DAVID L. DI MAIìIA, ED.D.
SUMMARY: Experienced international education professional with advanced knowledge of strategies
for internationalization, international enrollment management and intercultural learning. Demonstrated
ability to engage diverse constituents and manage change within complex systems.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Educational Policy and Administration, Oct.2012
The Universily of Minnesota
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Major: Higher Education (lnternational and Intercultural Education Cohort)
Dissertation: Faclors affecling studenl affairs adminislrators' views of campus services
international studenls at fve public universities in Ohio
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Advisors: R. Michael Paige & Deanne Magnusson
Graduate Study, Higher Education Administration (36 credits; all but thesis), 2006-2008
St. Cloud State University
Master of Education, English, May 2006
The Universily of Norlh Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts (cum laude), International Studies; English, Dec. 2003
The Universily of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tunnistus (certificate), Baltic Studies, May 2003
Tartu Ülikool (fhe University of Tartul, Republic of Estonia
SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2009
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present Kent State University
Director, International Programs and Services (2013-present)
Associate Director, Office of Global Education (201 I -201 3)
Di rector, Internati onal Recru itment, Admissions and Advisi
2006-2009
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St. Cloud State University
Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services (2008-2009)
Interim Director, International Student and Scholar Services (2007-2008)
Instructor, First Year and Transition Program (2007-2008)
Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services (2006-2007)
International Admissions Counselor (2006)
2004-2006
The University of Norlh Carolina at Greensboro
Graduate Assistant, International Student and Scholar Services (2004-2006)
International Fel low (2004-200 5)
EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
2009-present
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - Kent, OH
A top public research university serving more lhan 42,000 students including 2,500 international
students; operating eight campuses, among lhe largest regional syslems in the country, in northeast Ohio,
recipient of the 2014 NASPA Best Practices in International Higher Education Awardþr Global
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Partnerships; 69 centers and institutes including the world-renowned Liquid Crystal Institute; academic
centers in New York, NY, Florence, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland; representative ffices in Beijing,
China, Chengdu, China, and New Delhi, India; an airport and college of podiatric medicine; the largest
intensive English programs in Ohio; the most comprehensive lranslation studies program in the US.
Director, International Programs and Services
Office of Global Education, Kent State University
February 20l3-present
Responsibilities
Responsible for international recruitment, admissions, services, education abroad programs and
immigration compliance across the eight-campus system of Kent State University; Oversee
recruitment and admissions of international undergraduate, graduate and ESL students; serve as
emergency contact in an on-call capacity for students, faculty and staffengaged in international
activities; perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of international programs and services;
develop administrative policies affecting students, scholars and their dependents; serve as Principal
Designated School Official and Responsible Officer for SEVIS; serve as the primary liaison between
Kent State and various government agencies (e.g., Departments of Homeland Security & State);
establish and maintain relationships with officials from foreign governments, agencies and
foundations to achieve collaborative partnerships that result in achieving strategic goals; evaluate and
analyze markets to determine effective recruitment strategies using statistical data and budgetary
considerations; develop and execute strategies for recruiting students to participate in education
abroad programs; Identif, and analyze trends in education abroad in relation to articulated or
anticipated needs; monitor developments in education abroad locations as pertain to safety and
security; effectively collaborate with academic units on curricular integration of education abroad.
Supervise twenty-seven full+ime staff and three graduate assistants in the areas of Education Abroad
(800 participants/year), InternationalRecruitment and Admissions (6,000 applications/year),
International Student and Scholar Services (2,500 students & 100 scholars/year), Kent State Florence
(300 students/year), and the Reception Desk; assist the Associate Provost to provide functional
direction to fourteen staff based at representative offices (Brazil, China and India); Fulfill
responsibilities of human resource management including equal employment opportunity, affirmative
action and employee development.
Collaborate with the Associate Provost, Provost and other senior administrators on strategic planning;
act on behalf of the Associate Provost during his/her absence; work closely with the Associate
Provost to manage an annualoperating budget of $2.8 million; design and facilitate intercultural
training programs for students, faculty, staff and administrators; serve as primary data steward for the
Office of Global Education.
