Our JG Member Consultants are highly qualified experts in various areas of education and can provide consulting services in the following areas:
International Alumni Engagement, Global Fundraising, Strategic International Enrollment Management, international student recruitment, student support services, student retention, education law, cultural training, international alumni outreach, educational fundraising, campus globalization, English as a Second Language instruction, study abroad, cohort-training programs
Patti Jones, Senior Consultant at Jameson Global, named President of J-Check Testing for J-Scholars
Patti Jones, Senior Consultant
Patricia “Patti“ I. Jones, retired as Director of Western’s English as a Second Language program. She is an alumna of Western Illinois University with a Bachelors in English Education and a Masters in College Student Personnel. After 10 years of teaching English in the public school system in Illinois, Ms. Jones returned to Western where she worked for 31 years in a variety of areas. She has been a member of the WESL faculty, the Director of International Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of the University Advising Center, and the Director of WESL. Patricia has been a member leader in NAFSA: Association of International Educators for over 30 years. Her work has included state, regional, and national leadership in the organization. An award is given in her name in Region V to professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the Region, and she received the Homer Higbee Award (a national award) for outstanding service from NAFSA in 2009. This was followed by the awarding of Life Membership in NAFSA in 2011. She has served as the Region V chair three times, Chair of the pilot program for the NAFSA Academy, Chair of the Training Coordination Subcommittee, Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and most recently completed two years as a coach and currently serves as Chair of Academy 12 of NAFSA. Patti‘s areas of consulting include English as a Second Language, campus internationalization, and the Republic of South Korea. She has traveled to Cuba, Korea, Japan, China, Mexico, Greece, Turkey, England, France, Switzerland, and a variety of other countries. She believes in encouraging and mentoring young professionals whenever and wherever possible.
Interested in becoming a Jameson Global Consultant or interested in using Jameson Global consulting services? Email Patti Jones at pattij@jamesonglobal.com
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Message from NAFSA Membership Engagement Committee,
Patti Jones, Chair
May 22, 2018
Greetings fellow NAFSAns,
As the Chair of the Membership Engagement Committee (MEC), it is my pleasure to find new and meaningful ways to engage our diverse membership. The upcoming Annual Conference in Philadelphia is one of the most exciting chances to meet members and other international educators face-to-face. The MEC looks forward to the following AC activities:
- MIG Leader Luncheon, where the MEC celebrates and recognizes the leaders of our 30+ Member Interest Groups (MIGs).
- Thirty MIG Open Meetings will occur this year. The MEC, in partnership with the Leadership Development Committee (LDC), will attend each of the open meetings.
- As in previous years, the MEC has continued to support programming in the Career Center. Attend the panel, Hiring Practices: Increasing Staff Diversity on Thursday, May 31 at 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Career Center.
- We are excited that awardees will be recognized during plenary sessions, Wednesday and Thursday, for the NAFSA International Education Awards.
- The Diversity and Inclusion dialogue, held Thursday, May 31 at 9:00-10:15 a.m., will focus on promoting diversity in international education as well as equity and access on campus.
NAFSA is a dynamic organization only because our members are engaged and dynamic participants.
Wishing you many happy experiences,
Patti Jones
Chair, Membership Engagement Committee
People always ask, “What’s Patti Jones up to?” Here Patti (top, right) is at the 2018 NAFSA Winter Leadership Meeting. This group welcomed and helped orient 70 NAFSA leaders new to their positions. Patti says, “Become a NAFSA member today!” Thanks Patti for all you do for NAFSA, Jameson Global, and international education!
L-R (front row)
Linda Tobash, Chair, Leadership Development Committee
Elaine Meyer-Lee, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of NAFSA
Jeff Riedinger, Vice-President, Scholarship and Institutional Strategy
Left to right (back row):
Ravi Shankar, Vice-President for Professional Development and Engagement
Saundra Hampton, Chair, Regional Affairs Committee
Bonnie Bissonette, Vice-President for Public Policy and Practice
Patti Jones, Chair, Membership Engagement Committee
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“Things Americans Don’t Know About Immigration”
Senior Consultant Patti Jones recently hosted a session with WIU Immigration Adviser Angie Veith on perceptions and issues regarding international students and immigration.
Please click on link above to watch the interview. This was hosted by the local WIU chapter of Phi Beta Delta.
Patti Jones, Senior Consultant
Email: pattij@jamesonglobal.com
Professional Affiliations
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
Phi Beta Delta, International Honor Society
SUAA: State University Annuitants Association
Recent NAFSA Leadership Positions
2015-2018 Co-chair of Mentoring for Illinois International Educators
2014-2015 Chair, Academy 12
2014-2015 Coordinator/Past Coordinator of Phase II MIG
2013-2014 Chair-designate for Academy 12, served with Chair of Academy 11
2013-2014 Coordinator-elect, Phase II MIG
2011-2013 Coach, Academy 9 (cohort of 7) and Academy 10 (cohort of 6)
2009-2011 Chair, Leadership Development Committee
2007-2008 Chair, Training Coordination Subcommittee
2006 Chair-designate, Training Coordination Subcommittee
Other Leadership Roles
July 2016 WIU–State University Annuitants Executive Board President
2016 Chair,Church Board, First Christian Church, Macomb, IL
Selected Presentations/Activities
3/18 IEI Mentorship Program, IEI State Conference, Harper College, Palatine, IL. A session focusing on the mentor/mentee relationship and participation in the IEI sponsored program for the 2018-19 year.
5/17–Internationalizing Healthcare Education: Creating Attractive Programs For Students & Faculty, Annual NAFSA Conference, Los Angeles, CA. This session, which included both a US-based school and an Austrian University, focused on how different mobility programs (inbound and outbound) for medical and healthcare students help to internationalize a campus. It included model practices of both institutions.
