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1 NAFSA Academy for International Education Welcome Information Professional Learning Services Sent: Friday, January 17, 2:52 PM To: Jason Lau Cc: Neal McCrillis Attachments: Class 11 Academy Trainee W~1.pdf (1012 KB )[Open as Web Page] Dear Jason, Welcome to NAFSA s Academy for International Education Class 11! We are so pleased that you have confirmed your acceptance into the program and look forward to the opportunity to work together with you this year. You have been placed in a cohort with four to five other trainees that reflect a diversity of experience in the field of international education. Together as cohort, with the guidance of your coach, you will grow and develop, moving towards your personal goals and those of the Academy. Your coach, Neal McCrillis, will be getting in touch with you in the next few days to set up a time to talk and walk you through the next steps of the process. From this point forward, your coach will be your first point of contact, guiding you through the program. We are asking you to hit the ground running as the first trainee Virtual Training will take place on Thursday, January 23, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST. On the Virtual Training, we will discuss the overall Academy program as well as your individualized Learning Plans and the Spring Training taking place at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, GA from March 12-15,. You will receive an early next week with log- in and call- in information for the virtual training. If you indicated on your confirmation form that you would not be available for the virtual training and have not yet contacted Preston Reeves at NAFSA s Professional Learning Services, please do so as soon as possible at prestonr@nafsa.org or In addition, the NAFSA Academy Trainee Welcome Packet is attached to this . It is full of important information and so we ask to you please read through it before the Virtual Training next week. Invoices will be sent to the name and address specified on the Google form in which you confirmed your acceptance into the program. They will be sent out over the course of the next few days.

2 We hope that you are prepared to challenge yourself, support your fellow trainees, and contribute wholeheartedly to the program. The Academy is a unique opportunity to develop your personal and professional capacities in the field of international education; we look forward to coaching you through this experience. Again, congratulations on your acceptance to NAFSA s Academy for International Education Class 11! We look forward to meeting you virtually on January 23rd and in- person at Spring Training in March. Sincerely, NAFSA s Professional Learning Services on behalf of Lilli Jensen Academy 11 Chair Professional Learning Services NAFSA: Association of International Educators 1307 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC professionallearning@nafsa.org

3 Academy for International Education NAFSA Blog Contact For the Media My NAFSA Login Enter Search EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GET INVOLVED FIND RESOURCES CONNECT & NETWORK ATTEND EVENTS LEARN ABOUT NAFSA Home Attend Events In-Person Learning Academy for International Education ATTEND EVENTS Academy for International Education The Academy for International Education is an intensive year-long training program with extensive networking opportunities. The Academy accelerates your learning process and prepares you for leadership. It is an investment in your career in international education. 14 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGIONAL CONFERENCES ADVOCACY ONLINE LEARNING IN-PERSON LEARNING This year-long program is comprised of three training events, complemented by written assignments, regular cohort conference calls, and coaching. The Academy is an introduction to the profession of international education and its major practice areas. The program is flexible and designed to meet your individual needs and learning goals. Who Should Apply to the Academy What Employers Should Know about the Academy Explore the Curriculum Learn about Academy Coaches WHAT DO ACADEMY TRAINEES RECEIVE? The program is developed to provide you with a comprehensive view of international education while allowing you to tailor the program to your own learning needs. All Academy trainees receive: NAFSA membership for up to 18 months. ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS The application period for Class 12 participants is from Monday October 6, to Friday December 5,. ACADEMY COACHES The application deadline for Class 12 coaches is Monday, June 30, CONTACT US For more information regarding the Academy, please contact: Professional Learning Services Three-day Academy spring training, including: An introduction to the profession of international education; Basics of: comprehensive internationalization; U.S. international admissions; education abroad; international student advising; and advocacy in international education. (Trainee travel, room, and board not included.) LEARN MORE Academy overview Who should apply What employers should know Explore the curriculum Academy Coaches 2015 NAFSA annual conference registration fee. 1 of 2 5/5/14, 1:59 AM

4 Academy for International Education NAFSA preconference workshop at the annual conference regional conference registration.* 2015 NAFSA preconference workshop at regional conference.* Access to NAFSA networking opportunities. Supported learning by an experienced coach. Continued connection with a cohort of peers. *reduced/waived depending on decision by Regional Leadership. JOIN NAFSA BOOKSTORE & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MARKETPLACE CAREERS CONTACT FOLLOW EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Trends Impact In the News Advocacy & Public Policy For the Media For Students GET INVOLVED Be an Advocate Marketing with NAFSA Find Your NAFSA Community Join NAFSA Decide to Volunteer Support NAFSA FIND RESOURCES Advancing Public Policy for International Education Internationalizing Higher Education Supporting International Students & Scholars Supporting Study Abroad CONNECT & NETWORK Engage with a Community Find Peers Join a Conversation Be an Advocate Explore Careers ATTEND EVENTS Annual Conference Regional Conferences Advocacy Online Learning In-Person Learning LEARN ABOUT NAFSA Leadership Advocacy & Public Policy Partners & Affiliates Membership History Staff Directory Copyright NAFSA. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy NAFSA: Association of International Educators 1307 New York Avenue NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC T: F: of 2 5/5/14, 1:59 AM

