International Student Affairs Staff

Karen Edwards, smiling at the viewer with a black background

Dean of International Student Affairs & Exchange Visitors

Karen is Grinnell’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO). Her office is responsible for institutional compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and for teaching F-1 students and J Exchange Visitors about their rights and responsibilities. In...
Emily Perry, smiling at the viewer with a black background

Assistant Director of International Student Programs

Emily works for Grinnell's Office of International Student Affairs (OISA). They serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), advise students, and support OISA programs, training, and community outreach. Among other responsibilities, Emily sits on the Academic Success Team, facilitates the Cultural...
Brenda Strong, smiling at the viewer with a black background

Associate Director of International Student Compliance

Brenda's main areas of responsibility are working on compliance for the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA). She serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for SEVIS compliance, a federal web-based system for Student and Exchange Visitor...

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