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Past Conferences


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​WINTER 2020: Pine Mountain, GA

​This conference was held in Pine Mountain, GA at Callaway Gardens.
GAIE Conference Program 2020.pdf
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​Session Presentation's​​
F-1 Advising for Beginners
SEVP at a Glance February GAIE
F-1 Advising for Beginners Handout
When a High School Transcript is Not
Building Education Abroad Application Software
How to Protect Your Students - Health & Insurance
International Credentials in the Admissions Process
USG Goes Global: A Collab Approach to Study Abroad
Risk Mgmt Best Practices for Prog Abroad A Case Study Discussion
New Strat for the N: Interactive Sess on Immigration Strategy & Policy
Risk Mgmt Best Practices for Prog Abroad A Case Study Discussion Handouts
Leveraging Ent Tech to Support the Int Office and Mitigate Institutional Risk

WINTER 2019: Savannah, GA

​This conference was held on Embassy Suites, Savannah GA.
gaie_conference_program.pdf
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Session Presentation's​​
SEVP at a Glance
Sunapsis: ​EForms
Growing Pains
The place matters
Sunapsis: ​Templates
Diversity: Y'all Means All
Sunapsis: ​Checklists
F-1 Advising - A Two-Part Series
Sunapsis: ​Departments
Picking a third-party travel vendor
Sunapsis: ​Advisor Center
Georgia College International Club
Sunapsis: ​SEVIS Management
Orientation for the #NextGeneration
Sunapsis: ​SEVIS Transfer-In Management
Post Graduation Immigration Options-c
Terra Dotta: The Enterprise Model
Supporting Post-Completion Practical Training
TerraDotta: The Enterprise Model - ISSS
Reaching Generation Z Using Technology to Engage
ISA Building & Utilizing a peer Advisor Program
New Year, New You. Being your Best immigration services self
Lessons from Abroad: A Study Abroad Returnee Resource

Recognitions: Outstanding Presentation's

GAIE will be recognizing three outstanding presentation's at the winter conference. The recognition of these presentation's will be based on content, session evaluations, and the individual category criteria for each. Not all criteria MUST be met, but suggestions have been made of how the presentation types will be evaluated.
 
The categories for these recognition's are:
 
New Professional’s Presentation
  • Presentation by an individual with less than 5 years of work in the field of international education
  • Presenter bring a unique perspective of their experiences as someone new to the field
 
Best Collaboration
  • Presentation that exhibits collaborative effort between various schools, various institutional types,  etc.
  • Presenters represent various roles within their field and/or the various sides of international education
 
Best Overall Presentation to be submitted to Regional
  • Presentation is unique and highly informative
  • Equips attendees to improve their skills and gain more knowledge in their respective fields 

WINNERS WINTER CONFERENCE 2019
Award: New Professional’s Presentation
Winner: Hannah Plumb, senior student at Georgia College majoring in Mass communications, Interning at the International Education Center
Presentation title: “Y’all Means All” 
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Hannah Plumb

Award: Best Overall to be submitted to NAFSA regional
Winners: Ashley Johnson, Assistant Director Immigration Services, UGA and Linnea Tighe, Immigration Services Advisor, UGA
Presentation: New Year, New You. Being your Best (Immigration Services) Self
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​Ashley Johnson
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Linnea Tighe

Award: Best Collaboration
Winners: Amanda El-Kadi, Global Education Advisor at University of Georgia and Ashlee Flinn Education Abroad Scholarships Advisor and Marketing Specialist at Georgia Tech
Presentation Title: Study Abroad Scholarship Management
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Ashlee Flinn
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Amanda El-Kadi

WINTER 2018: St. Simons Island, GA

This conference was held on St. Simon's Island at King and Prince.  
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Session Presentation's​​​​
LEAP Challenge
LGBT Study Abroad
Show me the Money
PTE Academic GAIE
Financials on the I-20
Integrating Mental Health
Mentor Program Presentation
Advanced Employment Workshop
H-1B And employment-based visas
Understanding J students through an F student lense
Shaping International Learning Communities Global Dialogues
Adding Professional Value to your Education Abroad Experience
Programs from a Different Perspective Program Director Insights
Utilizing U.S. Government Resources for International Student Recruitment
Diverse Perspectives GSU South Africa Study Abroad with Peers Case Study

