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Office of International Education: Appointments, document pickup, reception

OIE Administration, Policy, program development, international agreement oversight, and university relations

 - Dr. Ken McNabb, Maggie Lawry

Auburn Abroad Contacts - Deborah WeissJoan Layne, Diedre Van Zandt
F-1 International Students - Carol Lovvorn, Penny Christopher
Foreign National Employment (H, etc.; LPR), Alien Employment Document Verification: - Sue Ann Balch, Jessica Holley


J Exchange Visitor Program:

  • FOR J EV PAID by AU - FIRST contact Sue Ann Balch

  • unpaid scholars, student programs, exchanges, DS-2019 issuance, and IE  Insurance  Jessica Holley

  • J EV Program policy/administration - Ken McNabb

 

Ken McNabb, PhD - Interim Special Assistant to the

Provost for International Education

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
334-844-5009 - direct
mcnabkl@auburn.edu

 

For Appointments, OIE business operations, policy issues, agreements, etc. contact Maggie Lawry

 

  • Provide overall strategic direction for the International efforts for AU
  • Work with all units to determine International Education needs.
  • Provide direction to the university regarding international faculty, student and scholar compliance requirements and services.
  • Develop and implement policies to assist AU units with Auburn Abroad programs.
     
     
     

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Sue Ann Balch, J.D - Assistant Director, Compliance; USDHS DSO/ARO
CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
balchsa@auburn.edu

Jessica Holley - Admin. Assist. Appointments
jlh0002@auburn.edu

  • Primary US Citizenship & Immigration Service (PDSO)
  • Responsible Officer (RO) US Department of State etc.
  • College, departmental, staff and faculty advising on CIS issues
  • All employment issues
  • AILA, American Immigration Lawyer Association
  • J Exchange Visitor program
  • AAIE President
  • International Faculty and Student Scholar Insurance

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Deborah S. Weiss, MBA - Assistant Director

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

334-844-5001 - appointments

334-844-5007 - direct
weissds@auburn.edu

  • Policy and procedure review and implementation: Auburn Abroad programs
  • New study abroad program registration, development, implementation
  • International, Affiliate & Program vendor agreements
  • Risk management policy and practice for programs abroad, Crisis Team Department Chair Liaison
  • Consular contact for immigration procedures
  • Study abroad student advising for programs, financial aid, and immigration paperwork
  • NAFSA - SECUSSA: Association of International Education, SECACEA - SEC Academic Council Education Abroad
  • Fulbright Evaluator, Gilman Scholarship Advisor
  • Med Ex implementation
  • RAT50's

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Joan Layne, MA - Coordinator I, Auburn Abroad

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

334-844-5001 - appointments

334-844-3667 - direct
laynemj@auburn.edu

  • Study Abroad Fair/Event Coordinator
  • Student Information sessions, pre-departure sessions for Study Abroad
  • Grade postings for Auburn Abroad
  • Registrar liaison
  • College, departmental, presentations, staff and faculty advising on study abroad issues
  • Information on study/intern abroad programs
  • Academic Advisor liaison
  • Study Abroad approvals: Academic credentialing, Financial aid, Immigration paper work, Transcripts
  • NAFSA - SECUSSA : Study Abroad section, Association of International Education
  • Fulbright Evaluator, Gilman Scholarship Evaluation team member
  • Med Ex liaison
  • Crisis Management Team Member

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Diedre Van Zandt, MSE - Auburn Abroad Advisor, Acad. Asst II

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

334-844-5001 - appointments

334-844-7130 - direct
dvanzandt@auburn.edu
 

  • Study Abroad Student advisor

  • MEDEX/GLOBAL enrollment for students

  • Student Information sessions and pre-departure sessions for Study Abroad

  • Study Abroad approvals: Financial aid and Immigration paper work

  • Global Tiger Peer Advisory Group Liaison

  • Assists Study Abroad fairs

  • Study Abroad Photo Contest Coordinator

  • Crisis Management Team Member

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Penny Christopher, International Student Advisor
- Acad. Spec. I (USDHS DSO)

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
pzc0003@auburn.edu
 

  • Covers last name beginning with "A-L" for F1 students

  • US Citizenship & Immigration Service Designated School Officer (DSO)

  • US Department of State Exchange Visitor Program Alternate Responsible School Officer (ARO)

  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT)

  • Reinstatements (F visas)

  • Change of status, change of program, change of level (F visa)

  • Extensions (F visa)

  • Authorization to drop below full time enrollment/Full course of study certification (Gold forms)

  • Applications for replacement documents

  • Good standing letter for F1 students

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Carol Lovvorn, International Student Advisor
- Acad. Spec. I (USDHS DSO)

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
lovvocs@auburn.edu
 

  • Covers last name beginning with "M-Z" for F1 students

  • US Citizenship & Immigration Service Designated School Officer (DSO)

  • US Department of State Exchange Visitor Program Alternate Responsible School Officer (ARO)

  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT)

  • Reinstatements (F visas)

  • Change of status, change of program, change of level (F visa)

  • Extensions (F visa)

  • Authorization to drop below full time enrollment/Full course of study certification (Gold forms)

  • Applications for replacement documents

  • Good standing letter for F1 students

  • Driver’s License Letters (J Visa)

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Alisa Little, International Student Advisor
- Acad. Assist. I  (USDHS DSO)

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
intledu@auburn.edu
 

  • Initial I-20's

  • Dependant I-20's

  • Transfer in/out students

  • Assistantships

  • Travel Requests

  • Address Changes for all international students

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Amelia Pendleton, International Student Advisor - Acad. Assist. I

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-5001 - appointments
hangame@auburn.edu


 

  • Record Keeping

  • Banner Scanning

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Maggie Lawry- Admin Support to Director - Acad Assoc I

CONTACT INFORMATION

334-844-2824 - appointments
lawrymg@auburn.edu
 

  • Answers/directs calls and schedules appointments for the Director of OIE

  • Maintains Signature process for AU International Agreements

  • Assists with the implementation of ISS Health Insurance along with serving as the primary contact with the agency providing coverage

  • Oversees the RAT50 process 

  • MEDEX enrollment for faculty

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Karen Robinson, Admin Support (TES) -
Health and Emergency Assistance Insurance
CONTACT: 334-844-4506,  krobinson@auburn.edu
 CONTACT INFORMATION
334-844-5001 - appointments, 334-844-4983 - Fax
intledu@auburn.edu

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Created 01/23/2006, rev. 02/15/2008 09:30:40 AM