SUNY Global

Diversifying Education Abroad Workshop, 2011

March 11, 2011

To launch this new initiative to encourage greater participation in study abroad by traditionally under-represented groups, SUNY Global and ODEE jointly sponsored a workshop on Friday, March 11 at the SUNY Global Center for SUNY professional staff from international education, diversity and financial aid offices. The following sessions took place during the workshop. Please follow the links to get more information and related materials about each session.

Government Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students - Institute of International Education – view video
Mr. Tony Claudino, Director, Fulbright Student Program Outreach
Mr. Terrell Starr, Fulbright Alum
Mr. Mark Beasley-Murray, Fulbright Alum
Ms. Lan Li, Gilman Scholarship Alum

Student panel – view video
Ms. Brittney Smith, Graduate of the University of Cincinnati
Ms. Cacsmy Brutus, Mobility International USA Alum
Ms. Heather Rayford, student from SUNY College at Old Westbury
Ms. Natasha Dones, student from SUNY College at Old Westbury

Discussion of Barriers and Best Practices by SUNY Campus representatives – view video
Mr. Andrew J. Gordon, President, Diversity Abroad – Presentation
Mr. Carlton L Rounds, Assistant Director, Study Abroad, SUNY College at New Paltz
Ms. Clare Kelly-Barra, EOP Advisor, SUNY New Paltz - SUNY New Paltz EOP Study Abroad Website
Ms. Mary Marquez Bell, Vice President for Enrollment Services, SUNY College at Old Westbury - – Presentation
Mr. James M. Pasquill II, Director of Study Abroad and Exchanges, Office of International Education, University at Albany

Making the Most of Membership with Diversity Network – view video
Mr. Andrew J. Gordon, President, Diversity Abroad

Next steps and closing remarks – view video
Dr. Mitch Leventhal, Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, SUNY
Mr. Carlos Medina, Assistant Provost and Acting Director, Office of Diversity and Educational Equity, SUNY
Mr. Andrew J. Gordon, President, Diversity Abroad