Full Schedule

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CDT

Breakfast

Location: Schaumburg East-West

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CDT

Glow Fun Run/Walk

These presentations require an additional registration fee.

Location: Hotel Entry (Ground Floor)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

Exhibit Hall

Location: Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

Registration

Location: Schaumburg East-West

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Advising Best Practices that foster F-1 students experiencing Academic Burnout

Location: Nirvana A

Chair and Presenter: – Riverland Community College

Presenter: – Minnesota State University, Mankato

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Engaging International Alumni

Location: Schaumburg E

Presenter: – Ferris State University

Presenter: – Jameson Global

Chair and Presenter: – Western IL Univ retired/J-Check

International Education Leadership (IEL)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Government Session: SAVE, Social Security Numbers and Driver’s Licenses

Location: Utopia A/B

Panelist: – Masuda Funai

Co-Presenter: – US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Co-Presenter: – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Co-Presenter: – DHS Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman

Co-Presenter: – Social Security Administration - Chicago Region

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

H-1B: What DSOs/AROs do (and don’t) need to know

Location: Schaumburg H

Chair and Presenter: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Presenter: – University Of Missouri-ColumbiaInternational Student & Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Halloween Special Spooktacular Session: Unmasking Identity Formation in Education Abroad

Location: Schaumburg F

Presenter: – DePaul Study Abroad

Chair and Presenter: – DePaul University

Presenter: – Kirkwood Community College

Education Abroad (EA)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Immigration options (and pitfalls) for international student founders

Location: Euphoria

Chair and Presenter: – McEntee Law Group

Co-Presenter:

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

ISSS Directors Roundtable

Location: Schaumburg B

Chair and Presenter: – Michigan State University Office for International Students & Scholars

Co-Presenter: – UMSL Global

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Mentoring Models within International Education

Location: Schaumburg C

Presenter: – Minnesota State University Mankato

Chair and Presenter: – Minnesota State University Mankato

Shared Interest (SI)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

PERM - One year after the new ETA Form 9089

Location: Schaumburg A

Presenter: – University of Michigan

Chair and Presenter: – Fragomen

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Spooktacular Strategies: Hiring and Onboarding of New International Student Advisors

Location: Schaumburg G

Chair and Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Co-Presenter: – Northern Illinois University

Co-Presenter: – Northwestern University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Title IX and International Education

Location: Schaumburg D

Presenter: – University of WIsconsin-Madison

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin - Madison

Shared Interest (SI)

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Resume Review

Location: Imagination

Event Contact Person: – University of Minnesota- Learning Abroad Center

Event Contact Person: – Ozarks Technical Community College

Event Contact Person:

Event Contact Person: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Event Contact Person: – Eastern Michigan University

Event Contact Person: – Oakland Community College

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT

Networking Break (Coffee/Tea Only)

Location: Exhibit Hall

Sponsored By Scott D. Pollock & Associates, PC

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

A Hard Day's NISE: Forging Connection with New International Students

Location: Schaumburg F

Presenter: – International Student and Scholar Services

Presenter: – University of Illinois

Chair and Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Collaborating Across Campus: ISSS and University Units

Location: Euphoria

Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Fostering Inclusive Pedagogy through Linguistic Diversity

Location: Schaumburg B

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin Madison

Presenter: – University of Wisconsin - Madison, Global Higher Education Master's Program

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Fostering internationalization efforts on your campus as a 1–2-person office

Location: Schaumburg A

Presenter: – Minnesota State University Moorhead

Chair and Presenter: – Chicago State University

Shared Interest (SI)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Gender-Inclusive Housing in Education Abroad Programming

Location: Nirvana A

Presenter: – Office for Education Abroad

Chair and Presenter: – Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

Education Abroad (EA)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Government Session: USCIS Ombudsman’s Office - Assisting individuals and addressing systemic issues with USCIS

Location: Utopia A/B

Panelist: – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Center for International Education

Panelist: – University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services

Co-Presenter: – DHS Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman

Co-Presenter: – DHS | Office of the CIS Ombudsman

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Higher Ed Institutions and Non-Traditional Immigrants

Location: Schaumburg E

Chair and Presenter: – Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Panelist: – WI Department of Children and Families

Panelist: – National Partnership for New Americans

Panelist: – National Association of Higher Education Systems

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

International Collaboration Colleges and Programs in China

Location: Schaumburg D

Presenter: – Oakland University

Chair and Presenter: – Scholaro, Inc.

