Office of International Programs | UNC Charlotte
Welcome from Assistant Provost for International Programs Dear Colleagues, The Office of International Programs (OIP) is pleased to share the winter issue of our Global Perspective newsletter with you. As always in the early part of the spring term, our office is preparing for our students and faculty spring break journeys to destinations as diverse as Cuba to Eastern Europe to sub-Saharan Africa. While our increasing offerings of short term programs do not replace the experience of living in another culture for a full semester or longer, they do provide our students with a valuable introduction to another world. Another highlight of the upcoming semester includes a very special OIP birthday. Our English Language Training Institute program recently celebrated its 35th year of operation. This once small intensive English program is now the largest in the Carolinas. As you will note in the pages that follow, UNC Charlotte is increasingly becoming a crossroads of cultures, languages, and international perspectives. While we in OIP are committed to fostering and supporting this environment, it is the critical work of our faculty who truly advance our internationalization efforts. We look forward to continued collaboration with our extended OIP family and invite those who have traditionally been less engaged to partner with us to offer an even more robust portfolio of programs both on campus and abroad. With best wishes for a productive semester,
JoĂŤl A. Gallegos Assistant Provost for International Programs
Spring 2013 Vol. 8 No. 3
Delegation from University of Limoges visits UNC Charlotte In preparation for the 20 year anniversary of exchange between UNC Charlotte and the University of Limoges in Limoges, France, three delegates from Limoges visited Charlotte in January. The visit brought Nathalie Bernardie-Tahir, the new vicepresident for International Relations at the University of Limoges, to UNC Charlotte for the first time. She was joined by two faculty members: Guy Clermont from the Department of Anglophone Studies and International Relations at the FacultĂŠ des Lettres, and Frederic Richard with the Geography Department. In addition to his faculty role, Clermont coordinates exchanges between the University of Limoges and North American universities. While here the group met with staff and faculty from the Office of International Programs and various academic departments. They also met with Johan Enslin, director of the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) and toured the EPIC facilities. The delegation also met with UNC Charlotte students with connections to Limoges: Bethany Hyde, UNC Charlotte Levine Scholar who will spend Spring 2013 on academic exchange at University of Limoges; Amelie Faye, undergraduate student from University of Limoges currently on exchange at UNC Charlotte this semester/year; and Andrew Hill, graduate student in the History Department participating in a TA exchange between the universities for Fall 2013. Prior to their departure, the delegation met with representatives from the Charlotte International Cabinet, The Foundation for the Carolinas, and the Honorary French Consul. Charlotte is a sister-city with Limoges and 2012 marked the 20 year anniversary of our connection between cities. Reciprocal delegations commemorated the 20 year sister city celebration: http://charmeck. org/city/charlotte/ cic/relationships/ sistercities/Pages/ LimogesFrance.aspx. During Summer 2013, Chancellor Dubois will visit Limoges to mark the UNC Charlotte 20 year exchange anniversary.
Faculty Toolbox Fulbright Announces Updates to Programs The Office of International Programs (OIP) is pleased to offer support to faculty or administrators interested in pursuing international exchange opportunities, including the Fulbright programs, reciprocal department exchanges, and exchanges based on agreements between UNC Charlotte and foreign institutions of higher learning. For more information on these resources, see http://oip.uncc.edu/resources/resources-faculty-and-staff#FacultyExchanges, attend the upcoming information sessions, or contact OIP at international@ uncc.edu or 704-687-7755 to request a meeting with Assistant Provost Joël Gallegos or Associate Director Christina Sanchez.
Core Fulbright Scholar Program The Fulbright Scholar Program is the US government's flagship academic exchange effort which sends over 800 US faculty and professionals abroad each year. Applications for 2014-2015 awards open February 1, 2013, and reflect the following updates to eligibility restrictions and dependent supplements: • Lifetime limit restrictions have been lifted and a previous Fulbright experience no longer prohibits award of a Fulbright Scholar grant. Program policies do state that general preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright Scholar grant. • The Fulbright Program now includes dependent supplements for same-sex domestic partners. Qualified dependents are defined in program policies as either [1] a spouse, or [2] a qualified same-sex domestic partner, or [3] a relative (child, grandchild, parent, or sibling) who is financially dependent on the grantees. To qualify, partners and dependents must spend at least 80% of the grant period with the grantee abroad and submit required documents.
