Texas International Education Consortium

Webinar | Open Doors Report 2021: Interpreting Texas' Trends
2021-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Each year, November brings the release of the annual Open Doors Report. This year’s report will reflect a year unlike any other in student mobility so TIEC is pleased to bring back Mirka Martel, Ph.D., head of research and evaluation at the Institute for International Education (IIE). She’ll offer an in-depth look at the data for Texas and what it means for our Texas universities.

TIEC Fall Open House: Affiliate Membership
2021-11-10 08:00 - 09:15 (America/Chicago)
TIEC has officially launched our new affiliate membership program for institutions of higher education based outside the United States. Through affiliate membership, TIEC continues to expand our ranks by inviting select universities worldwide to become affiliate members of our consortium of global leaders in higher education.
Affiliate members and prospective members are invited to attend the TIEC Open House for potential affiliate member universities on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Come learn more about TIEC’s mission to build global educational partnerships between Texas and the world, and how we expand access to high-quality education through innovative programs and international collaborations. Joining TIEC means becoming part of a network of globally-minded institutions and this open house is an opportunity for prospective affiliate members to connect with TIEC staff and peers from around the world.
Please visit our website to learn more about affiliate membership or check out our Affiliate Membership Brochure for even more information about the benefits of becoming an affiliate member. If you are interested in signing up for the webinar, please complete the Zoom registration below.

Energy Working Group Meeting
2021-10-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
TIEC’s newest initiative, the TIEC Energy Working Group, will provide a forum for experts and researchers from Texas’s top universities to discuss and develop innovative, sustainable solutions to critical energy challenges globally. The working group is open only to TIEC member universities and is by invitation only.

Academic Partnerships Subcommittee Meeting
2021-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

TIEC Afghan Fellowship: Informational Call For Texas Universities
2021-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Members of the TIEC Operating Council and other relevant Texas campus representatives are invited to join an informational call about the TIEC Fellowship for Afghan Evacuees.
TIEC has received a number of qualified applicants and the next step is finding the right placement at one of our Texas universities. Please join us to talk through logistics and answer questions you may have.

Spotlight Event: Galala University
2021-10-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)

TIEC Fall 2021 Operating Council Meeting
2021-09-29 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
TIEC Operating Council members are invited to join us for the Fall 2021 meeting.

BY INVITATION ONLY
Please reach out to info@tiec.org for information.

TIEC Board of Directors Meeting
2021-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
First quarter meeting of the TIEC board of directors.

Info Session For The TIEC Virtual Exchange Academy
2021-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Come learn about the TIEC Virtual Exchange Academy in this 1 hour info session. Our instructors and experts will share what to expect from this training opportunity for faculty pairs looking to add a virtual global component to their courses.

SPEAKERS
Robin J. Lerner, President & CEO, TIEC
Steven Kroman, Program Manager, TIEC
Dr. Audrey Tolouian, Clinical Assistant Professor at UTEP’s School of Nursing, and faculty alumni of TIEC’s Virtual Exchange Program for Nursing in Egypt, Jordan, and Texas

Webinar: Fulbright Opportunities for Texas Campuses
2021-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
*For TIEC Members Only
TIEC will host experts on the Fulbright program to showcase the many different opportunities for Texas campuses during this webinar. Hear from a Fulbright ambassador, a Texas professor currently on a Fulbright program in Egypt, and others to help determine what options are right for you and learn about best practices for applying.

Speakers

ADRIA BAKER, ED.D.
RICE UNIVERSITY, U.S. FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR ALUMNI AMBASSADOR, RICE UNIVERSITY, ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Dr. Adria L. Baker is Associate Vice Provost for International Education, Executive Director/Office of International Students & Scholars, Director/Brasil@Rice in Rice University (for 20+ years). Dr. Baker has served in international education leadership roles and received service awards. Her key topics of publications/presentations include advocacy in global education, public policy, immigration, cultural integration, promoting transnational relationships.
Under her leadership, Rice won top international education awards for strong Rice-Brazilian initiatives: 2020 IIE Heiskell award; 2015 Senator Paul Simon Campus Internationalization; 100,000 Strong in the Americas. She has two International Education Administrators; Fulbright awards: 2021 France; 2013 South Korea. She is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, Board Member Emerita of the Houston Fulbright Association Chapter, on the Board of Directors for Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce, and on the Advisory Board of Houston-Guayaquil Sister City. She was a Rotary Fellow at the University of Costa Rica and forges Rice-Costa Rican university relationships, as well as other international education relationship-building opportunities.