Presenter: – Scholaro, Inc.

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

Internship Learning - reframing global internships in an academic framework

Location: Schaumburg H

Presenter: – ISEP Study Abroad

Chair and Presenter: – Kaya Responsible Travel

Education Abroad (EA)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

J-WHAAT?: Uncommon SEVIS Functions for J-1 Scholars

Location: Schaumburg G

Presenter: – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

The Future of English Language Assessment…Without Testing

Location: Schaumburg C

Chair and Presenter: – ETS - Global Language Learning

Co-Presenter: – ETS

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Lunch and State Meetings

Event Contact Person: – The Arava Institute For Environmental Studies (AIES)

Event Contact Person: – Hope College

Event Contact Person: – Fox Valley Technical College

Event Contact Person: – Minot State University

Event Contact Person: – Concordia University- Saint Paul

Event Contact Person: – Missouri Valley College

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11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Dakotas State meeting

Location: Schaumburg G

Chair: – Minot State University

Chair:

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Illinois State meeting

Location: Utopia A/B

Chair: – The Arava Institute For Environmental Studies (AIES)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Iowa State meeting

Location: Schaumburg D

Chair:

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Michigan State meeting

Location: Schaumburg C

Chair: – Hope College

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Minnesota State meeting

Location: Schaumburg B

Chair: – Concordia University- Saint Paul

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Missouri State meeting

Location: Schaumburg F

Chair: – Missouri Valley College

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Wisconsin State meeting

Location: Schaumburg A

Chair: – Fox Valley Technical College

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Government Session: DOC: Leveraging and Best Practices of Region IV&V's Study State Consortia

Location: Nirvana A

Presenter: – US Commercial Service

Faciliator: – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Center for International Education

Faciliator: – University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services

Co-Presenter: – DePaul University

Co-Presenter:

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Alphabet Soup of Immigration

Location: Schaumburg C

Presenter: – University of Michigan International Center

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin Madison

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Bringing Mindfulness to International Student Holistic Support System

Location: Schaumburg B

Presenter: – Ferris State University

Chair and Presenter: – ICAway

Shared Interest (SI)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Building Community for New Members to International Education

Location: Schaumburg E

Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chair and Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Education Abroad (EA)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Dealing with F-1 Initial Transfers - Information That Would Have Been Useful To Me Yesterday

Location: Schaumburg F

Presenter: – Eastern Michigan University

Chair and Presenter: – Eastern Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Destigmatizing International Student Hiring: F and J Work Authorization Perspectives

Location: Schaumburg G

Chair and Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Presenter:

Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Evaluating International Credentials: Setting Up Processes & Settling on Policies

Location: Schaumburg H

Chair and Presenter: – Educational Perspectives, nfp

Co-Presenter:

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Government Session: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

Location: Utopia A/B

Panelist: – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Center for International Education

Panelist: – University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services

Panelist: – Student and Exchange Visitor Program

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Reframing the Zoom Void: Crafting Authentic Virtual Presentations that Move People

Location: Schaumburg A

Chair and Presenter: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Presenter: – CET Academic Programs

Shared Interest (SI)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Sending I-20s to the Graveyard? Guide Students to Visa Success!

