Month: July 2016

We welcome Dr. Christine Gaudry as our new Faculty Coordinator here in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships! Dr. Gaudry has been a faculty member in the department of foreign languages since 1992 and she served as chair for nine years. She received her master’s degree from Université de Paris X Nanterre, and a master’s and doctorate from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her areas of specialization include French and Francophone literature. Here in our office she will be advising our study abroad and international students, helping to internationalize the campus, and promoting international opportunities and curriculum with various departments. We look forward to having her serve as a new addition to our team!

 

 

The Office of Global Education & Partnerships is pleased to announce that after a vigorous interview process, the appointment of the new Director of International Programs has been filled by Ms. Patriece N. Campbell.

Ms. Campbell comes to us with considerable experience in international education, program building and management, internationalizing university systems, and English language programs. Patriece is the former Associate Director of the International Center at the University of Michigan-Flint and has an M.P.A – Master of Public Administration, from the University of Michigan.  She is expected to receive her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Transformative Leadership) from the University of New England in 2017.

Her considerable experience comes from eleven years working in the International Center at the University of Michigan, as an active member and previous Chair of the Michigan Association of International Educators, as a representative on the University of Michigan-Flint Diversity Council, as a NAFSA-Association of International Educators Region V–Representative for State of Michigan, and from traveling to multiple countries across four continents for student recruitment, conferences and seminars.

Originally from Jamaica, she is moving here with her family, and our office is delighted to have found someone like Patriece to be our new Director. We look forward to introducing her to the campus community. You may contact Ms. Campbell at 717-871-7506.

Applications to study abroad during the Spring 2017 semester are available NOW!  Completed applications are due Wednesday, September 28th.  Where do you want to go?  Now is the time to start your adventure!