Conference Volunteers Needed:

Heading to the regional conference in Fargo? Consider volunteering at the conference. Region IV's conferences are a success in part due to the contribution of volunteers. Signing up is easy and can be done by indicating your interest and availability on the sign-up form. We need your help - sign up to volunteer today!

Kim Gallete: 

I, Kimberly Gillette, am the Director for the Center of Global Engagement at Minnesota State University Moorhead.  NAFSA has been an invaluable resource for me during my 25 years working in international education.  As my responsibilities changed, I looked to NAFSA and fellow NAFSA members for support and resources.  I am fortunate enough to have experience with many aspects within international education and am eager to share my expertise and leadership to help NAFSA region IV continue to grow and serve professionals in the field.  I am a member of the Association of International Educators Administrators, the FORUM on Education Abroad, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, where I served on the Region board and am a member of the Trainer Corps. 

I have held previous positions at the University of Minnesota Crookston and the University of Arizona.  I hold a Master’s degree in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota.

Taylor Kinde:

Taylor Kinde, Director of International Student Coordination at the University of Central Missouri has always had a passion for international education since she studied abroad, her junior year in high school, in Italy. She has since lived and studied in Sweden, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Taylor has served on the NAFSA Region IV Team before as the Teaching Learning and Scholarship Representative and now serves on the national level on the Leadership Development Committee. She is also involved in the NAFSA Research Symposium. Taylor received her undergraduate from the University of Central Missouri, Masters from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and now in the process of earning her doctorate from the University of Missouri- Columbia. Her dissertation will be looking at student services in the United States and Sweden. 

Join the Region IV Team

Are you looking for a new professional development opportunity? Trying to build your professional network in and out of the Region? Consider joining the Region IV Team!

Open positions starting January 1, 2020:

• Secretary
• Communications Coordinator
• Community College Representative
• Public Policy Representative
• Scholar Regulatory Ombudsperson
• State Representatives: North Dakota & South Dakota

Interested in applying? Reach out to the current team member, ask questions, and submit your interest form before September 30. 

Join the NAFSA Academy 

The NAFSA Academy for International Education is an intensive yearlong training program with extensive networking opportunities. The Academy will expand and deepen your understanding of international education and prospects for future leadership.

Through the Academy you will:

1. Receive personalized coaching from a seasoned international educator.
2. Build a network of international education colleagues, both in your region and nationally, to aid your professional development.
3. Gain knowledge and skills to prepare you to serve as an international education resource at your institution.
4. Boost your proficiencies as an international educator through individualized learning plan, training, and networking.

Questions about the role or responsibilities? Reach out to Academy Coach, Shannon Ingleby at Shannon.ingleby@kirkwood.edu, for more information.

Deadline: November 15, 2019

Region IV Spotlight:

Meet Shannon Ingleby of Kirkwood Community College. Shannon serves as the Region IV's Academy Chair. 

"A Little About Myself - I am the International Student Advisor at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA and have been here for about 3 years.  I began my career in International Education while teaching and living in China for three years.  Other prior professional positions include admissions at Adler University and international student advising at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.  In my current role at Kirkwood, I serve as the PDSO, specializing in F1 student advising, new student orientation and international admissions and recruitment.  I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and a B.A. in Psychology from Central College.

I am excited about being the Academy Coach because, when I was a new advisor to the field, I was mentored and given tons of support from my colleagues at IIT.  I know that not everyone has a large team of other advisors to mentor them and I hope to provide that support.  I think anyone who is new to the field of international education should join the Academy in order to expand their network of professionals, learn new perspectives and increase their expertise while becoming a valuable resource to their institution.  I am excited to help newcomers to the field gain more confidence and find their niche within international education."