Information Session on Fulbright Opportunities for Faculty Faculty interested in learning more about the Fulbright program are invited to an information session on Tuesday, February 19, from 12:45pm-1:30pm in the Office of International Programs conference room (CHHS 207). Former Fulbright recipient and Associate Director for the Office of International Programs, Dr. Christina Sanchez, will provide an overview of the Fulbright program and application process. Light refreshments provided. RSVP due by Friday, February 15 to international@uncc.edu.
Education Professor Receives Fulbright Specialists Award
Spencer Salas, Assistant Professor of Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education in the College of Education, was selected for a Fulbright Senior Specialists project in TEFL/Applied Linguistics in Johannesburg, South Africa. The project will be completed in February and July 2013. Salas will collaborate with the Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy in the development of its service capacities as one of Africa’s largest not-for-profit literacy providers. Salas is among 36 UNC Charlotte faculty who have been awarded Fulbright funding and one of more than 400 US faculty and professionals who will travel abroad this year through the Fulbright Specialists Program. “We are proud of our faculty selected to participate in the prestigious Fulbright program,” stated Christina Sanchez, associate director for the Office of International Programs. “Their accomplishments raise UNC Charlotte’s profile and strengthen our institution’s mission to support global perspectives.” Recipients of Fulbright Scholar awards are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement. More than 285,000 emerging leaders in their professional fields have received Fulbright awards, including individuals who later became heads of government, Nobel Prize winners, and leaders in education, business, journalism, the arts and other fields. Additional information about the Fulbright Specialists Program is available at http://cies.org/.
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The Office of International Programs is pleased to present resources for enhancing the global components of your career and highlights of faculty partners engaged in globally-relevant work.
Faculty Featured in Great Decisions Community Lecture Series
Dr. Pamela L. Shue Awarded UNCChina Technology Learning Grant
The 2013 Great Decisions Lecture Series features six UNC Charlotte faculty in the lineup of speakers. The Office of International Programs (OIP) coordinates this annual lecture series based on topics chosen by the Foreign Policy Association as pressing to the public and our policy makers.
Dr. Pamela L. Shue, Assistant Professor in the Child and Family Development Program in the College of Education, has been awarded a UNC-China Technology Learning grant through the General Administration of the University of North Carolina. The grant will fund the development of a global understanding course focused on early childhood education in collaboration with partners at Beijing Normal University (BNU) in Beijing, China.
Speakers and topics for the 2013 series are listed below. Presentations begin at 6:30 PM in room 204 of the UNC Charlotte Center City building. More information is available at http://oip.uncc.edu/ community-engagement/great-decisions. Iran January 15 Dr. Kathryn Johnson, Religious Studies, UNC Charlotte Threat Assessment January 22 Dr. Justin Conrad, Political Science, UNC Charlotte Future of the Euro Dr. Jay Bryson, Wells Fargo
The synchronous course will be taught jointly with Dr. Minyi Li, Associate Professor in the Institute for Early Childhood Education Research at BNU. Based on a course model established at East Carolina University (ECU), video technology will be used to incorporate student interactions between universities. ECU will provide consulting services on the development of the course, including successful pedagogies and technologies.
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Humanitarian Intervention February 5 Dr. Brett Tempest, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNC Charlotte Dr. Eddy Souffrant, Philosophy, UNC Charlotte
Dr. Shue met Dr. Li in the summer of 2012 when Shue made educational visits to several universities in China. The two explored furthering partnership opportunities identified initially as part of Shue’s work on a College of Education grant from the Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding.
China in Africa February 12 Dr. Ola Aborisade, Africana Studies, UNC Charlotte Egypt February 19 Dr. Gregory Starrett, Anthropology, UNC Charlotte
“Developing an online course where students from both our universities could learn from one another was an exciting idea to both of us,” said Shue. “This grant will allow us to build a strong partnership for future students and faculty while providing a basis for the 21st Century education that is needed by all graduates.” Shue’s course will be offered in both Fall and Spring semesters of the 2013-2014 academic year and is possible with funding from both UNC Charlotte and the UNC General Administration.
The Great Decisions Community Lecture Series is coordinated in collaboration with the Office of International Programs, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, and Charlotte Country Day School.
For more information on other China-specific initiatives, visit http://oip.uncc.edu/campus-partners/china-initiative.
