Wednesday, March 29, 2017 1:00 4:00 p.m. Registration/Information Hotel Lobby 5:00 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRACK AGENDA 5:30 7:00 p.m. Plenary Session I The Role of Foundations and Federal Agencies in Promoting International Collaboration 7:00 8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception Arboleda 1 & 2 Thursday, March 30, 2017 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration/Information Robles Foyer 8:30 8:55 a.m. International Student Track Welcome Introduction: Gastón Cantú Director of Student Services Welcome: Dr. Antonio R. Flores President & CEO
9:00 10:30 a.m. International Student Track Opening Session: Orientation to Studying Abroad What to Expect Paula Solano Director of International Relations & General Studies Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) Triana González Director of International Engagement Texas A&M International University Laredo, Texas Dr. Sara Dumont Executive Director, AU Abroad American University Washington, District of Columbia Studying abroad experiences can create anxiety for those participating in them for the first time. This workshop will highlight the different types of study abroad opportunities, from one-week to semester-long programs. Students will learn what to expect during their study abroad experiences and the differences between programs in Latin America, Europe and other continents. 10:30 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall) Real Foyer 10:45 11:45 a.m. International Student Track Session: The Importance of Study Abroad and International Exchange Opportunities Dr. Alejandra Barahona Director, Center for International Programs and Sustainability Studies Universidad Veritas Andrés Jaime Director, Center for Career Development and Testing Our Lady of the Lake University Andrés Morera Director of International Admissions Universidad Latina de San Pedro, San José
Jeff Longwell Professor New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico During this session, panelists will highlight the importance of integrating study abroad experiences into a student s academic and educational plans. Presenters will underline how these experiences can help expand a student s perspective and develop unique problem-solving skills that will help broaden a student s outlook on the world. Most importantly, students will learn how studying abroad can help them become competitive as they enter, what has now become, a global workforce. 11:50 a.m. 12:50 p.m. International Student Track Session: How to Finance Your Study Abroad Experience Viviana Sánchez Coordinator of the International Finance Department Universidad de Iberoamérica Daneen Johnson Community Engagement Coordinator Diversity Abroad Berkeley, California Dr. Lunden MacDonald Director, First Year Success Program Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado One of the biggest barriers to participation in study abroad programs is financing. This presentation will provide concrete strategies that students can use to find financing options for their study abroad experiences. Presenters will share the most common options for financing study abroad experiences. 1:00 2:30 p.m. Lunch 2:45 3:45 p.m. International Student Track Session: Credit Transfer What You Need to Know Alan Earhart Director of International Programs and Partnerships The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas
Dr. Eliseo Cheo Torres Vice President for Student Affairs The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico Dr. Consuelo Stebbins Assistant Vice President Emerita and Director of Latin American Studies University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida Study abroad experiences can range from social service projects to curriculum-based programs. This presentation will focus on what students need to know about credit transfer before they enroll in a study abroad program. Presenters will outline exactly what questions students need to ask about the courses they will be taking abroad in order to ensure that these courses will count towards their degree. 3:45 4:45 p.m. and U.S. Student Roundtable Discussion and Networking Session. (Refreshments will be provided.) Bilingual Facilitators: Gastón Cantú Director of Student Services Andrés Jaime Director, Center for Career Development and Testing Our Lady of the Lake University This session will offer an opportunity for U.S. students attending the conference to meet with n students for a networking session. Bilingual facilitators will help students interact with each other to share ideas, exchange viewpoints, and discuss international collaboration. 4:45 5:00 p.m. Evaluation 7:00 9:30 p.m. Dinner and Cultural Presentation Friday, March 31, 2017 7:30 a.m. Buses depart from the hotel to university tours Hotel Lobby University Tour Students will tour universities in. Students will be divided into two cohorts (Cohort A and Cohort B)
8:15 9:45 a.m. Cohort A to visit to Universidad de Iberoamérica Cohort B to visit to Universidad Veritas 9:45 10:30 a.m. Buses depart to other universities 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cohort A to visit to Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) Cohort B to visit to Universidad Latina de 12:00 12:30 p.m. Bus Ride to Hotel 1:00 3:00 p.m. Lunch and Closing Ceremony