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 : 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
