Welcome to the SUSA Website

As the professional organization of interculturalists, SIETAR-USA, is launching an initiative to highlight ethical behaviors and standards within the field. Join this conversation by reading members’ opinion pieces and posting on a Discussion Forum.
Articles and Forums located in Member-only section.

Call for Proposals

Twelfth Annual Conference October 17–20, 2012
Marriott City Center Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR-USA) invites you to submit a proposal to present at its twelfth annual international conference. This year’s theme is Navigating Complexity in an Intercultural World.

Two special program tracks, Business and Education, will allow the intercultural community to focus on specific contexts or areas of practice. SIETAR-USA is particularly interested in the ethical component of these two areas of practice. Please visit sietarusaconference.com to learn more about the 2012 conference theme and special program tracks.

Submit Your Proposal Online!

The Call for Proposals is now available and you can review the information at: sietarusaconference.com

We invite you to submit your proposals by the deadline of May 15, 2012

New Board/Advisory Council Members and Previous Board Members Returning in new positions

The following are the new SIETAR-USA board members:

Breidi Truscott: Careers & Mentoring
Lisa Singh: Fundraising & Development--Organizational
Cate Brubaker: PR & Marketing
Valli Murphy: Local Groups
Bobbie Stewart: Newsletter Editor

The following is the newest member to the Advisory Council:

Elmer Dixon

Returning to the board in new positions:

Christopher Deal: President-Elect
Nancy Tom: Leadership Development Coordinator
Patricia Coleman: Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers
Ann Marie Lei: Conference Oversight

Founders Award

The Margaret D. Pusch Founders Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment and service to the intercultural relations field. Former volunteer Executive Director, Peggy Pusch, was the charter recipient of this award at the 2010 Conference. Download the criteria for the award.

Bookstore

SIETAR-USA is pleased to announce that we have negotiated an affiliation agreement with Intercultural Press. Visit the Bookstore webpage for details.