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Jane Kucko, Ph.D.

Jane Kucko, Vice Provost for Global Education at The University of TulsaVice Provost for Global Engagement

Jane Kucko oversees the Center for Global Engagement and leads her team and faculty on continuing the implementation of comprehensive internationalization across TU. TU’s internationalization plan includes such initiatives as study abroad, TU Global Scholars, and internationalization grants for faculty.

jane-kucko@utulsa.edu
918-631-3225

Brenda Feist

Assistant to the Vice Provost

Brenda Feist oversees administrative functions for the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) office.  She manages the office financials,  supports the CGE staff and manages Jumpstart for TU’s incoming freshmen.

brenda-feist@utulsa.edu
918-631-2535

EDUCATION ABROAD

Lara Foley, Ph.D.

Lara Foley oversees the university’s study abroad and exchange programs, education abroad policiesAssistant Provost, Global Education and Director, Global Scholars

Lara Foley directs the Global Scholars program, oversees international visiting scholars and international faculty initiatives. She facilitates and supports curriculum internationalization and assessment of international education programs.

To schedule an advising meeting with Lara Foley, click here.

lara-foley@utulsa.edu
918-631-2050

Laura Semenow

Laura Semenow is responsible for managing Center for Global Education exchange partnerships, advising incoming exchangeDirector of Global Student Mobility

Laura Semenow is responsible for managing Center for Global Education education abroad programs, exchange partnerships & dual degree programs, advising incoming exchange students as well as  TU’s students in their pursuit of international experiences.

To schedule an advising meeting with Laura Semenow, click here.

laura-semenow@utulsa.edu
918-631-3226

Morgan Hopson

Morgan Hopson is responsible for managing the study abroad course approval databaseGlobal Education Advisor

Morgan Hopson is responsible for managing the study abroad course approval database as well as advising students in their pursuit of international experiences.

To schedule a meeting with Morgan Hopson, click here.

morgan-hopson@utulsa.edu
918-631-3227

 

Candice Chinsethagid

Candice Chinsethagid is responsible for managing the Center for Global Education’s short-term faculty led programsAssistant Director for Short-Term Programs

Candice Chinsethagid directs the short term global experience programs at TU. Additionally, she serves as the Health & Safety practitioner and trainer for CGE.

candice-chinsethagid@utulsa.edu
918-631-3212

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Kim Hendenson

Senior Director for International Students and Scholar Services & English Institute

Kim Henderson directs International Student and Scholars Services and the English Institute. She advises and advocates for international students and scholars in order to help them succeed at The University of Tulsa.

kimberly-henderson@utulsa.edu
918-631-2667

Carla Guthrie

Senior SEVIS Compliance Officer

Carla Guthrie serves as the Primary Official for the U.S. Government Student and Exchange Visitor Program.  She is responsible for ensuring TU remains eligible to host International students and scholars by compliance with federal immigration regulations associated with SEVIS.  Carla educates and advises students and scholars on immigration regulations and best practices.

carla-guthrie@utulsa.edu
918-631-3322

Manasa Rajendran

Administrative Specialist

Manasa Rajendran provides administrative support for both the International Student and Scholar Services and Education Abroad teams. Manasa is also a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO).

manasa-rajendran@utulsa.edu
918-631-3254

ENGLISH INSTITUTE

Clinical instructors:

 

  • Devinder Singh
  • Bill Marshall
  • Juddie Williams-Tomshany
  • Julie Dicks