System Council on International Education (SCIE)
(Last Modified May 13, 2025)
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Council Information
Created in 1998, SCIE is the USG’s primary international education governance advisory board. It is composed of representatives appointed by the presidents of each of the USG’s 28 institutions. Council members serve two-year terms and are the official liaisons for all Board of Regents’ communications and program initiatives.
Current SCIE Bylaws
Bylaws Prior to 2018Chair: Dr. Eric Spears, Columbus State University (2023 - 2026)
Vice-Chair: Dr. Carrie Manning, Georgia State University (2025 - 2028)Executive Committee:
Stacie Harrison Barrett - Chair, European Council (2023-2026)
Eric Kendrick - Chair, Asia Council (2021 - 2024)
Jose de Arimateia de Cruz - Chair, Americas Council
Jason Tatlock - Chair, Middle East Council (2025-2028)
Charles Ubah - Chair, Africa Council
Kathleen Kirk - Chair, Council on International Students and Scholars (2024-2025)
Leah Hicks - Chair, Study Abroad Committee (2024-2027) -
Meeting Minutes
- September 29, 2023
- January 27, 2023
- September 30, 2022
- January 28, 2022
- September 24, 2021
- January 29, 2021
- September 25, 2020
- January 24, 2020
- September 20, 2019
- January 25, 2019
- September 21, 2018
- January 26, 2018
- January 27, 2017
- September 30, 2016
- January 29, 2016
- September 11, 2015
ARCHIVES
- Sept. 14, 2014
- January 24, 2014
- September 6, 2013
- January 25, 2013
- September 14, 2012
- January 27, 2012
- September 23, 2011
- January 21, 2011
- September 17, 2010
- April 16, 2010
- April 17, 2009
- October 3, 2008
- February 1, 2008
- September 23, 2005
- January 21, 2005 (agenda)
- September 24, 2004
- February 8, 2002 (agenda)
- September 28, 2001 (agenda)
- February 9, 2001 (agenda)
- September 22, 2000
- April 21, 2000
- September 24, 1999
- April 23, 1999
- January 8, 1999
Institutional Representatives
| Institution | Representative | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College |
Trent Hester Leadership and Engagement Coordinator |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 229-391-5232 |
Albany State University |
Dr. Annalease Gibson Director of International Education |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 229-500-2380 |
Atlanta Metropolitan State College |
Dr. Onabanjo Babatunde Associate Professor of Computer Science |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 678-623-1270 |
Augusta University |
LD Newman Assistant VP of International Initiatives |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 706-721-0670 |
Clayton State University |
Jada Mitchell Executive Director of Student Success |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 678-466-4076 |
College of Coastal Georgia |
Dr. Carla Bluhm Professor of Psychology |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 912-279-5884 |
Columbus State University |
Dr. Eric Spears Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Eminent Scholar and Chair of Global Engagement |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 706-507-8545 |
Dalton State College |
Amy Burger Coordinator of International Education |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 706-272-4459 |
East Georgia State College |
Carmine Palumbo Director of Study Abroad/Dean, School of Humanities |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 478-289-2046 |
Fort Valley State University |
Dr. Rayton Sianjina |
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Georgia College & State University |
Dr. James E. Callaghan Assistant Vice President for International Education |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 478-445-4789 |
Georgia Gwinnett College |
Dr. Funwi Ayuninjam Director of Internationalization |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 678-407-5145 |
Georgia Highlands College |
Dr. Michelle Lockett AVP for Academic Retention and Resources |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
Dr. Bernard Kippelen Vice Provost for International Initiatives and Steven A. Denning Chair for Global Engagement |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 470-585-3087 |
Georgia Southern University |
Kristin R. Kasting Karam Director |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 912-344-3042 |
Georgia Southwestern State University |
Dr. Yemisi Milledge Director of Experiential Learning |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 229-931-4647 |
Georgia State University |
Dr. Carrie Manning Associate Provost, International Initiatives |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Gordon State College |
Dr. Kris Beck Professor |
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Kennesaw State University |
Tara McDuffie Executive Director, Division of Global Affairs |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 470-578-2672 |
Middle Georgia State University |
Dr. Kendra Russell Provost Fellow International Education |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 478-471-2776 |
Savannah State University |
Joline Keevy Assistant Director of International Education |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 912-358-4147 |
South Georgia Sate College |
Dr. Joseph Holloway Chair, BSM, PSL, & PBT |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 912-449-7587 |
University of Georgia |
Dr. Martin Kagel Associate Provost for Global Engagement |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 706-425-2900 |
University of North Georgia |
Sheila Schulte Associate Vice President - International Programs |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 706-867-2844 |
University of West Georgia |
Dr. Anne Gaquere-Parker Assistant Vice President |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 678-839-4853 |
Valdosta State University |
Dr. Mike Savoie Dean, University College |
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 229-249-4864 |