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 [email protected].
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
- 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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