2008 Woodie Awards
Office of International Studies new this year
Chris Donnelly '08
Issue date: 9/21/06 Section: News
Providence College is searching for a dean of international studies, a newly formed position meant to oversee the study abroad programs and the College's international students. Charles Haberle, assistant vice president of Academic Affairs, said PC has currently received more than 70 applications, which are being vetted by a committee headed by Dr. James Keating, professor of theology.
Besides Keating, the other committee members for the selection process are Haberle; Raul Fonts, coordinator of international admission; Dr. Steven Sears, dean of Residence Life; Dr. Nuria Alonso-Garcia, associate professor of modern languages and director of Global Studies; Yvonne Arruda, dean of Enrollment Services; Dr. Inglish Morgan-Gardner, assistant dean of the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs; and Dr. Francine Newth, professor of management.
The study abroad office will become the center for international studies and will report to the academic affairs department. The director of the office will be a full dean, a title not previously given to the director of study abroad or the international student advisor.
"I think it gives [the office] a lot of credibility," said Fonts, coordinator of international admission, as to the importance of appointing a dean.
The resignation last June of Dr. Seana McGovern, former director of the study abroad office, created the opportunity to form the new position, which entails supporting the needs of PC's international students. Until the position is filled, the study abroad program will be temporarily run by Administrative Coordinator Rachel Hazard.
International students were previously advised by Dr. John Hogan, director of the Personal Counseling Center, through the counseling office rather than through their own department. "[PC] is going from not having a point person for international students to having an office for international support," said Fonts.
"Many of the services [PC] provides are the same for students studying abroad as students that come here," said Haberle.
Besides Keating, the other committee members for the selection process are Haberle; Raul Fonts, coordinator of international admission; Dr. Steven Sears, dean of Residence Life; Dr. Nuria Alonso-Garcia, associate professor of modern languages and director of Global Studies; Yvonne Arruda, dean of Enrollment Services; Dr. Inglish Morgan-Gardner, assistant dean of the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs; and Dr. Francine Newth, professor of management.
The study abroad office will become the center for international studies and will report to the academic affairs department. The director of the office will be a full dean, a title not previously given to the director of study abroad or the international student advisor.
"I think it gives [the office] a lot of credibility," said Fonts, coordinator of international admission, as to the importance of appointing a dean.
The resignation last June of Dr. Seana McGovern, former director of the study abroad office, created the opportunity to form the new position, which entails supporting the needs of PC's international students. Until the position is filled, the study abroad program will be temporarily run by Administrative Coordinator Rachel Hazard.
International students were previously advised by Dr. John Hogan, director of the Personal Counseling Center, through the counseling office rather than through their own department. "[PC] is going from not having a point person for international students to having an office for international support," said Fonts.
"Many of the services [PC] provides are the same for students studying abroad as students that come here," said Haberle.