Title: UCIS Central Administration
1UCIS Central Administration
- 4G Posvar Hall
- 648-7370
- ucis_at_pitt.edu
2Central Administration
- Provide overall leadership for international work
of University of Pittsburgh - Planning and Budgeting
- Coordinate work of component units
- Liaison between component units and senior
University leadership - Provide central services
3Central Administration
Directorate
BusinessOffice
International Advancement
SpecialPrograms
DirectorsOffice
Information Technology Projects
4Directorate
- Burkart Holzner, Director
- Goal setting, planning budgeting for UCIS,
personnel evaluations, negotiate with Deans and
senior leadership, Deans council, outside
representation (local, national, international),
federal relations, institutional advancement,
benchmarking, tracking developments in
international education - Glema Burke, Assistant Director for Management
- Responsible for personnel and finance
- Coordinates UCIS functions between UCIS
directorates and program directors - Wolfgang Schlör, Assistant Director for Academic
Affairs - Faculty planning, coordination of academic
affairs, information technology, international
agreements, fundraising, publications, faculty
grants, Heinz Malmberg fellowships, Global
Climate Change Colloquium
5Business Office
- Mary Ann Varhola
- Payroll, Hewlett International Grants, CenAd hard
money - Rose Wooten
- Finance Officer for CLAS ASP
- Toni Bell
- Travel Reimbursements/Advances, Purchase Orders,
Small Grants
6Directors Office
- Jim Clougherty, Systems Analyst
- General computer support, responds to help
requests, network administrator - Helen Thomay, Secretary
- Administrative Support for Holzner Schlör,
international travel missions, Small Grants
Hewlett International, International Agreements,
computer help requests - Judy Tredway, Assistant to the Director
- Administrative support for Holzner, calendar,
Board of Visitors meetings, University Club
arrangements and billing, supervision of
Directors Office staff, international travel
missions - Barbara Yonkovitz, Receptionist
- Front desk, UCIS directory, lunch room,
paychecks, keys, main UCIS phone number - Claire Piana, Secretary
- Administrative support, May through August
7Community Relations
- Elaine Linn, Community Relations Coordinator
- International alumni identification, cultivation,
and special events, TELP, International Week,
special events, liaison w/ UICS volunteer support
structure. - Linda Butera
- Provides support for International alumni events,
International Week, International Coffeehouse
Series, special events coordination
8International Advancement
9Key Facts We Want You to Know and to Remember
- UCIS Capital Campaign Goal 12.5 million
- Raised to date 7.7 million
- Capital Campaign Committee Chaired by David
Barnes and David Murdoch - Kick-Off Weekend October 27-28th
- Overall University Goal 500 million. Raised to
date 267 million. - Process Exists for Preparation and Debriefing for
International Missions
10Who We Are, What Do We Do How Do We Do It
- Susan White, Director of International
Advancement - Responsible for designing and implementing a
strategic fundraising plan for UCIS - Linda Butera, Assistant, International
Advancement - Supports all aspects of the fundraising and
strategic planning effort for UCIS. Including
management of the acknowledgement, stewardship,
research and reporting systems for UCIS.
Facilitates communication between numerous areas
of UCIS and Institutional Advancement
11How Can We Better Serve You Within your Center?
- Is there something you want to know, in
particular, regarding UCIS' fundraising effort? - Do you have any recommendations regarding ways
you believe the UCIS fundraising effort could be
more effective or efficient? - What do you think is done well?
- Would you like to become more involved and if so,
how would you like to be involved?
12Asian Studies Program
- 4E04 Posvar Hall
- 648-7370
- asia_at_imap.pitt.edu
13Mission of ASP
- Established in 1969, ASP aims to
- Promote broader understanding of East Asia, South
Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands - Committed to teaching at all educational levels,
research, community service and enriching the
international dimension of education - Provide opportunity to attain proficiency in
Asian languages, cultures and society
14ASP Staff
- Elizabeth Greene, Assistant to the Director
- Office management, Calendar
- Doreen Hernandez, Secretary
- Databases, Website, Information management
- Rose Wooten, Financial Administrator
- Budgets
15ASP Staff
- Jonathan Wolff, Assistant Director
- Academic affairs (Official trip to Japan) , Grant
programs, Community liaison - Dianne Dakis, Assistant Director
- Student affairs, Certificates, Special events
(Kurt Weill/Noh drama production) - Michele Ferrier, Assistant Director
- China Module completed, External affairs,
Publications
16ASP Staff
- Diana Wood, Associate Director
- Faculty and student grants and fellowships, Study
abroad programs, Educational outreach K-16
(Linkage to National Consortium for Teaching East
Asia, Pitt in China fellowships) - Tom Rimer, Acting Director
- Faculty issues, fundraising, budget
17Center for Latin American Studies
- 4E04 Posvar Hall
- 648-7392
- clas_at_pitt.edu
18Mission of CLAS
- Established in 1964, CLAS
- develops and coordinates resources on Latin
America and the Caribbean that contribute to
training experts on the region through high
quality programs of graduate and undergraduate
education - offers workshops for K-12 teachers on Latin
America and the Caribbean that are designed to
assist teachers in globalizing the curriculum of
primary and secondary schools and - provides information and assistance to the
business and professional communities, local
colleges and universities, and the general public.
