ALINA M. PAP

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EDUCATION

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ

Doctor of Education, Higher Education Leadership, Management & Policy, anticipated Oct 2022

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

Master of Arts, International Education, Dec 2008

 

CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, CUNY, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, June 2006

 

EXPERIENCE

PACE UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                                                                New York, NY

Study Abroad Assistant (part-time)                                                                                                                                  Oct 2021 – Present

• Advise ~50 undergraduate and graduate students/semester on foreign course selection and credit transfers
• Liaise with department chairs and academic advisors to determine foreign course transfers and individual graduation requirements
• Redesigned study abroad surveys to be in-line with course learning outcomes; review all submitted surveys
• Designated as a member of the Institutional Outcomes Assessment Committee by departmental director and Assistant Vice-President of International Affairs

 

CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LANGUAGES, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES                                          New York, NY

Book Reviewer (part-time)                                                                                                                                                Sept 2020 – Present

• Collaborate with global authors on promotional strategies and market books to various French cultural branches within the French Embassy and institutes providing French instruction
• Translated three children’s books from English to Romanian

 

BARUCH COLLEGE/CUNY                                                                                                                                                                  New York, NY         

Co-Teacher w/Professor Fabrice Jaumont                                                                                                                                         Jan 2022

• Selected topics for classes, assigned readings and suggested methods for assessment for International Higher Education: Policies and Practices syllabus
• Conducted presentations and assisted with online learning to develop graduate students’ knowledge about trends in global education
• Facilitated discussions with guest speakers on topics of internationalization and study abroad

Teaching Assistant for Professor Fabrice Jaumont                                                                                                                         Jan 2021

• Assessed the international education market to uncover academic resources and models to build upon the development of the MA in International Education at Seton Hall University

 

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                                         South Orange, NJ

Research Intern, Education, Leadership, Management & Policy Dept.                                                         Jan 2019 – May 2019

• Conducted an assessment of graduate international education programs across multiple colleges and universities for a potential similar program at SHU
• Wrote a report and delivered strategies and recommendations to department chair and professors

 

TILBURG UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                                           Tilburg, Netherlands

Research Intern                                                                                                                                                                    May 2018 – Aug 2018

• Evaluated the institution’s internationalization strategy within the scope of increasing international student enrollment and developing new initiatives for global partnerships
• Analyzed the University’s program descriptions, created category codes and assessed results; presented to the University president, senior leadership and members of the Internationalization Committee

 

 

HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE                                                                                                                               Jersey City, NJ

Adjunct Instructor, Bilingual Education                                                                                                                       Jan 2010 – May 2011

• Developed course syllabi for four “Grammar & Composition” courses/semester in the ESL/Bilingual Program
• Assessed 20-25 students’ academic performances, many of which were non-traditional and/or first-generation
• Supported academic chairs in creating and updating course materials, and in supervising academic activities

 

CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGE                                                                                                                       New York, NY

Chair, Interexchange Programs                                                                                                                                      Jan 2009 – May 2011

• Oversaw interexchange programs for up to 20 teenagers/summer between the US, Brazil and Germany
• Identified, interviewed and screened host families to ensure a safe and beneficial experience for participants

 

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                                        South Orange, NJ

Assistant, Office of International Programs                                                                                                               Mar 2008 – Oct 2008

• Advised F1 and J1 undergraduate and graduate international students and scholars on visa application process and on compliance with Homeland Security regulations
• Promoted study abroad opportunities to student body in partnership with third-party providers
• Delivered presentations to groups of first-year and international students on the Office’s services and resources

 

ADDITIONAL

 

 

STAR MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM                                                                                                                              Perry Hall, MD

Mentee                                                                                                                                                                                    Sept 2021 – Dec 2021

• Participated in Zoom meetings with international education professionals globally, and discussed topics related to international education and gained an understanding of the lifecycle of an article

 

PRESENTATIONS / LECTURES

• New York University (2022). Internationalization of Curriculum for The Future. Lecture will be presented for the International Education Program, course of Dr. Barry Stinson.
• Atlanta (2021). Diversity and Inclusion in International Academic Activities and Learning Outcomes. Deep Dive Session at Global Inclusion, The Diversity Abroad Annual Conference.
• New York University (2021). Internationalization of Curriculum for Social Good. Lecture presented for the International Education Program, course of Dr. Teboho Moja.
• New York University (2020). Introduction and Theory on Internationalization of Higher Education. Lecture presented for the International Education Program, course of Dr. Teboho Moja.
• New York University (2020). Globalization and Education. Lecture presented for the International Education Program, course of Dr. Fabrice Jaumont.
• New York University (2019). International Perspectives on Educational Reform. Lecture presented at Higher Ed., Admin., Leadership and Technology, course of Dr. Teboho Moja.
• Tilburg University, NL (2018). Internationalization of Curriculum Reform: Research Outcomes on Transparency of International and Intercultural Dimensions in Learning Outcomes. Session Presented to President and internationalization committee.
• Boston, MA (2015). F1 and J1 Opportunities after Graduation. Poster session at NAFSA Annual Conference.

 

CERTIFICATES / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / LANGUAGES

• National Association of Foreign Educators (NAFSA), Member (2008-Present)
• Boston College, Lynch School of Education and Human Development: Internationalizing Curriculum for all Students Certificate (2021)

• National Association of Foreign Educators (NAFSA): F1 Student Advisement Certificate (2019)
• Institute of International Education (IIE), Global Higher Education Salon, Member (2015-2018)

• University of California: Independent Education Consultant Certificate (2015)
• Oxford Seminars: Global Teaching of ESL, TESOL, TEFL, TESL Certification

• Fluent in Spanish and Romanian