Providing Post-Study Abroad Support - It's Easier Than You Think!
Date(s):
Apr 27, 2009 (3:00 p.m. EST)
Event Type:
Training
Cost:
140 (member), $185 (non-member)
Registration Deadline:
April 27, 2009
Event Contact:
Vivian Lock - vivianl[at]nafsa.org
Are you at a loss for delivering reentry support beyond the welcome back pizza party? This webinar will help you identify different avenues of reentry support for your returning students. Hear how partnering with other offices on campus and outside organizations can help address the academic reintegration, civic engagement, professional development, and the psycho-emotional aspects of the reentry process.
Session Objectives
- Identify examples for why it is important to think about the reentry process as more than just reverse culture shock.
- Examine support in the areas of professional development, academic reintegration, civic engagement/social action, and the psycho-emotional aspects.
- Recognize that the responsibility for reentry support in the four areas mentioned above does not necessarily have to fall on the shoulders of the study abroad office.
- Demonstrate ways in which study abroad offices can liaise with other offices on campus or other organizations to share resources.
Presenters
Lisa Chappell
Smith College
Lisa Chappell is the assistant dean for international study at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. After living for more than 10 years in Chile, Lisa returned to the United States to pursue her master’s degree in International Education from the School for International Training. She is originally from Oregon and has been involved in international education for most of her life both as a participant and a practitioner.
Josielyn Inaldo
Beloit College
Josielyn Inaldo is the assistant director and international student adviser at the Office of International Education at Beloit College. Josie earned her M.A. in International Education from the School for International Training (SIT), her B.A. at Marist College, and spent her junior year abroad at Royal Holloway, University of London. In addition, she has taught English in Japan and advised language teachers for the JET program in Fukui Prefecture.
Christine Pirani
Babson College
Christine Pirani is an education abroad adviser at Babson College. She earned her B.A. from Colby College and master's from Lesley University. She has worked at Babson College for four years. Christine develops and implements predeparture/postreturn programming; advises undergraduate semester abroad programs in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and the Pacific Rim; and co-advises on programs in Middle and South America.
