Arizona State University
Center for Global Education Services

The Center for Global Education Services (CGES) is responsible for developing and implementing a wide variety of international policies and activities. As part of the Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement, CGES administers university study programs abroad, visiting scholar programs at ASU, and protocol for international visitors. In cooperation with academic and administrative units, CGES develops the international policies for ASU, represents the international interests of the university to the community at large, and administers scholarships for studying abroad. CGES also represents the university's international interests to professional organizations and government agencies.

The International Faculty and Scholars Office within the Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement assumes responsibility for international visitors who come to work, study, or conduct research on the ASU campuses, and also operates one of the nation's first U.S. Passport Offices located at a state university. This office is co-located with the Center for Global Education Services in Tempe Center.

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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Mailing Address
Center for Global Education Services
Arizona State University
PO Box 874311
Tempe, AZ 85287-4311
USA

Physical Address
Center for Global Education Services
Arizona State University
951 South Mill Suite 150
Tempe, AZ 85287-4311
USA

CGES Phone: +1(480) 965-5965
Passport Office: +1(480) 965-0877
CGES Fax Number: +1(480) 965-4026
24 Hour Emergency Number: +1(602) 220-1372

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CGES Staff

The staff of the Center for Global Education Services
Dan Hart - Program Manager Dan joined the IPO staff in January 2004. Dan's international education experience began as a high school student in St. Louis, Missouri. Before graduating from high school, Dan already had the opportunity to participate in exchange programs to Le Mans, France and Tel Aviv, Israel. Dan then attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, majoring in French and Jewish Studies. While earning these degrees, Dan enjoyed a semester study abroad program at Tel Aviv University. Because of these experiences abroad, Dan has decided to dedicate his life to helping future students share similar experiences in international education.  Prior to joining the IPO staff, Dan spent nearly four years as Academic Relations Coordinator for a large study abroad organization in Tempe, Arizona. As such, Dan traveled regularly throughout the United States to speak with students and universities about the benefits of study abroad.  He is happy to bring that experience here to IPO and to help ASU students change their lives through international education exchange and study abroad.
Amy Shenberger - Program Manager Amy earned a BA with Honors in English Literature and Art from Schreiner University in the beautiful Texas hill country. During that time, she studied Japanese language and culture in Nagasaki, Japan for a year, earning an Associate's degree from Nagasaki Wesleyan. After one semester back in the US, Amy decided to skip her graduation ceremony to spend her final semester studying in London and then traveling in Europe for the summer. Because one year in Japan wasn't long enough, Amy returned to Japan for three more years to teach ESL to junior high and elementary school students in the rural town of Tensui, Kumamoto. She used her time away from school to travel the Asia Pacific Region and become a certified Rescue scuba diver. After a lot of soul-searching, she postponed her dream of running a dive shop and returned to the US to start an MA in International and Intercultural Management at the School for International Training in Vermont, which included a one-year practicum as the Assistant Dean of Students at Huron University in London. In order to combine her interests in a warm climate and a great job facilitating overseas study, Amy joined the IPO in January, 2004.
Michelle Laws - Program Coordinator Michelle joined the IPO office in August 2006. Michelle's International experience began in high school when she was selected as a Tempe Sister Cities Delegate to Regensburg, Germany. She enjoyed her time there so much that she began studying German as an undergraduate at ASU. To improve her language proficiency she decided to spend another year abroad in Regensburg which was arranged by ASU's International Programs Office. Michelle completed her undergraduate BA degrees in English and German in 1997. She came back to ASU in 1999 as an advisor in the English department where she worked while earning an MTESL degree which she completed in 2002. Michelle is very excited about her move over to the International Programs Office and can't wait to help send ASU students overseas.
Eric Leinen - Program Coordinator After spending most of his life in Minnesota and North Dakota, Eric moved to Tempe from Fargo, ND, to join the International Programs Office in August 2006. Prior to this, he worked for two years in the Office of International Programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), in Moorhead, MN, working with students going abroad. As an undergraduate Eric studied overseas twice, spending one semester in England, and another semester on a multi-country program to the UK and Western Europe. Eric received a BA in English from MSUM in 2002, and is currently working towards an MS in Counseling and Student Affairs. He currently advises for Canada, much of Central and Eastern Europe, and most of Asia, and considers Winnipeg, Paris, Munich and Rome his favorite international cities. Eric speaks French and some German.
Laura Tardif - Program Coordinator Earning her undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science from Pepperdine University, Laura moved to Arizona and joined the IPO staff in September 2006. During college, she studied in Florence, Italy for a year and helped administer two consecutive summer programs to South Africa and Swaziland. Upon graduation, Laura worked for Pepperdine’s International Program Office for a year, encouraging students to enrich their education by studying abroad. After her first experience abroad to Australia at the age of 16, Laura developed a love for travel and has explored much of Europe, Costa Rica, Mexico and sub-Saharan Africa. She is happy to share her experiences with ASU students and looks forward to assisting them in gaining their own experiences by exploring the world around them.
