2006 National Election Candidate Biographies
Below are the biographies and vision statements of the NAFSA 2006 National Election candidates. If you would like to learn more about the election, please visit the
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Position: President-elect
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 Candidate: Everett Egginton
Current Professional Position: Dean of International and Border Programs, New Mexico State University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Chair-stream, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community [IEL KC], 2005-present
- IEL KC ACC Representative for 2007 Annual Conference, 2006-2007
- Member, IEL KC Task Force on the Conference Symposium, 2005-2006
- Co-Chair, Task Force on the Washington and Conference Symposia, 2004-2005 (Member, 2001-2003)
- Member, Strengthening Task Force Work Group on International Education Leadership [STF], 2004
Related Experience:
- Executive Committee, Association of International Education Administrators [AIEA], 2004-present
- Member, Board of Directors, Las Cruces Sister Cities, 2003-present (Member, Lerdo (Mexico)/Las Cruces Sister Cities, 2003-present)
- Chair, International Visitors Committee, Las Cruces Rotary Club, 2004-present
- Executive Committee, Commission on International Programs, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, 1999-2003
- Chair, Standing Committee on International Exchanges and Matriculation, Commission on International Programs, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC), 1999-2003
Vision Statement:
NAFSA’s greatest priority is to promote international peace and understanding through international education and exchange and global workforce development. Our leaders, indeed leaders worldwide, need to understand the role of international education in promoting cultural understanding and securing world peace. NAFSA’s voice in support of these goals provides a steady counterbalance to other messages that would sow international distrust and paranoia.
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Position: Vice President, Member Relations
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 Candidate: Joy Stevenson
Current Professional Position: Interim Director of International Programs, University of Central Missouri
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Treasurer, Region IV, 2004-2006
- Regional Council Coordinator, 2004-2005, 1999-2002
- Chair, Region IV, 2003, 1997-1998
- Chair, Russian Eurasia Awards Program (REAP), 1993-1997
- Member, National CAFSS (Council of Advisors to Foreign Students and Scholars) Team, 1991-1994
Related Experience:
- Director, Maastricht Consortium for Transatlantic Studies, 2005-present
- Treasurer and Director, Missouri Consortium for International Programs and Studies, 2005-present
- Vice President, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, 2002 (Regional Vice President (Midwest), 1997-2000)
- President, Warrensburg Missouri Rotary Club, 1999-2000
Vision Statement:
NAFSA membership has been invaluable as I moved from being a one-person advising office to directing staff responsible for advising, education abroad, admissions/recruitment, ESL, financial management and leadership development. My diverse NAFSA roles have produced a pan-NAFSA vision that will enhance my understanding as the Vice President for Member Relations.
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Position: Member, Board of Directors
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 Candidate: Bob Ericksen
Current Professional Position: Executive Director, Dashew Center –
International Students & Scholars, University of California - Los Angeles
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Trainer, NAFSA Management Development Program, 2006
- Chair, 2005 Conference Planning Committee, 2003-2005
- Chair, Committee on Ethical Practice, 2000-2003
- Participant, NAFSA/AIEJ International Educators Santa Fe seminar, 2003
- Past chair of Regions XII and X
Related Experience:
- Global Cooperation Society Korea Seminar Participant, 2004
- Region XII Outstanding Service Award, 2002
- Member, Board of Directors, Phi Beta Delta, 1988-2002
- Past professional positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; St. Louis University; Washington University; University of Maryland, College Park
- Peace Corps volunteer, Iran, 1973-1975
Vision Statement:
My vision for NAFSA? “Reach out and reach in!” The real impact and importance of our profession will grow only if we aggressively reach out to new constituencies of members, governments, organizations and the media. We must also reach within our diverse membership to ensure that NAFSA’s services and products match our needs, challenge our thinking, and inspire us to become more engaged and capable global leaders.