Key Accomplishments
Administrative
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Overhauled university's use of Banner forms and tables pertaining to international data to
enable better tracking and reporting
Assisted Associate Provost with plan for office restructuring and implementation of a
new financial model
International Recruitment and Admissions
o Increased international student enrollment by 10.35% (2,260 to 2,494)
o Achieved record diversification ofinternational student body to include representation
from 102 countries
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International Student and Scholar Services
o Completed redesignation petition for the University's exchange visitor program
o Collaborated with other units to develop a visiting scholar lecture series focused on issues
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of diversity
Led initiative to realign university processes in support of international sponsored
programs
Education Abroad
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Worked with faculty to integrate education abroad into the undergraduate curriculum
Oversaw design and implementation of StudioAbroad software
Collaborated with staff in KSU Florence to design the first annual Summer Institute
Advised faculty on development of an international storytelling course in Estonia and
served as primary liaison between faculty and parlners at Tallinn Technical University
Intercultural Education and Training
Collaborated with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to create an
interculturalcommunication workshop for faculty and staff focused on building
intercultural awareness, knowledge and skills
Administered the Intercultural Development Inventory to approximately 200 faculty and
staff members over the course of one year
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Associate Director
Office of Global Education, Kent State University
October 201 1-February 2013
Responsibilities
Oversaw international recruitment, admissions, services and compliance across the eight-campus
system of Kent State University; supervised thirteen full-time staff and two graduate assistants in the
areas of International Marketing, International Recruitment and Admission, International Student and
Scholar Services and the Reception Desk; provided functional direction to staff in Kent State offices
in China and India via weekly Skype calls; interviewed, selected and trained new staff in Kent State's
Beijing Office; served as chief liaison between Kent State University and Embassy officials;
identified, investigated and established strategic partnerships with foreign institutions, governments
and other entities; managed screening, hiring, training and assessment of recruitment agents'
Key Accomplishments
Education Abroad
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Negotiated Kent State's entry into the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)
study abroad consortium
o Established new exchange agreements with top institutions in Australia and Russia that
strategically aligned with academic priorities
International Student and Scholar Services
o Competed SEVIS recertification and annual reports
o Established Sponsored Student Services section of the Office of Global Education
o Oversaw transfer of immigration records and refinement of international admissions
procedures associated with Kent State's acquisition of the Ohio College of Podiatric
Medicine
o Served as Principal Designated School Official and Responsible Officer for KSU's eightcampus system
International Recruitment and Admissions
o Increased international student enrollment by 21.44% (1,861 to2,260)
o Established strategic partnership with the Omani Cultural Division, which increased
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Omani enrollment from? to 53 over a period of eighteen months
Visited embassies in Washington, D.C. to explore new markets and opportunities
Collaborated with other administrative offices to apply lean methods to international
credit transfer process, which reduced average processing time from 60 to l5 days
Promoted to Director, International Programs and Services as part of ffice restructuring
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Director, International Recruitment, Admissions and Advising
Office of Global Education, Kent State University
July 2009-October 2011
Responsibilities
Responsible for international recruitment, admissions, services and compliance across the eightcampus system of Kent State University; supervised nine full+ime staff and two graduate assistants in
the areas of International Recruitment and Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services,
and the Reception Desk; oversaw processing of more than 6,000 international undergraduate and
graduate student applications and 2,000 immigration documents annually; created and facilitated
intercultural training programs for campus and community groups; managed orientation,
programming and recruitment budgets; participated in intemational recruitment trips and collaborated
with KSU representatives abroad.