5 NAFSA Academy Trainee Welcome Packet

6 January 10, Dear Academy Trainee, Congratulations! On behalf of your Academy coach and leadership, it is my pleasure to welcome you as a trainee to the NAFSA Academy for International Education Class 11. This year there was an overwhelming level of interest in the Academy. Forty international educators volunteered to carefully review the 123 applications which were received. The Academy asks that you come prepared to challenge yourself, support your fellow trainees, and to contribute wholeheartedly to the program. The Academy is a unique opportunity to develop both your personal and professional capacities as an international educator; we look forward to supporting and coaching you through the Academy experience. Please take time to carefully review the orientation documents enclosed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your coach. An invoice will be ed to you/your Institution upon receiving your participation confirmation letter. Your payment for the $1,899 program fee must be received by NAFSA within 30 days of your receipt of the invoice. Note: This payment is required to hold your place in the program. Please also plan to participate in a virtual training for all trainees 2:30 4:00 PM Eastern on Thursday, January 23,. Details regarding this orientation will follow. Again, congratulations on your acceptance to NAFSA s Academy for International Education. We look forward to seeing you virtually on the January 23 rd and in-person at the Academy Spring Training March 12-15, in Atlanta, Georgia. Opening activities will begin at 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 12. We ask that you make your travel arrangements so you can participate in the entire scheduled Opening Reception beginning at 4 pm. If need be, please just leave your luggage with Bell Services/the Concierge. They have been instructed to hold your luggage until you are able to take it to your room. Sincerely, Lilli Jensen Academy 11 Chair NAFSA: Association of International Educators Academy Trainee Welcome Packet Page 2

7 3. Academy Class 11 () Chair and Coaches Contact Information Region I Nathan Foster Program Coordinator for Global Engagement Office of the Provost Seattle University th Avenue Seattle, WA Phone: fostern@seattleu.edu Region III Kelli Anderson Director, Study Abroad Office of International Education University of Texas at Arlington PO Box 19028, Swift Center 1022 UTA Blvd. Arlington, TX kellia@uta.edu (817) Region IV Ann Hubbard Vice President, Director of University Relations and Academic Assessment AIFS Study Abroad Columbus Circle, Bloomington, MN ahubbard@aifs.com (612) Becky Zama Program Coordinator International Students and Scholars Office, 3248 Memorial Union Iowa State University, Ames, IA bzama@iastate.edu (515) Region V Jill Izumikawa Coordinator, International Student Services, Harper College 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL jizumika@harpercollege.edu (847) Region VI Funwi Ayuninjam, Ph.D. Director of Global Education Central State University 1400 Brush Row Road PO Box 1004, Wilberforce, OH fayuninjam@centralstate.edu (973) Region VII David Shipley, Ph.D. Director of International Studies Samford University 800 Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL dsshiple@samford.edu (205) Region VIII Diane (Hardy) Saran, Ph.D. Associate Director of International Engineering Initiatives Swanson School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh 152-E Benedum Hall Pittsburgh, PA (412) Region X Molly Jolliff Assistant Director, Advising Services University of Rochester Lattimore Hall 312, PO Box , Rochester, NY Molly.jolliff@rochester.edu (585) Region XI Sarah Curry Consultant, SMS Consulting PO Box 3086, Burlington, VT sarahstrousecurry@gmail.com (802) Region XII Carola Smith Senior Director, International Education Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA smithc@sbcc.edu (805) Jay Ward Associate Director Office of International Programs San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA jward@sfsu.edu (415) At-Large Coach Maribeth Evensen-Hengge, Ph.D. Senior F-1/J-1 Student/Scholar Advisor Office of International Students/Scholars Utah State University 0140 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT Maribeth.hengge@usu.edu (435) National Coach Neal R. McCrillis Director, Center for International Education & Associate Professor of History Columbus State University 4225 University Ave., Columbus, GA Mccrillis_Neal@ColumbusState.edu (706) Lilli Jensen, Chair, Academy Class 11 Assistant Director, International Student Services 42 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY Phone: (585) lhjncs@rit.edu Patricia I. Jones, Chair Designate, Class 12 Director (Retired) Western Illinois University 727 East Jackson Street Macomb, IL Phone: (309) PI-jones@wiu.edu NAFSA Professional Learning Services Staff 1307 New York Ave. NW, Eighth Floor Washington DC Catherine Born, Associate Director Phone: (202) catherineb@nafsa.org Preston Reeves, Program Associate, Phone: (202) prestonr@nafsa.org NAFSA: Association of International Educators Academy Trainee Welcome Packet Page 6