3/16 Chair, “Building Your Resume: Visual Presentation and Content”, IEI State Conference, Chicago, IL. The program covered best practices in both presentation and content of resumes for individuals searching for jobs in International Education.
3/16 Co-presenter, “The IEI Mentorship Program”, IEI State Conference, Chicago, IL. Presenters covered benefits of being a mentor and a mentee, procedures for applying for either one, and support services in training once selected.
5/15 Presenter, “Retirement Readiness”, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Annual Conference, Boston, MA. This session will discuss in plain language both financial planning for retirement and long term care insurance as a part of retirement readiness.
10/14 Chair and Presenter, “I tep, uTEP, weTEP: What do you know about the iTEP Exam?”, Grand Rapids, MI. The International Test of English Proficiency was introduced in 2008, but many universities and colleges are still learning about it. This program covered what it is; how it can fit ESL programs or regular admission decisions; how it is administered; where it is available, and how it can be utilized by institutions.
11/13 Presenter, “Serve International Education through NAFSA Leadership”, Bi-regional Conference V & VI, Indianapolis, IN. Through leadership and service in NAFSA members can help influence public policy, the path of the association, and the services provided to international educators.
11/13 Presenter, “Academy Insights”, Bi-regional Conference V & VI, Indianapolis, IN. Presentation including current NAFSA Academy trainees and coaches regarding the content, benefits, and application procedures for those interested in participating in the NAFSA Academy.
5/13 Chair, Methods of recruitment that are most effective in China for the main stream, middle to small sized institutions that currently have no Chinese students or only a few. NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. These schools do not have large recruitment budgets, and often do not have experienced staff trying to diversify the international student population. Strategies to address these issues will be presented. Presentation of basic recruitment strategies that have been utilized effectively in China by smaller institutions.
11/12 Presenter, “Finding your Place in NAFSA Leadership”, Region V Conference, Madison, WI. Program for potential and interested NAFSAn’s regarding leadership opportunities and how to become involved in NAFSA.
11/12 Presenter, “Integrating International Women into Campus and Community Activities: Procedures, Problems, and Outcomes”, Region V Conference, Madison, WI. A focus on how to integrate international female students into Campus and community activities which has become a very challenging problem for many university campuses.
11/11 Presenter: “Serve NAFSA (and International Education) through Leadership. “Region V Conference, Champaign, IL. Program about opportunities in NAFSA leadership and how to become involved.
5/11 Presenter: “The Top Ten Things You Should Know about Korean Students”, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Presented at the request the ACC at the annual conference. (A revised version of one presented in 2004.)
11/10 Presenter, “Maybe It’s Not Culture Shock”, Region V Conference, Detroit, MI. A program dealing with students arriving from their home countries suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dealing with these issues requires the ability to identify the differences between this and culture shock and the knowledge of what resources on our campuses can be utilized.
5/08 Presenter: NAFSA WEBINAR, “Theory to Practice: Dealing with Real Life Cross-Cultural Issues”.
7/07-10/07 Grant Director, “THEORY TO PRACTICE: DEALING WITH REAL LIFE CROSS- CULTURAL ISSUES”, a supplemental Collaborative Training Grant administered by NAFSA: AIE, funds from the U.S. Department of State. Full day workshop dealing with gender roles, non-immigration legal issues, and health concerns of international students and faculty.
5/07 Presenter, Collaborative Training Grant information session. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
7/06-10/07 Grant Director, FROM “TRUE LIES” TO “T IS FOR TERRORIST”: OVERCOMING ARABIC-SPEAKING STEREOTYPES,” a Collaborative Training Grant administered by NAFSA: AIE, funds from the U.S. Department of State. Three workshops, two film series, two immersion rooms, local school visits, and a major Arabic dinner with cultural presentations.
6/05-7/05 Project Co-director, Fulbright Hays Group Study Abroad Grant, “Understanding Korea Today: Traditional Values and Modern Technology, led 12 U.S. high school social studies teachers to Korea for immersion in culture, language, and modern Korean life.
5/2004 Presentation – “The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Korean Students.” NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.
11/2003 Presentation – “FERPA: The Other Law.” NAFSA: AIE Region V Conference. Milwaukee, WI.
Presentation – “The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Korean Students.” NAFSA: AIE Region V Conference. Milwaukee, WI. Selected as Best of Region by the National Conference Committee.
11/2001 Presentation – “Study Abroad: Plans, Pains, and Progress”. NAFSA Region V Region Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
11/2000 Presentation – “Front Line: First Impressions-Training the Contact People.” NAFSA Region V Conference. LaCrosse, WI.
11/1999 Presentation – “Coming & Going: The Global Perspective”. NAFSA Region V Conference. Peoria, IL.
11/1996 Presentation – “Happily Ever After—Not!” NAFSA Region V Conference. Arlington Heights, IL.
11/1994 Presentation – “Cultural Clues for Training Academic Advisors.” NAFSA Region V Conference. Milwaukee, WI.
10/1993 Presentation – “Cross-Cultural Clues for Working With International Students”. NACADA (National Association of Academic Advisors national conference.) Detroit, MI.
5/1993 Presentation – “International Staff Saver: Automation of I-20’s and IAP-66’s”. NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference. San Francisco, CA.
10/1993 Presentation – “Transcending Stereotypes: Cultural Clues for Working With International Students. NACADA, Region V Conference. Muncie, IN.
3/1992 Workshop – “Advising 101”. Illinois NAFSA. Galesburg, IL.
9/1991 Chair – Student Liaison Committee of the LAC for the 1992 NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference. Chicago, IL.