Key Accomplishments
Administrative
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Led implementation of fsaATLAS, test score tapeloads (i.e., TOEFL and IELTS) and
related system enhancements
International Recruitment and Admissions
Increased international enrollment by 72.31% (1,080 to 1,861)
Increased enrollment by Fulbright, MUSKIE and other sponsored students
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Built and managed sophisticated international recruitment network consisting of
independent counselors, institutional partners and government offi cials
V/orked with the Office of Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness to
recode the algorithm used by administrative systems to track international students
International Student and Scholar Services
o Established an IRS approved Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site to provide nonresident alien tax services to international students, scholars and their dependents
o Created an International Student and Scholar Integration Committee
o Collaborated with Residence Services to establish an internationally-themed
residence hall
o Increased international student satisfaction, as independently measured by the i-
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graduate group, by 13%
Served as Principal Designated School Official and Responsible Officer for the
KSU's eight-campus system
Promoted to Associate Director of the Office of Global Education as part of
ST. CLOUD STATE
UNMRSITY -
St. Ctoud, MN
ffice restructuring
2006-2009
The second largest public universily in Minnesota; flagship institution of the 32-member Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities System; a regional comprehensive university serving approximatety 17,000
students including 1,200 international students; employees represented by 11 cotlective bargaining
units/unions; operating a Center for British Studies in Alnwick, England.
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Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services
Center for International Studies, St. Cloud State University
July 2008 - July 2009
Responsibilities
Advised internationalcommunity of more than 1,200 individuals on J-l and F-l immigration
regulations, academic, cultural and personal issues; coordinated Peer Advisor Program, weekly
cultural events, immigration workshops and non-resident alien tax seminars; collaborated with others
across campus to plan activities for International Education Week, Passport to the World, and the
International Spring Festival; supervised 30+ student and community volunteers each semester during
orientation week; established working relationships with local CBP, ICE, USCIS and SSA officers;
used technology such as listservs, Survey Monkey, and social media to improve communication,
program assessment and cornmunity outreach; served as primary advisor to J-l exchange students;
supervised graduate assistant, student workers and interns.
Interim Director, International Student and Scholar Services
Center for International Studies, St. Cloud State University
July 2007-July 2008
Responsibilities
Served as Primary Desigrrated School Official and Responsible Offìcer for SEVIS; oversaw sixmonth audit of student records in preparation for SEVIS redesignation; completed SEVIS
redesignation applications and annual reports for the U.S. Department of State; conducted self-study
of International Student & Scholar Services; coordinated activities for International Student
Orientation week; supervised two full-time professional staff, two part-time professional staff and two
graduate assistants; managed operating budget, foundation accounts and an academic and cultural
sharing scholarship program for international students.
Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services
Center for International Studies, St. Cloud State University
May 2006 - June 2007
Responsibilities
Advised internationalcommunity of more than I,100 individuals on J-l and F-l immigration
regulations, academic, cultural and personal issues; coordinated immigration workshops; collaborated
with others across campus to plan activities for International Education Week, Passport to the World,
and the International Spring Festival; established working relationships with local CBP, ICE, USCIS
and SSA officers; used technology such as listservs, Survey Monkey, and social media to improve
communication, program assessment and community outreach; standardized immigration forms and
procedures.
International Admissions Counselor [207o overload assignment]
Center for International Studies, St. Cloud State University
August 2006 - December 2006
Responsibilities
Processed applications for exchange, sponsored and study abroad students; assisted incoming students
with course selection and pre-registration; trained permanent international admissions counselor to
work with J-l exchange program.
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THE UNIVERISTY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO - Greensboro, NC 2004-2006
A top public research university; one of three original institutions of the I6-campus University of North
Carolina System; serving more than 17,000 students including 600 international students; administers
The Universíty of North Carolina Exchange Program, a system-wide international exchange program.
Graduate Assistant for International Student and Scholar Services
The International Programs Center, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jan2004-Jan 2006
Responsibilities
Coordinated annual International Festivals (annual attendance of3,000+); organized and led local and
regional trips for groups of international students ranging in size from 5 to 1 14 individuals and
ranging in location from Myrtle Beach, SC to New York City, NY; assisted with study abroad predeparture and re-entry workshops; helped with international student orientation; planned on-campus
international programming activities; presented and defended budget requests at Student Government
Finance Committee hearings; coordinated weekly cultural presentations; created database of
community groups and applicable resources available to international students; established
partnerships with student organizations and community groups to support international programs.
