Josh Whitson

  • Assistant Dean and Director of International Student & Scholar Services

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Education

  • MTS, theological studies (east Asian religions), Harvard University
  • BA, religion, Baldwin Wallace University
     

Biography

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Josh Whitson serves as Assistant Dean and Director of International Student and Scholar Services. In this role, he leads efforts in assisting international students and scholars with visa document preparation and reporting in addition to providing support related to academic, cultural, social, and personal matters impacting academic success.

Josh received a bachelor of arts in religion with minors in Asian studies, diversity studies, and sociology from Baldwin Wallace University and a master of theological studies concentrating in East Asian religions from Harvard University.

International Student and Scholar Support, F-1 visa regulations, J-1 visa regulations.

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Josh Whitson and Jackie Zubin Take Administrative and Leadership Roles at NAFSA Conference

November 13, 2024

International Student Program Coordinator Jackie Zubin led NAFSA: Association of International Educations as the Conference Planner for Region VI (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) at the recent regional conference in Cincinnati. Assistant Dean and Director of International Student & Scholar Services Josh Whitson was the lead trainer for the F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate workshop and presented on Grant and Award Opportunities for International Education Administrators.

Josh Whitson Presents at Association of International Educators Ohio Conference

July 30, 2024

Assistant Dean and Director of International Student and Scholar Services Josh Whitson attended the 2024 NAFSA: Association of International Educators Ohio conference hosted by Ohio Dominican University on July 19 and presented an overview of the Fulbright IEA Program.

Josh Whitson and Jackie Zubin Present at NAFSA Annual Conference

June 11, 2024

Assistant Dean and Director of International Student & Scholar Services Josh Whitson and International Student Program Coordinator Jackie Zubin attended the NAFSA: Association of International Educators 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. Josh cotrained the Trainer Corps Enrichment Workshop focused on adult learning and training plans as a member of the Trainer Corps Development Team, and also copresented the session Department of State Consular Affairs Current Issues. Jackie presented the poster Introducing International Education Week to a University Campus.

Josh Whitson Earns Fulbright International Education Administrators Award

January 24, 2024

Assistant Dean and Director of International Student and Scholar Services Josh Whitson was granted a Fulbright International Education Administrators Award to travel to Taiwan and participate in a two-week group seminar with representatives from universities, private sector agencies and organizations, and selected government agencies in March.