Blue working group icons to symbolize the task of each steering committee

By leveraging the insights and expertise of members in the five (5) Working Groups described below, our ACE Lab Steering Committee will develop a comprehensive tactical plan to provide our students, faculty, and staff with more robust, globally imaginative opportunities that will further accelerate LMU’s momentum as an institution with global impact.

  • Analyze LMU's existing articulated goals for campus internationalization compared to peer institutions. Identify the necessary structures and resources needed at LMU for a comprehensive, sustainable internationalized campus.

    • Bryant K. Alexander — Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts (co-Chair)
    • Jennifer Ramos — Associate Professor of Political Science & International Relations and Director of Peace & Justice Studies (co-Chair)
    • Rebeca Acevedo — Professor and Chair of Modern Languages & Literatures
    • Patrick Furlong — Acting Director of the Center for Service & Action
    • Karol Hoeffner — Assistant Professor and Chair of Screenwriting (Spring 2020)
    • Csilla Samay — Assistant Dean of Students for the Office for International Students & Scholars
    • Madhu Viswanathan — Professor of Marketing
  • Inventory and review the current international curricular and co-curricular efforts at LMU. Identify the challenges and opportunities to increase high-impact global learning experiences for LMU students.

    • Richard Rocheleau Associate Vice President for Student Life (co-Chair)
    • Christopher Finlay Associate Professor of Communication Studies (co-Chair)
    • Jennifer Belichesky — Associate Dean for Strategic Student Initiatives

    • Richard Fox — Professor of Political Science

    • Kala Seal — Professor and Chair for Information System Business Analytics

    • Chris Schmader — Research Associate of Institutional Assessment

    • Todd C. Shoepe — Associate Professor of Health and Human Sciences

  • Inventory and review global learning support structures, policies, and practices for LMU faculty and staff. Identify the challenges and opportunities to better support faculty and staff in their internationalization efforts.

    • Carla Marcantonio Associate Professor of Film & Television Studies (co-Chair)
    • Terri Mangione Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs (co-Chair)
    • Paul Chitlik — Clinical Associate Professor of Screenwriting

    • Karie Huchting — Associate Professor of Education; Associate Director of Ed.D. Program

    • Cathleen McGrath — Associate Professor of Management

    • Kimberly Petok — Assistant Director of Study Abroad

    • Raymundo Andrade — Librarian for Student Engagement
  • Evaluate current campus engagement with education abroad programs among faculty, staff, and students based on academic areas and destinations. Identify the necessary support structures and resources to grow and enhance participation in education abroad opportunities.

    • Fr. Marc Reeves Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry (co-Chair)
    • Lisa Loberg Director of Study Abroad (co-Chair)
    • David Berube Clinical Associate Professor of Physics

    • Einat Metzl Professor and Chair of Marital & Family Therapy  (Spring 2020)

    • Marissa Montes Clinical co-Director of Immigrant Justice Clinic (Spring 2020)

    • Yongsun Paik Director of the Center for International Business Education (CIBE); Professor of Management

    • Jennifer Silverman University Registrar  (Spring 2020)

    • Yu Li Assistant Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures

  • Inventory and review LMU's current international and local partnerships. Identify ways to evaluate existing partnerships and develop a process to establish priorities for new strategic partnerships.

    • Sijun Wang Professor and Chair of Marketing and Business Law (co-Chair)
    • Ammar Dalal Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Enrollment (co-Chair)
    • Deanna Cooke Director of Engaged Learning; Clinical Faculty in Psychology

    • Victoria Graf Professor of Education

    • Daniel Marschner Director of International Admissions

    • Robin Wang Professor of Philosophy

    • Jean Paul Ramirez  Campus Minister for Regional Service (Spring 2020)