International Fellow
The Office of Housing and Residence Life, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Aug 2004-May 2005
Responsibilities
Served as a graduate adviser within the International Residence Hall; promoted cross-cultural sharing
between domestic and international students; coordinated events and programs for residents; provided
counseling on cultural adjustment; advised housing staff on critical issues pertaining to the
international student community.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ä.djunct Instructor (August 2007-December 2008)
Division of General Studies, St, Cloud State University
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Taught College 150: College Transitions
Internationalized standard curriculum to include intercultural training and cross-cultural exchange
Student Teacher (January 2006-May 2006)
Grimsley High School, Greensboro, NC
. Modified curriculum to include interculturaltraining
. Conducted research on internationalization ofsecondary education
. Taught journalism, world literature and IB English
. Added global section to the student newspaper
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (Summer 2004 &. Summer 2005)
School and Socio-Cultural Complex of Kotkozero, Russian Federation
Tutor of English as a Second Language (August 2003 - December 2003)
American Councils for International Education, Greensboro, NC
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Teacher ofEnglish as a Second Language (August 2002-lanuary 2003)
Jewish Family Services, Greensboro, NC
CONSULTING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION EXPERIENCE
Consulting
Consultant, International Enrollment Management (August 201 3)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Application Reader, Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program - Tunisia (May 2013)
Inlernational Research and Exchanges Board, Ilashington, D.C.
Industry Specialist, Custom Research Brief (January 2013)
Education Advisory Board, lMashinglon, D.C.
Program Evaluation
Remote Reviewer (April 2013)
American International Recrutiment Council, Belhesda, MD
External Reviewer (November 2012)
American Inlernational Recrutiment Council, Bethesda, MD
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Graduate Internship in Student Affairs (May-August2007)
Division of Student Life and Development, St. Cloud State Universily
Assistant to International Scholars (August 2003-May 2004)
Dept. of German, Russian and Japanese, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Foreign Correspondent (March 2003-June 2004)
of Wroctaw, Poland
Semestr Magazine, The University
Assistant Tutor Coordinator (August 2001-January 2003)
Special Support Services QNO program), The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fixed-term After School Tutoring Supervisor (October 2000-December 2000)
Greater Hartford Arts Council
Tutor Coordinator (September 1999-May 2001)
Educational Main Slreet, The Universily of Hartford
Sales Associate (June 1997-December 2001)
Sears, Roebuck andCo.
PROFESS
IONAL AFFILIATIONS
Current Memberships
. ACPA: College Student Educators International (ACPA)
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American International Recruitment Council (AIRC)
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Diversity Abroad Network
Forum on Education Abroad
International Association of Student Affairs and Services
Kent Academic Support and Advising Association (KASADA)
NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Kent State Pan-African Faculty and Staff Association
Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research-UsA (SIETAR)
Offices Held
International and National
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Annual Conference Committee 2015 Coordinator for International Enrollment Management,
NAFSA, 20 14-present
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Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator, International Enrollment Management Knowledge
Community, NAFSA, 20 13 -201 4
Member, Annual Conference Review Team, NAFSA, 2013
Trainer Corps Application Reviewer, Training Coordination Subcommittee, NASFA, 2013
Core Education Program V/orkshop Dean, Basics of Effective U.S. International Admissions,
NAFSA, 2012-present
Chair, Task Force on Non-traditional Programs, NAFSA, 2011-2012
External Reviewer, AIRC, 2011-present
Member, Trainer Corps, NAFSA,20lO-present
Member, Oral History Task Force, SIETAR, 2009-2010
Regionaland Local
' Treasurer, Phi Beta Delta International Education Honor Society, 2010-2012
. Member, Professional Development Committee, KASADA,2010-2011
' Vy'ebmaster / Executive Board Member, Minnesota International Educators, 2007-2009
' Meet & Confer Representative / Executive Board Member, Minnesota State Universities
Association of Administrative and Service Faculty, 2007-2008
' Co-Chair of the Evaluations Committee, Local Arrangements Team, NAFSA, 2006-2007
' Graduate Student Representative to the North Carolina International Leadership Conference
Planning Committee, North Carolina Association of International Educators, 2005
SERVICE
Community Service
Rotary Club of Kent
