ISSS PRACTICES & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Schedule
last UPDATED: june 1st, 2020
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
JUNE 2 – JUNE 5 , 2020
tueSDAY
JUNE 2ND
1:00 PM ET
IT ADVOCACY
Learn some basic IT concepts and learn how to best work with IT colleagues/advocate for your IT needs and resources
Thomas Stockwell | International Office Consulting
Katharine Salem | University of Texas, Arlington
Daniel Connor | The New School
JUNE 2ND
1:00 PM ET
sunapsis 4.0 overview
Get familiar with the latest version of sunapsis
Cindy Nair | Oregon State University
Karen Chevrier | International Office Consulting
JUNE 2ND
1:00 PM ET
terra dotta: USER Best Practices and tips/tricks
Discuss methods, practices, and user tips for using the application efficiently
Jennifer King | University of Connecticut
Martin Rosales | Texas A & M University
Christine Cooper | University of Connecticut
JUNE 2ND
2:30 PM ET
how to (sunapsis) nerd
Discuss how to troubleshoot common issues and errors
Nick Dunn | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Leo Covis | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
JUNE 2ND
2:30 PM ET
Airtable for small schools
Discuss how to use airtable to meet the demands of your office
Sheena Connell | University of the Incarnate Word
Geet Vanaik | Greenville University
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 3RD
1:00 PM ET
WHAT PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
How to approach evaluating the SEVIS product(s) that may be right for your institution
JUNE 3RD
1:00 PM ET
sunapsis | alerts
Discussion on how to understand and manage sunapsis alerts
Cindy Nair | Oregon State University
Karen Chevrier | International Office Consulting
JUNE 3RD
1:00 PM ET
terra dotta | student USER session
Explore the student functionality available in ISSS
Jodi Simek | University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Martin Rosales | Texas A & M University
Jennifer King | University of Connecticut
JUNE 3RD
2:30 PM ET
Virtual networking for nerds
Tips and tricks for networking remotely
Alaina Levine | CEO of Quantum Success Solutions
JUNE 3RD
4:00 PM ET
english3
Learn about English3 offerings for English Proficiency for J Scholars and integrations with sunapsis/Terra Dotta
Samuel Brown | Brigham Young University
Julie Wilbers | University of Texas Health, San Antonio
Virginie Blum | Texas A&M University
Moroni Flake | English3
JUNE 3RD
4:00 PM ET
Advising hacks for small SCHOOLS
Tips and tricks for managing student advising in a small school international office
Stephanie Wobensmith | Delaware Valley University
Elyse Achenbach | Southwestern College
Edyta Cichon-Barche | Upper Iowa University
Susanna Lu | Concordia College
Xong Sony Yang | Augustana College
JUNE 3RD
5:00 PM ET
SOCIAL HOUR: networking for nerds trivia!
Relax, connect, and maybe win some prizes
Alaina Levine will emcee!
thursday
JUNE 4TH
1:00 PM ET
preparing for an implementation
Whether contracting for a new product or hoping to down the road — learn how to get ready and save time
JUNE 4TH
1:00 PM ET
sunapsis | MASS UPLOAD provider & AUTO FILE UPLOADS
Discuss and explore two powerful automation features in sunapsis
Bryant Tonkin | International Office Consulting
Emily Taylor | University of California, Davis
Courtney Luque Jacobson | Northern Arizona University
JUNE 4TH
1:00 PM ET
terra dotta | Implementation lessons
Tips, tricks, and lessons from institutions that have recently implemented
Nathan Benzschawel | University of San Francisco
Jason Marquart | University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Jodi Simek | University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Christine Cooper | University of Connecticut
Patrick Himes | Tufts University
JUNE 4TH
2:30 PM ET
eshipglobal
Learn about UEMS/eShipGlobal’s shipping offerings for your institution and product integrations
Janani Murali | eShipGlobal
Nicole Franklin | Penn State University
Emily Harper | Portland State University
Irene Mendez | Rice University
JUNE 4TH
4:00 PM ET
slate overview for small schools
Learn how small institutions are using slate for their purposes
Cory Owen | Juilliard
Geet Vanaik | Greenville University
JUNE 4TH
4:00 PM ET
sunapsis | CHECKLIST 101
Conversational introduction to a sunapsis workflow engine
Cindy Nair | Oregon State University
friday
JUNE 5TH
1:00PM ET
i get by with a little help from my friends
Hear lessons about obtaining and working with consultants in the ISSS space
Andria Kwasnicki | Princeton University
Margaret Hellwarth | Scripps Research Institute
Nick Garganzo | Campbellsville University
Angie Stevens | Florida State University
JUNE 5TH
1:00 PM ET
sunapsis | admission automatic sevis templates
Discuss how institutions use this feature to save time and issues visa documents with super speed
Rachel Young | The New School
Belinda Grody | Wright State University
JUNE 5TH
1:00 PM ET
terra dotta | managing it support/related issues
Review what kind of IT related/support needs the product needs
Patrick Himes | Tufts University
Nathan Benzschawel | University of San Francisco
Jennifer King | University of Connecticut
JUNE 5TH
2:30 PM ET
HOMEBASE: debut preview
Visit https://english3.com/homebase for a preview and come discuss this new free resource for delivering an engaging and effective online orientation.
Moroni Flake | English3
Shelby Adelsen | University of Texas Health, San Antonio
JUNE 5TH
4:00 PM ET
sunapsis | templates
Discuss tips, tricks, and best practices for creating templates to copy to/from locations in sunapsis
International Office Consulting
JUNE 5TH
4:00 PM ET
small schools online form options
What options are available for small schools for their processing needs
Rachel Webb | Bradley University
Cory Owen | Juilliard
Xony Song Yang | Augustana College