Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Master of Arts, Counseling in Higher Education (1999)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (1988)

Intercultural Communication Institute, Portland, OR
Intercultural Practitioner Certificate (2004)

State of Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor (2000-)

National Board for Certified Counselors, Greensboro, NC
National Certified Counselor (1999-)

Hitotsubashi University, Center for Global Education and Exchnage, Tokyo, JAPAN
Associate Professor & Director, Center for Global Education and Exchange (2016-)

• Supervise Japanese Language Education, International Student and Study Abroad Advising Office, and Hitotsubashi University Global Education Program
• Manage, develop, and oversee short-term study abroad programs in Australia, Hong Kong, Spain, and Singapore/Malaysia
• Teach a graduate course in building intercultural capacities and capabilities
• Teach a graduate course in experiential/interactive pedagogy in intercultural education
• Teach “Explore Japan”, an undergraduate course for exchange students
• Teach undergraduate courses “Study Abroad and International Education Exchangte” and “Short-Term Study Abroad (Practical Training in Spain)”
• Serve on International Student Exchange Committee and Undergraduate Curriculum Education Committee

Hitotsubashi University, Center for Global Education and Exchange, Tokyo, JAPAN
Associate Professor & Director, International Student/Study Abroad Advising (2008-2016)

• Manage a unit in charge of advising and counseling international students in Japan on career, personal, and social development, as well as promoting study abroad opporutnities to Hitotsubashi students
• Supervise Resident Assitants and advise with budgeting, planning, and implementing of various training and special events on Hitotsubashi University International House
• Serve on International Student Exchange Committee, International Student Housing Committee, Crisis Management Committee, and Council for Student Support and Advising

Hitotsubashi University, Graduate School of Commerce and Management, Tokyo, JAPAN
Assistant Professor/International Student Advisor (2007-2008)

• Teach Social Science Seminar for international students, a class designed to reflect on study abroad experiences and career planning of international students in Japan
• Coordinate a short-term study abroad program consortium with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
• Provide advising and counseling to international students in Japan on career, personal, and social development, as well as concerns related to Japanese immigration regulations
• Supervise Resident Assitants and advise with budgeting, planning, and implementing of various training and special events on Hitotsubashi University International House
  
  Japan Liaison Officer for Western Michigan University, JAPAN
  Japan Liaison Officer for Western Michigan University (2005-present)
• Contracted by Western Michigan University to oversee all recruiting activities in Japan.
• Maintain working relationship with recruiting partners including agencies, exchange and partner institutions, and non-profit educational services in Japan.
• Manage collaborative fundraising and promotional projects involving WMU and alumni associations in Japan.
• Coordinate social activities for WMU exchange students studying in Japan.
  
  Western Michigan University, Office of International Student Services, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
  Admissions/Program Coordinator (1998-present)
  
• Provide advising and counseling to international students on career, personal, and social development as well as concerns related to U.S. immigration regulations
• Facilitate intercultural awareness on campus and Kalamazoo community by budgeting, planning, and implementing various training and special events, including International Festival
• Evaluate foreign educational credentials for graduate and undergraduate admissions
• Visit study abroad fairs and agencies in Japan to promote WMU and recruit students annually
• Co-insturucted a graduate level special topic course for Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology Department on counseling and education issues for Asian and Asian Americans
• Managed implementaiton of Students and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS)
• Oversee information technology for the office, including Web development

Western Michigan University, Office of International Affairs, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Graduate Assistant (1998)
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative assessment of WMU - Hong Kong twining program students to determine their satisfactions with pre- and post-arrival experiences
• Re-designed web pages to promote Western Michigan University Study Abroad Programs

Western Michigan University, Office of Residence Life, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Graduate Assistant (1996-1998)
• Developed Western International Network (W.I.N.), a U.S.-International peer-support program designed to help international studaent adjustment to campus life 
• Recruited, trained and supervised over 300 student volunteers for Bronco Buddies, who assisted the move-in of 5,500 students into residence halls during the Fall opening weekend
• Managed and maintained financial records for programming and residence hall accounts 
• Developed Web pages and online application systems to promote Residence Life programs 

Studylink USA, Osaka, Japan
Overseas Educational Advisor Assistant (1996)
• Advised and helped clients with completing admissions materials to U.S. colleges and universities

International Business Machines, Osaka, Japan
Marketing Specialist (1989-1996)
• Led a marketing team responsible for sales and services of IBM mainframe systems to Matsushita Electric Compnay group (Panasonic).
• Received Outstanding Marketing Representiative Award three times in seven years

     Abe, J. (2012). Ryugakusei Shukusha Kara Shin no Kokusai Gakusei Shukusha he [A transition process from international students’ residence halls to integrated residence halls: A case study]. Ryugaku Koryu Online, 18 (9), [online http://www.jasso.go.jp/about/documents/abejin.pdf]

     Abe, J. (2009). Ryugakusei Shien Tanto Shokuin no Career Keisei [Career Development of international student advisors]. Ryugaku Koryu, 21(4), 6-9.

