Linda Tobash

Applies her keen mind, attention to detail and incredible work ethic in service to many organizations, especially TAICEP, to further strengthen the associations and serve her colleague
Elevates the professionalism of international admissions in a very humane and student-centered manner
Has a truly cross-cultural and diplomatic way of bringing together professionals from around the world to move projects forward and achieve meaningful change
Has an incredibly positive, supportive and joyful personal character

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Korea Society, Senior Advisor for Education, 2019 to present
World Education Services, Senior Director of Policy, Knowledge and Data, 2015-2018
Institute of International Education, Director, University Placement Services, 1997–2015
LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York
Director of Admissions, 1987-1997
Director of Non-Credit Programs and Administrative Systems, 1984-1987
Assistant Director of the English Language Center, 1982-1984
New York University and LaGuardia CC, Adjunct ESL Instructor,1980-1982
US Peace Corps, Republic of Korea, English Teaching Volunteer, 1976-1978
Pennsylvania Department of Education Fort Indiantown Gap Vietnamese and Cambodian Refugee School, English Teacher, 1975

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

TAICEP

Vice President of Professional Development, 2018-2022
Vice President for Standards, 2019
Member of Steering Committee & Transition Committee, 2013

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Secretary, Region, 2019-2022
Lifetime Member Award: 2019
Chair and Chair-elect, Leadership Development Committee, 2017-2018
Chair, Leadership Orientation Subcommittee, 2014-2015
Member, Bologna Process Task Force II and planning committee for joint NAFSA/EAIE
- Bologna Symposium in Brussels, 2006-2007
Member, Bologna Process Task Force I, 2004-2006
Chair, Annual Conference Session Selection, 2005
Coordinator, Annual Conference Session Selection, 2004
Member, NAFSA Trainer Corps, 1999-2005
Education and Training Committee (founding member), 1996-2002
Member ATESL Committee, 1995-1999

TESOL

Member, TESOL Standards for Teachers of Adult Learners Task Force, 2001-2002
Member, Development Advisory Committee, 2001-2002
Chair, Sociopolitical Concerns Committee, 1996-1998
Member, Board of Directors, 1991-1993
Member, Steering Committee for 1992 TESOL Summer Institute in Bratislava, 1991-1992
Professional Standards Committee, chair subcommittee on employment concerns, 1981-82
Local Co-chair, TESOL Convention, 1985
Interest Section Coordinator, TESOL Convention, 1981

OTHER:

EAIE, member and frequent presenter
Friends of Korea, Board of Directors, 2013 to present, and Chair of Nominating Committee, 2015- present

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in TESOL, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Science in English, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Certificate, Development of Intercultural Coursework at Colleges and Universities, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

PUBLICATIONS:

State of International Education chapter in The AACRAO International Guide: A Resource for International Education Professionals, Linda Tobash and Daniel Obst. AACRAO, Washington, DC, 2010
Three Year Bologna-compliant Degrees: Responses from US Graduate Schools, An IIE Briefing Paper, Institute of International Education, New York, April 2009
How Can HEIs Develop Strategies and Policies to Attract International Students? in Proceedings of the Bologna Process Official Seminar: The External Dimensions of the Bologna Process. Hellenic Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs Secretariat for Higher Education, Athens, 2006
Bologna Process Activities: An Update. NAFSA Admissions wRAP UP newsletter. Vol.3, Issue 5, December 2006
The Undergraduate Classroom Experience . EJournal USA, Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs, Washington, D.C., November 2005
Choosing a Major. EJournal USA, Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs, Washington, D.C., November 2005
International Recruitment Principles and Practices chapter. The AACRAO International Guide: A Resource for International Education Professionals, Eric Staub and Linda Tobash. Washington, DC, 2001
Giving Voice to Sociopolitical Issues. TESOL Matters, June/July 1997
Sociopolitical Concerns Addressed at TESOL ’96 . TESOL Matters, August/September 1996
Report of Employment Concerns, Marian Blaber and Linda Tobash. TESOL Newsletter, April 1989
Part-time Issues: A Closer Look .TESOL Newsletter, October 1984
Part-time Issues: An Initial Inquiry .TESOL Newsletter, April 1984
Review of Language and Culture in Conflict .TESOL Newsletter, February 1984
A Report: Collective Bargaining in a Period of Retrenchment. TESOL Newsletter, Oct. 1983

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING:

Since 1999 frequent presenter and trainer on the US higher education system, admission practices and trends as well as working with sponsored students, Bologna, joint/dual degrees among other topics. Following is a very select listing.

A Primer on U.S. Higher Education, offered as a NAFSA workshop or session annually from 2003 to 2021, WES webinar 2016, and at EAIE in 2015
What is a Bachelor’s Degree? U.S. and European Perspectives, NAFSA annually from 2013 to 2019, EAIE 2015, 2017, 2018, AIEA 2012

Workshops on U.S. Admission and Mobility Trends, Working with Sponsored Students and Agencies, Understanding US Accreditation, Best Practices in Advancing Exchanges and Linkages, and Tips for Applying to U.S. Colleges and University, 1999-2019

Offered at numerous Fulbright and other international offices and institutions in countries that include: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Libya, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, US, Vietnam

Professional Associations’ Role in Developing Global Leaders, International Day at the U.N., November 2018, New York
Evaluating Three-year European University Degrees: Pre- and Post-Bologna, TAICEP 2016
International Applicants: What Credentials Do I Need to Review?, AACRAO 2016

EducationUSA Level II and Level III Advisor Competency Trainings, Washington, D.C. 2015

Global Change & Challenges: Is the United States Doing Enough?, AACRAO 2013
A Fresh View on International Joint Study Programmes: U.S. Perspective, EAIE 2012
Update on the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area, AACRAO, 2012
Sponsored International Students—What Staff and Faculty Need to Know, AACRAO 2010, 2012

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