Cross-departmental collaboration on campus is key to supporting international students’ adjustment and well-being. Join representatives from IELTS USA and The State University of New York's (SUNY) SEAS 360° Certificate of Professional Development program and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater International Education Alliance Workshop Series to discover how strategic collaboration can lead to improved international student recruitment and retention.

Host		Presenters
Bolu Oluwadiya IELTS USA Associate Regional Manager	IELTS USA	Christopher S. Connor University at Buffalo -SUNY Assistant Dean and Chief Enrollment Officer for Graduate Education School of Engineering and Applied Sciences	Katie Lengel, Ed.M University At Buffalo -SUNY Assistant Director For Graduate Student Professional Development	Jodi B. Simek University of Wisconsin – Whitewater PDSO/RO	Dr. Ozalle M. Toms University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student, Diversity, Engagement and Success
Bolu is the Associate Regional Manager, Higher Education at IELTS USA responsible for supporting institutions across the Northeast & the Midwest. Bolu joined IELTS USA in 2019 with a background in international recruitment and admissions of undergraduate students.				Jodi serves as the PDSO/ RO at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where she manages the Office of International Student and Scholars. Simek has worked in International Education for over 20 years and is a leader and regular trainer and conference presenter.	Dr. Ozalle M. Toms has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student, Diversity, Engagement and Success at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater since June 2019. Previously, she served as a faculty member in the college of education and professional studies. Dr. Toms earned the International Education Alliance Certificate as part of the workshop series.