S.F. Bay Area PIER

Professional International Educators Roundtable (PIER)

2010 BA-PIER Meetings

Basic Info About the NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Region XII Northern District Conference, March 29, 2010

*Check-in is at 8:30 am on March 29 at St. Mary's College in Moraga.

*First Session Begins: 9:00am

*Second Session Begins: around 10:45am

*Lunch Begins around 12:00pm

*Afternoon Session Ends: 3:00pm

After the last session there will be a raffle and a Poster Session

Arthur

(Posted: 3/4/2010 9:27 AM)


Introducing the SF Bay Area Professional International Educators Roundtable Program (BA-PIER)

What is BA-PIER?

The Bay Area Professional International Educators Roundtable (BA-PIER) provides international educators with a forum to meet regularly to discuss the current issues and government regulations that affect international students and scholars. It is an independent and informal organization dedicated to the professional growth and support of its members.

BA-PIER Goals

  • Develop an ongoing support network among international educators
  • Facilitate communication between international educators, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other organizations such as the Department of Commerce, and the Department of State (DoS) 
  • Foster enrichment opportunities and professional growth for its members
  • Actively mentor new members in the field

What BA-PIER Offers You

  • Periodic liaison meetings with DHS
  • Ongoing support network
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Mentor program
  • Special workshops
  • E-mail listserv  for BA-PIER announcements, updates and Q&A

BA-PIER Meetings

Regular meetings are held throughout the year and are usually scheduled on the third Thursday of the months of September, November, February, April and June. A different member school or institution hosts each meeting. Meetings include immigration news and updates, an educational program and roundtable discussions on a variety of topics.

How to become a member?

Please send the BA-PIER application & check for $5 membership fee (payable to Susan Sermeno BA-PIER Treasurer) to:

Susan Sermeno, BA-PIER Treasurer2008-09

John F. Kennedy University Admissions

100 Ellinwood Way

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817
  • After the BA-PIER application is processed you will be added to the official BA-PIER e-mail listserv