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Sunday, November 2, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Parents Room
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Parents Room
Location: Circle City 10, 10th Floor
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Prayer/Meditation Room
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Prayer/Meditation Room
Location: Circle City 4, 4th Floor
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
Location: Capital Foyer (outside Indianapolis), 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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F-1 Student Advising for Beginners (Part 1)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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F-1 Student Advising for Beginners (Part 1)
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair & Presenter:
Joshua Whitson, MTS
– Oberlin College and Conservatory
Co-Presenter:
Carol Knoble (she/her/hers)
– Wright State University
Monday, November 3, 2025
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Registration
Location: Capital Foyer (outside Indianapolis), 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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F-1 Student Advising for Beginners (Part 2)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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F-1 Student Advising for Beginners (Part 2)
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair & Presenter:
Joshua Whitson, MTS
– Oberlin College and Conservatory
Co-Presenter:
Carol Knoble (she/her/hers)
– Wright State University
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Parents Room
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Parents Room
Location: Circle City 10, 10th Floor
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
Location: Circle City 4, 4th Floor
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
EST
Monument Hall Commons
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Monument Hall Commons
Location: Monumental Hall, Concourse
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch On Own
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch On Own
Location: Downtown Indianapolis
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
EST
Conference Kick-Off Social
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
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Conference Kick-Off Social
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
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The Five Cs: Teaching and Learning Across Cultures
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
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The Five Cs: Teaching and Learning Across Cultures
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Amara L. Stuehling (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Global Gateway for Teachers
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall Open
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Expo Hall Open
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Academy: Somebody’s Coachin’ Me
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Academy: Somebody’s Coachin’ Me
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Molly L. Heidemann, MA (she/her/hers)
– Miami University-Oxford
Shared Interest (SI)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Mid-Career Professional Welcome
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Mid-Career Professional Welcome
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Lisa Lui (she/her/hers)
– Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Shared Interest (SI)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
EST
Newcomer Welcome
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
EST
Newcomer Welcome
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Lisa Lui (she/her/hers)
– Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Shared Interest (SI)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Seasoned Professional Welcome
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Seasoned Professional Welcome
Location: Victory Ballroom, 9th Floor
Facilitator:
Lisa Lui (she/her/hers)
– Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Shared Interest (SI)
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
EST
Coffee Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Coffee Break
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Harmony Glenn (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Bloomington
Shared Interest (SI)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Facilitator:
Laura Desmond, MS in Student Affairs
– Miami University
Facilitator:
Molly L. Heidemann, MA (she/her/hers)
– Miami University-Oxford
Shared Interest (SI)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Japan SIG
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Japan SIG
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Facilitator:
Katie Samuel, MA, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Eastern Kentucky University
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
NAFSA Region VI Christian SIG Open Meeting
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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NAFSA Region VI Christian SIG Open Meeting
Location: Monumental Hall, Concourse
Facilitator:
Prescott Jay Erwin, ThM, BS(FA)
– Campbellsville University
Shared Interest (SI)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Open Meeting- IEPD
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) SIG - Open Meeting
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Facilitator:
Katherine A. Haan (she/her/hers)
– Chicago State University Global Engagement Office
Shared Interest (SI)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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OPEN MEETING: International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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OPEN MEETING: International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Anne Hayner, MA
– Kroc Institute For International Peace Studies, University Of Notre Dame
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
Location: Victory Ballroom, 9th Floor
Facilitator:
Vanessa Lanning (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
Facilitator:
Natalie Gilbert, M.A. (she/her/hers)
– University of Notre Dame
Shared Interest (SI)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Opening Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Opening Reception
Location: 120 West Bar & Grill, 1st Floor
Sponsored By
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
Location: Capital Foyer (outside Indianapolis), 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall Open
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
Location: Circle City 4, 4th Floor
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
Location: Circle City 10, 10th Floor
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
EST
Monument Hall Commons
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Monument Hall Commons
Location: Monumental Hall, Concourse
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Building Campus-Wide COIL Momentum Through Faculty Development
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Building Campus-Wide COIL Momentum Through Faculty Development
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Presenter:
Mandy Brookins, MPA, MA
– Ball State University
Chair and Presenter:
Alicia Miller, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Growing Yield: Creating Seamless Experiences from Admissions to Arrival!
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Growing Yield: Creating Seamless Experiences from Admissions to Arrival!
