2012 Annual Conference Schedule
CSIET Annual Conference
October 25-27th, 2012
The Westin, Alexandria, Virginia
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012
9:00 – 1:00 pm |
CSIET Board Meeting |
Whitney Room |
1:00 pm 1:00- 5:00 pm 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
Exhibitor Set-Up Conference Registration and Check-In Pre-Conference Session English Proficiency Testing
Publication of the SLEP test was discontinued in June 2012. In preparation for this change, CSIET has been researching and discussing suitable options with a committee comprised of CSIET Listed Programs. Representatives from this committee will present on our progress thus far and discuss next steps for the community. Please plan to arrive early to the conference, so you can participate in this discussion as this decision will impact the entire community. |
Foyer Foyer Edison Ballroom
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1:00 – 6:00 pm |
Exhibits Open |
Foyer |
6:00 – 10:00 pm |
Evening Reception Gather in Lobby at 6:00 pm to ride the Old Town Trolley to the Waterfront and board the Cherry Blossom Cruise for an evening on the Potomac. Sponsored by: Intellicorp Records, Inc.
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Hotel Lobby |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012 |
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8:00 – 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast Buffet |
Edison Ballroom |
9:00 – 10:30 am |
Membership Council Meeting
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Edison Ballroom |
10:30 – 10:45 am |
Coffee Break Sponsored by: Program of Academic Exchange (PAX)
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Foyer
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10:45 – 12:15 pm |
Plenary Session United States Department of State J Visa Session Moderator: Laura Rose, Center for Cultural Interchange
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Edison Ballroom
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12:15 – 1:45 pm |
Lunch and Keynote Address Moderator: Martin Milne Student Speaker Sara Harda (Morocco), YES Student, YFU Keynote Address Ms. Robin Lerner Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs,United States Department of State Ms. Lerner will discuss the future of the youth exchange industry in a more heavily regulated environment, the management audit, and how the Department of State will work with CSIET Listed Programs going forward |
Edison Ballroom |
1:45 – 2:45 pm |
Concurrent Sessions Federal Budget Update and U.S. Department of State Sponsored Programs and Funding Opportunities
Michael McCarry will provide an annual review of Federal and state legislation and funding initiatives for international exchange programming, along with a review of the Congressional appropriations process for upcoming funding cycle. Discover how your organization can expand its exchange portfolio and reach new audiences by working with State Department-sponsored high school exchange programs. Learn about funding opportunities for non-profit organizations and how you can get involved. A Youth Program Branch Chief from the Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will moderate this interactive session which will include a panel of current grantees who will share their experiences. We will address the opportunities and the challenges of partnering with State to further the mission of fostering mutual understanding. |
Edison ABC
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1:45 – 2:45 pm |
Concurrent Sessions SEVP: Current and Future
An overview of current SEVP information and initiatives as well as a brief look at what the future holds for SEVIS and SEVP. |
Edison D |
2:45 – 3:00 pm |
Refreshment Break Sponsored by CIEE
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Foyer |
3:00 – 4:45 pm |
Plenary Session Best Practices Roundtable
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Edison Ballroom |
4:45– 5:45 pm |
Plenary Session Intellicorp Session
This session is designed to discuss with the CSIET members which products are included in each of the current bundles. As well as, inform members which supplemental searches may be added to ensure a more comprehensive background check of host families. |
Edison Ballroom
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6:00 – 6:30 pm |
CSIET Board Meeting |
Whitney Room |
7:30-9:00 pm |
Friday Night Reception |
Foyer |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 27 2012 |
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8:00 – 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast Buffet |
Edison Ballroom |
9:00 – 10:30am
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Concurrent Sessions Spokesperson Skills for An Effective Media Exchange
Whether you are managing a crisis or simply publicizing a program, media relations requires a combination of preparation and skill, and should always support one of your organization's goals. In this program, Chris Lukach, COO of Anne Klein Communications Group, will review fundamental spokesperson techniques, guidelines for creating and using "key messages," and the do's and don'ts of working with the media. |
Edison ABC
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9:00 – 10:30 am |
CSIET F-1 Audit
CSIET staff and program community representatives will lead a discussion onthe new CSIET F-1 Audit Template and compliance. |
Edison D |
10:30 – 11:00 am |
Refreshment Break |
Lobby |
11:00 – 12:30 pm |
Plenary Session Student Counselling Session
Join us for a discussion on how to support and guide students and families throughout the program. This will be a great time to collaborate on how issues are handled in your organization, what partners are looking for from us and what we need from them, expectations to which we should all hold ourselves accountable and the role of a support person in your organization. |
Edison Ballroom |
12:30 – 2:00 pm |
CSIET Networking Luncheon (US Based and International Members) CSIET Program members, both US based and International, attend a luncheon dedicated to networking. Programs are encouraged to engage each other to discuss partnership opportunities as well as the state of the international educational exchange community. |
Edison Ballroom |
2:00 |
Conference Adjourns |
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