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About IPSO

Our Staff

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L.D. Newman, MA, JD

  • Director of IPSO & Assistant VP of International Initiatives

706-721-0670

dinewman@augusta.edu

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Jonathan Harwood, MBA

  • Senior Coordinator of International Services

706-721-0670

joharwood@augusta.edu

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Tiffany Takahashi

  • Coordinator of International Services

706-721-0670

ttakahashi@augusta.edu

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Nina Bernardo

  • Administrative Assistant III

706-721-0670

nbernardo@augusta.edu

Our Mission

To support 91Âé¶¹ departments and faculty in attracting and retaining high-caliber international scholars and students. To support 91Âé¶¹ departments and faculty in the appointment of postdoctoral fellows who support the research growth of 91Âé¶¹. 

IPSO is a service and compliance unit tasked to understand and apply laws to facilitate the employment of international personnel, the enrollment of international students and the hosting of international visitors to further the strategic goals of 91Âé¶¹ University while minimizing financial burden and institutional risk.

Our Goals

To provide 91Âé¶¹ with an efficient and effective mechanism to recruit and retain international scholars and students by facilitating the visa status sponsorship and hosting processes through the various federal government agencies that regulate the entry of international scholars and students. To develop policies and practices which systematically support the efficient appointment of postdoctoral fellows at 91Âé¶¹.

Our Values

In all capacities, IPSO strives to serve the best interests of the 91Âé¶¹ community by reducing bureaucratic burden, ensuring compliance and promoting fiscal responsibility. The office adheres to four core values in the design and delivery of its services:

Customer Service

Professionalism

Integrity

Diversity

Talk to an Advisor

Advisors are available for 91Âé¶¹ faculty, staff, visiting scholars, enrolled students and their spouses for questions concerning immigration status as it pertains to enrollment, employment or scholar programs at 91Âé¶¹.

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