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Presenter:
Leslie Grishin (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Chair and Presenter:
Cheavtine Sokun (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Indianapolis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Meet the NAFSA Region VI Team
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Meet the NAFSA Region VI Team
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Lisa Lui (she/her/hers)
– Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
EST
SouthAsian Education Systems: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Malaysia
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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South Asian Education Systems: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Laurel Bannister
– InCred Evaluations
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
EST
Strengthen your Intergenerational Workplace – Utilizing Data & Storytelling
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Strengthen your Intergenerational Workplace – Utilizing Data & Storytelling
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Marcy Dodson, MS (she/her/hers)
– IFSA (Institute For Study Abroad)
Shared Interest (SI)
Education Abroad (EA)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Advancing America through International Education: Cost-Effective Recruitment with EducationUSA
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
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Advancing America through International Education: Cost-Effective Recruitment with EducationUSA
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Roman Petruniak
Chair and Presenter:
Colleen L. Coulter
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Beyond Visas: Crafting a Comprehensive International Student Success Strategy
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Beyond Visas: Crafting a Comprehensive International Student Success Strategy
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Presenter:
Jonathan M. Hooker, MA Student Affairs in Higher Education
– Ball State University
Chair and Presenter:
Vanessa Lanning (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
J-1 Student Interns: Programs, Processes, & Practices
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
J-1 Student Interns: Programs, Processes, & Practices
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Chad R. Broeker
– Purdue University
Presenter:
Joanna Snyder
– Indiana University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Out in the World: Advising LGBTQ+ Students in Education Abroad
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
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Out in the World: Advising LGBTQ+ Students in Education Abroad
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Austin Smith
– Purdue University
Education Abroad (EA)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Resume Review
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
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Resume Review
Location: Monument, C Floor
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
EST
Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
EST
Coffee Break
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Sponsored By
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Color & Calm - Stress Relief Activity
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color & Calm - Stress Relief Activity
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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Landscape of NIL Opportunities for Foreign Athletes and Emerging Developments
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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Landscape of NIL Opportunities for Foreign Athletes and Emerging Developments
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Matt P. Gunn, JD
– Gunn Menefee LLC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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Stronger Together: Finding Your People in the International Education field.
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Stronger Together: Finding Your People in the International Education field.
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Patriece Campbell, Ed.D.
– University Of Louisville
Shared Interest (SI)
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
That's So Awkward: Learning to Navigate Student Discomfort in EA
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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That's So Awkward: Learning to Navigate Student Discomfort in EA
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Christy F. Brady, PhD
– University Of Kentucky
Presenter:
Liz L. Combs, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Brendan J. O'Farrell, PhD
– University of Kentucky
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Education Abroad (EA)
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Volunteer Leadership with NAFSA
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Volunteer Leadership with NAFSA
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Frances Henkel, MA
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Amanda L. Yusko, MEd
– The Ohio State University
Shared Interest (SI)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
EST
Lunch On Own
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
EST
Lunch On Own
Location: Downtown Indianapolis
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Measuring Your Impact on International Student Career Outcomes
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Measuring Your Impact on International Student Career Outcomes
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Aliza Frame, Master of Arts (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Indianapolis (Purdue University in Indianapolis)
Presenter:
Frances Henkel, MA
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Amanda L. Yusko, MEd
– The Ohio State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Mission: Student Employee Engagement Possible
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Mission: Student Employee Engagement Possible
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Alexis Voisard, M.A. in English
– The Ohio State University-ColumbusOffice of International Affairs
Presenter:
Kennedy E. Sepsi (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Navigating International Student Services through Trump 2.0
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Navigating International Student Services through Trump 2.0
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Facilitator:
Candice Quinones, Ed. D.
