January 2011 EducationUSA Webchats

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Researching Choices

Did you know that there are more than 4,900 accredited U.S. colleges, institutes, and universities to choose from in your search for the right school? Join us online to learn more about how to sort through the many options available to you! Experts from the field will answer your questions and offer invaluable insight on understanding the complexity of the U.S. higher education system and how you can find the college or university that is best suited to meet your needs during this live discussion. Participation is free ? don?t miss this unique opportunity!

Where:

http://edusaconnects.acrobat.com/ResearchChoices

When:

Monday, January 10, 7-8am (EST)* - 1 - 2p.m. (Belgrade)

How to Choose a College That?s Right for You

Cat Young, Assistant Director, International Student Services, SUNY-Plattsburgh

Tuesday, January 11, 11am-12pm (EST)* - 5 - 6 p.m. (Belgrade)

Teacher Education & Special Needs Education Programs

Jackie Vogl, Assistant Vice President, International Enrollment Management, SUNY-Plattsburgh

Wednesday, January 12, 7-8am (EST)* - 1 - 2 p.m. (Belgrade)

Selecting the Right Graduate Program

Kristin Williams, Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Special Enrollment Management

George Washington University

Friday, January 14, 10-11am (EST)* - 4 - 5p.m. (Belgrade)

How to Choose a College That?s Right for You

Stephanie Enstice, Associate Director of International Admission, Florida Institute of Technology

Monday, January 17, 9-10am (EST)* - 3 - 4 p.m. (Belgrade)

Explaining Higher Education in the U.S.

Leslie Rocha, Director of International Admissions, Monroe College

Tuesday, January 18, 11am-12pm (EST)* - 5 - 6 p.m. (Belgrade)

Selecting a School - Thinking Outside the Coastal Box

Michelle Lewis, Director of International Programs, Carroll College (Montana)

Wednesday, January 19, 9-10am (EST)* - 3 - 4 p.m. (Belgrade)

Choosing a Major for Undergraduates

Leslie Rocha, Director of International Admissions, Monroe College

Thursday, January 20, 8-9am (EST)* - 2 - 3 p.m. (Belgrade)

English Language Programs in the U.S.

importance of CEA Accreditation ? Rachel Herman, Director, English Language Center

University of Central Missouri

Monday, January 24, 4-5pm (EST)* - 10 - 11p.m. (Belgrade)

Graduate International Relations Programs

Sonja Steinbrech, Director of Enrollment School of International Relations & Pacific Studies

University of California-San Diego

Tuesday, January 25, from 8-9am (EST)* - 2 - 3 p.m. (Belgrade)

Graduate Law Programs

Jessica Dworkin, Assistant Dean of International and Graduate Programs

Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University

Tuesday, January 25, from 4-5pm (EST)* - 10 - 11p.m. (Belgrade)

Community Colleges Options

Scott Johnson, International Student Adviser

North Hennepin Community College

Wednesday, January 26, 11am-12pm (EST)* - 5 - 6p.m. (Belgrade)

The Value of Liberals Arts Education

Michelle Lewis, Director of International Programs, Carroll College (Montana)

Angela Jones-Glukhov, Sr. Associate Dean of Admissions, Millsaps College (Mississippi)

Friday, January 28, 11am-12pm (EST)* - 5 - 6p.m. (Belgrade)

Engineering Graduate Programs

Mario Vidalon, Director Center for Advanced Engineering & Technology Education

University of Colorado at Boulder

Monday, January 31, 11am-12pm (EST)* - 5 - 6p.m. (Belgrade)

Distance Education

Lauren Stone, Executive Director, Center for International Programs

Walden University

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You can see the transcripts of these webchats online at http://www.educationusa.info/edusa_connects/.