ISC Staff Profile
Robert Carolin
Assistant Director For Education Abroad
Experience
Assistant Director for Education Abroad
International Student Center
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
2001 - present
Associate Director
International Programs and Student Services
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
1997 - 2000
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Oversaw the development, promotion and implementation of all SJSU sponsored exchange/study abroad programs
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Established protocol for exchange program management
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Developed innovative marketing techniques to promote department programs, overseeing an increased participant enrollment of 125% over 2 year period including: establishing study abroad fairs first-ever office website, designed brochures, conducting public speaking presentations in over 40 classes
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Actively revamped international student orientation materials, study abroad pre-departure orientation/materials and presented at all international student orientations
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Established data collection system to track prospective student applicants and created marketing program using targeted email information
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Oversaw review of all J-1 exchange visitor immigration matters
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Reviewed all international student insurance (over 1,000 students) to verify compliance with CSU requirements
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Established and maintained effective communications with various faculty departments on campus regarding establishment of exchange program developments and exchange visitor immigration matters
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Served on Academic Senate, faculty/staff search committees, fundraising committee and volunteer projects
Program Officer
Center for International Education and Development
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
1995 - 1997
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Acted as Regional Coordinator for scholarship program in Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica
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Interviewed over 500 candidates for AID funded scholarship program
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Assisted in the redesign of student handbook
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Supervised 3 country coordinators and reviewed annual work plans and quarterly activity reports
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Oversaw the review of all budget expenses for program countries
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Researched technical training needs of educational program
Program Officer
International Student Exchange Program
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
1992 - 1995
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Administered program placement at over 35 institutions in 17 different countries throughout Latin America and Asia
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Chaired panel discussion on effective promotion of Asian study sites
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Created special promotional piece regarding health and safety issues
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Oversaw all J-1 exchange scholar compliance requirements including: home country residency requirements, academic training and enrollment verification.
English Instructor
AEON Corporation
Kyoto, Japan
1991 - 1992
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Developed curriculum/lesson plans for 18 different course offerings
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Taught low intermediate to advanced level English language students
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Assisted with general marketing of program
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Assessed language abilities of students for placement if appropriate course
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Developed accent reduction course
Program Coordinator
Alianza Cultural
Montevideo, Uruguay
1990 - 1991
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Developed two successful Elderhostel programs
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Expanded exchange partnerships between local high schools and community colleges in Minnesota
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Designed extracurricular activities for language center students
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Implemented American Visitor program to local Uruguayan classes
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Served on Fulbright Review Committee and acted as liaison with US Embassy personnel
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Provided resource information/guidance for Uruguayans interested in study in the United States
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Promoted various cultural events and assisted in preparation of President Bush's visit to Uruguay
Education
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
1996 - 1997
Graduate Certificate Program in Business Administration
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Concentration on Marketing, Finance, Public Speaking, Management
School for International Training
Brattleboro, VT
1989 - 1992
Master's in Intercultural Management
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Specialization in International Education Management
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Assistant Foreign Student Advisor reviewing F-1 visa matters and Resident Director
American University
Washington, DC
1985
B.A. in International Studies
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Minor in Spanish/Latin American Studies
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude and member of Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies
Personal
Born and raised in Syracuse, New York.
Interests: Travel, cooking, volleyball, and skydiving.
Fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of Portuguese, German, Japanese.
Countries Visited: Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, and Uruguay.