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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Breakfast
Location: Salon A&B
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Book Club
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Book Club
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Comparative Approaches to International Alumni Engagement across Institutional Types
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Comparative Approaches to International Alumni Engagement across Institutional Types
Location: Grampas
Presenter:
Jim Brosam, II
– Jameson Global
Chair and Presenter:
Rose Honegger, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Louisiana-Lafayette
Presenter:
Justin S. Reid (he/him/his)
– Tulane University, Office of International Students and Scholars
Presenter:
Codie Ryan
– NorthWest Arkansas Community College
International Education Leadership (IEL)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Constructing an Evaluation Strategy in an Ever-Changing International Credentials Landscape
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Constructing an Evaluation Strategy in an Ever-Changing International Credentials Landscape
Location: Chicot
Chair and Presenter:
Tracy E. Gamarra
– University of Arkansas
Presenter:
Abigail F. Vest (she/her/hers)
– University of Arkansas of Fayetteville
Presenter:
Ashton McEntyre (she/her/hers)
– University of Arkansas
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
Shared Interest (SI)
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
Location: Hoffman
Chair & Presenter:
Katy Lane, PhD
– Texas A&M University
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
WTF-1? The basics and the latest
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
CST
WTF-1? The basics and the latest
Location: Arkansas Ballroom
Presenter:
Amanda K. Brinlee, Masters
– Texas A&M University-College Station International Student Services
Chair and Presenter:
Kathleen C. Gasparian, JD
– Gasparian Spivey Immigration
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Coffee Break
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Coffee Break
Location: Salon C
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Become the Owl *Best of TX*
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Become the Owl *Best of TX*
Location: Manning
Chair & Presenter:
Alla Alshalal
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Community Colleges in International Education IIG Open Meeting
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Community Colleges in International Education IIG Open Meeting
Location: Chicot
Facilitator:
Karen McBride, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Community Colleges For International Development
Shared Interest (SI)
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Reimagine Pre-arrival, Orientation, OPT, and Ongoing Engagement
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Reimagine Pre-arrival, Orientation, OPT, and Ongoing Engagement
Location: Grampas
Chair and Presenter:
Andy Meretoja, MA
– Rice University
Presenter:
William Blake Morris
– Rice University
Presenter:
Amanda K. Brinlee, Masters
– Texas A&M University-College Station International Student Services
Presenter:
Courtney L. Jacobson
– Homebase
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Revising EA Advising Framework to Empower Today’s Students
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Revising EA Advising Framework to Empower Today’s Students
Location: Hoffman
Presenter:
Allison E. Capasso, MA
– CEA CAPA Education Abroad
Chair and Presenter:
Kelsey Eihausen (she/her/hers)
– CEA CAPA Education Abroad
Presenter:
Madison Pastrick, MS in Higher Education Administration
– TCU
Education Abroad (EA)
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Smart Scaling: Leveraging AI, Data, and Targeted Advising Strategies
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
CST
Smart Scaling: Leveraging AI, Data, and Targeted Advising Strategies
Location: Arkansas Ballroom
Chair and Presenter:
Jenny J. Brydon (she/her/hers)
– The University of Texas at Austin
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Plenary Lunch
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Plenary Lunch
Location: Salon A&B
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Bridge USA
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Bridge USA
Location: Arkansas Ballroom
Chair & Presenter:
Lymari Torres-Reyes
– U.S. Department of State
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Get to Know Author Marlene Johnson
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Get to Know Author Marlene Johnson
Location: Manning
Shared Interest (SI)
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Healthcare Interest Group Meeting
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
Healthcare Interest Group Meeting
Location: Grampas
Chair & Presenter:
Rose Mary Valencia
– The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
The History and Lasting Impact of Study Abroad
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
CST
The History and Lasting Impact of Study Abroad
Location: Hoffman
Chair and Presenter:
Naomi Cummings
– University Of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Nathan King (he/him/his)
– The University of Oklahoma
Education Abroad (EA)
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM
CST
Expo Hour + Coffee Break
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM
CST
Expo Hour + Coffee Break
Location: Salon C
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Community Dialogue: Education Abroad in a Shifting Climate
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Community Dialogue: Education Abroad in a Shifting Climate
Location: Hoffman
Chair & Presenter:
Dominique Washington
– WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA)
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Navigating U.S. Immigration Options for Foreign National College Graduates: A guide for Students and College Administrators *BEST OF AR*
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Navigating U.S. Immigration Options for Foreign National College Graduates: A guide for Students and College Administrators *BEST OF AR*
Location: Manning
Chair & Presenter:
George Ernst
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Rainbow SIG
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Rainbow SIG
Location: Grampas
Facilitator:
Christine Walker, M.Ed Higher Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University Of North Texas UNT International
Shared Interest (SI)
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Tech Talk: Technology Open Meeting
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
CST
Tech Talk: Technology Open Meeting
Location: Chicot
Facilitator:
Lucy Dawson, MA
– Abilene Christian University
Facilitator:
Amanda K. Brinlee, Masters
– Texas A&M University-College Station International Student Services
Facilitator:
Samantha Lopez, Ed.D.
– The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CST
Little Rock Through the Ages: Closing Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CST
Little Rock Through the Ages: Closing Reception