– Earlham College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Resume Review
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Resume Review
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Unlock Global Opportunities: Empowering Students Through Financial Literacy
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
EST
Unlock Global Opportunities: Empowering Students Through Financial Literacy
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Presenter:
Maria del Mar Aponte Rodriguez (she/her/hers)
– Capital University
Presenter:
Hunter C. Baird (he/him/his)
– University of Southern Indiana
Chair and Presenter:
Calie Dickey, MBA
– Butler University
Presenter:
Mary A. Grandinetti
– Bellarmine University
Presenter:
Margaret Hosack (she/her/hers)
– Kent State University
Education Abroad (EA)
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Color & Calm - Stress Relief Activity
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Color & Calm - Stress Relief Activity
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Global Goals, Graduation Plans: Bridging Education Abroad and Academic Advising
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Global Goals, Graduation Plans: Bridging Education Abroad and Academic Advising
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Isabelle Eaton, JD
– Miami University-Oxford
Education Abroad (EA)
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Safeguarding Global Collaboration: Building a Culture of Research Security in International Education
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Safeguarding Global Collaboration: Building a Culture of Research Security in International Education
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Presenter:
Allex Plank
– FBI
Chair & Presenter:
Collin Rich
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Vibe Check: Speaking Students’ Language in Campus EA Outreach
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Vibe Check: Speaking Students’ Language in Campus EA Outreach
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah Warren (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides
Presenter:
Ryan L. Vonderhaar (he/him/his)
– The Ohio State University - Office of International Affairs
Presenter:
Edith Bradley (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA)
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Winning International Programming without Going Bonkers
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
EST
Winning International Programming without Going Bonkers
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Presenter:
Laura Desmond, MS in Student Affairs
– Miami University
Chair and Presenter:
Katerina Hinkle, MATS
– Ohio Northern University
Presenter:
Jessica Leonard
– Centre College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
EST
Coffee Break
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
EST
Coffee Break
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Sponsored By
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Advising new students on visa application process
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Advising new students on visa application process
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Facilitator:
Ali Edington, MEd
– Miami University-Oxford
Presenter:
Ali Edington, MEd
– Miami University-Oxford
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Converting Offers to Outcomes: Yield Strategies for International Graduate Students
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Converting Offers to Outcomes: Yield Strategies for International Graduate Students
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Mary Hess
– University of Cincinnati
Presenter:
Kashif Malik (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Resume Review
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Cheating, Sharing or Resourcefulness? Academic Ethics and AI Across Cultures
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Chair & Presenter:
Anne Hayner, MA
– Kroc Institute For International Peace Studies, University Of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Opal Leeman Bartzis, EdD
– Michigan State University
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Scholar Insights for Student Advisors
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Scholar Insights for Student Advisors
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Presenter:
Joanna Snyder
– Indiana University
Chair and Presenter:
Mary Upton, MA
– Indiana University Indianapolis (Purdue University in Indianapolis)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Team First: Building Community for a Championship-Caliber Group Dynamic
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Team First: Building Community for a Championship-Caliber Group Dynamic
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Presenter:
Lisa E. Ho, MAHE
– Ohio Wesleyan University
Chair and Presenter:
Ryan L. Vonderhaar (he/him/his)
– The Ohio State University - Office of International Affairs
Education Abroad (EA)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EST
No Host Dinners
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EST
No Host Dinners
Location: Meet in Hotel Lobby, 1st Floor
Facilitator:
Lisa Lui (she/her/hers)
– Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EST
Registration
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EST
Registration
Location: Capital Foyer (outside Indianapolis), 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall Open
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall Open
Location: Indianapolis Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Monument Hall Commons
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Monument Hall Commons
Location: Monumental Hall, Concourse
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Parents Room
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Parents Room
Location: Circle City 10, 10th Floor
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EST
Prayer/Meditation Room
Location: Circle City 4, 4th Floor
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Indiana State Morning Mingle
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Indiana State Morning Mingle
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Kentucky State Morning Mingle
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Kentucky State Morning Mingle
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Ohio State Morning Mingle
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Ohio State Morning Mingle
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
I have to file taxes?
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
I have to file taxes?
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair & Presenter:
Jacqueline Zubin, Masters of Education (she/her/hers)
– Kenyon College
Co-Presenter:
Sue Matteson
– Bethel University - Indiana
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
I-17 Deep Dive: Navigating Program Reporting & Recertification
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
I-17 Deep Dive: Navigating Program Reporting & Recertification
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Molly L. Heidemann, MA (she/her/hers)
– Miami University-Oxford
Presenter:
Elizabeth A. Leibach, MS HIED
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Joshua Whitson, MTS
– Oberlin College and Conservatory
Presenter:
Candice Quinones, Ed. D.
– Earlham College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Lessons Learned: Managing Implementation of a New CRM System
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Lessons Learned: Managing Implementation of a New CRM System
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Austin Borreson (he/him/his)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Juliana Hulsey (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Chelsea Jones (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Shared Interest (SI)
Education Abroad (EA)
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Requiring Cross-Cultural Experience: Wins and Woes in General Education
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Requiring Cross-Cultural Experience: Wins and Woes in General Education
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Lindsey Richter, Ph.D.