Location: Schaumburg D

Chair and Presenter: – UDETI

Presenter: – Concordia University Wisconsin

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Sync or Async? Reimagining Virtual Pre-Departure Orientations for Student Success

Location: Euphoria

Presenter: – Wayne State University

Presenter: – DePaul University

Presenter: – University of Michigan-Flint

Chair and Presenter: – CLS Program, American Councils for International Education

Education Abroad (EA)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

The other side of the Bridge: International Student to Advisor

Location: Nirvana A

Presenter: – Northwestern University

Chair and Presenter: – Northwestern University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM CDT

Break (No Coffee)

Location: Exhibit Hall

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

A Crisis Toolkit: Collaboration in Navigating International Student Crises

Location: Schaumburg D

Presenter: – Ferris State University

Chair and Presenter: – International Student Insurance

Co-Presenter:

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

A Friendly Intro to Google Analytics GA4

Location: Schaumburg A

Chair and Presenter: – University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center

Presenter: – University Of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center

Shared Interest (SI)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Community Building Among International Students

Location: Schaumburg G

Chair and Presenter: – The University of Iowa

Presenter: – International Student and Scholar Services - University of Minnesota

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Filling the Funnel: Improving your EA Conversion Rates

Location: Euphoria

Chair and Presenter: – WorldStrides Higher Education

Education Abroad (EA)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Government Session: DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking – Human Trafficking Awareness

Location: Utopia A/B

Panelist: – Masuda Funai

Chair and Presenter:

Co-Presenter:

Co-Presenter: – Department of Homeland Security

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Having culturally sensitive conversations on religious, secular, and spiritual identities

Location: Schaumburg H

Chair and Presenter: – Convergence Strategies

Education Abroad (EA)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

How Does War Impact Higher Education?

Location: Schaumburg F

Chair and Presenter: – University of Missouri-Columbia

Presenter: – Northwest Missouri State University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Looking Beyond DACA and the H-1B

Location: Nirvana A

Presenter: – Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Chair and Presenter: – Barnes and Thornburg

International Education Leadership (IEL)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Physician Immigration in 2024

Location: Schaumburg E

Chair and Presenter: – Fragomen

Co-Presenter: – University of Wisconsin Madison

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Pick your Poison: Crisis Case Studies in Faculty-Led Programs

Location: Schaumburg C

Chair and Presenter: – University of Minnesota- Learning Abroad Center

Presenter: – Carlson Global Institute

Education Abroad (EA)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT

Using Emojis to Teach Intercultural Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Location: Schaumburg B

Chair and Presenter: – Purdue University's CILMAR

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

Networking Break (Coffee and Snack Provided)

Location: Exhibit Hall

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

Yoga Break

Location: Connection Room

Chair & Presenter: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

Caregivers MIG Open Meeting/Round Table

Location: Nirvana A

Facilitator: – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Center for International Education

Faciliator: – Concordia University Wisconsin

Shared Interest (SI)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

Community College MIG Open Meeting

Location: Schaumburg E

Facilitator: – Oakland Community College

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

EA KC

Location: Schaumburg C

Faciliator: – University of Wisconsin - Madison, International Academic Programs

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

IEL KC

Location: Schaumburg F

Faciliator: – Hope College

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

IEM KC

Location: Schaumburg D

Faciliator: – Scholaro, Inc.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

International Alumni and Advancement MIG Open Meeting

Location: Schaumburg B

Facilitator:

Facilitator: – University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center

International Education Leadership (IEL)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

International Education for Persons with Disabilities Open MIG Meeting

Location: Euphoria

Facilitator: – Chicago State University

Faciliator: – ISEP Study Abroad

Shared Interest (SI)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

ISSS F-1 & J-1 KC

Location: Utopia A/B

Faciliator: – University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

NAFSA Christian SIG Open Meeting

Location: Schaumburg A

Faciliator: – Knox College

Shared Interest (SI)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

Rainbow SIG Open Meeting

Location: Schaumburg H

Faciliator:

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

TLS KC

Location: Schaumburg G

Faciliator: – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Global Higher Education Master's Program

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT

Spooktakular Halloween Disco Dance Party and Awards Ceremony!

Location: Nirvana A-C

LewerMark Student Insurance