A NAFSA Webinar on surviving a federal immigration review at your school

When Federal Agents Come Calling: Educating Campus Stakeholders   March 22, 2012 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (EDT) $149 NAFSA Member; $189 Nonmember Registration Deadline: March 15, 2012 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently launched Project Campus Sentinel and began visiting DSOs and schools throughout the United States with the apparent goal of visiting every school that hosts international students. The government is closely analyzing the data you provide, paying attention to your international students and faculty, and planning visits. Prepare for contact from federal agents by having policies and procedures in place and educating your campus stakeholders. Come away with strategies for building positive relationships with federal agents and dealing with difficult situations. Webinar Objectives: Understand which federal agencies are contacting campuses and why; Learn how to best manage interactions and establish relationships with federal agents;  Gain insights on developing and adapting policies and procedures for your campus.  Gather Your Colleagues to Participate! NAFSA's webinars are a very cost-effective method of staying abreast of the hottest topics facing the field today. With one computer, a projection screen, and a speaker phone, you can invite as many attendees as will fit in a room! Register and Reserve Your Space Today!   Presenters:  Ellen Badger   Director, International Student & Scholar Services  Binghamton University, State University of New York   In her position, Ellen Badger leads a staff of nine who provide programs and services to more than 2,100 F-1 and J-1 international students, scholars, and faculty. Binghamton is a 2004 recipient of the NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Badger is the coauthor of the NAFSA resource: "How Can I Prepare for Contact from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?". She is also a former member of the NAFSA Board of Directors and a frequent presenter at NAFSA conferences.  Scott Cooper Partner and Managing Attorney - Troy Office Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, PLLC Scott Cooper currently serves as immigration counsel to public and private universities, national research institutions, cultural institutions and foundations representing U.S. professionals, faculty, and researchers. In addition to serving in numerous leadership roles within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and NAFSA, Cooper has also been a contributing author and editor of NAFSA publications and theCUPA Journal. Kathleen C. Gasparian, Esq. Senior Associate, David Ware & Associates, LLC   Kathleen Gasparian has coauthored several articles on various aspects of immigration law and frequently presents on a variety of immigration issues. She is a member of the AILA and a past chair of the AILA Mid-South Chapter. She also serves on the AILA national liaison committee to the Executive Office for Immigration Review.