Mission of the University Center for International Education

 The Mission of the University Center for International Education (UCIE) is to act as a catalyst for international education at Wright State University and facilitate an environment where students, faculty, and staff have increased opportunities to gain international understanding through learning and experience. The University Center for International Education seeks to achieve its mission by serving as the focal point of international education on Wright State’s campus by:

• Coordinating the efforts to recruit, admit, and advise international students and scholars and assist them in achieving academic and personal success.
• Promoting cross-cultural understanding by developing and coordinating exchange and study abroad opportunities for Wright State University students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborating with academic departments and global partners to internationalize the curriculum and seek external funding to support new international initiatives.

OUR STAFF:

Dr. Stephen Foster, PhD
Associate Vice President for International Affairs

• International Relations and External Partnerships
  
• Internationalizing the campus  and academic units
  
• Oversees international efforts, including those offered by UCIE
• Fundraising

Ms. Michelle Streeter-Ferrari

Director, University Center for International Education

Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA) Program Administrator

• Faculty Development
  
• Curriculum Enhancement
  
• International Programming
• UCIE Management

Ms. Ruth Paige
Director

• Graduate Admissions
  
• Undergraduate Admissions
  
• Transfers
  
• Non-American Transcript Evaluations
  

Email:
ruth.paige@wright.edu

To check on the status of
your admission please
e-mail:
uciestatus@wright.edu

Ms. Claudia Espinoza
Director

• Alumni Relations
  
• International Recruitment
  

Email:
claudia.espinoza@wright.edu

Mr. Steven Lyons
Director

• J-1 & F-1 Visa / Immigration Issues
  
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  
• Con-current enrollment at another university
  
• COS (Change of Status)/ Reinstatement
  
• Program Extension

Email:
steven.lyons@wright.edu

Ms. Kimberly Brumbaugh
Director

• Visa information and support
  
• I-20 Processing
  
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  
• Work Authorizations
  
• Coordinator for SEVIS tracking and reporting system
  
• Transfer Out
  
• Travel Request
  

Email:
kimberly.brumbaugh@wright.edu

Ms. Tracy Kingsley
Director

• Education Abroad Promotions and Marketing
  
• Education Abroad Advising
  
• International Exchange Programs
  
• University Studies Abroad Consortium Program
  

Email:
tracy.kingsley@wright.edu

Ms. Megan Trickler
Coordinator

• Ambassador Programs
  
• Education Abroad Promotions and Marketing
  
• Education Abroad Advising
  

Email:
Megan.trickler@wright.edu

Mrs. Nycia Bolds
Special Programs Coordinator

• Budgets/Payments
  
• Conf Room Schedules
  
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Student Worker Supervisor
• Brown Bags
• Passport Newsletter
• All Special Programs
• Health Insurance Waivers

Email:
nycia.bolds@wright.edu

Ms. Belinda Grody
Admission Recruitment Support

• Information for prospective applicants
  
• Application status

Ms. Gail Cyan

Office Assistant

• Status Checks

• Registration Holds

• Staff Clerical Duties
  

Email:

gail.cyan@wright.edu

Jason Lipiec
Webmaster

• Web site Creation
  
• Site Maintenance
• Graphic Designer
  

Email:
lipiec.2@wright.edu

• Events & Activities
  
• Student Life
  
• New Student Welcome & Orientation Programs
  

Email:
eapen.3@wright.edu

• Events & Activities
  
• Student Life
  
• New Student Welcome & Orientation Programs
  

Email:
bathula.4@wright.edu

Bridget Federspiel

Director, JCOWA programs, funding and activities

• JCOWA programs, funding and activities
• JCOWA membership coordination
• DCOWA Board of Directors support

Email: