The Tony Adams Fund: Making a Difference in International Education

The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) is offering its first grants for staff and academics in international education through the Tony Adams Fund.  The Tony Adams Fund will make annual financial grants available to professionals and students in the field who wish to pursue professional development activity or international education research.  Applications are open to individuals from Australia as well as those overseas and applicants do not have to be members of the IEAA.  Grant funds may be used for the following:

Professional Development
These grants are open to staff who wish to pursue professional development activity related to international education. Individual grants are available for up to AUD$1,500.

Research in International Education
Research grants are available to those undertaking research in international education. Grants are available for up to AUD$3,000 for research projects; and AUD$1,500 for each year of a doctoral study (up to three years)

More information about The Tony Adams fund is available at http://www.ieaa.org.au/tonyadamsfund.

I didn't know Tony very well but have met, dined and e-mailed back and forth with him about research matters in the past and was deeply saddened when he suddenly passed away a little over a year ago. The field lost a great leader and I think it is great that the IEAA is honoring Tony in this way!

More about Tony via The Australian.

International Higher Education Consulting website has new look

I have a healthy web presence within the international education community and the main website for my side consulting work International Higher Education Consulting can be found at davidcomp.wordpress.com/.  My other main website, IHEC Blog (where this post originated from), could arguably be called my home base as it is much more popular and the content is more robust and frequent.  I do have plans to rework and rethink my entire web presence and social media strategy but for now all is currently working very well for me and all roads lead to my International Higher Education Consulting website.  For some time now I've been thinking and working to change the look and feel of the website and after numerous small adjustments I have what I think will be the final product (until I decide to change yet again).  Below is a screen shot of the new site with one of my favorite posts.  What do you think?

Great Overview of The Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program has prepared the following video "How It Works: Fulbright" and have posted it on their website and Vimeo Channel and I think it is a great overview on what the program is all about should I thought I would embed the video here on IHEC Blog.  Check it out!


How It Works: Fulbright from Fulbright Program on Vimeo.

Using LinkedIn as an International Educator

Following is my LinkedIn profile in it's current state.  My profile is always up to date but it is, of course, an abbreviated version of my CV.  Is your LinkedIn profile up to date?

I don't have the magical answer on how best to use LinkedIn as an International Educator but I do keep my profile up to date and am a frequent visitor seeking to connect with fellow International Educators, posting a status update now and then and contributing to the dialogue in the various groups I have joined.  


Are you an active user/participant on LinkedIn and/or do you connect with other International Educators?  How do you use LinkedIn as an International Educator?


Are we connected on LinkedIn?  

David Comp

International Education Professional and Scholar

Chicago, Illinois (Greater Chicago Area) 

International Affairs

Current

• Associate Director for International Programs at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• Study Abroad Research Consultant at Center for Global Education at UCLA
• Editorial Advisory Board Member at Journal of Studies in International Education

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Past

• Senior Adviser for International Initiatives in The College at The University of Chicago
• Adviser in the College at The University of Chicago
• Assistant Director, Office of International Affairs at The University of Chicago

Education

• Loyola University of Chicago

Recommendations

2 people have recommended David

Connections

500+ connections

Websites

• Blog
• Company Website
• IHEC Blog's Facebook Page

David Comp's Summary

I currently work as the Associate Director of International Programs at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. I also serve as a Study Abroad Research Consultant for the Center for Global Education at the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to my position at Chicago Booth, I worked as the Senior Adviser for International Initiatives in The College and as an Assistant Director in the Office of International Affairs, both at The University of Chicago.

I serve on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Studies in International Education (JSIE) and have co-authored several book chapters, journal articles and reports on international education topics. Additionally, I publish the International Higher Education Consulting Blog, one of five blogs worldwide selected by the New York Times editors to feed into the International Education section of the New York Times online. I have also served on multiple task forces and committees of The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and my Master of Science in Family Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I’m currently at the dissertation stage in Comparative and International Education at Loyola University Chicago.

The opinions expressed are my own, and they do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of my employer. Also, posting about, linking to or RT does not always equal endorsement.

Specialties

I specialize in new media/social networks within the international education community, campus internationalization efforts, study abroad program evaluation, international education outcomes assessment and research, international student service operations, international scholarship/fellowship competitions, and diversity issues.