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 Position: Member, Board of Directors
Candidate: Susan Thompson
Current Professional Position: Director, International Programs, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Chair, Subcommittee on Information Management (SIM), 2002-2006
- Member, International Educator Editorial Advisory Board, 2003-present
- Education Abroad Representative to Committee on Information Management (COMINFO), 1999-2002
- Chair, Education Abroad Award Committee, 1998-2001
- Education Abroad Representative to Region XII, 1996-2001
Related Experience:
- Member, Academic Consortium Board, Council on International Educational Exchange, 2002-present
- Member, Board of Directors, Nevada Committee on Foreign Relations, 2002-2005
- Member, Board of Directors, University Studies Abroad Consortium, 1990-present
Vision Statement:
The Board should focus on the priorities of NAFSA members. It is important to have an organizational culture that is inclusive and supportive. Advocacy for student mobility, professional growth opportunities for members, and public policy work are essential to the mission of NAFSA.
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Position: Chair-elect, Education Abroad Knowledge Community
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 Candidate: Jim Gehlhar
Current Professional Position: Director, Center for International Education, The University of Tennessee
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Member, NAFSA Policy & Practice Committee Communications Task Force, 2006-present
- Chair, Education Abroad/SECUSSA Awards Subcommittee, 2004-present
- Chair, NAFSA/AACRAO/IIE International Education Data Collection Committee, 1994-1996
- Recipient, Lily von Klemperer Award, 1994
- Local Arrangements Chair, Region VII Annual Conference, 1989
Related Experience:
- Member, International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Board of Directors, 1997-2006
- Member, Tennessee Partners of the Americas Board of Directors, 1990-1993
- Chair, East Tennessee Chapter, Fulbright Alumni Association, 1989-1994
- Participant, Fulbright International Education Administrator Program, Germany 1985, Korea 1994, Japan 1994
Vision Statement:
Ever-changing domestic and international landscapes for Education Abroad demand that NAFSA as a whole, and our knowledge community, be constantly poised to forge the best response to such opportunities as campus internationalization goals and the Lincoln Commission; and to such challenges as avian flu, terrorism and increased visa restrictions.
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Position: Chair-elect, International Education Leadership
Knowledge Community
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 Candidate: Norm Peterson
Current Professional Position: Vice Provost for International Education, Montana State University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Member, International Educational Leadership Knowledge Community Team, 2005-present
- Member, Annual Conference Committee (Montreal), 2005-2006
- Vice President for Public Affairs, 1999-2002
- Member, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, 1999-2002
Related Experience:
- Member, Advisory Council, Higher Education for Development, 1998-present
- Member, Advisory Council, Glimpse Foundation, 2004-present
- Steering Committee, Commission on International Programs, NASULGC, 1996-2000
- Executive Director, Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange, 1992-1994
Vision Statement:
The International Educational Leadership Knowledge Community has great potential to support the work of professionals in international education leadership positions, and can play an important role in servicing a large segment of NAFSA’s members. NAFSA can benefit by involving these senior members more in its activities, and in attracting more senior campus international education leaders. The IEL KC is charting challenging new territory and that is very exciting!
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Position: Chair-elect, International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community
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Candidate: Hanya Redwan
Current Professional Position: Associate Director, Office of International Services, North Carolina State University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Curriculum writer, F-1 Regulations – The Second Step Professional Practice Workshop, 2001-present
- Member, NAFSA Trainer Corps, 2001-present
- Member, KC-ISSS - Regulatory Practice Subcommittee, 2005
- Committee on Immigration Policy and Practice - Regional Representative (Formerly CIPP-RR), Region VII team, 2001-2004
- Council of Advisers for Foreign Students and Scholars (CAFSS) Representative, Region VII team, 1998-2000
Related Experience:
- Member, North Carolina Association of International Educators, 1989-present
- English As a Second Language (ESL): ESL Instructor, Wake Technical Community College, 2000-present
- Chair/Presenter, Cross Cultural Perspectives (Exploring South American Culture, Exploring African Culture, Exploring Middle Eastern Culture), North Carolina State University, March-April 2006
- Chair/Presenter, The Protected Class of National Origin Workshop – Conflict Resolution, Office of Equal Opportunity, North Carolina State University, March 2006
- Chair/Presenter, Hiring International Scholars (J-1 and F-1 OPT), North Carolina State University, October 2004
Vision Statement:
KC-ISSS will provide effective resources to help the organization and its members feel confident in carrying out the complex responsibilities of our profession. The membership looks to this community to gain knowledge and understanding in order to be able to respond to new challenges in our rapidly changing world. Our vision will be to serve them well.