– Grace College
Presenter:
Debora Navarro
– Grace College
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Fostering Psychological Safety in IE Offices
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
EST
Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Fostering Psychological Safety in IE Offices
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Katie Samuel, MA, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Eastern Kentucky University
Co-Presenter:
Kierstin Conaway (she/her/hers)
– Ohio University
Co-Presenter:
Mandy Brookins, MPA, MA
– Ball State University
Co-Presenter:
Carrie Hall
Co-Presenter:
Megan Huston
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
“Do I need it?”: Real stories for advising on insurance
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
“Do I need it?”: Real stories for advising on insurance
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Catherine Freeman
– International Student Insurance
Presenter:
Vanessa Lanning (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Academic Credit Isn't Always The Carrot - Innovating Career-Relevant Programming
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Academic Credit Isn't Always The Carrot - Innovating Career-Relevant Programming
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Presenter:
Elizabeth Shuman, M.ED
– Ohio State University
Chair and Presenter:
Louise Yahiaoui (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University-Columbus Office of International Affairs
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Breaking Down the Life Cycle of an International Student-Athlete
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Breaking Down the Life Cycle of an International Student-Athlete
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Laurel Bannister
– InCred Evaluations
Presenter:
Josh Smith
– National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Advocacy Day 2026
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Advocacy Day 2026
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Presenter:
Abby V. Conder Lussier, MA (she/her/hers)
– Ohio University
Chair and Presenter:
Lisa E. Ho, MAHE
– Ohio Wesleyan University
Presenter:
Ryan L. Vonderhaar (he/him/his)
– The Ohio State University - Office of International Affairs
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Plain Language, Open Doors: Improving Accessibility through Simplifying Language
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EST
Plain Language, Open Doors: Improving Accessibility through Simplifying Language
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah Warren (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides
Presenter:
Madelyn Higdon, MD
– University of Kentucky - Education Abroad & Exchanges
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EST
Awards Brunch
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EST
Awards Brunch
Location: Victory Ballroom, 9th Floor
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
An International Pedagogy of Melancholy
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
An International Pedagogy of Melancholy
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Vanessa Lanning (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Education Abroad (EA)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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EA KC: Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
EA KC: Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Emily Brichant
– University of Cincinnati
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
KC ISSS: EVP Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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KC ISSS: EVP Panel Discussion
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Facilitator:
Emily Mitolo
– University of Dayton
Co-Presenter:
Mary Upton, MA
– Indiana University Indianapolis (Purdue University in Indianapolis)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
Supporting International Students from Admission Through Graduation and Beyond
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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Supporting International Students from Admission Through Graduation and Beyond
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Facilitator:
Dushani UMALAKSHMI Eshwaran, EdD
– Ball State University
Facilitator:
Raphael Kwaning, MA (Ed), MA (Comm), EdD (In Progress)
– CCIM - Ball State University
Facilitator:
Kwame Nkrumah (he/him/his)
– BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
Using Canvas as a Pre-departure Advising Tool
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EST
Using Canvas as a Pre-departure Advising Tool
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Laura EA Avtgis, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Marian University-Indianapolis
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
Education Abroad (EA)
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Beyond the Hashtag: Strategy-Driven Growth and Engagement in Global Education
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
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Beyond the Hashtag: Strategy-Driven Growth and Engagement in Global Education
Location: Circle City 7, 7th Floor
Presenter:
Danielle Henson
– Rinker Center for Global Affairs
Chair and Presenter:
Alicia Miller, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
Presenter:
Annika Vinje
– Ball State University
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
EA KC: Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
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EA KC: Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
Location: Corydon Room, 2nd Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Emily Brichant
– University of Cincinnati
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
ISSS KC: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
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ISSS KC: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
Location: Vincennes Room, 2nd Floor
Speaker:
Sam Lockhart
– US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Facilitator:
Emily Mitolo
– University of Dayton
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
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LCA Notices of Posting: Tips to Stay in Compliance
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
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LCA Notices of Posting: Tips to Stay in Compliance
Location: Circle City 6, 6th Floor
Chair and Presenter:
Maria Matveenko (she/her/hers)
– Purdue University, International Scholar Services
Presenter:
Joanna Snyder
– Indiana University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Sparking Success: Fighting Burnout Together in a 24/7 World
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Sparking Success: Fighting Burnout Together in a 24/7 World
Location: Circle City 8, 8th Floor
Facilitator:
Kierstin Conaway (she/her/hers)
– Ohio University
Facilitator:
Nicolle Merkel (she/her/hers)
– Ohio Northern University
Shared Interest (SI)
