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Mailing address:

The University of Kansas
Strong Hall
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 300
Lawrence, KS 66045-7535
Phone: (785) 864-6161
Fax: (785) 864-4555
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International Programs Staff

Dr. Hodgie Bricke coordinates the direct exchanges for graduate students (GDX) between KU and ten partner universities. She is also the campus contact for Fulbright grants and NSEP grants, directs the KULAC program at the University, and serves as the coordinator for the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Dr. Bricke has been with the office since 1989.

	Thomas Heilke, Ph.D. Associate Vice Provost. Email

Dr. Thomas Heilke is Professor of Political Science and has also taught in the KU Humanities and Western Civilization program, under which he directed a study abroad semester in Italy and France in Spring, 2000. His areas of teaching and research include political philosophy, the history of political thought, politics and religion, and international relations. He has authored and edited several books and numerous articles and chapters on a variety of topics in these fields. He is currently writing a book on the political thought of John Howard Yoder and another on Anabaptist political thought in the sixteenth century.

Charlie Bankart's responsibilities include overseeing international grant development work and the permanent residency application process for international scholars, coordinating programming, and leading the Global Partners Program. Before coming to KU, Bankart served for six years in international education administration at Indiana University. He has worked for IP since August 2005.

Celeste Yaluk plans and coordinates meetings, projects and events for IP and liaisons with the Advisory Board and other affiliated organizations. She also assists with visiting international delegations. She has a B.A. in Psychology.

Jane N. Irungu, M.S. Ed. Coordinator, Global Awareness Program Email.

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 publications and website for International Programs, including the annual reports, the biannual Horizons newsletter, and brochures. She also handles press releases assists with press coverage for the office's three units: the Applied English Center, International Student and Scholar Services, and the Office of Study Abroad, and helps with special events. She also coordinates alumni outreach.

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.

Laurie Grammer
Senior Administrative Specialist
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Laurie is the Assistant to the Associate Vice Provosts. She is responsible for maintaining their calendar and coordinates many of the day-to-day activities of the office staff.

Judy Davis
Receptionist
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Judy Davis 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.