19Staff of the Center
- Secretary/Receptionist
- Manage e-mail account and distribution lists
- Prepare monthly calendar
- Fill requests for publications
- Provide support for the Associate Director of
Research and Development - Gwen Buss, Administrator/for Academic Affairs and
Outreach - Provide support for the Associate Director for
Academic Affairs and for the Outreach Coordinator - Maintain database
- Web site manager
20Staff of the Center
- Haydée McCarville, Assistant to the Director
- Provide administrative support to the Director
and the Associate Director of Research
Development - Coordinate Board of Advisors and Advisory
Committee meetings - Office Manager
- Supervise organization of events
- Resident Brazilian and Portuguese consultant
- Rose Wooten, Financial Administrator
- Supervise hard and soft money accounts of CLAS
- Monitor all accounts -- projecting balances
- Oversee financial compliance with grantors
21Staff of the Center
- Carlos Sanchez, International Relations and
Fellowships Coordinator - Coordinate and supervise 10-12 annual fellowship
competitions - Coordinate conferences, lectures, and special
events - Act as liaison with partner institutions and
international alumni - Resident Colombian and Spanish language
consultant - Rosalind Eannarino, Outreach Coordinator
- Outreach Program Coordinator for K-12,
colleges/universities, and the community - Management of Department of Education Title VI
Grant including maintaining relationships with
consortium partner, the Latin American Studies
Program at Cornell University
22Staff of the Center
- Shirley A. Kregar, Associate Director for
Academic Affairs - Student Recruiting and Advising
- Certificate Programs and Undergraduate
Concentration - Curriculum Development and Improvement
- Alumni Relations
- Liaison with external funders for fellowships for
Latin Americans - John Frechione, Ph.D., Associate Director for
Research and Development - Director of Research and Development for CLAS
- Publications and Public Relations Director
- Conference Planning and Execution
- Executive Director of the Brazilian Studies
Program
23Staff of the Center
- James Craft, Ph.D., Interim Director
- Provides Scholarly Visibility to the Center
- Leads and Oversees Intellectual Life of the
Center - External Affairs
- Fundraising and Development
- Administration and Appointments
- develops and coordinates Latin American/Caribbean
resources that contribute to training experts on
the region - offers workshops for K-12 teachers on Latin
America and the Caribbean - provides information and assistance to the
business and professional communities, local
colleges and universities, and the general public.
24Latin American Studies Association
- 946 William Pitt Union
- 648-7929
- lasa_at_pitt.edu
25Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
- Professional organization linking over 4,800
experts in Latin American Studies - Executive Secretariat, located at Pitt, serves
Association members and co-ordinates LASA
Congress, held every 18 months
26LASA Staff
- Reid Reading, Executive Director
- managing the Secretariat, including recruitment
and supervision of staff - coordinating official LASA meetings including the
International Congresses - coordinating the activities of LASA committees
and sections and implementing policies
established by the LASA Executive Council - Angela Schroeder, Assistant to the Executive
Director - Processes LASA memberships
- coordinates Congress registrations
- responds to member requests and concerns.
27LASA Staff
- Sandra Klinzing, Assistant Director for
Institutional Advancement - Coordinates Endowment fund raising, memberships
- Coordinator for LASA Sections
- assumes various roles at the LASA Congress.