     Abe, J. (2004). Kyoikushato shiteno kokusaikoryu tantousha no sukiru appu [Internaitonal student advisors' professional development as an educator]. Ryugaku Koryu, 16(3), 20-23.

     Geelhoed, R. J., Abe, J., & Talbot, D. M. (2003). A qualitative investigation of U.S. students' experiences in an international peer program. Journal of College Student Development, 44, 5-17.

     Abe, J., Talbot, D. M. & Geelhoed, R. J. (1998). Effects of a peer program on international student adjustment. Journal of College Student Development, 39, 539-547.

     Onishi, Y. Abe, J., Uesugi, Y. (2024, June). Visualization of Learning Outcomes: Means for Academic Advising or Educational Intervention. Session presented at Japan Association for College and University Educators Conference, Kobe, Japan.

     Abe, J., Bean, M., Griggs Veramy, A., & Wu., A. (2018, May). Facilitating Intercultural Understanding Through Experiential Learning. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Philadelphia, PA..

     Abe, J., Bean, M., & Wu., A. (2016, May). Facilitating Intercultural Understanding Through Experiential Learning. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Denver, CO.

     Abe, J., Bean, M., & Wu., A. (2014, May). Facilitating Intercultural Understanding Through Experiential Learning. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, San Diego, CA.

     Abe, J., Bean, M., Ephraimson-Abt, V. & Wu., A. (2013, May). Improving Student Intercultural Understanding Through Experiential Learning. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, St. Louis, MO.

     Abe, J., & Sugihara, M.. (2012, May). Vision-Driven Personal Leadership for International Educators: More than Intercultural Competence. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Houston, TX.

  Abe, J., Sugihara, M. (2011, May). When Intercultural Knowledge is Not Enough: Personal Leadership-Making a World of Difference. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Vancouver, BC.

 Abe, J., Bean, M., V, Case, J., & Wu., A. (2010, May). Improving Intercultural Learning Through Experiential Training. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Kansas City, MO.  

      Abe, J., Ephraimson-Abt, V., Bjarndottir, T., & Sugihara, M. (2008, May). Personal Leadership: Developing global intercultural competencies from within. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Washington, DC.  

     Abe, J., Bean, M., Ephraimson-Abt, V, Case, J., & Wu., A. (2008, May). Using Interactive/Experiential Activities in International Education. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Washington, DC.  

    Abe, J., Bjarndottir, T., & Sugihara, M. (2007, May). Personal Leadership: Developing global and intercultural competencies from within. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Minneapolis, MN.  

     Wu, A., Abe, J., Craggs, R., Davis, J. Deardorf, D., & Ephraimson-Abt, V. (2007, May). Designing effective intercultural training. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

     Abe, J. & Sugihara, M. (2006, July). Personal Leadership: Living our professional and personal vision as interculturalists [Japanese]. Workshop conducted at Society of Intercultural Education, Training, and Research -Japan (SIETAR-Japan), Chiba, Japan.

     Dunham, J., Abe, J., Bean, M., Bender, S., Case, J., & Wu, A. (2006, May). Using intercultural simulations for international educators. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Seattle, WA.

     Abe, J., & Griswold, J. (2005, November). Becoming an effective International Ally as an international educator. Session presented for NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region II/III Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

     Tsukada, H., Abe, J., Elland, A., Hirai, T., & Takagi, H. (2005, May). Demystifying Japanese students: Practical tips for successful Japanese student advising. Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Seattle, WA.

     Dunham, J., Abe, J., Bean, M., Bender, S., Case, J., & Davis, J. (2005, May). Using intercultural simulations for international educators. Workshop conducted at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Seattle, WA.

     Abe, J. & Willis, T. (2004, June). Facilitating Personal Leadership practices: Training activities for diverse leaning styles. Workshop accepted for Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research - Japan, Osaka, Japan.

     Davis, J., Dunham, J., Abe, J., Bean, M., Bender, S., Case, J., & Wu, A. (2004, May). Beyond Bafa, Bafa: Intercultural simulations and their uses. Workshop presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Baltimore, MD.

     Altamirano, R., A., Abe, J., Pak, D.D., and Zheng, K. (2003, November). Intercultural interactions with students from China, Japan, and Korea Part 2: Health care issues. Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region V Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

     Abe, J., Pradhan, S., & Walker, L. (2003, March). Developing Job Search Support Group for international students. Session presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

     Abe, J., Altamirano, A., Chang, Y., Shankar, R. (2002, May). No experience? No Working Visa? Practical advice for international students entering the profession. Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, San Antonio, TX.

    Altamirano, R., A., Abe, J., Pak, D.D., & Zheng, X. (2002, May). Intercultural interactions with students from Japan, Korea and China: Can you tell them apart? Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, San Antonio, TX.

