IFSA-Butler Conference 2016

July 28–30, 2016
The Alexander Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
IFSA-Butler Conference 2016
Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.
What is “Success” in Education Abroad?
The new IFSA-Butler Conference has been completely
re-envisioned to explore the many facets of student
success throughout the study abroad continuum—from
the first point of contact to the lasting impact of a unique
international education experience.
Connect with colleagues through thoughtful dialogue on
how to explore and define success.
Collaborate on complex issues examining the elements
of student success during and after the education abroad
experience.
Contribute your expertise and lessons learned to a broad
community of committed professionals.
IFSA-Butler and Alliance Resident Staff in Attendance
Dr. Laura Balbuena
Resident Director, Peru
Smriti Chhabra
Resident Director, Manipal
Maria Keane
Resident Director, Ireland
Dr. George Kuh
Plenary Speaker
Dr. George Kuh,
Chancellor’s Professor
Emeritus at Indiana
University, will join us to
speak about why student
engagement matters
and how high-impact,
international experiences
in higher education
contribute to student
success. Dr. Kuh is the
founder of both IU’s
Center for Postsecondary
Research and the National
Survey of Student
Engagement (NSSE).
What is “Success”
in Education
Abroad?
July 28–30, 2016
The Alexander Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Overview
Thursday, July 28
Registration
All About IFSA-Butler Preconference Workshop (optional)
Welcome and Opening Discussion
Dinner
Friday, July 29
Discussions, Case Studies and Roundtables on Success
Plenary Speaker
Meetings with IFSA-Butler Staff
Hotel Art Tours
Evening Reception at NEW IFSA-Butler offices
Saturday, July 30
Continued Discussions and Sessions
Lunch and Departure
Preconference Workshop
Join us for the All About IFSA-Butler Preconference
Workshop on Thursday, July 28 from 1–3 p.m.
This workshop includes a comprehensive overview of our programs,
services and scholarships and an introduction to our staff and
offices worldwide. We’ll also preview IFSA-Butler’s new learning
framework and advising strategy, and we’ll explore the many ways
we nurture student success. Learn about what we’re doing, but more
importantly, help us shape the kinds of educational experiences you
want for your students.
Conference sessions, logistics and registration information can be found
online at http://ifsa-butler.org/for-faculty-advisors/conference.html.
The registration deadline is June 24, 2016.
If you have any questions please contact
Amy Bartnick Blume, Director of External Relations,
abartnic@ifsa-butler.org or 317-940-4255.
About the
Alexander Hotel
Join us at the Alexander
Hotel, the perfect
environment for our
re-envisioned Conference.
Located in downtown
Indianapolis, the Alexander
is a contemporary yet
comfortable hotel that
emphasizes local color,
flavor and unique
experiences. It’s the
perfect blend of style
and space that will help
you connect, collaborate
and contribute!