In This Issue:
PIER Chair Announcements
Other
PIER Announcements
Job Postings
PIER CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Having just returned from the Region XII Conference, my head
is full of ideas. Our two travel grant recipients, Graciela Casas-Silva and
Lisa Swid will share a presentation they attended from this conference. We look
forward to their presentations at our PIER meeting December 3, at the National
University Spectrum Campus. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm.
PIER encourages
members to comment on the proposed new rule to extend training opportunities
for international STEM students. NAFSA has extensive information on this rule,
the rule making process, a link to the proposed Form I-910 STEM Mentoring and
Training Plan, and more. NAFSA is expected to comment soon. You can
access this information at www.nafsa.org/stemoptrule.
What are your plans for International Education Week? Do you
know about International Education Week? It is an opportunity for educational
organizations and campuses to celebrate the benefits of global international
exchange. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S.
Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, you can learn more on
their website http://eca.state.gov/programs-initiatives/international-education-week.
Would you like to share your ideas with PIER Members? Please email piergroupsd@gmail.com and we will share
your ideas in our next newsletter.
At the October PIER meeting, I mentioned the NAFSA Academy.
The deadline for NAFSA Academy applications is approaching, the deadline is
December 4, 2015. NAFSA Regional XII is offering 10 scholarships of $1399 to
those accepted to the Academy 13 cohort so, please…do not let the price tag
deter you from applying! Many thanks to Region XII for their continued,
generous support of NAFSA Academy. http://www.nafsa.org/Content.aspx?id=138
The
NAFSA Academy for International Education, starting its 13th class soon,
will take your career to the next level.
Whether you are new to the field or a recent transfer within it, the Academy is the fastest way to gain valuable job skills that will prepare you for leadership in your current position and in the field.
Invest in Your Career – ApplyNow.
Whether you are new to the field or a recent transfer within it, the Academy is the fastest way to gain valuable job skills that will prepare you for leadership in your current position and in the field.
Invest in Your Career – ApplyNow.
Academy 13 is a year-long program that offers you a
comprehensive view of international education. Guided by a seasoned
international education coach and working with a cohort of peers, you can
tailor the program to meet your specific learning needs.
Explore the curriculum for more information about what you or your
staff will experience.
The Academy tuition is $1,999 and includes:
- NAFSA membership for up
to 18 months
- NAFSA 2016 Annual
Conference registration fee and preconference workshop
- 2016 Academy spring
training
- 2016 regional conference
registration and preconference workshop*
- Access to NAFSA
networking opportunities
- And More!
*Reduced/waived depending on decision by regional
leadership.
OTHER PIER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next PIER Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 03, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm.
Location: National University, 9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
PIER Membership
and Dues Payment
If you have not yet registered to become a member for the 2015-2016 school year, it is not too late. Please click on this link to fill out the 2015-2016 membership form.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPPF378. The membership is per person, not institution.
PIER offers
three options to pay your membership dues.
- PAYPAL: (You will receive an email from
PayPal with full instructions, a PayPal account is not necessary to make
payment)
- CREDIT
CARD: Pay in person
at the December 3, 2015 meeting.
- CHECK: Make checks payable to PIER. Mail checks to PIER treasurer, Martha Delgadillo 1012 Prospect St. Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037 or pay in person at the December 3, 2015 meeting
Payment is due no
later than December 3, 2015. PIER charges a $5.00 late fee for dues received
after December 3, 2015. Thank you for your understanding.
The PIER membership for 2015-2016 ends June 30, 2016. We look forward to having you as a PIER
member.
Job Postings
USC seeks an
Immigration Advisor to join our OIS team! This advisor will work
specifically with our F-1 students, provide programs/workshops for this
population and engage in ways to help us be on the cutting edge of technology
and services to our ever growing population. To learn more about the position
and apply please go to the following link: https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/55934\
International
Student and Scholar position announcement
Caltech has
posted a new position for an International Student and Scholar Advisor in the
JPL International Office. To learn more
and apply, please visit https://jobs.caltech.edu/postings/3960
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PIER Board
Chair - Kasey McCarthy, Gemological
Institute of America Kasey.McCarthy@gia.eduChair-Elect - Eric Abutin, National University eabutin@nu.edu
Treasurer - Martha Delgadillo, EC San Diego MarthaDelgadillo@ecenglish.com
Membership Coordinator - LyKai Johnson, EC San Diego lykaijohnson@ecenglish.com
Communications Coordinator – John Akapito, National University jakapito@nu.edu
