Advancing Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Recipients

Thursday, June 2, 2022

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

Location: Room 702/704

Each year, NAFSA recognizes a select group of U.S. institutions for excellence and innovation in internationalization. Join recent recipients of the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization in a facilitated panel discussion. Presenters share effective internationalization practices and tips for crafting a successful nomination.

Learning Objectives:

Identify strategies that may be applicable to institutions pursuing their campus internationalization goals.
Outline where to find assistance and ideas, both on own campus and from NAFSA and its members to move internationalization forward at institutions. Sources of assistance include networks, resources, publications, and experienced senior international officers.
Understand the process and timeline for submitting a Simon Award application.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Dale LaFleur, PhD

Senior Director, Academic Affairs and Internationalization
NAFSA: Association Of International Educators

Presenter(s)

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Dr. Sonia Feigenbaum

Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Chief International Officer
The University Of Texas At Austin
Suzanne LaVenture, MA

Director of International Education
Davidson-Davie Community College
Michael Wilhelm, EdD

Associate Provost
University of North Carolina Wilmington International Programs