Hans de Wit

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands

Internationalization as a strategic concept in higher education is rather new. In Europe, Northern America and Australia it developed in the late 1980s and is still in development in emerging and developing countries. At the same time, the concept has evolved into a rather broad one with all kind of different components, choices and directions, even sometimes conflicting ones. How has internationalization evolved, what do we mean with internationalization, which rationales are driving the agenda, what different choices and directions we see, both in the component of internationalization abroad (mobility of people and programs) and at home (curriculum, teaching and learning, learning outcomes). Why do we have to rethink the current direction of internationalization in higher education and what elements will define the new phase of it, in particular in emerging and developing countries? The workshop will address these questions with specific focus on the at home component of internationalization.

Arlene Jackson

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Arlene Jackson is Director of International Education for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). At AASCU she develops programs that enrich internationalization at AASCU member institutions. Recent AASCU projects have included the development of a comprehensive partnership program that paired AASCU institutions with Chinese universities; a 1+2+1 Student Dual Degree Program; a US based mentoring program for Senior Administrators from Chinese Universities; and a familiarization program for American senior University officials.

Sufei LI

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

A graduate of Nanjing University, P.R. China, the University of London and the University of Maryland at College Park, and a member of NAFSA: The National Association of International Educators, Ms. Li has specialized in comparative higher education. She has been evaluating educational credentials since 1992. In 1998 she became The Knowledge Company’s Director of Educational Credential Evaluation and in 2001 assumed the leadership role of President.

Ms. Li is a Liaison Officer of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Program Coordinator of the China Center for International Education Exchange (CCIEE). She assists AASCU and CCIEE to manage the “Sino-American 1+2+1 Joint Degree Program” and the “Extended Sino-American Leadership Training” program. These partnership programs, affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education, enable Chinese students to study at American universities their sophomore and junior years and receive both Chinese and American bachelor’s degrees, and Chinese university senior administrators to receive training regarding American higher education administration on American campuses.

Giancarlo Spinelli

Rector´s Delegate for International Networks - Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Thierry Valentin

Officer for Brazil and Latin America - Conference of University Presidents (CPU), France

David Shallenberger

Specialist in International Education and Consultant in Internationalization of Higher Education, USA and Brazili

David Shallenberger joined the SIT Graduate Institute’s International Education program in 2006, after four years serving as director of European and Middle Eastern studies for SIT Study Abroad. He also served for one year as dean of SIT Graduate Institute. David holds leadership positions in professional organizations such as NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad, which reflect his interest in applied research, advocacy, and professional ethics. His previous positions include 20 years teaching global studies, intercultural communication and research, ethical leadership, and multicultural awareness; developing and coordinating travel study programs for adults in Europe, Asia, and Latin America; directing a BA program in Hong Kong; and expanding understanding of “the other.”

Hanneke Teekens

Chair of the Board at AFS Intercultural Programs Netherlands, The Higher Area, Netherlands

Francisco Marmolejo

Tertiary Education Coordinator, Education Human Development Network, The World Bank

Francisco Marmolejo is the World Bank’s Lead Tertiary Education Specialist and Coordinator of its Network of Higher Education Specialists. He serves as the coordinator of the internal thematic group on higher education, which helps facilitate the exchange of ideas on higher education initiatives across the globe. Previously, he served as founding Executive Director of the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), a network of more than 160 higher education institutions primarily from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, based at the University of Arizona (UA), where he also worked as Assistant Vice President. At UA, he was Affiliated Researcher at the Center for the Study of Higher Education and Affiliate Faculty at the Center for Latin American Studies.

Fanta Aw

President - Association of International Educators – NAFSA

Dr. Fanta Aw is Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer in the School of International Service in Washington D.C.  She is President and Chair of the Board of Directors of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the largest membership association of international educators with close to 10,000 members. She also serves on the advisory council of the Intercultural Management Institute at American University. Dr. Aw has led workshops and training for the Department of State, the Institute of International Education, AMIDEAST, American Councils for International Education, the College Board, and NAFSA: Association for International Education.

Laura Howard

Vice-President - European Association for International Education – EAIE

Laura Howard is a lecturer in the Department of Didactics of Language and Literature of the University of Cadiz – UCA, Spain. She has 12 years experience in international relations management, holding several posts within the UCA: Director of European Projects (1999– 2003), Director of International Relations (2003–2007) and General Director of External Promotion (2007–2011). On a national level, she chaired the Commission for International Promotion which was created within the International Relations Commission of the Spanish Rectors’ Conference from 2008 until 2010. On an international level, she is currently Vice-President of the Compostela Group of Universities. Within the EAIE she is a member of the General Council and the Publications Committee, and was acting Chair of the Professional Section, Educational Cooperation with Developing Countries (EDC) from 2008–2010. She is the current Vice-President of the EAIE.

