The keynote speaker was Liz Cleveland. Ms. Liz Cleveland is Manager of the International Trade Office, Global Business Division, of the Mississippi Development Authority. Ms. Cleveland has worked in international marketing and development for MDA since 1982. Ms. Cleveland is experienced in most aspects of international business development and has traveled and promoted Mississippi products and services throughout Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Her current primary responsibility is the development and implementation of the international trade division's programs and services on behalf of the State of Mississippi. Read more about her background at
http://www.mississippi.org
There were also presentations on the following topics:
- Mississippi Driver's License Requirements
Presented by Barbara Whitt-Jackson & Regina George, University of Southern Mississippi
- Immigration Updates - Student and Employment Visa Updates
Presented
by Steve Springer of David Ware & Associates
Download the Steve Springer's Presenation
- E-Recruiting - Inovative and Effective Techniques for Recruiting International Students
Presented
by Dr. Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, Mississippi State University
If you are
interested to obtain the copy of the presentation, please email Dr.
Lokesh Shivakumaraiah at LS10@msstate.edu or call 662-325-0457
- Assimilation, Acculturation, Culture Shock and Plain Homesickness: How to Take Care of Yourself While Studying Abroad.
Presented by Dr. Darleana McHenry, St. Carrie’s Center
Download Dr. Darleana McHenry's Presentation
Also, MAIE held elections for the positions of Chair-Elect and NAFSA Region VII Representative. We are happy to announce that Kathie Stromile-Golden of Mississippi Valley State University will be our new Chair-Elect and that Darleana McHenry of St. Carrie's Center will be our new NAFSA Region VII Representative.
Furthermore, we are happy to announce that during the business meeting, MAIE voted to move future state conferences to a rotating schedule amont various institutions in the state. The MAIE 2009 conference will take place at Mississippi State University, and is tentatively set for February 12 and 13.
During the meeting the following rotation was set for the upcoming 4 state conferences:
2009 MAIE Winter Conference - Mississippi State University
2010 MAIE Winter Conference - Mississippi Valley State University
2011 MAIE Winter Conference - Meridian Community College
2012 MAIE Winter Conference - University of Southern Mississippi
We thank you all for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming summer workshops.
Sincerely,
Ann Morris
MAIE Chair
Phone: 601-266-4337
Fax: 601-266-5723
Email: Ann.Morris@usm.edu