Centre for International Programs
Level 3, UC
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
N1G 2W1
cip@uoguelph.ca
Phone: +(519) 824-4120, Ext. 54876
FAX: +(519) 767-0756
Staff Directory
- Lynne Mitchell (Director and International Liaison Officer)
- Lisa Blenkinsop (Study Abroad Manager)
- Allison Broadbent (Education Abroad Advisor)
- Dimitra Stefopoulou (Financial and Information Coordinator)
- Elise Gordezky (Science without Borders Advisor)
- Haruho Kubota (International Education Intern)
Lynne Mitchell
Director and International Liaison Officer
Ext. 56914
lmitchel@uoguelph.ca [1]
- directs all aspects of the running of the Centre
- develops policies related to exchange programs including: study abroad fee refund policy, application process, student selection policy and waivers
- deals with complaints or concerns about mobility programs
- Internationalization
Lisa Blenkinsop
Study Abroad Manager
Ext. 56383
lblenkin@uoguelph.ca [2]
- administers credit transfer and grade assignment for Guelph students who have returned from exchange
- develops publications and educational materials for the Centre
- negotiates details of new exchange agreements and renewal of existing agreements
- coordinates DepartSmart the pre-departure orientation for all students travelling abroad
- coordinates Semester Abroad programs
Allison Broadbent
Education Abroad Advisor (EAA)
Ext. 58466
goabroad@uoguelph.ca [3]
- advises students who want to go on exchange after they speak to Peer Helpers.
- responds to questions about the exchange application process
- responds to questions from students who have been accepted to go on exchange
- coordinates exchange interviews
- promotes exchanges programs
Meetings during scheduled drop-in hours or by appointment only. Appointments can be made with a Peer Helper at the CIP desk, 3rd floor UC.
Dimitra Stefopoulou
Financial and Information Coordinator
Ext. 56915
dstefo@uoguelph.ca [4]
- manages the Centre's finances; receives deposits and payments for study abroad programs
- assists with Study Abroad and Semesters Abroad programs
- Emergency Contact and Liability Waiver form
Elise Gordezky
Science without Borders Advisor
Ext. 58387
egordezk@uoguelph.ca [5]
- Advises undergraduate SwB students about course selection and other academic issues at Guelph
- Responds to questions from current and prospective SwB students
- Coordinates programming and information sessions for SwB students
- Works with CBIE and many departments on campus to make the program run smoothly
Lisa Alleyne
International Education Intern
Extension 54876
cip@uoguelph.ca [6]
- Assists UG students, staff and faculty in the CIP Resource Centre.
- Promotes study abroad opportunities to University of Guelph students through CIP's social media presence.
- Responds to student inquiries about University of Guelph study abroad programs.
- Participates in training and professional development opportunities which provide an overview of international education.