Advisory Board

ACM's Advisory Board is made up of faculty/administrators from partner institutions who exercise direct oversight of the development and implementation of ACM’s academic programs in Aix-en-Provence, France and Barcelona, Spain. Assessment and student learning outcomes are examined regularly. Full program review and professor interviews are also conducted to ensure the highest quality of academic integrity in the program. During its annual fall meeting on-site at either its Aix-en-Provence or Barcelona campus, Advisory Board members review contact hours, syllabi, workload management, and the overall academic student experience. The Advisory Board also keeps ACM informed of best practices among U.S. colleges and universities with regard to academic programming. Most Advisory Board members hold a Ph.D. in their respective disciplines varying from modern languages, art history, literature and culture, anthropology to psychology. The plurality of voices among the Advisory Board members also contributes to the diversity of academic offerings at ACM.

Advisory Board Members



    • Sylvie Burnet-Jones, MA
      Director, Education Abroad
      University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grant Chapman, JD
    Assistant Provost for International Administration
    Kansas State University
  • Harvey Charles, PhD
    Vice Provost for Int'l Programs
    University of Minnesota
  • Diana Chigas, PhD
    Senior International Officer and Associate Provost
    Tufts University
  • Katy Crossley-Frolick, PhD
    Director, Off-Campus Study
    Denison Universit
  • Tom D'Agostino, PhD
    Associate Dean for Global Education
    Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  • Jennifer Ewald, MA
    Associate Vice Provost for Global Strategy
    Fairfield University
  • Erica Ferg, PhD
    Assistant Professor Religious Studies
    Regis University
  • Marisa Gray, MBA
    Director of Study Abroad
    Morgan State University
  • Sarah Heusing, MA
    Director of Study Abroad
    University of St. Thomas
  • Susanne Hill, PhD
    Executive Director, International Center
    University of Florida
  • Bruce Hitchner, PhD
    Department Chair, Classical Studies
    Tufts University
  • Joanna Holvey Bowles, MS
    Director, Off-Campus Study
    Colgate University
  • Cindy Irby, MEd
    Assistant Director, Center for International Education
    Washington & Lee University
  • Aimee Jones, MA
    Associate Director of Study Abroad
    Colorado State University
  • Emily Kane, PhD
    Director of Study Abroad
    Longwood University
  • Ediz Kaykayoglu, PhD
    Executive Director, Office of International Studies and Programs
    Central Washington University
  • Theresa Kennedy, PhD
    Associate Professor of French
    Baylor University
  • Jason Kinnear, MA
    Interim Associate Dean of Study Abroad
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Randy Kluver, PhD
    Associate Provost for Global Partnerships
    Oklahoma State University
  • Katuska Kohut, MBA
    Associate Director, Study Abroad
    Gonzaga University
  • Vanessa Kramer, MEd
    Assistant Dean for Global Programs
    University of Arizona
  • Michael Lazzara, PhD
    Associate Vice Provost of Academic Programs and Partnerships
    University of California, Davis
  • Tineka Lebrun, MA
    Advising Manager
    Penn State University
  • David Lee, PhD
    Assistant Vice President for Curricular Operations and Strategy
    Southern Methodist University
  • Anouar Majid, PhD
    Vice President for Global Affairs
    University of New England
  • Elaine Meyer-Lee, EdD
    Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
    Goucher College
  • Camila Nardozzi, EdD
    Director, Office of International Education
    Harvard University
  • Eric Pierson, PhD
    Professor, Communication Studies
    University of San Diego
  • Deborah S. Reisinger, PhD
    Director, Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
    Duke University
  • Jose Sainz, PhD
    Director, Center for International Education
    University of Mary Washington
  • Christina Sanchez, PhD
    Associate Provost for Global Engagement
    California Lutheran University
  • Tynelle Stewart
    Assistant Vice Provost for Global Education
    University of Rochester
  • Janice Thomas, PhD
    Director, International Education
    Brookdale Community College
  • Emelee Volden, MA
    Director, Office of International Education
    University of Denver
  • Bo White, EdD
    Director of Study Abroad
    Baylor University
  • Lori Willard, PhD
    Senior Instructor, French
    University of Colorado Denver
  • Tamara Williams, PhD
    Executive Director of the Wang Center for Global Education
    Pacific Lutheran University
  • Ron Witzczak
    Executive Director, Office of International Affairs
    Portland State University
  • Pia Wood, PhD
    Vice Provost and Dean of International Affairs
    University of North Texas