AAIE Newsletter

During these changing times in international education this quote resonates with me. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene

In the spirit of learning how to dance in the rain, AAIE will have their first quarterly newsletter on the Excellent accomplishments your students and staff have done in international education in 2019 through your institution and any upcoming events that will begin from September- December that you would like to share with your colleagues in Alabama. 

 How to Submit to the AAIE newsletter: 
 Title of email please write: AAIE Newsletter 
 Email directly to igalinat@uwa.edu 
 • Any accomplishment from your students or staff in 2019, please send me a link with the article. If you do not have an article link please send me the information on a google doc link that can be shared to everyone. 
 • Upcoming Events: September 19 – December 19 
 Please email me the title of event, what the event is about, location date, time and contact person. 
 • Deadline is August 30 with a reminder the first week of August.
 • AAIE Newsletter will go out the week of September 9.

AAIE 2019 Conference Wrap-Up

We want to thank everyone for making the 2019 Alabama Association of International Educators Conference a great success last week.  

128 International Education professionals attended the one-day conference on Thursday, April 11, 2019 on the Birmingham-Southern Campus.

During the day, there were 31 session presentations, which covered the spectrum of International Education&nbsp: Enrollment Management, Education Abroad, Leadership, and International Student and Scholar Services. You can access the session materials and handouts here: AAIE 2019 Conference Materials and Handouts.

The photo submitted by AAIE membership were compiled into a slideshow on international education in Alabama. This was shown during the evening reception. You can access the AAIE 2019 video here: AAIE 2019 Video.

TRAVEL GRANTS

AAIE through our generous sponsors, International Student Insurance and The Education Abroad Network, gave 10 travel grants at the 2019 AAIE conference!

NEW AAIE LEADERSHIP

During the conference, the following leadership positions were elected by the membership:

• Chair-Elect - Sarah Stevens,University of North Alabama 
• Treasurer - Swati Kukreja, Auburn University
• Secretary- Michelle Awondo, University of Alabama 
• Communications Coordinator - Ingrid Galinat, University of  West Alabama 

MINUTES FROM AAIE BUSINESS LUNCH MEETING
You can access the full minutes from the AAIE 2019 Business Lunch, including updates and finances here: AAIE 2019 Minutes.

Session presentation winner from the 2019 AAIE Conference.

Please join us in congratulating the 

Most recommended presentation to be submitted to regional:

Chair Presenter: Kodi Henderson Niehaus, University of North Alabama 
Co-Chair Presenter: Jeremy Martin,University of North Alabama 
Session Title: Disability Access Abroad
Summary: Access Abroad for Students with Disabilities: making education abroad program more inclusive with clear program limitations for all students.

Honorable Mention as second and third highest votes for Best Overall Presentation to be submitted to regional:
Reducing the Many Shades of Grey: Make a CPT Institutional Policy That Works,
and Recruiting & Advising Students of Color in Study Abroad Experiences.

Submit a session proposal for Region VII (From NAFSA site):

• If needed, create your free "My NAFSA Passport". 
• To submit your proposal, visit the submission portal via your "My NAFSA Passport"
• Deadline: June 15, 2019

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!

We sincerely thank each of our thirteen amazing sponsors for supporting the association and our membership. Without our sponsors’ generous support, there is no way we would be able to put on such an impressive professional conference. Please click the links below to learn about our Sponsors services.

Thank you so much, 
Maximo Nivel International, Armstrong Law, International Student Insurance, Study Alabama, AIFS Study Abroad, CORT Furniture Rental, Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE), The University of Alabama Office of Testing Services, Spanish StudiesAbroad, LewerMark  Insurance, The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), CEPA Foundation and Relation Insurance Services.

AAIE 2019 TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019

AAIE 2019 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 AT BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE

The AAIE Conference will be held April 11th from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM in Birmingham, Alabama on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College. 

The fee for the one day conference is $60, which includes annual membership dues and a light breakfast and lunch. The deadline for early registration is March 22, 2019. After March 22, the registration fee will be $75.  EXTENDED! The deadline for the $60 early bird registration is Monday, April 8, 2019. After April 8, the registration fee will be $75.

• AAIE Conference Registration Form 2019

NEW THIS YEAR! Thursday Night Reception - Thursday, April 11

Birmingham-Southern College invites all attendees to a reception from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm. This social event allows is a chance to relax and catch up with international education colleagues. Let the traffic die down and enjoy some happy hours refreshments before heading home.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS – AFTERNOON SESSIONS ONLY
2019 Conference Half-Day Student Registration Fee: $20.00

This rate is a half-day rate which includes attendance of the afternoon sessions (approximately 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm) of the AAIE conference and afternoon coffee break.

This rate is only available to students who are enrolled at an institution of higher learning and who will attend the second half of the conference, beginning at 2 pm. If a student wishes to attend the full day conference, which includes breakfast and lunch, they should register for the full day conference and pay the full conference rate. 

• AAIE Student Registration for Half-Day Conference

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Birmingham-Southern College

900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254

• Campus Map
• Google Maps Link

CONFERENCE PROGRAM - Coming in late March!

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NOW OPEN FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

• Session Proposal Form 2019

Alabama is fortunate to have many talented professionals. Share your voice and expertise in a Conference Session. Topic ideas in link.

Deadline for Proposal Submission: March 1, 2019.

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR AAIE LEADERSHIP

• Leadership Nomination Form 2019

During the annual conference business lunch, AAIE will announce the nominations submitted online and also take additional nominations from the floor. All those present will then vote to fill the open positions. AAIE is seeking nominations to fill the following leadership positions:
- Chair-Elect (3-year commitment to serve in the Chair Stream)
- Secretary (2-year commitment)
- Treasurer (1-year commitment as mid-term replacement)
- Communications Coordinator (1-year commitment as mid-term replacement)

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SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR CONFERENCE UNDERWRITING

• Sponsorship Form 2019

Our generous sponsors and vendors make it possible to elevate the whole conference, keep costs low and offer free registration to colleagues who might now otherwise be able to attend. We are deeply grateful for all who have participated in the past and look forward to great conference in 2019!