Nominations Sought for International Education Awards The annual International Education Awards recognize faculty and student contributions to the international education experience at UNC Charlotte. Nominations are welcome for faculty members as well as undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline. Deadline for nomination submissions is March 15. Information on eligibility criteria and nomination procedures can be found at http://pbd.uncc.edu/international-education-awards.
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Faculty-Led Spring Break Programs Offered in Six Countries The Office of Education Abroad will work with faculty from Colleges across campus to administer faculty-led education abroad programs in six countries during spring break of 2013. OIP is pleased to highlight these offerings listed below which include several new programs. If you are a faculty member interested in learning more about developing a faculty-led initiative abroad, contact the Office of Education Abroad at edabroad@uncc.edu. • Dr. Leigh Ausband of the Department of Reading and Elementary Education will lead a new program to Eichstaett, Germany, to explore the German educational system.
• Dr. Maren Coffman of the School of Nursing will lead UNC Charlotte’s first program in Cuba, giving students the opportunity the learn about the Cuban health care system in Havana.
• Dr. John Cox and Ms. Judy LaPietra of the Department of Global, International and Area Studies (GIAS) will explore the Holocaust in Poland in this program which represents the first spring break program for GIAS.
• Ms. Daniela Cunico Dal Pra of the Department of Languages and Culture Studies will lead the University’s first program to focus on Italian culture in Italy’s Veneto region. • Dr. Andrew Hartley of the Department of Theatre will lead a recurring program to explore Shakespeare and his theatrical legacy. • Dr. Diana Rowan of the Department of Social Work will lead a recurring program in Malawi where students will engage in service learning while exploring social work in an international context.
Global Gateways Program Expands Internationally-Themed Housing Options
Former Exchange Student Returns as Visiting Scholar in Library
In Fall 2012 semester, the J. Murrey Atkins Library hosted visiting international scholar Luisa Vittoria Angaroni. Angoroni studied at UNC Charlotte as an exchange student in Fall 2011 and sought to return to pursue research related to her graduate program in Italy.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) announces the Global Gateways Program, a residential programming model designed to increase students’ self and cultural awareness with an international emphasis.
Angaroni is currently a student at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and desired to return because of the excellent research support she experienced during her study experience here. Angaroni’s graduate research project focuses on the early history of anti-trust regulation in American business.
The Global Gateways Program expands upon the 15 year tradition of partnership established by the OIP’s International Student/Scholar Office and Housing and Residence Life through the Witherspoon International Floor. In addition to the natural synergy provided by the student composition in the program, residents will participate in organized social and educational experiences to increase intercultural competence and global awareness.
“This program gave me benefits like the enrichment of both my personal and academic background. I understood better the American culture and tradition, and I met great people who will be always part of my memory book,” commented Angaroni. Angaroni returned to Italy at the end of the fall semester and defended her thesis. She intends to explore opportunities to advance her international experience and her understanding of how culture, history, and business intersect. She is pursuing a management job or an internship in London or in the US and says she will always remember her time at UNC Charlotte fondly. Angaroni is pictured below with Dr. Heather McCullough, Head of Digital Scholarship in Atkins Library.
US domestic students and international students are invited to apply to live in this dynamic community. Only upperclass female students can apply for residence in the Gateways House; however room options within Witherspoon International House provide opportunity for male and female residents. There are also a options in Witherspoon for firstyear students invested in an international living environment. OIP is presently searching for a graduate student to serve as a leader for the program. Interest in the graduate assistant position can be directed to OIP at international@uncc.edu. Please encourage your students to apply for the Global Gateways Program and notify us at international@uncc.edu if you are interested in being involved with the program. Look for our celebratory kickoff reception in Fall 2013!
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Continuing Education Offers Global Communication One-Day Course
Center for Graduate Life Offers Writing Assistance to International Graduate Students
Continuing Education and Extended Academic Programs is offering a one-day course entitled “Facilitation and Communication Strategies for Global Audiences” at UNC Charlotte Center City on June 7, 2013. The course will be led by Paolo Nagari, CEO and founder of InterCultural Group, a management consulting firm based in Charlotte, which provides organizations with cross-cultural training, consulting, and coaching. The course will explore the principles of intercultural communication to inform diverse approaches to communication across borders and cultures.
Recognizing a need to help UNC Charlotte’s international graduate student population with their academic writing, the Graduate School recently funded an assistantship for a graduate writing tutor with a specialty in language instruction. Administered through the Writing Resource Center (WRC), this year’s recipient is Heydy Saavedra, master’s student in Spanish.
