2009 Annual Conference Workshops

Each year, AIEA offers a rich line up of pre-conference workshops which are designed to help provide necessary knowledge and skills needed by senior leaders in the international education field.

Below is the list of pre-conference workshop opportunities available at the 2009 AIEA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Pre-conference workshops will be held on Sunday, Feb 22, and on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Omni at CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. NOTE: There is a separate fee charged for each of the workshops. You can register for these workshops on the conference registration form. Choose one workshop in each time slot. Workshops are subject to minimum number of participants; AIEA reserves the right to cancel if necessary.

Sunday, Feb 22, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

SIO 201
SIO 201 is a follow-on session to the CIEA (SIO) 101 workshop offered at NAFSA and AIEA conferences. It is an interactive workshop intended for Senior International Officers (SIO) with 3-5 years of experience. Utilizing case studies, the workshop will focus on leadership, strategic planning, globalization, planning for transformation and the SIO as change agent. Using open discussion techniques from past "Transatlantic Dialogue” and  “Dialogue of the Americas", participants will choose the topics discussed and be asked to read "The SIO as Change Agent" by John Heyl and other materials prior to the workshop. NOTE: Workshop participants are expected to read "The SIO as Change Agent" by John Heyl before coming to the workshop; the book may be purchased when registering for the workshop.

Sunday, February 22, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

IIE/AIEA Pre-Conference Workshop: Strategic Planning for Emerging Landscapes of Internationalization: A Focus on China and India
Both China and India have historically been two of the largest sending countries of international students not only to the U.S. but globally. This half-day workshop aims to provide senior and education abroad administrators with knowledge critical for understanding the current market of international exchange and strategies to plan for growth, in terms of students, faculty and programs, between China and India with the U.S. Speakers and presenters will include IIE research staff and senior-level administrators responsible for leading best practice initiatives and partnerships with programs in China and India. Presenters will discuss their approaches for innovative programs in the context of U.S. education abroad, and also provide strategies and recommendations toward broader internationalization efforts, including research, faculty and exchange partnerships with China and India.

AACRAO/AIEA Pre-conference Workshop:  Strategic International Enrollment Management
Strategic enrollment management (SEM) is a concept and process for achieving an institution’s comprehensive, mission-based enrollment goals. SEM is useful paradigm for improving student recruitment and retention for all students, as well as for targeted populations such as international students.  Often, however, those engaged with international enrollment and SEM at an institution often are not working together effectively. This session will focus on strategies for aligning international undergraduate enrollment goals with an institution’s overall enrollment strategy.

Monday, February 23, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon

The Art and Soul of Fundraising
With the re-emergence of donor-centered fundraising and an increasing desire by charities to help donors integrate their philanthropy into their overall tax, estate and financial planning, many fundraisers and gift planners ask “How can I introduce this topic in my donor visits?” This session will focus on creative ways of giving to maximize the benefits both to the donor and to the organization, sharing effective tools, techniques and donor-centered, open-ended questions to help you adapt your style and your organization to more effectively use this approach. Participants will leave with an ability to recognize the opportunities that enable donors to increase their support exponentially. We will discuss assets that can be given, as well as the variety of ways in which they can be given – both outright and using creative giving arrangements. Explore the fun side of philanthropy as we discuss these opportunities within the framework of building authentic relationships with the donors who advance our missions.
 
 

Managing Risk and Responding to Legal Issues Abroad:  A Workshop for the Senior International Officer
As Senior International Officers plan, develop, and implement, international initiatives, they must have an excellent understanding of risk management and the legal environment both in the United States and abroad.   This workshop will provide attendees with risk management and legal information and resources to support effective international program development and implementation. Presenters will provide risk management guidance on issues including: developing and implementing study abroad programs, setting up a branch campus abroad, supporting (insurance, tracking, etc.) faculty/staff and students traveling abroad for research and development projects, conferences, service learning, etc., and responding to both U.S. (export control, etc.) and international regulations abroad. Legal cases and case studies as appropriate will be presented and discussed.