lunch | 12 to 1:30 p.m. Conference attendees are invited to pick up a portable lunch, then may choose from a number of informal opportunities to interact with exhibitors, network with colleagues, or participate in Lunchtime Conversations. afternoon conference sessions | 1:45 to 3 p.m. alumni engagement: untapped resources in support of study abroad Kimberly Burton (University of California, San Diego), Tracie Davee (University of California, San Diego), Elizabeth Perl (University of California Education Abroad Program), Susan Popko (Santa Clara University), Steve Seaworth (Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University) This session explores the engagement of alumni who have studied abroad, and how they can help advocate for international education with students, parents and administrators. The advantages, issues and challenges of developing programs for engaging alumni will be discussed along with examples of successful efforts. The amazing race: winners, challenges and adventures including students with disabilities Cerise Roth-Vinson (Mobility International USA), Teneisha Ellis (University of Illinois, Urbana Champagne), Joanna Boval (University of California, San Diego) The ‘Amazing Race’ of diversifying programs to include students with disabilities involves teamwork and exciting adventures, but sometimes also means problem-solving, perceived roadblocks or unforeseen challenges. This interactive session focuses on multiple perspectives, case studies, and best practices from the U.S. Department of Statesponsored National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange. connecting the dots: enhancing students’ international internship experience and employability Shawna Hurley (IIE, Gilman Scholarship Program), Philip D. Gardner (Michigan State University), Richard Russo (University of California, Berkeley) Michigan State University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Gilman Scholarship Program explore international internships from the perspective of employer recognition and how students can maximize their internship for professional marketability. Participants will discuss effective strategies for helping students to identify internship programs that will meet their professional goals. what is the state of the field? Margaret Wiedenhoeft (Kalamazoo College) This session presents the Forum Data Committee’s recent work, including results and trends of the 2013 State of the Field Survey. Now in its fifth iteration, the State of the Field Survey takes the pulse of the field on major issues, and compares current trends with responses from 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. The evolving role of the senior international officer James Paul Holloway (University of Michigan), Joanna Regulska (Rutgers University), Meredith McQuaid (University of Minnesota), Michael Adewumi (Pennsylvania State University), Downing Thomas (University of Iowa) The role of Senior International Officers on campuses has evolved over the last decade. This panel of SIOs will share their perspective and help the audience understand how different schools have structured and organized the SIO role, and how that role interacts with the education abroad apparatus on their campuses. 12