This one-day course is open to the public and can be applied towards either the Human Resource Generalist Certificate or the Learning & Development Certificate, both also available through Continuing Education.
Saavedra’s passion, not only for languages, but for helping fellow students-particularly international students-led her to the WRC, where WRC co-coordinator Debarati Dutta recognized her potential for this unique assistantship.
More information on course cost and registration is available at 704.687.8900 or at http://continuinged.uncc.edu/search/ publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&course Id=1101185.
According to Saavedra, international students tend to need help with their writing because English is not their first language. Some have difficulty expressing ideas in an unfamiliar language that is difficult to comprehend. Others tend to literally translate their thoughts onto paper resulting in variations outside the conventions of standard English. Although creativity is always appreciated, the academic community has format and stylistic norms that need to be addressed when writing.
Students Present at North Carolina International Leadership Conference Four students from UNC Charlotte attended and presented at the North Carolina International Leadership Conference for Students at Davidson County Community College in November 2012. Fadi Mohsen, doctoral student in Computing and Information Systems from Palestine, and Gaurav Singh, doctoral student in Nanoscale Science from India, collaborated to present a session entitled “The Role of Cultural Diversity in a Global World.” Two undergraduate students from the US, International Studies major Jonathan Salmons and Business Administration major Gerald Stewart, partnered on a session called “Leadership Roles in an International Setting.” Both sessions received excellent evaluations.
The WRC, located in Cameron 149 with satellite locations in Atkins Library 109 and the Center for Graduate Life in Cone 268, offers one-to-one writing instruction to students, faculty, and staff from first-year to graduate in any discipline. More information available at http://wrc.uncc.edu. The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) provides graduate students with a centralized space dedicated to their needs. They create a stronger graduate community by promoting shared experiences, discourse and activities designed to support interdisciplinary learning. The CGL’s services are aimed at helping the graduate student better prepare for life during, after and beyond graduate school. The CGL is a collaborative effort between the Graduate School and Academic Affairs. For information visit their website http:// gradlife.uncc.edu.
Over 100 international and US students from several colleges and universities across North Carolina attended the conference aimed at promoting cross-cultural exchanges and fostering friendships between international and US students while enhancing leadership skills, cultivating cultural understanding, and building social networks. It also challenged participants to view themselves as authentic leaders in an ever-diversifying global environment. The annual conference is organized and sponsored by the North Carolina Association of International Educators. For more information, see http://www.ncaie.org/ncicl.html.
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Three UNC Charlotte Students Win National Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Student Reflects on Study Abroad Experience in Slovenia Luka Nedzbala, a senior Architecture student, is spending the full academic year of 2012-2013 in Slovenia. Nedzbala reflected on his experience in a journal entry from November, reprinted below:
Three UNC Charlotte undergraduate students are recipients of the national Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. Kory Jeter, a pre-business major, will study at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China; Japanese major Kareem Rasheed will study at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan; and art major Mai Vang will study at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea.
I am studying at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a small country in Europe south of Austria and east of Italy. The country has a population of two million, and the capital Ljubljana has a population of 300,000. I have been here now for over four months, and just as I thought I was beginning to figure things out, last week brought several surprises.
This competitive national scholarship is awarded to US undergraduate students to fund a study abroad experience, particularly in non-traditional destinations. The scholarship program also aims to broaden the populations of students that study abroad by supporting traditionally underrepresented participants including, but not limited to, students with financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
The school year schedule here is very different from UNC Charlotte's. The semester began in October and there is a four week break in November when students take their exams and there is the typical rush to complete projects, meet with professors, and study for exams. This time can be both stressful and exciting, like the study abroad experience as a whole.
The program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education.
In many ways, this sums up my whole study abroad experience perfectly. There have been some really difficult points, and I have found myself frustrated on more than one occasion, but over all, it has been a good time.
Each year at UNC Charlotte, approximately 550 students apply to study abroad at over 100 universities in more than 50 countries. For the spring 2013 semester, over 160 UNC Charlotte students will study abroad through semester or year-long programs as well as short-term faculty-led programs.
These last weeks have reminded me of all the rewards of studying abroad. One reward has been the weather. The snow has turned the city into a winter wonderland, and while the locals don't seem to care, for me it is still a novelty. I am very happy to have seized the opportunity to study abroad, and don't regret it for one moment.
For more information on this or other scholarship opportunities, encourage students to contact the Office of Education Abroad at edabroad@uncc.edu or 704.687.7747.