- Communications Specialist (now hiring)
- Produces quarterly newsletter, LASA Forum
- maintains website
- serves as webmaster/adviser to members
28Russian and East European Studies (REES)
- 4G15 Posvar Hall
- 648-7407
- crees_at_pitt.edu
29Russian East European Studies
- Established in 1965, REES
- Coordinates research, teaching and public service
activities concerning the former Soviet Union and
Eastern Europe at the University of Pittsburgh - Offers outreach programs, information and
resources for K-12 educators and students, local
colleges and universities, the business community
and the general public - Administers academic exchange programs between
the University of Pittsburgh and educational
institutions in the former Soviet Union and
Eastern Europe
30Staff
- Robert Hayden, Director
- Overall direction of REES activities
- Bob Donnorummo, Associate Director
- Graduate student program, enrollment statistics
and courses, lecture series, cap course, editor
Carl Beck Papers, overseas exchanges - Gina Peirce, Assistant Director
- Undergraduate advisor, proposal writing, program
reports, newsletters, outreach
31Staff
- Eileen O'Malley, Assistant to the Director
- Budgets and financial reporting, operation of
office activities and personnel, Managing Editor,
Carl Beck papers - Paloma Garcia-Paredes, Administrative Assistant
- Newsletter, promotions, coordinator of Samara and
Donetsk programs, database management - Maja Budovalcev, Secretary
- Correspondence, filing, arranging calendars,
meetings and conferences
32Center for West European Studies
- 4E Posvar Hall
- 648-7405
- cwes_at_pitt.edu
33The European Union Center the Center for West
European Studies
- The European Union Center (EU Center)
- Funded by the European Commission
- Mission Mission to advance research and
teaching about European Union integration in the
University community and to build bridges between
scholars and practitioners on EU-related issues - 69 Major Universities Competed
- One of only 10 in US
- The Center for West European Studies (CWES)
- Funded by the Department of Education (Title VI)
like the other UCIS Area Studies Programs - Mission to advance research and teaching about
the history, culture, languages, and literatures
of W. European countries and societies
34The Center for West European Studies
35The Center for West European Studies
- Alberta Sbragia, Director
- Develops relationships with Faculty from all
University Departments - Ensures that the CWES becomes an intellectual
resource for the University and broader community - Mentors Undergraduate Students
- Assists in Fundraising
- Develops Strategy for Title VI Proposal
36The Center for West European Studies
- Michelle L. Amato, Associate Director
- Manages Operations
- Supervises Staff
- Oversees All CWES Activities
37 The Center for West European Studies
- Amy Eckhardt, Assistant Director
- Assists in strategic planning
- Assists in writing CWES/Title VI and Grants
Proposals - Implements CWES/Title VI Courses and
Undergraduate Programming - Coordinates CWES/Title VI Events, Lectures,
Outreach - Advises Undergraduate Students
38The Center for West European Studies
- Dessi Jordanoff, Budget Administrator
- Monitors CWES Requirements and Financial
Commitments - Administers all CWES financial activities
39The Center for West European Studies
- Elizabeth Morrow Clark, Assistant to the Director
- Assists Alberta with her Responsibilities
- Schedules All Appointments for Alberta
- Assists in CWES/Title VI Activities
- Organizes Advisory Committees (EU, CWES, Regional)
40The Center for West European Studies
- Graduate Students
- Lauren Pappas Lectures and Events
- Adrian Petrescu Website and Electronic
Distribution - Robin Skulrak Augsburg Visitors and Special
Projects
41The Center for West European Studies
- Graduate Students
- Mark Wintz Newsletter
- Daryn Yoder Workshops
42The Center for West European Studies
- Additional Students
- Michael Woody Albertas Graduate Research
Assistant - Chris Burdick Albertas Undergraduate Research
Assistant - Jessica DiFrancesco Work Study
- Marina Ksenofontova Volunteer
43European Union Center
- 4G Posvar Hall
- 648-7405
- cwes_at_pitt.edu
44The European Union Center the Center for West
European Studies
- The Center for West European Studies (CWES)
- Funded by the Department of Education (Title VI)
like other UCIS Area Studies - Mission to advance research and teaching about
the history, culture, languages, and literatures
of W. European countries and societies
- The European Union Center (EU Center)
- Funded by the European Commission
- Mission to advance research and teaching about
European Union integration in the University
community and to build bridges between scholars
and practitioners on EU-related issues - 69 Major Universities Competed
- One of only 10 in US
45The European Union (EU) Center Organization
46The European Union (EU) Center
- Alberta Sbragia, Director
- Develops relationships with EU Commission and
Member State Officials - Ensures that the EUC becomes an intellectual
resource for the University and broader community - Mentors Graduate Students
- Assists in Fundraising
- Develops contacts with European Scholars and
Centers - Designs Strategy for EUC Proposals
47The European Union (EU) Center
- Martin Staniland
- Policy paper editor
- Faculty organizer, Policy Conference 2000
- Phil Wilkin
- West European Studies Bibliographer, ULS
- EUC Director of Web Technology and Academic
Collections
48The European Union (EU) Center
- Michelle L. Amato, Associate Director
- Manages Operations
- Supervises Staff
- Oversees All EUC Activities
49The European Union (EU) Center
- Thomas Allen, Program Administrator
- Writes EUC-related Grants Proposals
- Implements EUC Courses and Graduate Programming
- Coordinates EUC Visitors, Activities, and
Outreach - Advises Graduate Students
50The European Union (EU) Center
- Amy Eckhardt, Assistant Director
- Assists in strategic planning
- Assists in developing academic networks
51The European Union (EU) Center
- Dessi Jordanoff, Budget Administrator
- Monitors EUC Requirements and Financial
Commitments - Edits EUC Policy Papers
52The European Union (EU) Center
- Nichole Greb, Administrative Assistant
- Keeps Michelle sane
- Assists in All EUC Activities
- Visitors, policy conferences, reports, etc.
