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Registration is now closed! Onsite registration is not available. Venue: University of St. Thomas, Anderson Student Center- 2115 Summit Avenue, St Paul, MN 55105 Welcome to the Minnesota International Educators immigration, study abroad and international enrollment management spring semester workshops page. MIE invites you to participate in one or several of the spring workshops. Fees Registration for the half-day workshops is $55 per workshop. Participants can register for one or several workshops, depending on the schedule. For instance, participants can register for a half-day workshop on F-1 for beginners in the morning, and another half-day workshop of your choice in the afternoon. Tickets are available for purchase online via Eventbrite.
Registration Deadline Online registration will be open until March 15, 2013. On-site registration will be available beginning at 7:30am on March 25th. If you have any questions about the workshops or MIE, please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra Kisitu at kisi6210@stthomas.edu. We look forward to seeing you in March! Workshop Cancellation Policy *100% refund- 4 weeks prior by 4pm- via email *50% refund- 4 to 2 weeks prior by 4pm- via email *No refund- 2 weeks prior to event- via email Schedule 7:30 am Registration Opens (Coffee and snacks will be available) Half-Day Sessions F-1 for Beginners This session will review introductory advising concepts for international student advisors, academic counselors, career coaches, and others who work with students on F-1 visas. Additionally, this workshop will provide an overview of the federal regulatory and SEVIS structure, basic regulations that impact F-1 students, and the pivotal role of the DSO in the advising process. Presenters: Molly Hoffman (University of Minnesota) & Nichole Matuska (St. Benedict/St. John's University) Time: Half-day/8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $55 Location: Woulfe Alumni Hall South F-1 for Beginners This session will review introductory advising concepts for international student advisors, academic counselors, career coaches, and others who work with students on F-1 visas. Additionally, this workshop will provide an overview of the federal regulatory and SEVIS structure, basic regulations that impact F-1 students, and the pivotal role of the DSO in the advising process. Presenters: Jim Porter (Augsburg College) & Eric Kroetsch (University of Minnesota) Time: Half-day/8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $55 Location: Woulfe Alumni Hall North International Enrollment Management: An overview This workshop will introduce participants to the concepts of International Enrollment Management. Using distinguishing factors from your institution, you will develop strategies to promote, admit and retain international students. Analysis will show you how to maximize results and stay within your budget. Presenter: Christopher Peltier (University of Minnesota) and Aimee Thostenson (St. Catherine University) Time: Half-day/8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $55 Location: Woulfe Alumni Hall How to Develop Intercultural Communication Skills This session will review fundamental theories related to intercultural communication and examples of how to apply them to your practice. It is also a facilitation workshop in which participants will learn about Cultural Detective in quite a detailed way and will receive a lot of practical facilitation skills, which they will find applicable with Cultural Detective specifically and with intercultural and diversity work in general. Presenter: Tatyana Fertelmeyster (Connecting Differences: http://www.connectingdifferences.com/) Time: Half-day /1:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $55 Location: Woulfe Alumni North J-1 for Beginners This workshop will provide a conceptual foundation, practical knowledge, and skills for those with an existing J program and those looking to begin J advising. It will provide an overview of the J-1 Exchange Visitor program, regulations that govern program sponsors, the 12 and 24 months bars and the two-year home residency requirement (212(e)). This workshop will not cover the trainee, intern or graduate medical education categories. This is a hands-on workshop that illustrates J-1 concepts with the use of real life cases. Active discussion and participation will give participants an opportunity to practice their knowledge, enhance their skills and learn from each other. Presenters: Gabriele Schmiegel (University of Minnesota) and Stacey Buachart (University of Minnesota) Time: Half-day /1:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $55 Location: Woulfe Alumni South Study Abroad for beginners This workshop is geared toward new study abroad professionals as well as those interested in gaining new perspectives on day-to-day operations of a study abroad office. Topics will include recruiting, advising, troubleshooting, pre-departure and re-entry programs, credit transfer, opportunities for returnees and program evaluation. Presenters will attempt to tailor the workshop toward participants’ needs. Presenters: Kimberly Neill (CEA Global Education), Raine de Campeau (St. Catherine University) and Jennifer Pope (Adler School of Professional Psychology) Time: Half-day /1:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $55 Location: ASC
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