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BTAA SIO Professional Development Program, 2025

February 05, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Alana Rodriguez and Danielle Schmidt have been selected to participate in the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Senior International Officer (SIO) Internationalization Program for 2025. Alana serves as the Project Manager at the Center for Global Health Equity, while Danielle is the Academic Program Specialist at the International Institute. Their selection is a testament to their dedication and commitment to advancing international education at our institution.

About the BTAA SIO Internationalization Program:

The SIO Internationalization Program is a professional development opportunity designed to provide selected staff with comprehensive insights into the internationalization of higher education and effective partnership practices. Participants will engage in a series of interactive webinars, special topic sessions, and a culminating international travel field experience. This field experience offers the chance to meet and collaborate with higher education partners abroad, gaining firsthand knowledge of global educational initiatives.

Throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to engage with various guest speakers, including leading Big Ten Senior International Officers and representatives from our international partners. This experience will allow Alana and Danielle to build and expand their professional networks within the Big Ten community and enhance their understanding of campus internationalization efforts.

Initiated in 2019, the SIO Internationalization Program has already benefited 76 individuals, contributing significantly to the advancement of global education strategies across institutions. We are excited to see how Alana and Danielle leverage this opportunity to further their contributions to our internationalization efforts.

Please join us in congratulating Alana Rodriguez and Danielle Schmidt on this incredible achievement. We look forward to the insights and experiences they will bring back to our community!

Questions about the BTAA SIO Program? Please contact Janelle Pangilinan at pjanelle@umich.edu.