. Director of International Service, Rotary Club of Kent,2010-2014
. Member, Rotary Club of Kent,2009-present
Rotary Club of St. Cloud Granite
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Chair,International Service Committee, Rotary Club of St. Cloud Granite,2007-2009
Member, Rotary Grants Committee, Rotary Club of St. Cloud Granife,2007-2008
Member, Rotary Club of St. Cloud Granite,2006-2009
Avila Institute of Gerontolog,v
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Volunteer, Germantown, NY, Summer 2004
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Volunteer, Germantown, NY, Summer 2002
Volunteer, Dalkey, Ireland, Summer 1998
University Service
Kent State University
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Representative for Academic Affairs, University Diversity Action Council, 2013-present
Ex-fficio, Global Faculty, 2013-present
Member, Campus Health Advisory Committee, 201 1-present
Member, Student Multicultural Center Advisory Board, 2011-2012
Member, Provost's Study Abroad Task Force, 2010-2011
Advisor, International Peers Association, 2010-2013
Advisor, Association ofGlobal Communities, 2009-2010
Member, Data Standards and Governance Committee,2009-present
Ex-officio, International Student and Scholar Integration Committee, 201O-present
Member, Banner Student Users Group, 2009-present
Member, CARE Team (student crisis intervention team), 2009-present
St. Cloud State Universit]¡
Member, Student Life and Development Fall Kickoff Committee,2009
Reviewer, Excellence in Leadership Awards Scoring Committee,2009
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Advisor,l(ny6 flpøner, 2008-2009
Member,
Member,
Member,
Member,
Student Organizations Policy and Procedures Review Committee, 2008-2009
International Priorities Subcommittee, Academic Action Planning Committee,2008
Strategic Planning Committee, 2007-2009
New Student Orientation Task Force, 2007
Advisor, Cricket Association, 2007-2009
Advisor, International Students Association, 2007-2009
Member, International Student Services Committee, 2006-2009
Member, Study Abroad Scholarship Committee, 2006-2007
Member, Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship Appeals Comrnittee, 2006-2008
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
. Member, International Students Association, 2002-2006
. Executive Board Member, International Students Association, 2004-2005
. Selected Participant, Project Collegetown,2004
. Member, Russian Language Society, 2003-2006
. Founding President, Russian Language Society, 2002
. University Marshal, Commencement Committee,2002-2003
. Peer Advisor and Liaison, International Programs Center, 2002-2005
HONORS, AWARDS AND GRANTS
Honor Societies
. Phi Beta Delta,lnternational Education Honor Society,2009
. Sigma Tau Delta,lnternational English Honor Society, 2004
Monetary Awards and Grants Received
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Professional Development Grant ($300), Kent Academic Support and Advising
Special Initiative Award, St. Cloud State University ($2,000),2009
Professional Improvement Grant, St. Cloud State University (S 1,000) ,2009
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International Service Grant, St. Cloud Granite *orurr-",ub (S100),2008
Community Service Grant, St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club ($500),2008
Special Initiative Award, St. Cloud State University ($5,000),2008
Community Service Grant, St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club ($300), 2007
Special Initiative Award, St. Cloud State University ($5,000),2007
Community Service Grant, St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club ($500), 2006
Non-Monetary Awards Received
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Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary International,2012
George E. Hertrich Advocacy Award, NAFSA Region VI, 201I
Baden-Württemberg Seminar on International Education, Baden-Württemberg Ministry of
Science, Research, and Arts, Germany, November 2008
Student Organization Adviser of the Year Award, St. Cloud State University, 2008
First Place Award for Short Story, coraddi,2002
First Place Award for Poetry, coraddi,2001
Joseph Doyle Award for Critical Essay, English Department, The University of Hartford,200l
Phyllis B. Abrahams Award for Poetry, English Department, The University of Hartford,200l
PRESENTATIONS
Refereed
International and National
Di Maria, D. & Sahasrabudhe, U. (May 2014) A Systems Approach to Maximizing Efficiency in
International Enrollment Managemenl, Accepted for Presentation at the Annual Conference
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, San Diego, CA
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Di Maria, D. (May 2014) Factors AfecÍing Views of Campus Services þr International Sludents,
Accepted for Presentation at the Annual Conference of NAFSA: Association of International
Educators, San Diego, CA
Hill, C. & Di Maria, D. (February 2014) The Integration of the Global into the Local: Responding to
International Mobility in Education, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Association of
International Education Administrators, Washington, D.C.