BRENDA MOORE, PH.D., RN-BC
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, COLLEGE OF NURSING, TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY, CURRENTLY A FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR IN EGYPT
Dr. Brenda Moore is an Associate Professor at Texas Woman’s University and the director of the university’s Center for Global Nursing. Dr. Moore was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Jordan School of Nursing in 2018 and is now working through the Fulbright Program again in Cairo as a consultant. She is passionate about the global scope of nursing and focuses her research on best practices for supporting L2 nursing students so they can be successful in their programs. Today, as a researcher and educator, Dr. Moore strives to discover the needs of English-as-a-Second language nursing students and create methods that lead to success for these individuals. Dr. Moore’s overarching goal is to educate, support, and mentor all students to become outstanding nurses in the global world of healthcare.
Dr. Moore’s credentials include a doctorate degree in nursing education from the University of Nevada, a masters’ degree in nursing education from Michigan State University, and a baccalaureate nursing degree from the University of Alabama.

Webinar: Fulbright Opportunities for International Campuses
2021-09-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
Interested in learning more about the Fulbright program for your university? TIEC will be joined by two Fulbright commissioners (current and former) to talk about opportunities for universities outside the United States. Whether your institution wants to host more U.S. scholars or you want to send more Fulbrighters to study in the U.S., learn about different program options, best practices for applying, and more.
SPEAKERS

Adriana Gaviria Duque, Ph.D., Regional Director University Partnerships, Emeritus; (former) Executive Director, Fulbright Commission in Colombia
Adriana is a visionary business developer, expert in higher education and international affairs. She pursued her Ph.D. with a Fulbright scholarship at The New School in New York City where she founded a program to support Colombian micro-entrepreneurs in the United States. She is based in New York and is currently the Regional Director for University Partnerships at Emeritus, the fastest-growing ed-tech skilling platform worldwide. Dr. Gaviria Duque directed the Fulbright Commission in Colombia until 2020, where she expanded the fundraising strategy to double the number of grants and launched new scholarships for IT, innovation, and indigenous communities to strengthen diversity and inclusiveness in the portfolio. Under her administration, Colombia became an academic destination for U.S. Fulbright scholars and students. She was the first Colombian woman and former Fulbright Scholar to serve in that position. Previously, Dr. Gaviria Duque served in the Colombian Government for more than 10 years as Director of International Affairs and Cooperation in the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education in Colombia and advisor to the Consulate General of Colombia in New York City. Dr. Gaviria Duque worked at ACCION USA in New York, the largest microfinance institution worldwide and Fundacion Un Sol Mon in Barcelona. In 2017, she received the International Institute of Education’s -IIE Study Abroad Award in Washington D.C., and in 2019, she was awarded by Gerente Magazine as one of the top 20 women leaders in Colombia. In 2018, the Inter-American Development Bank-IDB, selected her as a member of the Latin American Leaders Education, in Washington D.C. Adriana is an economist and anthropologist by training, and received a Masters of Cooperation and Development from the University of Barcelona. She lives with her husband Ryan, her son Santiago and her dog, Brooklyn.

Erica Lutes, Executive Director, Fulbright Belgium, Luxembourg and Schuman
Erica Lutes is Executive Director of the Commission for Educational Exchange Between the United States and Belgium, the only Fulbright office that covers three separate countries and/or regions. She is a lecturer in intercultural communications at Odisee, the University College of Brussels for the past 8 years and recently joined the faculty of Thomas More University College in Mechelen. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a degree in international relations and spent her junior year at Yale University. Earlier in her career, she worked on the European Sales desk for the Equity Department at Goldman Sachs. She holds three master’s degrees from the University of Leuven (Belgium) in political economy, conflict and peace studies, and international business. Previous jobs included a stint as staff aide to the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. She previously served as the EducationUSA adviser and Fulbright Belgium-EU program officer for the Commission. She is a specialist in both European and U.S. higher education and an advocate for international and intercultural educational opportunities. Erica is the president of the Mount Holyoke Club of Belgium, a Governors of the British School of Brussels, and sat on a subcommittee on internationalization for her adopted hometown city of Leuven. She is a regular presenter at major international education conferences and events.

TIEC Open House: Affiliate Membership
2021-07-09 08:00 - 09:15 (America/Chicago)
TIEC has officially launched our new affiliate membership program for institutions of higher education based outside the United States. Through affiliate membership, TIEC continues to expand our ranks by inviting select universities worldwide to become affiliate members of our consortium of global leaders in higher education.
Affiliate members and prospective members are invited to attend the TIEC Open House for potential affiliate member universities on Friday, July 9, 2021. Come learn more about TIEC’s mission to build global educational partnerships between Texas and the world, and how we expand access to high-quality education through innovative programs and international collaborations. Joining TIEC means becoming part of a network of globally-minded institutions and this open house is an opportunity for prospective affiliate members to connect with TIEC staff and peers from around the world.
Please visit our website to learn more about affiliate membership or check out our Affiliate Membership Brochure for even more information about the benefits of becoming an affiliate member. If you are interested in signing up for the webinar, please complete the Zoom registration below.

Workshop: Federal Funding to Support Your International Activities
2021-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
from $30.00

Attendees will learn how the State Department, including Fulbright, Title VI in Higher Education, USAID, and USDA administer funding for international activities. Learn steps you can take to be more competitive and to integrate global collaboration into your federal grants. This session will be 90 mins and include Q&A.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for those who are currently grant-active and seeking to understand how U.S. federal agencies approach international endeavors within the context of their agency.
Pricing:

Member Price: $30

Non-Member Price: $40

TIEC Member Group Price: $250 per 10 attendees*

Non-Member Group Price: $300 per 10 attendees*

*Groups may purchase through TIEC’s website or by invoice. Please contact info@tiec.org for group registration details.

