International Education & Programs
Head: Krista M. LaVack
TEL: (315) 267-2507 FAX: (315) 267-2811 107 Crumb Library
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Eric WillsVolunteer International Education & Programs
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Bethany A. ParkerCoordinator, International Education & Programs Center for Applied Learning, International Education & Programs
Bethany A. ParkerCoordinator, International Education & Programsparkerba@potsdam.edu Bethany Parker-Goeke grew up near Buffalo, New York where a majority of her family still resides and she visits often. Bethany moved to the northern New York area in 1998. Bethany earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Niagara University in Lewiston, New York majoring in Commerce. She has traveled to more than a dozen countries and enjoys learning about different customs and cultures. Bethany has been working with international students since 2001. Her current position as Coordinator of International Education & Programs allows Bethany to assist incoming international students with immigration, cultural, academic, and personal issues as well as those students interested in studying abroad or pursuing an overseas exchange program. "Allow yourself to be open to the new experiences and keep your goals in the forefront of your mind." More Info |
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Krista M. LaVackDirector, International Education & Programs Center for Applied Learning, International Education & Programs
Krista M. LaVackDirector, International Education & Programslavackkm@potsdam.edu Krista LaVack hails from Mississauga, Ontario and is a Canadian citizen with permanent residency in the U.S. She lives in Massena, NY with her husband Brian, son Jake, and daughter Molly. Krista earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario with a major in Canadian Native Studies. While completing her BA, Krista participated in a study abroad experience for 10 months in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was this experience that made Krista want to pursue her career in international education. More recently, Krista completed a Master of Science in Education degree from SUNY Potsdam with a major in Information & Communication Technology and a concentration in Organizational Leadership. Krista has worked at SUNY Potsdam since 1999 and has been the current Director of International Education & Programs (IEP) since 2006. The Office of International Education & Programs oversees study abroad programs for students wishing to spend part of their academic career abroad, provides assistance to international students who come to study at SUNY Potsdam, and offers advice and assistance to students, faculty, and staff who are interested in an international dimension to their study, teaching, or research. Krista welcomes you to contact her by email if you require any assistance! More Info |