The NCDA International Student Services Committee (ISSC) invites you to attend its 2022 virtual mini-conference: The Evolving World of Work: Empowering International Student Career Development.
This virtual mini-conference will take place on Friday August 5 & Friday August 12 from 9am-12pm PT/12-3pm ET. Historically this conference has been available with limited access to NCDA members. However, this year all our presentation sessions will be made available and accessible for all NCDA members! All sessions, including registration, are free. We will also provide continuing education units (CEUs) for select presentations. Register now to learn more!
Presentations eligible for CEUs will in bold below:
Friday, August 5, 2022 (9-12pm PT/12-3pm ET)
9:00-9:15am - Opening Remarks - Arame Mbodj of Stanford University and Ivette Mekdessi of Rice University, ISSC Co-Chairs
9:15-10:00am –Cross Campus Collaboration for International Student Employability - Sharena Payne, Lisa Andrews & Senem Bakar of American University
10:00-10:15am – ISSC Membership Chat Opening Remarks - Arame Mbodj of Stanford University and Ivette Mekdessi of Rice University, ISSC Co-Chairs
10:15-11:00am - The Fulbright International Education Administrators Program: Yes you can! - Lisa Andrews of American University & Jordanna Enrich of IIE
11:00-11:15am - BREAK
11:15-12:00pm - International Student Professional Development & Employment Panel – Nitin Agrawal of Interstride, Bryce Loo of WES, Kwan Segal of ICAway
Friday, August 12, 2022 (9-12pm PT/12-3pm ET)
9:00-9:45am - Advanced work authorization/visa/immigration & critical updates Discussion with Attorney Aaron Blumber, Partner Fragomen.
9:45-10:00am - BREAK
10:00-10:45am - Supporting International Students' Global Career Development - Jane Sitter of UMN Twin Cities & Yasir Kurt of Purdue University
10:45-11:00am - ISSC Membership Chat - Arame Mbodj of Stanford University and Ivette Mekdessi of Rice University, ISSC Co-Chairs
11:00-11:45am - Advocating for STEM OPT Extensions for Non-STEM International Students - Xi ‘Justin’ Zhang of Vanderbilt University
11:45-12:00pm – Closing Remarks from Arame Mbodj of Stanford University and Ivette Mekdessi of Rice University, ISSC Co-Chairs
Please register today!
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