College of Human Sciences
International Experiences News
May-June 2010
News from the CHS International Experiences Program
New Addition to Our Staff
Please help us welcome Susannah Cook to the College of Human Sciences. Susannah is the new
Manager of International Experiences for the International Experiences Program. She has spent a
large part of her life living, studying and working abroad. Come to 133 MacKay Hall to find out
how she can help you start your international adventure through the college of Human Sciences.
The International Experiences Office is looking forward to welcoming our new Director of
International Experiences, Dr. Andrew Hong. Dr. Hong will be joining the International
Experiences Office later this summer. Andrew brings a great deal of experience in International
Education the the College of Human Sciences and is a welcome addition to the team!
New Contact Information
The CHS International Experience Program has a new address, new staff and new email
addresses. We have moved into the University Teacher Education Program located in 133
MacKay Hall. You can reach us by email at: cshintl@iastate.edu, or you can contact Susannah
directly at: srwc@iastate.edu. You can also reach the office by phone at: 294-1010.
Choosing your Adventure…..
Student Teaching Abroad
If you are planning on becoming a teacher you will need to complete your student teaching
component. So why not do half of your program in another country? There are opportunities to
teach during both, Fall and Spring semesters. There are opportunities to teach in England, Italy,
New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Please keep in mind, sites vary each
semester, availability is also contingent upon travel warnings and restrictions.
The Dean's Leadership International Study Program in Austria
Spend part of your Summer Break touring Austria with the Dean of the College of Human
Sciences. Learn what it means to be a 'global citizen' by attending the Salzburg Global Seminars’
programs, which are aimed at participants acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for a
better understanding of the international political order, the global economy, and worldwide
social developments. You will also have the opportunity to explore Salzburg and the surrounding
areas. A cultural experience you cannot afford to pass up.
...and beyond
Didn't find what you were looking for? Don't worry; the Office of International Experiences can
assist you in finding the right program to fit you, your educational and career goals, not to
mention your budget and wanderlust. Just call or email us for an appointment and we can help
you make the first steps to getting you on your way.
If you don't believe me...
"New Zealand has proven to be an experience of a lifetime. It has been undoubtedly the most
unforgettable experience of my college career. Through my time spent here in New Zealand, I
have grown as a person and as a professional. It has prepared me for what may lie ahead of me in
my life and career. This has really helped me to discover that I have the ability to be a teacher
who can really impact the lives of my students. I know that I will take everything that I have
learned these past weeks with me for the rest of my life. This was truly the experience of a
lifetime, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!" -Tonya Keller, Spring 2010
"Before I went overseas, I never thought of teaching anywhere else besides Iowa. After going to
Rome and learning about the international school setting, I now see other possibilities. Being
away from home for two months was hard at first, but it has really shown me that I can do it on
my own. I can take care of myself. I am now interested in maybe one day working at and
International school and not just in Rome." - Jamie Payton, Spring 2010
CHS Scholarship and Awards
Congratulations to Recipients of CHS International Funding Awards
CHS International Scholarships
Congratulations to CHS students who were selected to receive CHS International Experience
Scholarships in the spring competition. Recipients are Kelsey Albright (Dietetics), Samantha Kling
(Dietetics), Laura Liechty (Pre Diet and Exercise), Stephanie Blaser(Food Science), Molly Slattery
(Kinesiology and Health), Maria Kohlhaas (Elementary Education) and Kristina Emerick (Apparel
Merchandising, Design, and Production). Up to ten CHS International Experience Scholarships of $1,000
are awarded annually to CHS students participating in international experiences/study abroad. The next
scholarship competition will be held in Fall 2010. For more information please go to our website.
International Activity Awards for AESHM, HDFS and FSHN
Congratulations to Jennifer Margrett (Assistant Professor, Gerontology Program), on her success
in garnering a Julia F. Anderson International Fund award and a Louise Rosenfeld International
Fund. She will be travelling to Havana, Cuba to present a paper at the international meeting of
the Reseau Esperance de Vie en Sante. She has also been invited to participate in a preconference meeting of the International Consortium of Centenarian Studies where she hopes to
learn more about existing data sets which will provide cross-cultural information regarding
centenarian samples and biophysical data which can be difficult to obtain from the United States.
More information about the CHS International Activity Awards is online at
http://www.intl.hs.iastate.edu/progdevel/homepageprogdevel.php. The next proposal
submission deadline is October 5.
CHS Tuition Award for Students who Study Abroad
CHS Tuition Award for Students who Study Abroad
Did you know the College of Human Sciences offers the CHS Tuition Award, providing $800
toward the tuition of students who participate in study abroad programs sponsored by the College
of Human Sciences (CHS)? To be eligible for the tuition award, students must participate in a
study abroad program sponsored by the College of Human Sciences. Students are not required to
have an academic major within the College of Human Sciences. Students must complete and
submit a brief application form by the beginning of the semester in which they plan to study
abroad, and submit a short summary of their international experience, including photographs,
within 14 days of return. The tuition award will be credited toward eligible students’ tuition
when the required international experience summary is received. Complete information about the
CHS Tuition Award and the application forms are on our website.
Site Development Grants for Faculty
New Site Development Grants and Program Proposal Guidelines
The College of Human Sciences is encouraging expansion of international experience program
offerings by providing support to faculty for program site development. The college will
competitively award up to four grants of up to $3,000 to $4,000 each for qualifying proposals.
Further information about the site visit grants and the application form are online. You can find
the guidelines for submitting program proposals online.
Study Abroad Goes Electronic with ISUAbroad
Did you know that in Fall 2008 the Study Abroad Center introduced ISUAbroad, new program
and application software that streamlines the entire study abroad process? ISUAbroad provides
program information, enables online application submission and enhances reporting capabilities.
Using ISUAbroad, students can search for programs, submit inquiries, apply for program
admission, request recommendations, and even submit program evaluations. Check it all out at
ISUAbroad.
Ideas? Suggestions?
Do you have ideas or suggestions for the CHS International Experiences program? Submit them
online at http://www.intl.hs.iastate.edu/feedback.php or contact one of the 2010-2011 CHS
International Committee members:
Susannah Cook, Manager of International Experiences, srwc@iastate.edu
Florence Hamrick, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, fhamrick@iastate.edu
Carrie Kortegast, graduate student representative, kortegas@iastate.edu
Ann Thye, Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management, annthye@iastate.edu
Ruth MacDonald, Food Science and Human Nutrition, ruthmacd@iastate.edu
Molly McHenry, undergraduate student representative, mmchenry@iastate.edu
Al Murdoch, Kinesiology, amurdoch@iastate.edu
Marcia Rosenbusch, Curriculum and Instruction, mrosenbu@iastate.edu
David Whaley, Associate Dean for International Experiences, dwhaley@iastate.edu
Mary Yearns, Human Development and Family Studies, yearns@iastate.edu
Ann Pierce, Coordinator of International Student Teaching, apierce@iastate.edu