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College Advisory Board

IAU's College Advisory Board (CAB) is made up of faculty/administrators from partner institutions who exercise direct oversight of the development and implementation of IAU’s academic programs in Aix-en-Provence, France and Barcelona, Spain. Assessment and student learning outcomes are examined regularly. Full program review and professor interviews are also conducted to ensure the highest quality of academic integrity in the program. During its annual fall meeting on-site at either its Aix-en-Provence or Barcelona campus, CAB members review contact hours, syllabi, workload management, and the overall academic student experience. The CAB also keeps IAU informed of best practices among U.S. colleges and universities with regard to academic programming. Most CAB members hold a Ph.D. in their respective disciplines varying from modern languages, art history, literature and culture, anthropology to psychology. The plurality of voices among the College Advisory Board members also contributes to the diversity of academic offerings at IAU.

CAB Members

  • Jill Blondin, PhD
    Associate Vice Provost for Global Initiatives
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Joanna Holvey Bowles, MS
    Director, Off-Campus Study
    Colgate University
  • Sylvie Burnet-Jones, MA
    Director, Education Abroad
    University of Colorado Boulder
  • Brian A. Catlos, PhD
    Director, CU Mediterranean Studies Group
    University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grant Chapman, JD
    Assistant Provost for Int'l Programs
    Kansas State University
  • Harvey Charles, PhD
    Vice Provost for Int'l Programs
    University of Minnesota
  • Charlene Chester, PhD
    Assistant Dean, College of Liberal Arts
    Morgan State University
  • Diana Chigas, PhD
    Senior Int'l Officer and Associate Provost
    Tufts University
  • Katy Crossley-Frolick, PhD
    Executive Director, Center for Global Programs
    Denison University
  • Jennifer Ewald, MA
    Associate Vice Provost for Global Strategy
    Fairfield University
  • Erica Ferg, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
    Regis University
  • Charlie Gbur, MA
    Global Education Manager
    The Ohio State University
  • Robin Helms, PhD
    Vice President for Membership and Educational Services
    The Association of Community College Trustees
  • Bruce Hitchner, PhD
    Department Chair, Classical Studies
    Tufts University
  • Jack Hobson, MA
    Dean of Int'l Programs
    Loyola University Maryland
  • Sarah Huesing, MA
    Director of Study Abroad
    University of St. Thomas
  • Cindy Irby, MEd
    Assistant Director, Center for Int'l Education
    Washington & Lee University
  • Aimee Jones, MA
    Director, Education Abroad
    Colorado State University
  • Emily Kane, PhD
    Director of Study Abroad
    Longwood University
  • Theresa Varney Kennedy, PhD
    Associate Professor of French
    Baylor University
  • Jason Kinnear, MA
    Associate Dean of Study Abroad & Exchanges
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Randy Kluver, PhD
    Dean, School of Global Studies and Partnerships
    Oklahoma State University
  • Katuska Kohut, MBA
    Associate Director, Study Abroad
    Gonzaga University
  • Vannessa Kramer, MEd
    Assistant Dean for Global Programs
    University of Arizona
  • Michael Lazzara, PhD
    Associate Vice Provost of Academic Programs and Partnerships
    University of California, Davis
  • Debra Leahy, PhD
    Associate Vice President, Int'l Programs
    California State University, Fullerton
  • David Lee, PhD
    Assistant Vice President for Curricular Operations and Strategy
    Southern Methodist University
  • Anouar Majid, PhD
    Vice President for Global Affairs
    University of New England
  • Elaine Meyer-Lee, EdD
    Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
    Goucher College
  • Camila Nardozzi, EdD
    Director, Office of Int'l Education
    Harvard University
  • Jesse Phillips, MA
    Interim Director, Center for Global Education
    Gettysburg College
  • Eric Pierson, PhD
    Professor, Communication Studies
    University of San Diego
  • Tom Reichert, PhD
    Dean, College of Information and Communications
    University of South Carolina
  • Deborah S. Reisinger, PhD
    Associate Professor of the Practice of French Studies
    Duke University
  • Jose Sainz, PhD
    Director, Center for Int'l Education
    University of Mary Washington
  • Christina Sanchez, PhD
    Associate Provost for Global Engagement
    California Lutheran University
  • Tynelle Stewart, MA
    Assistant Dean and Director, Center for Education Abroad
    University of Rochester
  • Janice Thomas, PhD
    Director, Int'l Education
    Brookdale Community College
  • Emelee Volden, MA
    Director, Office of Int'l Education
    University of Denver
  • Bo White, EdD
    Director of Study Abroad
    Baylor University
  • Tamara Williams, PhD
    Executive Director of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
    Pacific Lutheran University
  • Ron Witczak
    Executive Director, Office of Global Engagement and Innovation
    Portland State University
  • Pia Wood, PhD
    Vice Provost and Dean of Int'l Affairs
    University of North Texas