S.F. Bay Area PIER

Professional International Educators Roundtable (PIER)

2008-09 BA-PIER Meetings

June 10, 2009
 
Greetings BA-PIER Members,
 
The next BA-PIER meeting will be held on June 18, 1:00-3:00 at City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco. 
 
We’ll be meeting at the Pierre Coste Room (PCR) located in Statler Wing.  The entrance to the Pierre Coste Room is through Ram Plaza.  Please find a map of the campus here http://www.ccsf.edu/Info/Map/. 
 
If you are driving, the Statler Wing Building is close to parking lot A and H.  If you are taking BART, the pedestrian overpass to the Balboa Park BART Station is also near.
 
Light refreshments will be provided at the meeting.  Please look for the Agenda coming soon from Chair Arthur Levine.
 
We look forward to seeing you then!
 
Sincerely,
Louise Louie, Coordinator
Intensive English Program
CCSF International Student Programs
(415) 239-3895
 
You may use this letter as a parking permit.  Please place the letter on your dashboard face up.  Thank you.
 
Meeting:      SF Bay Area Professional International Educators Roundtable Program (BA-PIER)
Date:                    June 18, 2009
Time:          1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:     Pierre Coste Room, City College of San Francisco

AGENDA

Introductions

Election of BA-PIER Officers

Presentation of Highlights fro NAFGSA Annual Conference

        Summary of New Developments - Inna Zaltsmann, Mission College

        SEVIS II - Trish Reiff, UC, Davis Extension

        California Service Center -  Louis Gecenok, San Jose State

Using the Web to Communicate With Students - Laleh Rongere, Stanford

California Budget Crisis on International Students and International Student Offices - (If there is time and also will be on PIER Agenda for September 09)

Whatever Else If there is Time to Discuss


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