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Xavier University

PERSONNEL

Ismael J. Betancourt Vélez, E.M.I.B., Executive Director, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2861
Fax: (513) 745-2876
betancourti@xavier.edu
 
Dr. Irene Hodgson, Director of Academic Service Learning Semesters, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-3541
Fax: (513) 745-2876
hodgson@xavier.edu
 
Lea Minniti, Director of International Student Services, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-3711
Fax: (513) 745-2876
minnitil@xavier.edu

Jane Conzett, Director of the Intensive English Program (ESL), Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2842
Fax: (513) 745-2876
conzett@xavier.edu

Laura Hellebusch, International Student Advisor, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2872
Fax: (513) 745-2876
hellebuschl@xavier.edu

Laura Johnson, Study Abroad Coordinator, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2804
Fax: (513) 745-2876
johnsonl13@xavier.edu

Mona Fryman, Administrative Assistant, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2847
Fax: (513) 745-2876
fryman@xavier.edu

Anja Wierutsch, Administrative Assistant, Center for International Education
Phone: (513) 745-2864
Fax: (513) 745-2876
wierutscha@xavier.edu

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 66
Total international graduate students (FTE): 40
Total English as a Second Language students: 73

Countries of Origin of International Students: Spain, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Jordan, South Korea, India, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Taiwan, Trinidad, Thailand, El Salvador, Serbia, Senegal, Nigeria, Ireland, UK, Israel, Japan, China, Mali, Sudan, Nepal, DR Congo, Kazakhstan, Canada, Bolivia, Tanzania, Turkey, Poland, Scotland, Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, Venezuela, Brazil, Bahamas, Moldova, Bulgaria, Burma, Georgia

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER / SERVICE / IMMERSION PROGRAMS

Locations: Ghana, India and Nicaragua

Description: These are semester-long programs. They provide students with knowledge of culture, history, government and economics, with an emphasis on social justice. It is an opportunity to integrate academics and service. More information online at: http://www.xavier.edu/service-learning/

STUDY ABROAD

Xavier sends students to - 22 different countries from Fall 2008-through summer 2009. 181 students went during the summer, 44 went for a semester and 4 went for an academic year.

Most popular countries: Italy (62), United Kingdom (25), Netherlands (24), Ireland (18), Spain (150)

Consortia programs:

1. Reciprocal Exchange (i.e.- ISEP)

France
Bordeaux, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux, http://www.bem.edu/fr 
Paris, Université de Marne-la-Vallée, www.univ.mlv.fr  
Lyon, Catholic Univ. of Lyon, www.univ-catholyon.fr
Paris, Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci, www.devinci.fr          

Japan
Tokyo, Sophia University, http://sophia.ac.jp
   
Spain
Valencia, Universidad de Valencia, www.uv.es
Madrid, Universidad de Francisco de Vitoria, www.ufv.es
Barcelona, IQS-Barcelona, Institut Químic de Sarrià, www.iqs.edu   

Germany
Eichstätt, Katholische Universität Eichstätt. www.ku-eichstaett.de   

South Korea
Soeul, Sogang University,  www.sogang.ac.kr  
Seoul, Korea University(KUBS), www.korea.edu

2. Affiliate: Summer programs in France, Germany, Spain, Mexico

3. Non-Institutional (i.e.- CIEE) AIFS, USAC, SIT, IIE, ISA, ASA,API, IISAAC, Semester at Sea, Institute for Shipboard Education, Institute for International Studies, Inter-study

Institution's own programs: Ireland, Netherlands, France, Italy, England, Costa Rica, Greece, Guatemala

OTHER PROGRAMS OR INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Student clubs: African Student Association, Student Organization of Latinos, South Asian Society, Voices of Solidarity
• Alumni Chapters Overseas
• Xavier University offers Alternative Breaks during spring break and in the beginning of the summer. The point of these trips is to encourage social and global awareness through participating in service and reflection in countries such as the Ukraine, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Jamaica and Mexico, among others.

Updated: 7/29/2011

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