International Programs Staff
Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco directs the day-to-day business of International Programs.
Hodgie Bricke is the campus representative for the US Student Fulbright Program (IIE) and the Fulbright Scholar Program (CIES) and assists graduate students with Boren Fellowship and German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) applications. She oversees the development and signing of exchange agreeements
Dr. Brent Steele has responsibilities in IP that include administering a wide variety of faculty development programs to expand the international dimension of teaching and research at KU. As associate professor of political science, his areas of teaching include international relations theory, international ethics, United States foreign policy, and critical security studies. His research focuses on issues including international ethics and security studies.
Assistant Vice Provost
cbankart@ku.edu
Charlie Bankart's responsibilities include overseeing international program development, strategic planning, the Graduate Direct Exchange program and immigration services for international employees and scholars.
Therese Danley plans and coordinates meetings, projects and events for IP and liaisons with the Advisory Board and other affiliated organizations. She assists with visiting international delegations and leads the Global Partners Program .
Linda Harris' primary responsibility is to provide H1B services and permanent residency support to departments. This includes developing and enhancing immigration advising and resources for all international employees and visiting scholars.
Jenna Hunter coordinates the Global Awareness Program (GAP). She works with faculty, students and staff to encourage undergraduates to take advantage of the international opportunities on and off campus that can lead to certification on student transcripts.
Malika Lyon assists departments with bringing visiting scholars to KU by providing information about the process, as well as the forms and documents necessary for securing visas. She welcomes the scholars upon their arrival, validates their program participation in the online SEVIS system, helps them to obtain required health insurance and gives them an orientation to KU and Lawrence. She also serves as the coordinator for the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholarship.
Alison Watkins is responsible for IP publications and helps maintain the office website. She handles press releases and assists with press coverage for the Applied English Center, International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of Study Abroad and helps with special events. She manages the International House.
Bette Luther manages the budgets for International Programs and works with the Budget Officers in AEC, ISSS and OSA. She also manages the faculty international travel fund and is the Personnel Related Staff person for IP.
Lisa Weeks
Senior Administrative Specialist
Lisa.Weeks@ku.edu
Rose Broers is the first person visitors see when they come through the door of the International Programs. Her duties include answering the phone and distributing mail.
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