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Hankerin ' to present ?

Now is the time to start brainstorming ideas for Regional Conference proposals . We encourage proposals from newcomers to seasoned professionals ! Proposals are evaluated on diversity of presenters / institutions represented , originality , relevance and participant interest level . Proposals will be listed under the appropriate Knowledge Community ( KC ) based on the presented content
KC-EA Education Abroad KC-ISSS International Student and Scholar Services KC-IEM International Enrollment Management KC-TLS Teaching , Learning and Scholarship KC-IEL International Education Leadership Two-Year / Community Colleges Regulatory
Call for proposals will be open mid- April . This year ’ s priority deadline will be June 16th . Session proposals must be submitted by this date to be considered . Session proposals close with a final deadline of June 30th . For questions about session proposals , please contact Rachel Hosler , Region VI Chair-Elect at rhosler @ walsh . edu .

Poster Fair

Back again by popular demand , Region VI will host a regional poster fair which will focus on How to in International Education ( themes below ). Poster fairs are a great opportunity for graduate students and new professionals to share new ideas , develop presentation skills and strengthen your network .
" How to " In International Education
• Engage new professionals
• Innovative ways to welcome international students to campus
• Support students and scholars throughout the year
• Prepare US students to engage in study abroad before , during and after their program
• Engage alumni in your IEM strategy
• Utilize technology ( e . g . new tools , social media ) to engage students