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Position: Chair-elect, Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation
Knowledge Community
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 Candidate: Kathleen Trayte Freeman
Current Professional Position: Executive Director, International Students and Scholars Services, Drexel University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Information Management Coordinator, RAP KC team, 2004-present (RAP representative, Subcommittee on Information Management, 2004-present)
- Region VIII Conference Coordinator, 2003-2005
- Chair, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Special Interest Group, 2003-2005
- Region VIII ADSEC Representative, 2000-2003
- Local Arrangements Committee, NAFSA Annual Conference, 2000
Related Experience:
- U.S. Administrators Fulbright Program, Germany/Belgium, 2002
- Baden-Wurttemberg Seminar, 2000
- Board Member and Newsletter Editor, Friends of Morocco, 2000-present
- U.S.-OSEAS Partnership Program, Lyon, France, 1999
- Peace Corps Volunteer, Morocco, 1980-1982
Vision Statement:
The RAP KC has successfully combined four similar, yet very different, areas of professional interest. As chair-elect and later, as chair, I want to continue the success of the KC while at the same time leading the RAP KC membership as a strong voice within the larger NAFSA membership.
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Position: Chair-elect, Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Knowledge Community
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 Candidate: Inge E. Steglitz
Current Professional Position: Assistant Director, Office of Study Abroad, Michigan State University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Network Manager, TLS Knowledge Community, 2005-present
- Member, National Leadership Team, TLS Knowledge Community, 2005-present
- Member, Trainer Corps, 2002-present
Related Experience:
- Fellow, Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS), University of Osnabrück, Germany, 1995-present
- Member, Board of Directors, Fulbright Association, Minnesota Chapter, 1991-1993
- Frequent regional and national presenter at NAFSA conferences since 1989
- Author of several publications on international education related topics
- Instructor for Intercultural Communication related courses at various institutions since 1985
Vision Statement:
Like many, I daily experience the divide between the academic and administrative sides of our profession. The TLS KC bridges that divide and allows for mutually beneficial dialog and exchange across the international education spectrum. As chair I will focus on bringing theory and research to practitioners in a user-friendly manner.
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Position: Chair, Leadership Development Committee
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 Candidate: Deborah L. Pierce
Current Professional Position: Assistant Professor of French and Executive Director, Division of International Programs, Northern Illinois University
NAFSA Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
- Training Coordinator, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community Team, 2004-present
- Member, Training Coordination Subcommittee, 2004-present
- Member, Trainer Corps, 1996-present
- Chair, Region VI, 1993-1994
- ATESL Representative, Region VI team, 1987-1991
Related Experience:
- Elected Member, Executive Committee, Association of International Education Administrators, 2001-2006
- Midwest Regional Vice President, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, 2003-present
- Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Director, Office of International Affairs, Loyola University Chicago, 1999-2002
- Board Member, University Studies Abroad Consortium, 1997-1999
- Assistant Professor of French and Director, Center for International Studies and Programs, University of Toledo, 1997-1999
Vision Statement:
The Leadership Development Committee must persuade NAFSA members that accepting a leadership position in our organization provides outstanding professional development and that the pathway to leadership is now truly open. As a highly diverse organization, NAFSA needs to identify and develop promising leaders in all knowledge communities and areas of practice to maximize our capacity and strengths.
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