Dana Van De Walker Email and Phone Number

Plans, develops, and implements Global Scholars/IS curriculum, outcomes, and offeringsImplements best practice-based processes for Global Scholars/IS registration and enrollment. Addresses IS-related complaints, issues, and eligibility Organizes, plans, and prioritizes campus-level curricular and co-curricular activities, Global Scholars/IS events, long-range plans and campus evaluation and professional development Has accountability for all duties of subordinates of Global Scholars staff and oversees student data tracking, travel, and budget Works collaboratively with internal and external contacts, maintaining a visible role in the community and with local ISDs Negotiates and deals with vendors and outside organizations Analyzes and interprets detailed information to develop campus-strategic goals and provide semesterly and yearly program evaluation / curricular assessment Develops and manages contracts and budgets and send to Associate Vice Chancellor for final approvalResponsible for overseeing Global Scholars student advising, including personalized advising, training advisors/counselors on IS curriculum and schedules, providing IS-related transfer and scholarship workshops Responsible for leading Global Scholars–related travel. Serves as trip leader for some student conferences and international travel. Supports and oversees Global Scholars campus-affiliate field trips. Supports related study abroad and virtual exchange programming Initiates and manages Global Scholars/IS recruiting and outreach by leading recruitment drives, high school recruiting visits and events, advertising and distributing scholarships at the campus level and coordinating scholarship plans to enrollment management Supports integration initiatives with IHIE/International Programs events and programming

Recruited quality international students for SHSU undergraduate, graduate, and English language programs.Promoted Sam Houston State University through innovative international marketing, armchair recruitment, overseas travel, and community college visits.Managed unique short-term campus programs for students from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, and China, and overseeing visits from partner university delegations.Coordinated SHSU study abroad programs (in the interim), including faculty-led, exchange, and independent programs across more than 20 countries.Served as a USCIS Designated School Official (DSO) for F1 students and J1 scholars, including generating new I-20s, maintaining SEVIS records, and advising international students.Developed and maintained international partnerships through the drafting of Memorandums of Understanding and agreements.Supported and advised the SHSU International Student Organization and Global Ambassadors Program.

Explored and secured new sister school relationship opportunities and maintaining current database of university bilateral agreements.Served as a specialist and "Jill-of-all-trades"​ for the Office of International Affairs.Taught Conversational English, Business English, and TOEIC Test Preparation to students in the university's general education program.Taught International Relations and Gender and Society to students in the Department of Social Sciences.Managed and provided guidance to a team of teachers through peer observations and counselling.

Taught Conversational English, English Interview Skills, and Classroom English to students majoring in Elementary Education.Taught American Culture and mentored students preparing to study abroad in the U.S.Prepared course curriculum and textbook materials for all classes.

Taught productive and receptive English language skills for children in grades three through six.Planned lessons around grammatical or topical themes.Tested children on acquired English ability.

Researched and wrote corporate and foundation grant proposals.Solicited and managed major donors for special events.Attended outdoor recreation product fairs and coordinated corporate product donations.Conducted community and volunteer outreach.

Translated and edited breaking news articles and special features written by Arabic speaking staff.Updated and managed website content for PNN's English homepage.Delivered daily radio broadcasts and breaking news in English.