Di Maria, D. & Kwai, C.K. (February 2014) Developing an International Student Retention Strategy:
Theory to Practice, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Association of International
Education Administrators, Washington, D.C.
Di Maria, D. & Summers, K. (December 2013) A Systems Approach to International Enrollment
Managemenl, Presented at the Annual Conference of the American International Recruitment
Council, Miami, FL
Di Maria, D. & Bushey, D. (December 2013) All Hands on Deck: Preparing Your Inslitution to Better
Serve International Students (three-hour preconference workshop), Presented at the Annual
Conference of the American International Recruitment Council, Miami, FL
Baty, P., Bangia, L., Di Maria,D.& Jacka, L., (May 2012) Underslanding Student Behavior: How and
Why International Students Choose to Study Overseas, Presented at the Annual Conference of
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Houston, TX
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Regional and Local
Crawley, J' & Di Maria, D. (November 2013) Developing a Strategíc International Enrollment
Management Plan, Presented at the Bi-regional Conference of NAFSA Regions V & VI,
Indianapolis, IN
Di Maria, D. (November 2013) Attitudes of Student Afairs Staf Toward Serving International Students,
Presented at the Bi-regional Conference of NAFSA Regions V & VI, Indianapolis, IN
Di Maria, D. (October 2013) Teaching International Students, Presented at the Annual University
Teaching Council Celebration of College Teaching Conference, Kent, OH
Di Maria, D. & Pfahl, M. (November 2010) Advocacy and Compliance: Finding an Alty in University
Counsel, Presented at the Annual Conference of NAFSA Region VI, Indianapolis, IN
Di Maria, D., Leciejewski, K. & Kokandy, D. (November 2010) Electronic GPA Calculator; Fast and
Accurale GPAs, Presented at the Annual Conference of NAFSA Region VI, Indianapolis, IN
Di Maria, D. & Pfahl, M. (May 2010) Advocacy and Compliance: The Best of Both Worlds, Presented at
the Annual NAFSA Ohio Drive-ln Meeting, Columbus, OH
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Maria, D. & Burrell, A. (May 2010) Gauging Interest in the Formation of the Ohio Association of
Internalional Educators, Presented at the Annual NAFSA Ohio Drive-ln Meeting, Columbus,
OH
Di Maria, D. & Hoffman, M. (February 2009), Cross-Cultural Leadershþ, Presented at the Annual
Cloud State University Leadership Development Institute, St. Cloud, MN
St.
Di Maria, D. (October 2008) Campus and Community Programming without a Budget, Presented at the
Annual Conference of NAFSA Region IV, Fargo, ND
Di Maria, D' & Thomas, M. (October 2008) Professional Development Resources 101, Presented at the
Annual Conference of NAFSA Region IV, Fargo, ND
Di Maria, D. (November 2007), Friendship Patterns of Students Abroad, Presented at the Annual
Conference of NAFSA Region IV, Kansas City, MO
Di Maria, D. (April 2006),lhhy Do
We Do the Things that We Do?: The Theory Behind International
Programs, Presented at the Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of International
Educators, Ashville, NC
Di Maria, D. (March 2005), The Philosophy of International Programming,Presented at the Annual
North Carolina International Leadership Conference, Greensboro, NC
Invited
International and National
Di Maria, D. (May 2014) Simulation as Intentionality: Preparing Students, Faculty and Staffþr
Intercultural Encounters al Home and Abroad,lnvited for Presentation at the AnnualNAFSA
German Participants' Morning, Deutscher Akademischer Ausausch Dienst (German Academic
Exchange Service), San Diego, CA
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Di Maria, D. (May 2014) Identifying and Implementing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM
System,lnvited for Presentation at the Annual Conference of NAFSA: Association of
International Educators, San Diego, CA
Wood, P. & Di Maria, D. (February 2014) AIEA/AIRC llorkshop: International Student Recruitment
Senior International Officers (four-hour preconference workshop), Presented at the Annual
Conference of the Association of International Education Administrators, Washington, D.C.