David Comp's Experience

Associate Director for International Programs

University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2011 – Present (10 months) Hyde Park, Chicago

Administer international programs and opportunities offered through Chicago Booth. Develop, review and administer the international study administrative and program budgets, including the development and projection of budgetary information. Make decisions regarding funding requests and set programs fees for programs. Research and provide up to date information on financial assistance for students studying abroad. Keep track of the status and deadlines of institutional agreements and contracts with site agents and other providers. Responsible for content and publication of all marketing materials. Write and revise international study applications, evaluation materials and all other program materials. Manage the admissions process for the International Business Exchange Program (IBEP) and the enrollment process for the International MBA degree program (IMBA). Develop new programming and implement appropriate policies and strategies for more effective service to students, including maintenance of cooperative relationships with partner schools, with other university departments, and with students. Advise students in the general MBA population regarding curricular matters, co-curricular opportunities and personal difficulties as they arise.

Study Abroad Research Consultant

Center for Global Education at UCLA

December 2010 – Present (1 year 7 months) E-commute

Assist the Center with various projects related to global and international education including final review and edits of projects before launch, assisting with the compilation of annotated bibliographies on study abroad and provide general advise on projects as needed.

Editorial Advisory Board Member

Journal of Studies in International Education

Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry

December 2008 – Present (3 years 7 months)

Editor & Publisher

International Higher Education Consulting Blog

February 2007 – Present (5 years 5 months)

International Higher Education Consulting Blog provides timely news and informational pieces that are of interest to both the international education and public diplomacy communities. From time to time, International Higher Education Consulting Blog will post thought provoking pieces to challenge readers and to encourage comments and professional dialogue.

International Higher Education Consulting Blog is one of five blogs worldwide selected by the New York Times editors to feed into the International Education section of the New York Times online at http://nyti.ms/elrsC4

Senior Adviser for International Initiatives in The College

The University of Chicago

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

January 2008 – September 2011 (3 years 9 months) Hyde Park, Chicago

Maintain all exchange agreements with partner institutions abroad and coordinate all details related to incoming international exchange students and serve as primary adviser for these students. Assist the Study Abroad Office with special projects including data collection efforts. Manage and advise international education scholarship/fellowship competitions including the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) Undergraduate Scholarship, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, Freeman-ASIA, DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships, Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program and other international funding opportunities. Member of the senior staff in the Dean of Student’s Office which involves working with senior staff colleagues in planning for the office, interviewing adviser applicants and discussing issues related to the curriculum.

Adviser in the College

The University of Chicago

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

September 2005 – January 2008 (2 years 5 months) Hyde Park, Chicago

Coordinated with partner institutions abroad on details related to incoming international exchange students and served as primary adviser for these students.
Coordinated and advised undergraduate students on procedures and strategies for study and research abroad grant competitions: Fulbright U.S. Student Program, David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) Undergraduate Scholarship, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships and other international funding opportunities. Oversaw the academic programs of assigned group of undergraduate students and monitor their progress towards completion of their degrees. Advised undergraduate students on the curriculum, study abroad programs, graduate school, career planning, and internships. Served as the liaison to the Chemistry and Biological Chemistry programs of study.

Assistant Director, Office of International Affairs

The University of Chicago

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

September 2000 – July 2005 (4 years 11 months)

Managed and administered graduate level academic exchange agreements with Rikkyo and Waseda Universities in Japan and the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service. Coordinated and advised faculty and students on procedures and strategies for study and research abroad grant competitions: Fulbright Scholar and U.S. Student Programs, David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) graduate and undergraduate scholarships, DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships, Georges Lurcy Fellowship and several internal graduate level grants. Evaluated foreign academic credentials for graduate international student admissions. Issued immigration documents to all F-1 and J-1 international students admitted to the University and advised these students on U.S. immigration regulations and procedures. Supervised student staff members.

