Staff Directory
International Grants and Partnerships
International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies
International Student & Scholar Services
Office of International Affairs (OIA) Administration
Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: elizabeth.trejos@ttu.edu
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Dr. Clifford Fedler
Associate Vice Provost for International Affairs
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: clifford.fedler@ttu.edu
Reagan Ribordy
Assistant Vice Provost for International Affairs
Senior Director International Grants Administration and Partnerships
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: reagan.ribordy@ttu.edu
Administration & Finance
The Administration and Finance unit provides support to all units and divisions in the Office of International Affairs, and interacts with other campus entities for administrative and financial issues as they relate to the OIA. The Passport Application Acceptance Office is part of this unit, and offers full passport services to the campus and surrounding community.
International Relations
Comprised of International Alumni Relations, International Arts and Culture (art exhibits, speakers, etc.), and International Fundraising, the International Relations division engages and connects TTU alumni, scholars, and donors to bring cultural programming to the multiple and diverse South Plains and TTU communities.
Carolina Arellanos
Assistant Director, International Relations
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: carolina.arellanos@ttu.edu
K-12 Global Education
The K-12 Global Education division provides cultural programs to K-12 students from public, private, and home schools throughout the South Plains.
Stephanie Lara
K-12 Coordinator, Outreach and Engagement
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: stephanie.lara@ttu.edu
Carolyn Darden
Teacher, K-12 Global Education Outreach
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: carolyn.l.darden@ttu.edu
Leslie Russwurm
Teacher, K-12 Global Education Outreach
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: lrusswur@ttu.edu
International Grants and Partnerships
The International Grants and Partnerships division works with faculty to identify and disseminate international research opportunities and facilitate the development and submission of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research proposals to funding agencies. Additionally, they work with faculty to develop partnerships with international institutions to further enhance the international reputation of Texas Tech.
Reagan Ribordy
Assistant Vice Provost for International Affairs
Senior Director International Grants Administration and Partnerships
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: reagan.ribordy@ttu.edu
Michael Johnson
Associate Director International Grants Administration & Partnerships and Export Control Administrator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: michael.johnson@ttu.edu
Elizabeth Roberts
Senior International Grants Administrator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: elizabeth.espino@ttu.edu
Calan Welder
International Grants Administrator/Global Safety & Security
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: calan.welder@ttu.edu
International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies
The International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS) promotes the University's special mission of the interdisciplinary study of arid and semiarid environments and the human relationship to these environments from an international perspective. The purpose of ICASALS is to stimulate, coordinate and implement teaching, research, and public service activities concerning all aspects of the world's arid and semiarid regions, their people and their problems.
Dr. Clifford Fedler
Director, International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: clifford.fedler@ttu.edu
Study Abroad
The Study Abroad division of the Office of International Affairs coordinates all study abroad programs for Texas Tech University students. In todays globalized job market, students who participate in a study abroad program to include international internships, service-learning, and research can be more competitive in every discipline. The division offers students four unique types of study abroad experiences: faculty-led; the TTU Center in Seville, Spain, reciprocal exchange programs, and affiliate programs.
Lanna Sheldon
Administrator of the TTU Center in Sevilla, Spain
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: lanna.sheldon@ttu.edu
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS operates the university's international student life programs, as well as student, scholar, and university department immigration services. ISSS staff assist with the immigration process for students and scholars, institutional compliance and reporting requirements, orientation, financial concerns, cross-cultural issues, and campus and community integration.
Vacant
Director, International Student & Scholar Services
Clara Lindeman (Elliott)
Lead Administrator International Faculty Services
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: clara.lindeman@ttu.edu
Ruby Oku
international senior advisor
(F-1 Students: Family Name A - C)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: ruby.oku@ttu.edu
Hisa Fujino
International Student Administrator / SEVIS Coordinator
(F-1 Students: Family Name D - J)Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: hisatoshi.fujino@ttu.edu
Allison Reimer
International Senior Advisor
(F-1 Students: Family Name K - M)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: allison.reimer@ttu.edu
Gabrielle Colón
International Senior Advisor
(F-1 Students: Family Name N - R)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: Gabcolon@ttu.edu
Ashley Anderson
International Senior Advisor
(F-1 Students: Family Name S - Z)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: Ashley.jenn.Anderson@ttu.edu
Sarah Huang
International Scholar Administrator
(J-1 Scholars)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: weijun.huang@ttu.edu
Kathleen Cade-Gerzon
International Student Life Coordinator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: kathleen.cade-gerzon@ttu.edu
Enola French
International Scholar Services Coordinator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: enola.french@ttu.edu
Beth Mora
Assistant Director International Student Life
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: beth.mora@ttu.edu
The Texas Tech University Center in Sevilla, Spain
Dr. Jonathan Deen
Assistant Director of TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: jon.deen@ttu.edu
Lidia McDonald
Program Coordinator, TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: lidia.mcdonald@ttu.edu
Myriam Rubio
Senior Advisor, Spanish Instructor, TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: myriam.rubio@ttu.edu
Center for Global Communication
International Affairs
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Address
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Phone
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Email
oia.reception@ttu.edu