for
Di Maria, D. &.Frazier, M. (June 2013), Successful International Student Recruitment: llith and Without
Agents,A webinar created and delivered for NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Di Maria, D. (March 2013) Intercultural Competence at llork: The Impact of Study Abroad on Career
Opportunities and Leadership Developmenl, Universidade Sagrado Coracao, Bauru, Brazil
Di Maria, D. (March 2013) Competência intercuhural na.þrmação profissional: o impacto de um
intercâmbio internacional nas oportunidades de carreira e desenvolvimento de liderança,
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
DiMaria, D. (May 2012),Open Dialogue on Non-taditional Programs,NAFSA Annual Conference,
Houston, TX
Di Maria, D., Whitish-Temple, A. & Louton, M. (May 2012), Basics of Effective U.S. International
Admissions (eight-hour preconference workshop), NAFSA Annual Conference, Houston, TX
Jang, J.,
Di Maria, D., Hansen, C. & Thorpe, T. (May 2011), Developing Research Skills to Strengthen
International Education Management Strategies (eight-hour preconference workshop), Presented
at the annual conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Vancouver, Canada
Di Maria, D. (June 2011), F-l Immigration Basics,lDP Education North America Users Conference,
Chicago,lL
Di Maria, D. (February 201 1), Basics of
F-l
Visas and Immigration Regulations,
A webinar supported by
IDP Education
Di Maria, D. (June 2004), Studying in the U.S.A.: l4lhat to Expect, Presented at pre-departure orientation
for Estonian students, Embassy of the United States of America, Tallinn, Estonia
Resional and Local
Di Maria, D. & Anderson, J. (November 2013) Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication (eighthour preconference workshop), Presented at the Bi-regional Conference of NAFSA Regions V
VI, Indianapolis, IN
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Lorenz, R. & Di Maria, D. (March 2012) Internationalizalion at Home, Presented at the Global Education
Summit, Kent, OH
Di Maria, D'International Hospitaliry, Rotary Club of Kent, Kent, OH, 201I
Di Maria, D. (March 2010) International Student Recruitment, Presented at the Global Education
Summit, Kent, OH
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Di Maria, D., Portorti, D. &Metzcar, M. (October 201l), F-t Regulations - Second,step (eight-hour
preconference workshop), NAFSA Region VI Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October
2010
Di Maria, D.,The Needþr Inlernational Education and Foreign Language Study,A presentation for
members of the St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club, St. Cloud, MN, 2008
Di Maria, D., An Inlroduction to International Educatiorz, A presentation for members of the St. Cloud
Granite Rotary Club, St. Cloud, MN,2007
PUBLICATIONS
Di Maria, D. (ln Press). Successful relationships with recruiting agents: Essential considerations.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Di Maria, D. (ln Press). Preparing Residence Hall Staff to Better Serve International Students. Tatking
,SlicÈ. Association of College and University Housing Officers
- International,
Di Maria, D. & Pfahl, M. (ln Press). Mitigating organizational risk. In Alrecht, T. (Ed.) Crisrs
Management in a Cross-Cultural Setting, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Di Maria, D. & Anderson, J. (2013). Bibliography of intercultural communication resources. In NAFSA:
Association of International Educators Fundamenlals of Intercultural Communication Participanl
Ilorkbook
Di Maria, D. (2012). A review of Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Internationalizing Higher
Education: Discovering Opportunities to Meet the Challenges, AUDEM; The International
Journal of Higher Education and Detnocracy (3) I
Di Maria, D. (2012). Faclors affecting views of campus services for international students among student
affairs administrators at Íìve public universities in Ohio (Doctoral Dissertation). The University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Di Maria, D. (Ed.). (2012). Current regulatory challenges presented by international student
participalion in non-lraditional programs and recommendations þr change. NAFSA:
