Christine Gettings Director of International Programs and Partnerships SIS Faculty
- Degrees
- In progress--PhD, Higher Education Leadership and Administration, Colorado State University
Master of Arts, International Affairs, 17吃瓜在线
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies, 17吃瓜在线
Study Abroad, University of Westminster in London, England - Favorite Spot on Campus
- The Eldridge Labyrinth
- Bio
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Christine Gettings is the Director of International Programs and Partnerships in the School of International Service. She manages SIS鈥檚 international partnership portfolio and is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion of the School's international programs. Christine is also responsible for the risk management and assessment of all SIS international programs.
Previously, she served as the Assistant Director of Global Learning and Leadership where she managed global community-based, experiential learning programs at 17吃瓜在线. Christine has published and presented on best practices in international education leadership, developing mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships, fostering inclusive student leadership, and developing joint and dual degree programs.
She served on the NASPA Global Advisory Board and is the previous Co-Chair of the NASPA International Education Knowledge Community (IEKC). Christine is currently pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Leadership and Administration at Colorado State University.
Outside of international education, Christine enjoys spending time with her family exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, reading, gardening, and cultivating leadership in young girls by volunteering as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
- For the Media
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Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- School of International Service Staff Award for Outstanding Team Player, 2023
- School of International Service Staff Award for Outstanding Contributions to the SIS Community, 2021
- Volunteer of the Year, Service Unit 53-7, Girl Scouts Nation鈥檚 Capital, 2021
- University Staff Performance Award for Collaboration -- StepUp Bystander Intervention Video, 2015
- University Staff Performance Award for Teamwork -- Alternative Break Program, 2009
- University Staff Performance Award for Teamwork-Web Development Group, 2009
- Distinguished Staff Award from International Student & Scholar Services/Multicultural Affairs, 2009
- Alice Paul Award from the Women & Politics Institute, 2007
Media Appearances
- The Leadership X-Factor: Why education abroad staff don鈥檛 need a title to be a leader, NAFSA International Educator, January 2023, (https://www.nafsa.org/ie-magazine/2023/1/12/leadership-x-factor).
- Recruiting the Best-Fit Faculty to Lead Study Abroad Programs, NAFSA International Educator, August 2021 (https://www.nafsa.org/ie-magazine/2021/8/3/recruiting-best-fit-faculty-lead-study-abroad-programs?login=success).
Professional Presentations
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- 鈥淧rofessional Development in US Higher Education鈥 Japan Association of University Administrative Management. November 2022..
- 鈥淏alancing Health, Safety, Security Concerns with Study Abroad Students' Impact on Lower-Resourced Communities鈥 Forum on Education Abroad 13th Annual Institute on Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management, New Directions for Student Success. June 2022
- 鈥淪trategies for Success: Leading and Managing in an Evolving Field鈥 NAFSA Annual Conference, May 2022.
- 鈥淎n Education Beyond Borders: Launching the First US-Japan Joint Undergraduate Degree鈥 NASPA International Symposium, March 2021.
- 鈥淢obility, Modalities, and Models: Renegotiating Inclusivity鈥 NASPA International Symposium, March 2021.
- 鈥淰etting Partners for Success in International Education鈥 NAFSA e-Learning Webinar, 2020.
- 鈥淚nternational Service Learning: Cultivating Ethical Student Leadership鈥 NASPA Annual Conference, March 2018.
- 鈥淧rogram Access & Inclusion: Working Towards Equity in Alternative Breaks鈥 Break Away, March 2017.
- 鈥淭alking with Colleagues to Reflect on Teaching, Learning, and Life.鈥 Ann Ferren Teaching Conference, January 2017.
- 鈥淕oing Global: Student Leadership and Service Learning through International Alternative Breaks鈥 NASPA Region II Conference, June 2016.
- 鈥淒eveloping and Sustaining Global Partnerships through Alternative Breaks鈥 Break Away, October 2015.
- 鈥淩eflection as Revolution: The Role of Reflection in Sustained Social Change鈥 17吃瓜在线, July 2015.
Selected Publications
- Gettings, Christine. 鈥淲orking and Leading in Today鈥檚 Education Abroad Office鈥 NAFSA鈥檚 Guide to Education Abroad, 2022.