    Abe. J., Alhassan, A.D., Lu, X., Mabry, L., & Worthy, M. (2002, January). Using theatre as pedagogy: Moving the classroom along the journey toward multiculturalism. Workshop presented at Western Michigan University MLK Day 2002, Kalamazoo, MI.

     Thomas, K., Abe, J., Ebihara, T., Hirai, T., & Horie, M. (2000, June). Becoming international educators - Japanese students' experience and hope for future. Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, San Diego, CA.

     Abe, J., & Geelhoed, R.J. (2000, April). U.S. students' experiences in a cross-cultural peer program. Session presented at American College Personnel Association Convention, Washington, DC.

     Gaw, K., & Abe, J. (2000, April). Intercultural communication styles: A critical variable toward leadership and citizenship. Workshop conducted at American College Personnel Association Convention, Washington, DC.

     Abe, J., & Suraj, M. (1999, March). American Family Connection: Programming to Enhance Community Outreach. Session presented at Michigan Association of Foreign Student Advisors Conference, Lansing, MI.

     Abe, J., & Conger, A. (1998, May). Best of Region V: A WINning program. Session presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators National Conference, Washington, DC.

     Abe, J., Conger, A., & Talbot, D. M. (1998, March). A WINning program: Easing the transition of international students to campus life. Session presented at American College Personnel Association Convention, St. Louis, MO.

     Talbot, D. M., Abe, J., Bodley,G., Boyd, D., & Gregory-Wallis, B. (1997, May). Multicultural education in student affairs: What is enough? Session presented at Michigan College Personnel Association, Frankenmuth, MI.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Cooperative Mini-Grant ($1,000) to fund a U.S. - international peer program  (1998)
Education and Training Conference Grant  (1997)

Association of College and University Housing Officers-International
Research Grant ($600) to study effects of a peer program on international student adjustment  (1997)

Football Officials Association Japan (FOA)
Certified Football Official (2007-present)

Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)
Certified Football Official (2000-2009)

Western Michigan University, Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology for CECP686: Counseling and Educational Issues for Asian and Asian Americans
Co-Instructor  (2002)

Western Michigan University, Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology
Admissions Committee member  (1998-2000)

Western Michgan University, International Program Council
Advisor  (1998-2005)

Western Michigan University, Western International Network
Advisor  (1997-1999)

Midwest Meeting Of Graduate Students In Student Affairs
Fundraising and Registration Committee Chair  (1997)

Western Michigan University, Freshmen Seminar (UNV101)
Instructor  (1997)

University Games, Fukuoka (Japan)
Site Coordinator & Interpreter  (1995)

Asian Games, Hiroshima (Japan)
Interpreter  (1994)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region V
Patti Jones Award for Outstanding Dedication and Leadership (2005)

Western Michigan University, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Counselor Education  (2005)

ACPA Commission X (Global Dimensions)
Outstanding Research Award  (2002)

Western Michigan University
Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award  (1999)

Great Lakes Association of College and Housing Officers
Master's Student Award  (1998)

Western Michigan University, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Outstanding Master's Student in Counselor Education  (1998)


Global Foundation for Research and Scholorship
Professional Integration Award  (1998)

ACPA Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals
Outstanding Master's Student Award  (1998)

ACPA Commission X (International Dimensions)
Outstanding Research Award  (1998)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Best of Region V Presentation  (1997)

Western Michigan University, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Outstanding Master's Student in Student Affairs  (1997)

IBM Japan
Hundred Percent Club (Outstanding Marketing Representative)  (1995)


IBM Japan
Hundred Percent Club (Outstanding Marketing Representative)  (1993)

IBM Japan
Hundred Percent Club (Outstanding Marketing Representative)  (1990)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators  (1997-present)
• Coordinator, Foreign-Born International Educator Special Interest Group, 2010-2011
• Founding member/Coordinator, Foreign-Born International Educator Special Interest Group, 2004
• Chair, Student Programming and Mentoring Special Interest Group, 2002-2003
• Region V Team Member, 1999-present


JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education, 2001-present
• Training and Development Committee , 2005 - present

Michigan College Personnel Association (MCPA)  (1997-2004)
• 2004 Conference Co-chair, 2003-present

American College Personnel Association (ACPA)  (1996-2004)
• Directorate member, Commission X (Global Dimension), 1997-2003

Dr. Rodolofo Altamirano
Director, Office of International Programs
University of Pennsylvania
3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3199
Phone: (215) 573-6332
rudiea@pobox.upenn.edu

Dr. Barbara Schaetti
Principal Consultant
Transition Dynamics
www.transition-dynamics.com
Phone: (206) 789-3290
bfschaetti@transition-dynamics.com

Mr. Ravi Shankar
Director, International Office
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-5613
r-shankar@northwestern.edu

Dr. Donna Talbot
Professor, Educational Leadership, Higher Education & Student Affairs,
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 387-5122
donna.talbot@wmich.edu