Association of International Educators, White Paper of the NAFSA Task Force on Nontraditional Programs
Longtin, A. & DiMaria, D. (2011). Finland. In Whipple, S. (Ed.) Online guide to educational systems
around the world, NAFSA: Association of International Educator. Retrieved from
http://www.nafsa.org/_/Fi lel J ges/finland.pdf
Di Maria, D. (2010). Theory applications: Intensity factors. In Mendelson, V. & Steiner, J. (Eds.) Theory
connections: Inlercultural communication & training, NAFSA: Association of International
Educators. Retrieved from
https://www.naßa.org/_/Fi
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/theory_connections_appl ications_intensity.pdf
Di Maria, D. (2009). Plagiarism from a cross-cultural perspective , Al-Jamiat. Retrieved from
http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/plagiarism-crosscultural-perspective/
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Di Maria, D. (2006). Internationalization of the high school Englßh classroom and curriculum
(Unpublished directed master's research capstone project). The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
MAJOR MEDIA COVERAGE
Luo, Y. (20t4, March 0s) *t+trlslr,EtÉ&tlfãHffiWF'4 XÌÈtrFnäffin. China News Service'
Retrieved from http://www.chinanews.com/lxsl/2014103-05 I 591 1 960.shtml
Fischer, K. (2014, March 03) Helping foreign students thrive on U.S. campuses, The New York Times.
Retrieved from http://www.nytimes somD\l4103/03/worldlamericas/helping-foreign-studentsthrive-on-us-campuses.html ?hpw&neÈeducation e f-0
Custer, S. (2014, February 2l) AIEA event challenges concept of internationalisation. The PIE News.
Retrieved from http://thepienews.com/news/aiea-conference-challenges-conceptinternational isation/
Fischer, K. (2014, February 19) Campuses focus more on meeting needs of international students. Zåe
Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com larticlelCampuses-Focus-
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Bowman, K. (2012, March/April) Local connections. International Educator. Retrieved from
http ://www. n afsa.or { JF ilel-/i e-novdec I 2 I ocal. pdf
Dessoff, A. (2009,November/December) Recruiting's brave new world. International Educator.
Retrieved from http://www.naßa.org/-/File/,/ie-novdec
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Certificate in Training and Development, Expected June 2014
Center
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Corporate and Professional Developmenl, Kent Stale University
Certificate in Lean Tools and Kaizen, May 2014
Center
for Corporate
and Professional Development, Kent State University
Certificate in Project Management, November 2013
Center
þr
Corporate and Professional Development, Kent State University
Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventoty,20l3-present
Intercultural Development Inventory, LLC
Trained Facilitator of the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory,20l3
Hammer Consulting, LLC
Qualifïed Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, 2008'2009
Minnes ota Supr eme C ourt
GLBT Safe Space Certification, 2008
St.
Cloud State University
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North Carolina 3'M" class Teaching License,2006-2009
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
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Assessment and Evaluation: Google Analytics, SPSS; Mail Chimp; Survey Monkey
Customer Relations: Hobsons EMT; Salesforce
General: Acrobat Professional; Lightroom 4.1; Microsoft Office; Social Media Applications
Managerial:Kronos; ViDesign; Clarizen; MS Project; MS Visio
Student Records: AppXtender; Banner;Cognos; ßaAtlas; ISRS; Oracle; Salesforce; SEVIS;
StudioAbroad
lleb Design: MS Sharepoint; Common Spot;Adobe Contribute
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English: Native
Russian:Conversational
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland,ltaly, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Oman, Qatar, Poland, Russia, SaudiArabia,
Switzerland, Taiwan, The Holy See, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, United Arab
Emirates, United Kingdom
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