Psychology Student Recognized as the 2012-2013 Odyssean Scholar, Spends Fall 2012 in Stellenbosch, South Africa The Office of Education Abroad (OEA) named psychology major Nichad Davis the 2012-2013 Odyssean Scholar. Davis spent the Fall 2012 semester at UNC Charlotte exchange partner Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
“The Odyssean offers students who think study abroad is beyond their reach an incredible opportunity to gain the life changing skills and experience and education experience abroad can offer,” said Brad Sekulich, Director of the Office of Education Abroad. “Students who have dismissed study abroad as beyond their financial reach are encouraged to investigate further the possibilities the Odyssean can offer them.”
The Odyssean scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate UNC Charlotte student who demonstrates both exceptional financial need and extraordinary academic performance. The scholarship contributes approximately $12,000.00 for a student to spend a semester abroad and is funded by a Charlotte-based donor who requested to remain anonymous.
Applications for the 2013-2014 Odyssean Scholar competition are due March 1, 2013. Interested students should email Sekulich@uncc.edu to make an appointment to learn more about the scholarship and the application process.
Since its inception in 2012, the Odyssean scholarship has enabled three UNC Charlotte students to study abroad on semester-long programs sponsored by OEA.
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English Language Training Institute Celebrates 35 Year Anniversary with Record-High Enrollments The English Language Training Institute (ELTI) began its 35th year of operations this January with an enrollment of 245 international students from 25 different countries. A faculty of 34 ESL instructors provides 20 hours of weekly instruction in this intensive, full-time language program which is the largest university-based language training program in the Carolinas.
students for further enrichment of their experience on campus and in the United States. ELTI staff works closely with students to advise and assist them in their applications to UNC Charlotte or other universities offering programs of study that students seek after their time in ELTI.
Many of the students currently enrolled are from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as both countries offer scholarships for overseas study including up to a year of preparatory language work. Other countries often represented in ELTI include China, Japan, South Korea and Venezuela.
ELTI students presently represent one-third of the incoming international student population at UNC Charlotte.
In addition to English classes, ELTI and the International Student / Scholar Office, both within the Office of International Programs, offer a variety of social programs for all international
For more information, contact ELTI at elti@uncc.edu.
Program Explores Educational Systems of US and Australia with College of Education Students In addition to the ten business majors from Australia, 15 education majors from Australia also participated in shortterm program through Intercultural Outreach Programs in January. The “Teacher Education and Practice Program” allowed the Australian undergraduate students to visit local schools, engage with UNC Charlotte faculty and students, and conduct research in their respective fields of education.
Visiting Australian Students Interact with Local Businesses
As a unique cultural exchange element of the course, each Australian participant was matched with a UNC Charlotte education student. This partnership allowed both groups of students to explore elements of the US American and Australian education systems. The Australian students spent a day observing their partner student teach at a local school and engaged with a panel of their UNC Charlotte peers about their experiences as pre-service teachers.
Ten undergraduate business majors from universities across Australia participated in a short-term program offered by Intercultural Outreach Programs in January. Students engaged with UNC Charlotte faculty and visited several local businesses to explore the US business environment. These site visits allowed students to network with local business representatives and engage in disucssions around the history, issues, and goals for growth of each business.
The culmination of the student-to-student exchange was a comparative evaluation of the two education systems presented by the students from Australia.
The following companies hosted the visiting students during their visit: Huber Technology, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, K&L Gates Law Firm, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, IBM, Ford Motor Company, Eventys, Wells Fargo, Elliot Davis, Odell, and RJ Rockers.
For more information on the customized, short programs available through Intercultural Outreach Programs, please contact ioprograms@uncc.edu.
While in Charlotte, the student group also attended a lecture as part of the 2013 Great Decisions Lecture series. The presentation, entitled “Future of the Euro,” allowed the students to apply content from their course in real-world contexts. For more information on the customized, short programs available through Intercultural Outreach Programs, please contact ioprograms@uncc.edu.
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Nominations Welcome for International Women’s Day
Ambassadors and Author Speak as part of Spring 2013 International Speaker Series
The world-wide celebration and recognition of women and their achievements will be observed at UNC Charlotte on March 28 with an afternoon program and reception to acknowledge UNC Charlotte nominees. Nominations are invited to recognize a female student, faculty, or staff member who has made a difference in the lives of women locally or globally. Each woman who is nominated will be recognized at the ceremony. No accomplishment is too small; no experience is insignificant.