David Comp's Skills & Expertise

1. International Education
 
2. Outcomes
 
3. Higher Education
 
4. Editing

David Comp's Publications

• Qualitative Standards and Learning Outcomes for Study Abroad

  • in "A History of US Study Abroad: 1965 to Present" by The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
  • March 2010
  Authors: David Comp, Martha Merritt
  Full Citation: Comp, D. & Merritt, M. (2010, March). Qualitative Standards and Learning Outcomes for Study Abroad. In W.W. Hoffa & S. DePaul (Eds.). "A History of US Study Abroad: 1965 to Present." Carlisle, PA: The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.

• The Diversification of the Student Profile

  • in "A History of US Study Abroad: 1965 to Present" by The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
  • March 2010
  Authors: David Comp, Elizabeth Stallman Madden, Jinous Kasravi, Gayle Woodruff
  Full Citation: Stallman, E., Woodruff, G., Kasravi, J., & Comp, D. (2010, March). The Diversification of the Student Profile. In W.W. Hoffa & S. DePaul (Eds.). "A History of US Study Abroad: 1965 to Present." Carlisle, PA: The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.

• Education Abroad Outcomes Assessment Literature and Resources

  • in a "Guide to Outcomes Assessment in Education Abroad" by The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.
  • March 2007
  Authors: David Comp, Michael Vande Berg, Skye Stephenson, Sophie Gladding, Gary Rhodes
  Full Citation: Comp, D., Vande Berg, M., Stephenson, S., Gladding, S., & Rhodes, G. (2007, March). Education Abroad Outcomes Assessment Literature and Resources. In M. Bolen (Ed.), "Guide to Outcomes Assessment in Education Abroad", 97-135. Carlisle, PA: The Forum on Education Abroad/Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.

• Germany as a Study Abroad Destination of American Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Fields

  • Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
  • 2010
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D. (2010, Fall/Winter). Germany as a Study Abroad Destination of American Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Fields. "Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad", Vol. XIX.

• U.S. Heritage-Seeking Students Discover Minority Communities in Western Europe

  • Journal of Studies in International Education
  • 2008
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D. (2008, Spring). U.S. Heritage-Seeking Students Discover Minority Communities in Western Europe. "Journal of Studies in International Education", 12 (1), 29-37.

• Identifying Sojourner Change after a Study Abroad Experience: A Content Analysis Approach

  • International Topics
  • 2008
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D. (2008, Spring). Identifying Sojourner Change after a Study Abroad Experience: A Content Analysis Approach. "International Topics", 2 (1), 65-87.

• What We Know About Diversity in Education Abroad: State of the Research

  • Academy for Educational Development
  • May 2007
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D. (2007, May). What We Know About Diversity in Education Abroad: State of the Research. "The Proceedings for the Colloquium on Diversity in Education Abroad: How to Change the Picture", 48-53. Colloquium organized and hosted by the Academy for Educational Development on May 2, 2006 in Washington, DC.

• Comparative Data Tables on Race and Ethnicity in Education Abroad

  • American Institute for Foreign Study
  • September 2010
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D.J. (2010, September). "Comparative Data Tables on Race and Ethnicity in Education Abroad". Invited to compile comparative data tables for the Diversity in International Education Hands-On Workshop, National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

• Selected Bibliography on Standards of Good Practice in Education Abroad

  • Forum on Education Abroad
  • 2008
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D.J. (2008). "Selected Bibliography on Standards of Good Practice in Education Abroad". Invited to compile bibliography for Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, 3rd Edition, 20-21. Carlisle, PA: The Forum on Education Abroad.

• Standards Toolbox

  • Forum on Education Abroad
  • 2007
  Authors: David Comp
  Full Citation: Comp, D. (2007). "Standards Toolbox". On-line interactive resource providing examples of documents and policies related to the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad of the Forum on Education Abroad.

• Annotated Bibliographies of Research on U.S. Students Abroad

  • Center for Global Education at the University of California, Los Angeles
  Authors: David Comp
  In addition to my work on the various Annotated Bibliographies of Research on U.S. Students Abroad I assisted with preparing the Annotated Bibliography of Research on International Students at http://bit.ly/ejweS0

David Comp's Education

Loyola University of Chicago

Candidate, Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, Comparative and International Education

2004 – 2012

Dissertation title: "The National Security Education Program and its Service Requirement: In what Areas of Government and for what Duration have NSEP Recipients Worked?"

David Comp's Additional Information

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