8 4. Academy Year-At-A-Glance (as of 12/28/13) Date Trainee Activities December Application deadline: December 2, extended to December 6 January January- February Receive acceptance letters and plan travel for Spring Training Trainee Virtual Orientation: January 23, 2:30 PM 4 PM Eastern Writing Learning Plan drafts Cohort Communication: Discuss Learning Plans Learning Plan drafts due to your coach: February 10 March Trainee Virtual Training Annual Conference Registration: February 20, 2:30 PM 4 PM Eastern Spring Training Wed. March 12, 4:00 PM - Sat. March 15, 4:00 PM Eastern, Atlanta, GA Coaches arrive Tues. March 11. NAFSA Conference registration opens March 3, Trainees register using a paper form, available in late February Submit revised version of Learning Plan to coach: March 28 April-May May June Cohort Communication: Plan for Annual Conference Work on Progress Presentation for Academy session Thu. May 29 at the Annual Conference NAFSA Annual Conference: May 25-May 30, San Diego, CA Early arrival for Pre-Conference Workshops: Sun. May 25-Tue. May 27 All-Academy Annual Conference Kick Off Session: Tue. May 27, 1:00-2:30 All-Academy Progress Presentation and Training Session: Thu. May 29, 1:30-4:00 All Academy Alumni Reception: Thu. May 29, 4:30-5:30 (time tbc.) Cohort and one-on-one meetings (tbd by cohort) Cohort attends Regional Update Meetings Cohort Communication: Review Summer Initiative Instructions and Plan for Regional Conference Work on Summer Focus Goal, Due: June 20 July Summer Focus Posting to Workspace Due: July 15 August Summer Focus Final Posting to Workspace Due: August 15 September- October October- November December Cohort Communication: Fall Regional Conferences and Culmination and Transition Papers Fall Regional Conferences Final face-to-face meetings Academy Information and Recognition activities Write Culmination and Transition Paper Culmination and Transition Paper due: December 1 st Program Evaluation and Certificates of Completion distributed: January, 2015 NAFSA: Association of International Educators Academy Trainee Welcome Packet Page 7

9 9. Trainee Spring Training Schedule At-a-Glance Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14 Saturday, March 15 7:00 8:00am Trainees Traveling to Atlanta 8:00 9:00am Coaches Meeting (Arrive on Tuesday March 11) Breakfast Conference Dining Room Breakfast Conference Dining Room Group Cohort Breakfast 7:00 8:00am 8:00 9:00am Comprehensive Schedule Overview Schedule Overview 9:00 10:00am Internationalization Workshop Workshop 9:00-12:30 Workshop 9:00-12:30 9:00 10:00am 10:00 11:00am 10:00 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm Cohort Time 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00 1:00pm Lunch 12:00 1:00pm Conference Dining Room- Seating Lunch- Conference Dining Lunch-Conference by KC are- hosted by coaches Room-Seating by Institution Dining Room-Seating by 1:00 2:00pm Workshop 1-4:30 type-hosted by coaches topic-hosted by coaches 1:00 2:00pm 2:00 3:00pm Workshop 1:30-5:00 Beyond Spring Training 1:30-3:30 2:00 3:00pm Review and Closing 3:00 4:00pm 3:30-4:00 3:00 4:00pm 4:00 5:00pm All Academy Welcome Break/Photos Coaches Reception/Activities 4:30-5:30 Debriefing/Photos 5:00 6:00 pm 4:30-5:30 Break 5:00-5:30 Coaches debriefing 5:00-5:30 Coach/ Round Tables Coach/ Trainee Round 6:00 7:00pm Break/Complete check Trainee Oneon-one One-on-one Tables in 6:30-7:00 time time 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 Check out is at noon. The hotel will be happy to hold luggage after check-out. 4:00 5:00pm 5:00 6:00pm 6:00 7:00pm 7:00 8:00pm Coaches with Cohort All Academy Dinner All Academy Dinner 7:00 8:00pm *Please note that trainees will take each workshop only once. **Times may vary slightly from this schedule. Final schedule will be provided prior to training.