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International Studies and Programs
Michigan State University
International Center
427 N. Shaw Lane
Room 207
East Lansing MI 48824-1035
Office of the Dean
+1-517-355-2350
Office for International Students and Scholars
+1-517-353-1720
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African Studies Center
Biography: Dr. Damaris Choti is the Coordinator of Student and Alumni Programs at the African Studies Center, Michigan State University. She holds PhD and MA degrees in Educational Administration from MSU. Damaris oversees alumni and student engagement initiatives and activities for the center. She is a co-founder of MSU’s African Female Students Empowerment Program (AFSEP); advisory board member at the Greater Lansing African Female Empowerment Program (GLAFEP) and advises Africa-oriented student organizations at MSU.
Her areas of interest include educational leadership; women leadership; girls’ education and empowerment; student advising and mentorship and alumni relations. She has authored two book chapters: Learning from What Has Worked in Women School Leadership and Girls’ Education in Kenya (Lexington Books, 2021) and Where did the Girls go?: The Role of Socialization and Institutions in Silencing Female Voices (SUNY, 2015). She is a recipient of MSU’s Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) 2022 Inspiration Award in the category of Culture of Empowerment.
Office for Education Abroad
Biography: Ryan Cole is the Digital Outreach Coordinator, creating video, photo, and graphics for the Office for Education Abroad, sharing those materials with both internal and external audiences. He also assists in the Advising Center. He has a BA in Film Studies from MSU and has worked professionally in videography and photography for 10 years. Outside of the office, you may catch Ryan bicycling around the greater Lansing area.
Partnerships for Sustainable Community Development
Office of the Dean
Office for Education Abroad
Biography: Jonus Cottrell recently joined the Office for Education Abroad in 2023 as a Program Coordinator and has responsibilities within both inbound and outbound programming. Jonus oversees the summer short courses for the American Semester Program and manages faculty-led programs for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Additionally, he assists with faculty development and the Learning Abroad Conference. When not at work, Jonus enjoys live music, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Japan Center for Michigan Universities