International Programs

International Studies and Programs Advisory Council

Purpose

The International Studies & Programs Advisory Council is responsible for making recommendations to the Executive Director of International Studies and Programs. These recommendations include matters relating to:

  • International Students and Scholars
  • U.S. Students, Staff, and Faculty Abroad
  • Linkages and Partnerships to International Institutes of Higher Education

Grant Information

For information on ISPAC grant guidelines and application procedures, you may view the online ISPAC Grant Application, or contact Cheri Lince in the International Studies & Programs office at (509) 963-3616 or lincec@cwu.edu.

Council Membership

(last updated 09/16/2024)

Reports to: Nicki Kukar, Executive Director, Office of International Studies and Programs

Contact & Executive Secretary: Cheri Lince, International Studies & Programs

Ex-Officio

  • Nicki Kukar
    • Executive Director, Office of International Studies and Programs
  • Steve Cook
    • Associate Director for Education Abroad
  • Vacant
    • Faculty Senate Representative

Appointed

  • Joshua Nelson-Ichido
    • 1 Faculty from CAH
  • Vacant
    • 1 Faculty from CEPS
  • Claudia Dumitrescu
    • 1 Faculty from COB
  • Nicole Jastremski
    • 1 Faculty from COTS
  • John Bowen
    • 1 Faculty from Asian Studies
  • Mark Perez
    • 1 Faculty from European Studies
  • Nathalie Kasselis
    • 1 Faculty from World Languages
  • Astrid Vidalon Shields
    • 1 Faculty from Latin American Studies
  • Tafere Belay
    • At-Large Faculty
  • Naomi van Roon
    • 1 Student

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