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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CDT
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CDT
Registration Open
Location: Grand Ballroom D Pre-Function
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Gateway to Success: Global Fundraising & International Alumni Engagement Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Gateway to Success: Global Fundraising & International Alumni Engagement Workshop
Location: Meeting Room 101
Faciliator:
Jim Brosam, II
– Jameson Global
Faciliator:
Karla McCollum, MBA
– Iowa Sister States
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Workshop: Understanding F-1 & J-1 Through Real-World Case Studies (Part 2)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Workshop: Understanding F-1 & J-1 Through Real-World Case Studies (Part 2)
Location: Meeting Room 102
Faciliator:
Morrell Whitley (he/him/his)
– University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services
Faciliator:
Kristen Carranza, Master's of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (she/her/hers)
– University of Missouri-Columbia
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CDT
CBP/SEVP Tour
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CDT
CBP/SEVP Tour
Location: Meet in hotel lobby
Event Contact Person:
Katherine Huskin
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
CDT
Welcome to the NAFSA Region IV Conference!
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
CDT
Welcome to the NAFSA Region IV Conference!
Location: Exhibit Hall (Grand ABC)
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
CDT
Dedicated Expo Hall time
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
CDT
Dedicated Expo Hall time
Location: Exhibit Hall (Grand ABC)
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
CDT
Newcomer's Meeting & Welcome
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
CDT
Newcomer's Meeting & Welcome
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Speaker:
Kristen Carranza
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration Between Education Abroad and Advising Offices
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration Between Education Abroad and Advising Offices
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Speaker:
Kamryn Moore
– Saint Louis University Office Of International Services
Education Abroad (EA)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Cultures of Learning Preferences and Their Impact on Learning
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Cultures of Learning Preferences and Their Impact on Learning
Chair and Presenter:
Tammy J. Orahood, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Washington University in St. Louis
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Roundtable Discussion: Employment-Based Hire Options
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Roundtable Discussion: Employment-Based Hire Options
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Speaker:
Tabitha Thomas
– North Dakota State University
Speaker:
Colleen Butler
– South Dakota Board of Regents
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Speak Their Language: Helping Academic Advisors Help Students
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CDT
Speak Their Language: Helping Academic Advisors Help Students
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Speaker:
Madeline (James , Sydney, Amelia, Victoria) Schurman (DelVecchio, Eckell, Marsh, Dieckman)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
CDT
Transit time
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
CDT
Transit time
Location: n/a
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: 2-year & Community Colleges
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: 2-year & Community Colleges
Location: Meeting Room 101
Faciliator:
Lingru Kong
Shared Interest (SI)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: EA
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: EA
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Faciliator:
Stephanie Rojas
– University of Northern Iowa
Education Abroad (EA)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: IEL
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: IEL
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Faciliator:
Kathryn Gaylord-Miles, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Univ of Minnesota Global Programs & Strategy Alliance
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: IEM
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: IEM
Location: Meeting Room 102
Faciliator:
Patrick Parnell, MBA
– Missouri State University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: ISSS
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: ISSS
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Faciliator:
Morrell Whitley (he/him/his)
– University of Missouri-Columbia International Student & Scholar Services
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: TLS
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
Knowledge Community Roundtable: TLS
Location: Meeting Room 103
Faciliator:
Benjamin Hassman
– University of Iowa Conversation Center
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
MOCON (MISSOURI CONSORTIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STUDIES) Business Meeting
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
CDT
MOCON (MISSOURI CONSORTIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STUDIES) Business Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Maggie Remstad Hook, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Missouri - Saint Louis
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (VIP)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (VIP)
Location: Exhibit Hall (Grand ABC)
Sponsored By
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (Part 1)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (Part 1)
Location: Exhibit Hall (Grand ABC)
Sponsored By
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (Part 2)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CDT
Opening Reception (Part 2)
Location: Rec Hall (offsite)
Sponsored By