– Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy
Education Abroad (EA)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
IEM MIG Meeting
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
IEM MIG Meeting
Location: Salon II
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
One Person Office (OPO) Member Interest Group (MIG) Open Meeting
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
One Person Office (OPO) Member Interest Group (MIG) Open Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– UC Law San Francisco
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
Location: Salon 1
Facilitator:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern California - Office of International Services
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PDT
Mentorship/Resume Review Session
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PDT
Mentorship/Resume Review Session
Location: Salon IV
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Hawaii and Pacific Islands District Meeting
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Hawaii and Pacific Islands District Meeting
Location: Garden 2
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Nevada District Meeting
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Nevada District Meeting
Location: Garden 1
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Northern California District Meeting
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Northern California District Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Sarah Brockmeyer
– Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy
Facilitator:
Jessica Fareri (she/her/hers)
– UC Davis
Shared Interest (SI)
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Southern California District Meeting
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PDT
Southern California District Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom B
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Graduate International Connection Podcasts
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Graduate International Connection Podcasts
Location: Grand Ballroom Hall
Chair and Presenter:
Aimee M. Jiang, Masters of Science (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Irvine
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Wellbeing Barometer: English proficiency as foundation of international student success
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PDT
Wellbeing Barometer: English proficiency as foundation of international student success
Location: Grand Ballroom Hall
Chair and Presenter:
Donna Cameron, M.S.
– IELTS USA
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
PDT
Surf's Up Bash: Let's Get Engaged!
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
PDT
Surf's Up Bash: Let's Get Engaged!
Location: Grand Ballroom Hall
Sponsored By
Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