Michael Girsch - Program Coordinator Michael joined the IPO staff in December of 2006 as a Program Coordinator. His international educational experience began during his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa, where he spent a semester studying in Wales at the University of Swansea. It was during this experience that Michael gained an interest in the administrative side of international programs. After completing his BA degree in Communications/Electronic Media, Michael spent the next four years working in the feature film business in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. However, his interest in international education led him back to school for his Masters in Education: Student Affairs, where he also spent time in Liverpool, England and Cuzco, Peru. He is very happy to be a part of the IPO team and looks forward to helping students reach their international educational goals.
Dr. Catherine Ribic - Program Manager From August 1999 until May 2002, Cathy was advisor to the international exchange students to ASU, as well as to outbound students on ASU programs to Eastern and Central Europe. She also served as Agreement Coordinator. In May of 2002, she joined the advising staff of IPO's Office of Immigration Programs for International Faculty and Scholars, where she specializes in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. She received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from ASU. Her dissertation field-work was conducted in Macedonia and among Macedonian-Americans in northern Ohio. In addition to her advising duties, she is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Anthropology, where she teaches a variety of Sociocultural courses.
William Cravener - Program Coordinator Sr. William (Bill) came to ASU in August 2005, as a Program Coordinator in the IPO's Office of Immigration Programs for International Faculty and Scholars. Bill brings over 30 years of experience in various positions with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service to the IPO. Bill's primary area of responsibility within the IPO's Office of Immigration Programs for International Faculty and Scholars, is the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
Patrick Kane - Program Coordinator, Sr. Patrick began his employment in the International Programs Office at ASU in 1996, after serving in various positions with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service for over 27 years. Patrick's area of responsibility within the International Faculty and Scholar's Office include the processing and filing of employment related immigration petitions for faculty and staff upon the request of the University, and administering the Exchange Visitor Program. Patrick also serves as an advisor to the various departments, as well as staff and faculty, at Arizona State University. Patrick is also a Passport Acceptance Agent and is responsible for the acceptance and processing of applications for U.S. Passports at the ASU Passport Acceptance Office located within the International Faculty and Scholars Office.
Bernard Beamsley - Program Coordinator, Sr. Bernard began his employment in the International Programs Office at ASU in 1999, after serving in various positions with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service for over 29 years. Bernard's area of responsibility within the International Faculty and Scholar's Office include the processing and filing of employment related immigration petitions for faculty and staff upon the request of the University, and administering the Exchange Visitor Program. Bernard also serves as an advisor to the various departments, as well as staff and faculty, at Arizona State University. Bernard is also a Passport Acceptance Agent and is responsible for the acceptance and processing of applications for U.S. Passports at the ASU Passport Acceptance Office located within the International Faculty and Scholars Office.
James Martin - Program Coordinator, Sr. James began his employment in the International Programs Office at ASU in 1989, after serving in various positions with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service for over 26 years and almost two years of service as an immigration specialist with a major local charitable organization. James' area of responsibility within the International Faculty and Scholar's Office include the processing and filing of employment related immigration petitions for faculty and staff upon the request of the University, and administering the Exchange Visitor Program. James also serves as an advisor to the various departments, as well as staff and faculty, at Arizona State University. James is also a Passport Acceptance Agent and is responsible for the acceptance and processing of applications for U.S. Passports at the ASU Passport Acceptance Office located within the International Faculty and Scholars Office.
Claudette Nadeau - Program Coordinator, Sr. Claudette came to ASU in April 2002, as a program coordinator in the IPO's Office of Immigration Programs for International Faculty and Scholars. She brings extensive experience in immigration issues, having worked for the Immigration and Naturalization Service for twenty years, both as an Inspector and an Adjudicator. Claudette specializes in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, and enjoys the challenge of translating rules and regulations into a smooth process leading to meaningful international exchanges.
Kim Foster - Office Specialist, Sr. Kim began working at ASU in 1988 in the Graduate College until joining the International Programs office in September 2001. As an Office Specialist, Sr., Kim serves as an acceptance agent in the Passport Office. Kim is happy to answer any questions regarding passport application issues.
Patty Lee - Office Specialist Patty came to work at ASU in 1994 in The Department of Kinesiology, until joining the International Programs in July 2004. Patty assists the Passport Acceptance Office as a Passport Acceptance Agent and also assist the International Faculty & Scholar Office staff.