- Assists in General Office Management
- Assists in Augsburg Exchange
53The European Union (EU) Center
- Graduate Students
- Jocelyn Cortese Coordinates logistics of EUC
Visitors and Visiting Scholars - Adrian Petrescu Designs and Manages Website and
Electronic Distribution - Mark Wintz Writes and Edits Newsletter
54The European Union (EU) Center
- Graduate Students
- Chuck Lyon Serves as Undergraduate Research
Advisor and Library Web Master - Andrea Riba Designed Member States Section of
the Web Site
55European Community Studies Association (ECSA)
- 405 Bellefield Hall
- 648 7635
- ecsa_at_pitt.edu
56History
- The European Community Studies Association (ECSA)
is the premier scholarly and professional
association, worldwide, focusing on the European
Union. - ECSA was founded in 1988 (when the EU was still
called the European Community) and has nearly
1,200 members in the United States, Canada,
Europe and other countries, from the social
sciences, the humanities, the business community,
the legal profession and governments on both
sides of the Atlantic. - ECSA is the coordinator of the Network of
European Union Centers in the United States
57Institute for Shipboard Education
- 811 William Pitt Union
- 648-7490
- shipboard_at_sas.ise.pitt.edu
58Institute for Shipboard Education
- In the thirty years of offering semester-length
study abroad based on a converted cruise liner,
ISE has defined - An ongoing commitment to combine academic
excellence with challenging experiential
programming - Programs in international education that
incorporate direct contact with people and their
cultures - Opportunities to develop cross-cultural
understandings of human commonalties and global
interdependence, while simultaneously
recognizing, defining, and respecting individual
potentials and cultural diversities
59Directors Of ISE
- John Tymitz, Chief Executive Officer
- Max Brandt, Chief Academic Officer
- Becky Drury, Director of Development
- Marcia Gruver, Director of Alumni Affairs
- Tom Holleran, Controller
- Les McCabe, Chief Operating Officer
- Paul Watson, Director of Enrollment Management
- Jill Wright, Director of Academic Development and
Field Programs
60Key Contacts For ISE/SAS
- Mary Jo David-O'Malley, Executive Assistant
- Handles all appointments and correspondence for
CEO and Chief Operating Officer - Coordinates programs, schedules and travel for
the ISE Board of Directors and Foundation Board - Christine Asenjo, Academic Affairs Coordinator
- Assists the Chief Academic Officer and Academic
Deans in the academic planning for each voyage - Coordinates the hiring of new faculty and is the
primary contact person for shipboard faculty once
they are hired.
61Key Contacts For ISE/SAS
- Trish Nickels, Field Program Coordinator
- Coordinates all communication with international
contacts in relation to the international field
program - Assists shipboard professors in developing
faculty-directed practica - Woody Freese, Operations Manager
- Oversees all main office operation needs
- Coordinates, with Executive Dean, the hiring of
shipboard support staff - Cathy Light, Operations Assistant
- Coordinates travel for all ISE staff and guests
- Maintains supplies for both the main office and
the ship
62Key Contacts For ISE/SAS
- Jennie Leghart, Assistant Controller
- Prepares and distributes monthly financial
statements - Serves as liaison between ISE and University
centers for financial operations - Sal Moschella, Information Technology Manager
- Responsible for the overall planning, deployment
and management of technology operations for the
main office and ship - Responsible for all communication systems at the
main office and on the ship.
63Key Contacts For ISE/SAS
- Julian Asenjo, Associate Director of Enrollment
Management - Coordinates and evaluates participant admissions
process - Serves as the admissions liaison between the
University and ISE - Kim Szczypinski, Development Specialist
- Assists in developing and implementing Fund
Development Program - Conceives, initiates, executes and evaluates
yearly fundraising - Julie Hannon, Alumni Specialist
- Develops and coordinates and annual plan of
chapter activities - Coordinates all alumni mailings and reservations
for various events