Staff

• CIEE
• Winter Term Program
• International Students and Scholars
• Off-campus Study Program

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 22 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, son and daughter.

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

765.658.4373, angelamodglin@depauw.edu

Questions regarding billings for off-campus study and Winter Term, account reconciliations, budget planning and reporting, off-campus contacts and materials, and general program information.

Angela has a degree in accounting and has worked with many universities over the past 14 years, including Indiana University in the School of Liberals Arts for the Dean’s office as a Principal Accountant. Additionally, she served as a Financial Analyst for the Walther Cancer Institute, providing funds to nine mid-west universities to facilitate cancer research studies.

Seven years ago, she and her husband bought a farm outside of Greencastle, where they live with their three girls. Angela loves her family, her church, camping, hiking, softball, theatre, and music.

Rajai Bimbo
Program Advisor for 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.

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 for 7 years, 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. In her free time, Mandy also enjoys baseball and knitting.

Kyle Danforth
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.

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

Questions regarding off-campus study as well as international student and scholar information; she is the main advisor for immigration-related issues.

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Linda Martin
International Services & ESL Coordinator
Part-time Instructor of English

765.658.4496; lindamartin@depauw.edu

Questions regarding English language support (ENG 100 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.

Mike Rini
Off-Campus Study Advisor in the Center for International & Experiential Education

765.658.6697, michaelrini@depauw.edu

Questions regarding off-campus study programs.

Mike Rini is a native Ohioan new to Greencastle, IN, as well as DePauw University. In 2004, he received a B.A. in International Relations from Kent State University where he served international and domestic students alike in several capacities; from international education programming projects to assisting the Immigrations Compliance Specialist with visa and immigration concerns. In 2006, Mike earned his M.A. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Akron. As a graduate assistant advisor in the Study, Work, and Travel Abroad department, he focused his energy on helping students select international education opportunities. During his free time, Mike enjoys fitness and exploring his new surroundings here in Greencastle.