Workshop: International Partnerships
2021-04-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
from $60.00

Faculty who aim to work globally must learn how to avoid or overcome the multiple barriers to international collaboration in the university context. Participants will learn about the many different types of barriers, why they exist, how to navigate these complex waters, and what steps to take to develop robust international relationships that maximize research and creative activities across borders. This session will be 90 mins and include Q&A.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for faculty and administrators desiring to establish effective and productive global partnerships.
Pricing:

Member Price: $60

Non-Member Price: $80

TIEC Member Group Price: $500 per 10 attendees*

Non-Member Group Price: $700 per 10 attendees*

Speakers:

Dr. Richard (Rick) Nader has 25 years of experience developing and writing proposals to federal, private, and corporate foundations and international funding sources at Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, and Mississippi State University. He previously served as a program manager at the Office of International Science and Engineering at the National Science Foundation. Nader has served as PI and Co-PI on NSF, Department of Education, State Department, as well as public-private funding, including awards from Japan.

Dr. Warren Burggren is a University Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas and has been a visiting researcher at universities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, Panama, and Taiwan. Burggren has served as Department Chair, Dean and Provost, and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Burggren’s biological research projects have been funded by multiple agencies and private entities during his career, including more than 40 years of continuous National Science Foundation funding.

Dr. Lillian Butungi Niwagaba is the Director of the Center for Global Health and Assistant Professor in the Clinical Specialties department at the New York Institute of Technology. She has extensive experience in planning, overseeing, and assessing undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate global health and other service learning programs. Her research agenda revolves around university partnerships, global health and medical education, comparative education, community engagement and service learning impact on host communities. Niwagaba serves on the Board of the
Kellerman Foundation (KF) which provides health and hope in rural areas
in southwestern Uganda.

Workshop: Finding and Securing Private Funding
2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Faculty want to maximize their options for funding, including from private sources and multinational organizations. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the landscape of private funding sources, how such funders prioritize funding decisions, and what steps to take to maximize application success rates. This session will be 90 mins and include Q&A.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for those who are pursuing private funding.
Pricing:

Member Price: $60

Non-Member Price: $80

TIEC Member Group Price: $500 per 10 attendees*

Non-Member Group Price: $700 per 10 attendees*

Virtual Conference: Public-Private Partnerships for International Education | Session III: Industry Perspectives
2021-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
SESSION III: INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES
What is industry looking for? What would make your institution an attractive partner? Learn how to tailor your pitch and approach by understanding your partners’ perspectives and speaking their language.

Virtual Conference: PPPs for International Education | Session II: Building Your Skills
2021-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
SESSION II: BUILDING YOUR SKILLS
Learn how to mobilize your university to support your private partnerships; and roll up your sleeves to build proposal-development skills through this interactive workshop with Global Proposal Solutions. This hands-on workshop will provide tips, tools and models to help you build impactful PPPs and apply for grants with your industry partner. You will come away with practical knowledge and greater confidence to pursue PPPs.

Virtual Conference: PPPs for International Education | Session I: The Value Proposition
2021-01-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
SESSION I : THE VALUE PROPOSITION
Develop the win-win value proposition between you and your partner and the benefits of a PPP to a public institution. Join two USG private sector engagement experts, alongside Texas A&M’s own partnerships expert, to learn about advancing your institutional goals through PPPs and USG funding opportunities for PPP partnerships.

International Education Opportunities and Partnerships - Africa
2021-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
*By Invitation Only
The Texas International Education Consortium is pleased to host a Presidents Forum with special guest speaker Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs at the U.S. State Department.
This tour d’horizon of opportunities in Africa will explore university partnerships with African countries, priority development areas, and the future of international education. Following this, we will open the discussion up for you to raise additional questions and points relevant to the topic.

Ambassador Tibor Nagy
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

Texas’ Brand Abroad: International Recruiting Strategies During a Global Pandemic
2020-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
TIEC Members Only
Join TIEC and our cohosts, Study Texas, along with education marketing experts from IDP Connect, for a discussion of the challenges facing Texas universities to attract international students at this particular moment in time, along with new approaches and strategies.
Speakers:

Jessica Guiver, Chair, Study Texas; Director of International Undergraduate Admissions, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Jessica is the Director of International Undergraduate Admissions at The University of Texas at San Antonio and has worked in the field of international education for more than 15 years.

Elle Butler, Head of Marketing, North America at IDP Connect
As Head of Marketing, Elle leads demand generation, campaign development, and content delivery activities of IDP Connect across North America. She worked closely on the development of #YouAreWelcomeHere, helping to advance the campaign to a national, viral movement.

Angela Liu, IDP Connect

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