Lee Chepil

Lee Chepil is the International Student Support Coordinator at UW-Eau Claire. His role coordinates the Intensive English Program, oversees the Host Friend Program, serves as the CIE representative on the international student orientation committee, and provides general immigration advising to international students.  

Prior to arriving at UW-Eau Claire, Lee was the International Student Coordinator and a Student Services Coordinator for almost three years at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau. In both roles, Lee served as an academic advisor for both US and international students, and provided immigration advising and cultural adjustment support to international students.

Lee earned a Student Affairs Administration master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His capstone project was built on designing a peer-mentor program between domestic and international students at a two-year college to enhance cross-cultural communication and awareness.

Outside of the office, Lee enjoys watching and participating in a variety of athletics, spending time in the Wisconsin outdoors, and traveling.