WINTER 2017: Athens, GA

​This conference was held in Athens, GA at The Graduate.  
gaie_2017_winter_conference_program.pdf
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Session Presentation's​​​
Advocacy
Diversity: What’s in it for me?
F-1 Advising A Two Part Series
UGA-engaging-study-abroad-alumni
Your Campus as a Foreign Embassy
Summer study abroad in china program
Creating Windows to the World on Campus
International Student Professional Development Series
Lost in Translation: Engaging students through post-return activities

SUMMER 2016: Clarkton, GA

This conference was held in Clarkston, GA at Georgia Piedmont Conference Center.  
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Session Presentation's​​​
GILC
It is All Just A Misunderstanding
Advancing your Career in Int'l Education
Partnering in EVP: Trends & Case Studies
A P-16 Articulated Approach to Language Learning
Study Abroad Opp for Technical College System Schools
SEVP Update
Int'l Recruitment Realities
Utilizing Student Employees
Promoting Student Leadership from the Ground Up
Int'l Strategic Planning & Campus Program Assessment
Short-Term Study Abroad in an Intensive English Program

WINTER 2016: Pine Mountain, GA

This conference was held in Pine Mountain, GA at Callaway Gardens.
GAIE Winter 2016 Conference Program.pdf
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Session Presentation's​​​
The Art of Gift Giving
F-2 Students: An Introduction
Puttin' Out the Ritz: Hosting Events
Best Practices - IEP Special Groups
Developing Intercultural Competency
NAFSA IE Professional Competencies
Digital Storytelling as a Tool for Reflection
#Success - Engaging International Students
F-1 Advising: A Two Part Series
STEM OPT Proposed Regulation
Global Research Intern Opportunities
Preparing Students Before They Arrive
Don't just Tell Them, Show Them (Data)
Intercultural Competencies for Int'l Educators
Strategies for Successful Activity Programming
Managing & Processing Int'l Partnership Agreements

SUMMER 2015: Athens, GA

This conference was held in Athens, GA at the Georgia Hotel and Conference Center. 
gaie_summer_2016_conference_program.pdf
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WINTER 2015: Jekyl Island, GA

This conference was held at Jekyll Island at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 
Session Presentation's​​​
F-1 for Beginners
Cultural Transitions
Advocacy: How Can You Get Involved?
International Students:  Why Study In GA?
Under Pressure - EAO's Emergency Response Plan
Using Technology through the Education Abroad Process
BOR Update
F-1 for Beginners
Social Media: A Successful Strategy
EA 101: External Study Abroad Programs 101
Technology Hacks for International Education Offices
Professional Development for International Students

SUMMER 2014: Macon, GA

This conference was held in Macon, GA at the Middle Georgia State College Conference Center. 
gaie_summer_2014_conference_program.pdf
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Session Presentation's​​​
J Student Interns
Brazil Scientific Mobility Program
University System of Georgia (USG/SCIE)
Gilman and Georgia: Increasing Gilman Recipients
Understanding Private Education Loan Underwriting
International Student Retention Services: Global Village
What Data Management Software is Right for EA Office?
International Programs
International College Level Exam Credit
Leadership: International Student Association
Breaking Into the Field: Int’l Education Internships
Are you a Paper Tiger:  Discipline & Study Abroad 
Communicating with International Millennial Students

WINTER 2014: (GAIE/TAIE BI-STATE CONFERENCE) Chattanooga, TN

This conference was held in Chattanooga, TN at the Marriott Hotel. 
GAIE/TAIE Bi-State Conference Program
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Session Presentation's​​​
F1 for Beginners
Utilizing Wiki for Study Abroad
A Higher IQ through Language Understanding
Information Overload: Best Practices for Efficient Websites
ABC's of an MOU
Modern, Connected, Paperless
CI2: A Cultural Immersion Initiative
Clery Compliance: We need to do what?

SUMMER 2013: Athens, GA

This conference was held in Athens, GA at the Classic Center. 
GAIE Summer 2013 Program
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WINTER 2013: St. Simons Island, GA

This conference was held on St. Simon's Island at King and Prince.
GAIE Winter 2013 Program
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Session Presentation's​​​
F-1 Advanced
Front Desk Impacts on Advising
Ouch! My Immigration Status Hurts
Paper to PDF
Academic Ethics Across Cultures
Internationalization of Career Counseling Services
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