Center for International & Experiential Education

   

Kate Knaul
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the Center for International & Experiential Education

765.658.4371; kknaul@depauw.edu

Questions regarding the University's International & Experiential Education programs, which include Winter Term, Off-Campus Study (domestic and international study abroad) and International Students and Scholars. Questions about internationalization of DePauw University, developing international university partnerships and academic summer camps can also be directed to Kate.

Kate has been involved professionally in international education for seven years. Originally from upstate New York, as a student she lived in France and Australia, each for one year. She also spent a January in London on a business program. She speaks French and some Spanish. She has a BA in Anthropology from Hamilton College and an MA in International Education from the School for International Training.

 
   

Roni McMains
Secretary of the Center for International & Experiential Education

765.658.4355; rmcmains@depauw.edu

Questions regarding general program information and appointment scheduling.

Roni has been employed at DePauw for 24 years, serving in many different administrative positions. Roni has enjoyed working more closely with students and getting to learn more about DePauw's international students and their home countries. She is a lifelong resident of Greencastle and lives just outside of town with her husband and son.
   

Angela Modglin
Program Administrator for the Center for International & Experiential Education

765.658.4373, angelamodglin@depauw.edu

Angela can help you with off-campus study appointment, off-campus study tuition payment, student billing and awards for off-campus study, and off-campus study contacts, materials, and general program information. She also handles the CIEE account reconciliations and monthly reporting.


Angela has a degree in accounting and has worked with many universities over the past 16 years, including Indiana University in the School of Liberals Arts for the Dean’s office. Additionally, she served as a Financial Analyst for the Walther Cancer Institute, providing funds to nine mid-west universities to facilitate cancer research studies.
Nine years ago, she and her husband bought a farm outside of Greencastle, where they live with their three girls. Angela enjoys her family, camping, hiking, softball, theatre, and music.

 
   
 
 
Winter Term Program
   

Mandy Brookins Blinn
Associate Director of the Center for International & Experiential Education
(Coordinator of Winter Term Faculty-Led Study Projects)

765-658-4090; amandabrookinsblinn@depauw.edu

Questions regarding Winter Term Off-Campus Study Projects, from both faculty and students can be directed to Mandy.

Mandy has been active in international education since 2000, working at both large and small colleges and universities. She is a native of Western New York but has made her way around the Midwest since attending college in Michigan. Mandy has a Bachelor of Arts in International Area Studies and Japanese from Kalamazoo College, and a Master of Arts in Higher Adult and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University. 
   

Kyle Danforth
Senior Assistant Director of the Center for International & Experiential Education
(Coordinator of the Winter Term Internship Program)

765.658.6004; kyledanforth@depauw.edu

Questions regarding Winter Term, including internships and independent study projects.  Also, questions regarding summer internship credit.

Kyle graduated from DePauw University (class of 2005). While he was a student, he studied in New Zealand for one semester. He is a native of Loveland, Colorado.

 
International Students & Scholars
   

Aliza Frame
Assistant Director of the Center for International and Experiential Education
(Coordinator of the International Student & Scholar Program)

765.658.4368; alizaframe@depauw.edu

Aliza is the primary contact for J-1 exchange students and DePauw students studying off-campus at Exchange Partner institutions, and assists in advising F-1 degree-seeking international students. Aliza serves as the primary contact for international employees with immigration needs.

Aliza, originally from Indiana, graduated from DePauw University in 2005 with majors in Spanish and Conflict Studies. She worked in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, for Earlham College's Border Studies Program from 2005-2007. After some time with an immigration law firm, Aliza moved to Greencastle to work for the Center for International and Experiential Education.

   

Loutfi Jirari
Associate Director of the Center for International and Experiential Education
(Coordinator of the International Student & Scholar Program)

765.658.6697; loutfijirari@depauw.edu

Loutfi is the primary contact for F-1 degree-seeking international students. He also assists with Immigration support for J-1 exchange international students and international employees in immigration matters.

Loutfi Jirari is Moroccan-American. He earned his B.S. and M.B.A degrees concentrating in Finance from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He previously worked for two years at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in International Programs and Services where he served a diverse population of international students by providing general counseling, immigration counseling and program development. Since joining DePauw as an Assistant Director of the Center of International and Experiential Education, Loutfi acts as the main advisor to international students regarding all immigration matters, provides counseling and develops community programs to help connect international students to their communities. Loutfi enjoys playing soccer, racquetball and playing with his four dogs.

 

 

Linda Martin
 Coordinator of English Language Support and International Services
Part-time Instructor of English

765.658.4496; lindamartin@depauw.edu

Questions regarding English language support (ENG 110 and tutoring), and special programs.

Linda is a native Ohioan (Buckeye). She has lived in both Florida and Indiana, where she has taught English as a Second Language for students at Stetson University, Butler University, and Indiana University/Purdue University-Indianapolis. In addition, she has worked as center director for English language centers housed at Ball State University, and The Julliard School in New York City. Her experiences from both the administrative and instructional perspectives provide her with a holistic view of English language instruction and curriculum development. Linda also developed and directed high school and community leadership programs on local, state and national levels. In her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, walking (with her dog Scout), traveling and sailing.

 
 
 


   
Off-campus Study Program
   

Rajai Bimbo
Assistant Director of the Center for International & Experiential Education

765.658.4058, rajaibimbo@depauw.edu

Questions regarding off-campus study, Winter Term, and international students.

Rajai is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and a 2004 graduate of DePauw University. As an Anthropology and Sociology major, his off campus study experiences include an academic year abroad in France and Mali. He speaks French and Hausa. After graduation he joined the United States Peace Corps as a health volunteer in Niger.