S.F. Bay Area PIER

The Bay Area Professional International Educators Roundtable 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 Angela Khoo BA-PIER Treasurer) to:

• After the BA-PIER application is processed you will be added to the official BA-PIER e-mail listserv