Monday, February 27, 2017

PIER Newsletter: February 24, 2017

In This Issue:
·         PIER Chair Announcements
·         Next PIER Meeting
·         New Professionals Workshop
·         SEVP Webinar
·         District Conferences                      
·         Job Posting
·         PIER Meeting Dates

PIER Chair Announcements

Dear PIER Members,

We hope you are doing well.  It was great to see all of you at our latest PIER meeting at The Scripps Research Institute.  Our next PIER meeting is Friday, April 21, 2017 from 2pm – 4pm at the University of San Diego.  Prior to our next meeting, PIER is hosting the 2017 New Professional’s Workshop on March 17, 2017.  We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity. Please share with any colleagues who may be interested.  Early Bird registration is available until March 6, 2017.  We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events. 

Save the Date for the next PIER Meeting: Friday, April 21, 2017
Date: April 21, 2017
Location: University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Registration is Open for 2017 New Professionals Workshop: Friday, March 17th, 2017

The PIER New Professionals Workshop is training from experienced PIER Members for new professionals working with F-1 students.  Learn best F-1 procedures and best practices to take back to your school. This workshop is geared towards those working in the field less than three years or new to working with F-1 students and will include discussion on best practices for both English Language Schools and regular tertiary institutions.  The New Professional’s Workshop will be held on Friday, March 17th, 2017, from 9am-3:45pm at the National University Spectrum Campus in Kearny Mesa. Apply by March 6, 2017 to receive Early Bird Registration. Please find the workshop schedule and registration information below:

Location: National University, Spectrum Campus (9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, 92123).
Time: 9:00 am to 3:45pm
Member Fee: $30.00 | Non-Member Fee: $35.00
Payment Due Date: March 6, 2017
Late Fee/On site Fee: $5.00
Price includes breakfast, lunch, and full workshop.
To register please go to: Registration Form

Workshop Schedule
9:00am – 9:30am - Check-In & On-site Registration
9:30am – 9:45am - Welcome from PIER Chair-Elect
9:45am – 10:15am - The Role of the International Student Advisor/DSO
10:15am – 10:30am - BREAK
10:30am – 12:00pm - Basic F-1 Procedures – Part I (Basic Terms & Concepts, Overview of Regulation and SEVIS Reporting. Part I and Part II includes discussion on best practices for both English Language Schools and regular tertiary institutions)
12:00pm to 1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm - Basic F-1 Procedures – Part II (SEVIS Events, Status Updates, Status Updates and Employment)
2:30pm – 2:45pm - Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm - Q&A, Best Practices, Closing Remarks  
We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity. Please share with any colleagues who may be interested.  Thank you.

SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: Campus Emergency Planning and the International Student Community: February 28, 2017

Join SEVP on Feb. 28, 2017 from 2-3pm EST for an SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar about campus emergency planning for international students. This webinar is designed for DSOs, F-1 international students and staff members that work with international students or emergency planning. During the webinar, SEVP and Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) representatives will discuss the importance of campus emergency planning, special considerations for institutions with international students and resources available to them. Click for more information

Northern California District Spring Conference: March 13, 2017

Registration is open! The NAFSA Region XII Northern District Team welcomes you to its annual Spring Conference, to be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the University of San Francisco.  Session and hotel information has been posted!

There are still a few sponsorship and exhibitor slots available. This is a great way to promote your organization’s product or service.

The discounted early registration is available until March 5, 2017. Afterwards registration will be available on-site only for $97 General and $66 Students and Retirees.


Nevada District Spring Conference: April 7, 2017

Save the date!
When? April 7th
Where? University of Nevada, Reno
Registration opens soon.

Call for Proposals : Due 3/3/17

We hope to see you in Reno! Questions?

Other PIER Announcements

Job Postings

Administrative Assistant, full-time (One or more positions) International Student Center, Irvine Valley College
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA

SEVIS Coordinator
National University, San Diego, CA
Go to “Job Postings” and click on “Job ID 5428”

PIER Meeting Future Dates

Please save the date for our next regular” PIER meetings and visit our website www.piergroup.org for the most up to date information with locations, dates and agendas.

Date: April 21, 2017
Location: University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Time: 2:00 pm

Date: June 23, 2017
Location: Mira Costa College, San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Ave.
Cardiff, CA 92007
Time: 2:00 pm


Do you have an item or job posting you would like to post in the PIER newsletter that is valuable to PIER members? Please email piergroupsd@gmail.com with your inquiry. Thank you. The PIER Board reserves the right to edit content.

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PIER Board

Chair - Eric Abutin, National University
Chair-Elect Rhonaliza Reyes, University of San Diego
Treasurer Vanessa Fennell, Stafford House San Diego
Membership Coordinator Mia Scavone, Mira Costa College
Communications Coordinator John Akapito, National University