31st Annual Conference Presentations

Wednesday, October 21st

• IRS Treatment of Host Family Payments
• Criminal Background Checks

Thursday, October 22nd

• CSIET Opening Remarks/Membership Council Meeting (delivered by Chris Page)
• FY-15 Annual Report (delivered by Julian Tackett)
• Department of State and Department of Homeland Security Panel Discussion
• Creating an Impact (Keynote Speaker Laura Rose, during Luncheon)
• ELTiS: Meeting Rising English Language Standards
• Introduction to CSIET: Member Benefits, The Listing Process, & the New CSIET Website
• Navigating Athletic Eligibility Requirements Panel Discussion
• Piloting Revised Outbound Standards

Friday, October 23rd

• All Boats Rising with the Tide
• J-Visa Compliance
• SEVP Updates
• Host Family Tax Deduction, Federal Budget Update
• Tackling Mental Health Issues
• Preserving Your Reputation During a Crisis

Saturday, October 24th

Ignite Your International Student Program Workshop & Networking Event

• EMPOWER: Building Your Toolkit
  • CSIET
  • ELTiS 
  • SEVIS Support
• ENGAGE: Simple Practice, Big Impact
  • What I Wish I had Known: Learning from Experience and Revolutionizing Your Program
• ENRICH: Blending Foundation, Inspiration, and Experience
  • Using a CSIET Listed Program to Help Cultivate a Mindful and Supportive Campus
  • Cultural Crossways