The first installment of the Spring 2013 International Speaker Series in January welcomed His Excellency Gilles Noghès, Ambassador of Monaco, and John Beale, Ambassador of Barbados. This was Noghès’ third visit to UNC Charlotte and Ambassador Beale’s first. In addition to the UNC Charlotte partners for the series, this visit was organized in cooperation with the Allegro Foundation, a Charlotte-based non-profit.
Deadline for nominations via webform is Monday, March 18. Nomination form and criteria are available at http://oip. uncc.edu/programs-speakers-and-events/internationalwomens-day.
The second installment welcomed Philip Auerswald, economist and author of “The Coming Prosperity: How Entrepreneurs are Transforming the Global Economy.” Audience members explored themes from his book and discussed Auserwald’s perspectives on the future of entrepreneurism.
Phi Beta Delta 25th Annual Ceremony Inducts Nine Faculty, Honors Mike Hawley The Mu Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society inducted nine faculty and staff members and a record 54 students as new members at its annual meeting held during the celebration of UNC Charlotte’s International Education Week.
International Speaker Series Concludes with Israel’s Minister of Economic Affairs
The Chapter also recognized Mike Hawley with an Honorary Membership. Hawley has served as chair of the Board of Directors for the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and is a partner at K&L Gates Law Firm which has more than 40 offices located in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. He is known as a strong champion for internationals often working behind the scenes to help people make connections and build international relationships.
“The US-Israel Relationship” Thursday, April 11 3:30-5:00pm Halton Reading Room, Atkins Library The Spring 2013 International Speaker Series will conclude on Thursday, April 11, with Eli Groner, Israel’s Minister of Economic Affairs. Groner will present on “The US-Israel Relationship” and take questions from the audience.
For more information on the Chapter, including the upcoming national conference to be held in Charlotte, visit http://pbd.uncc.edu/.
Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students and/ or contact OIP at international@uncc.edu to arrange for an extra-credit sign-in sheet. The International Speaker Series is a partnership between the Office of International Programs, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Atkins Library, and the Department of Global, International, and Area Studies. For more information on the 2012-2013 series, visit http://oip.uncc.edu/intlspeakers.htm.
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JoĂŤl Gallegos, Assistant Provost for International Programs Christina Sanchez, Associate Director of International Programs Mary Zink, Administrative Assistant Sandra Anderson, Business Manager Cathy Thompson, Senior Accounting Technician Esther Hollington, Accounting Technician Ben Farnham, IT Support Maureen White Gibson, Coordinator of International Initiatives Drew Yensan, Special Projects Assistant Vacant, Program Assistant international@uncc.edu
Office of Education Abroad Brad Sekulich, Director Lisa Baum Nevalainen, Assistant Director Angie Wright, Lead Advisor Kimberly Kuhn, Coordinator of Short Term Programs Annie Hooper, Administrative Assistant edabroad@uncc.edu
International Student/Scholar Office Marian Beane, Director Denise Medeiros, Assistant Director Debbie Wilson, Administrative Assistant Chau Tran, SEVIS Coordinator Maddy Baer, International Employment Coordinator intlsso@uncc.edu
Intercultural Outreach Programs Krystal Ostic, Program Coordinator Andrea Houghton, Program Assistant Yumiko Masumoto, IOP Intern ioprograms@uncc.edu
English Language Training Institute S. Kelly Franklin, Director Diane Hancock, Support Services Coordinator Jessica Rosa, Receptionist Meriam Brown, Coordinator, International Instructor Language Support Program elti@uncc.edu ELTI Core Instructors: Carrie Berkman, Core Instructor Jacqueline Cervantes, Core Instructor Jeanne Huber, Core Instructor ELTI Adjunct Instructors: Dominick Antonucci Sara Bowers Corie Crouch Robert Currie Constance Fessler Dalia Horton
Kelly Kouchi Maria Lee Kathleen Luch Jeanne Malcolm Priscila Medrado Kristina Palacio
Jill Morin, Core Instructor Sherrie Smith, Core Instructor Allie Wall, Core Instructor Deborah Porter Rebekah Schlottman Rosemary Schmid Linda Scott Lucy Snow Stephanie Stewart
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Seth Stroud Elena King Morgan Twist Stephanie Wallace Amanda Wentworth Nesreen Yanes
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