International Education Advisory Board

Membership 2007-2008

• Jayne Bielecki (2010)—Clinical Instructor, Department of Nursing
• Paul Kaldjian (2008)—Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Anthropology
• Donald Mowry (2008)—Director, Center for Service-Learning
• Jill Prushiek (2010)—Professor, Department of Foundations of Education
• Cheryl Starr (2009)—Professor, Department of Music and Theatre Arts
• Jeff Vahlbusch (2008)—Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages
• Rama Yelkur (2010)—Associate Professor, Department of Management and Marketing
• Beth Kozbial Ernst (2009)—Lecturer and ESL Program Representative, Department of Foreign Languages
• Jacqueline Bonneville (2010)—Student Services Manager, Advising
• Barbara Thees, Student Representative
• Claudia Lozano, International Student Representative
• Karl Markgraf, Director of International Education (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Cheryl Lochner-Wright, Study Abroad Coordinator–International Education (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Susan Lochner, Study Abroad Coordinator, International Education (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Colleen Marchwick, Study Abroad Coordinator, International Education (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Jodi Simek, International Advisor, International Education (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Johannes Strohschank, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Heather Pearson, Associate Director, Office of Admissions (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Tami Langfeldt Adams, Information Systems Resources Support Technician, Registrar’s Office (ex-officio and nonvoting)
• Kate Reynolds, TESOL Coordinator, Department of Foreign Languages (ex-officio and nonvoting)

Function:

1. To consult with and advise the Provost and Vice Chancellor and the Director of the Center for International Education on matters pertaining to all aspects of international education.
2. To review proposals related to international education programming, including study abroad and exchange programs, international student and faculty programs, and to make recommendations to the Provost and Vice Chancellor.
3. To participate in the selection of faculty and staff involved in the teach abroad program.
4. To review student and faculty/staff evaluations of international education programs.
5. To promote student and faculty/staff interests in all aspects of international education.
6. To promote teaching and learning in area studies.
7. To consult the Center for International Education on matters related to safety and security abroad, immigration, institutional liability, and matters relative to exchange and study abroad programs, as well as international students and faculty.

Membership:

1. Six faculty (one representing each of the four colleges; two at large).
2. One instructional academic staff.
3. One administrative/professional academic staff.
4. One U.S. student representing Study Abroad, to be identified by the Center for International Education.
5. One international student recommended by the Association of International Students.
6. Ex officio and non-voting:
   • Director of International Education
   • Study Abroad Coordinator(s)
   • Foreign Student Adviser
   • Chair, Department of Foreign Languages
   • Director of Admissions or designee
   • Registrar or designee
   • TESOL Coordinator or designee

Chair: Elected.
Term: Three years, rotating