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Staff directory

Name Position Phone Email
Danette Bontrager Office Manager 515-294-4198 danetteb@iastate.edu
Monica Ernberger Program Coordinator. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) and Affiliate Programs 515-294-6792 mernberg@iastate.edu
Christine Gemignani Associate Director. Oversees all study abroad programming areas, workshops, assessment, and policies. 515-294-6792 cgemig@iastate.edu
Amy Grau Coordinates all programs in Australia and New Zealand. 515-294-6792 amy@mail.iastate.edu
Nancy Guthrie Program Coordinator. ISU and Monterrey TEC (Mexico) exchange, special emphasis on Spanish-speaking programs including ISEP. 515-294-6792 nguthrie@iastate.edu
Karen Knight Office Coordinator/Receptionist. 515-294-6792 knightk@iastate.edu
Trevor Nelson Director. Develops semester study abroad opportunities and works with faculty and staff to develop short-term group programs. Coordinates student exchange opportunities in the UK and Scandinavia. Campus advisor for the Graduate Fulbright and the National Security and Education Programs. 515-294-6792 tnelson@iastate.edu
Susan Posch Writes/edits all publications; advises on Fulbright, Rotary, and other scholarships; and advises on internship and work abroad opportunities. 515-294-6792 scposch@iastate.edu
Julie Yankey Coordinates semester and summer programs in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and a number of programs in Asia. 515-294-6792 jyankey@iastate.edu

Mission statement

In order for Iowa State University students to become leaders at the local, national and international levels, they will need to meet the challenges created by the global community of nations in which cross-cultural and language skills will be increasingly important and in which knowledge of other nations and their customs and traditions will be no longer just desirable but imperative. Recognizing the importance of providing an education that develops these skills, the Study Abroad Center will:

  • articulate to the ISU community the need for and benefits of experiencing the world beyond our shores and borders;
  • provide assistance to students in identifying programs best suited to their needs and interests;
  • prepare students to meet the challenges of an international experience; and
  • develop programs that provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to explore other countries.

Reports and statistics

 

Study abroad statistics

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FY 2011, FY 2010, FY 2009, FY 2008, FY 2007, FY 2006, FY 2005, FY 2004, FY 2003, FY 2002, FY 2001, FY 2000, FY 1999, FY 1998, FY 1997, FY 1996, FY 1995, FY 1994