TU International Travel Advisory Committee
The International Travel Advisory Committee (ITAC) is Towson University’s primary forum to enhance awareness about the issues, services and needs of faculty, staff and students traveling abroad.
ITAC will recommend strategies to manage risks associated with international travel and will respond to travel advisory appeals per 03-13.00 – POLICY ON TRAVEL ADVISORIES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Christopher Powers | Assistant Vice President for International Initiatives, ITAC Chair |
| Cynthia Cooper | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs |
| Joyce Garczynski | Chair, Towson University Academic Senate |
| Colleen Ebacher | Co-Chair, Faculty Committee on Study Abroad and Away |
| Greg Faller | Co-Chair, International Initiatives Committee |
| Bruce Griffin | Chief Compliance and Risk Officer |
| Vernon Hurte | Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Life |
| Alexei Kolesnikov | Director of Undergraduate Research |
| Dawn Kuessner | Business Travel Administrator |
| Chad Leo | Director of Academic Affairs, Student Government Association |
| Liz Shearer* | Director, Study Abroad and Away Office |
| Heather Sorenson | Chair, Towson University Staff Senate |
*Director of the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) will serve as the back-up for the Director of Study Abroad and Study Away. They will also be consulted for the appeals of international students going on study abroad programs and international visiting faculty.