{"id":102919,"date":"2025-06-27T15:31:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=102919"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:52:50","slug":"uri-hosts-summer-meeting-of-international-educators-of-rhode-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/uri-hosts-summer-meeting-of-international-educators-of-rhode-island\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 hosts summer meeting of International Educators of Rhode Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I.\u2014June 27, 2025\u2014The 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Global Initiatives team recently hosted educators from across the Ocean State for the International Educators of Rhode Island summer meeting. Held on 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Narragansett Bay Campus, the meeting brought together more than 40 professionals representing international student services, education abroad, English language education, and international admissions from institutions and program providers across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees came together to share updates, discuss best practices, and build community given the current environment of uncertainty following a recently announced travel ban, federal funding cuts and a pause in student visa appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

溏心vlog免费B站 professor Marc Hutchison, chair of the University\u2019s Political Science Department and a guest speaker at the conference, shared thoughts on the global context of the current political environment and suggested that, in planning for the future, it may be useful to look at other countries that have experienced democratic backsliding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn order to be resilient, we have to acknowledge the reality we are in, anticipate what might be coming and then try to adjust,\u201d he said, while emphasizing the need to break out of our media bubbles and strengthen collaboration and mutual support between institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Wilwohl, dean of global education at Providence College and chair of NAFSA: Association of International Educators\u2019 New England region, echoed those sentiments in his remarks. \u201cIt\u2019s critical now in the current climate that we work together. This strong sense of community is something I really value about this field,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lighter moments: A welcome reception on the Mosby Center deck and tours of the Marine Geological Samples Laboratory and Marine Science Research Facility where IERI members engaged with starfish, hermit crabs, and fossils allowed attendees to mingle and connect informally. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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That theme of adaptability echoed throughout the small group sessions held during the afternoon. Topics ranged from the latest immigration challenges to strategies for supporting international students\u2019 well-being, as well as navigating risk, safety, and mental health in education abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These conversations are important because they \u201callow members to learn from one another and continually adapt to changing best practices,\u201d said Jamie Loredo McCutcheon, an advisor in 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Office of International Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosting the meeting provided 溏心vlog免费B站 the opportunity to showcase its leadership and dedication to supporting and promoting international education. The event was organized by members of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Global Initiatives team\u2014Shelley O\u2019Connor, coordinator of international student programs in the Office of International Students and Scholars; Jamie Loredo McCutcheon, education abroad advisor; Melissa De Jesus, director of the Office of International Students and Scholars and immigration services; and Emmanuel Michaca, manager of partnerships and strategic internationalization\u2014in collaboration with NAFSA\u2019s Rhode Island state representative, Emily Resnevic of CEA CAPA.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Jesus summed up the spirit of day with a reminder of why gatherings like this matter.  \u201cWe work hard to support our students,\u201d she said, \u201cbut we also need to support each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This story was written by Abigail Borchert in the Office of International Students & Scholars.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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