Helen Zimmerman

President - International Education Association of Australia – IEAA

Ms. Helen Zimmerman, B.A. (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Adult Ed, FAICD served as an Executive General Manager of Navitas Limited. Ms. Zimmerman served as Executive General Manager of English and Workforce at Navitas Limited. She served as Managing Director of ACL Group at Navitas Limited (formerly, IBT Education Ltd.) since July 1, 2005. She served as Executive General Manager – English and Workforce at Navitas Limited. She has overall responsibility to lead and grow the operations of Navitas' english language and settlement programs and for the development and growth of Navitas' new Workforce Division. She served as Executive General Manager of Language Workforce & Training at Navitas Limited. Ms. Zimmerman is a Member of the NSW Vocational Education and Training Board representing the provision, accreditation or evaluation of education or training for overseas students. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Diploma in Company Directorship. In 2004, she was appointed by the Minister for Education, Science and Training to an industry advisory body, which advises the Minister on issues relating to international education and training in Australia. Ms. Zimmerman graduated with first class honours from the Australian National University. She holds a Diploma in Education,and a Graduate Diploma in Adult Education.

Lavern Samuels

President  - International Education Association of South Africa – IEASA

Dr Samuels is a registered Dental Surgeon having qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has held professional registrations in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. During his studies he was awarded an International Exchange Scholarship that allowed him to attend a period at Melbourne University and undertake Clinical Work at the Old Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. He is the current Chairperson of the KZN Region of IEASA (International Education Association of South Africa). Nationally, he serves on the Directors’ Forum as well as the Management Council of IEASA. He is a Trustee of the M L Sultan Charitable and Educational Trust and is the Honorary Secretary and a Board Member of ICON (International Centre on Non Violence). He is also a Member of SAIIA (South African Institute of International Affairs)

Thomas Buntru

Executive Director - Mexican Association for International Education – AMPEI

Thomas Buntru has been the Director of International Programs at University of Monterrey (UDEM) since 1997. Before that he was an associate professor in UDEM's Department of Modern languages. In 1996 he became the first recipient of the 'Premio Pro-Magistro Roberto Garza Sada', UDEM's annual award for excellence in teaching. As director of international programs, Buntru has led UDEM's internationalisation efforts. Under his leadership, UDEM has become a national leader in student mobility in Mexico. His strategic plan for the internationalisation of UDEM received the Institute of International Education's 2009 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. From 2009 to 2011 Buntru also served as president of the Mexican Association for International Education (AMPEI).

Susan Elliott

Vice-President – Asia-Pacific Association for International Education – APAIE

Professor Susan Elliott is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) at the University of Melbourne. In this role, she is responsible for the direction of local, national and international engagement and partnerships, student recruitment, Melbourne's offshore offices, cultural programs, global mobility, marketing, protocol and the University's public events program. In her previous role as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning & Equity) she played a central role in the university-wide curriculum reform known as the Melbourne Model. She has acted as a consultant to several universities, nationally and internationally, in developing medical curricula. Professor Elliott is a gastroenterologist specialising in the management of patients with viral hepatitis. She holds a M.B.B.S (Melbourne), M.D.(Melbourne) and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Margaux Béland

Executive Director - Canadian Bureau for International Education - CBIE

Michael Gallagher

Executive Director - Group of Eight (Go8)

Prior to his appointment in May 2007 as Executive Director of the Go8 Michael was Director of Policy and Planning at The Australian National University.

He was responsible for Commonwealth administration of higher education from 1990-1994 and again from 2000-2002. Between 1994 and 1996 he was head of Department of Employment Education and Training Corporate Services. From 2002 to 2003 he was head of Australian Education International within the Department of Education, Science and Training.
He has a long  history in the education industry including as a teacher and lecturer at  secondary and tertiary level and as a member of the Wran Committee on Higher Education Financing in 1987. Michael has worked overseas for the World Bank and also continues to undertake work for the OECD on higher education issues.

Ren Yi

Director - Research Training and International Research Training Partnerships, Universities Australia

Claudio Anjos

Director Education and Society, British Council Brazil