Established in 2007, the International Partners Outreach Group (IPOG) consists of Penn administrators from key offices and academic units.
IPOG advises ISSS on policies and practices, offering guidance to help create a warm, welcoming, and respectful environment for international students and scholars. It also fosters partnerships among members to enhance Penn’s internationalization efforts.
How to Join
Membership to IPOG is by invitation from the ISSS Director. Penn administrators dedicated to advancing campus internationalization are encouraged to express interest.
International Student Advocate of the Year (ISAY) Award Winners
The annual International Student Advocate of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of one extraordinary member of IPOG for their advancement and support of international students at Penn.
2024 Winner: Boon Thau Loo Associate Dean for Graduate Programs2023 Winner: Camille Hosman Associate Director of Federal Affairs OGCA2022 Winner: Batsirai Bvunzawabaya Director of Integrated Care Initiatives Student Health and Counseling2021 Winner: Elisabeth O’Connell Senior Associate Dean Undergraduate Admissions
Weingarten Learning Resources Center
“IPOG has provided an excellent venue for collaboration and dialogue on international education. Through IPOG, the Weingarten Learning Resources Center has been able to share information on its multiple services and programs for international students with campus partners. Working with IPOG colleagues, we have created the Online Academic Resource Guide for the Penn international community.”
– Myrna Cohen, Executive Director, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Undergraduate Admissions
“IPOG facilitates collaboration and partnership across the University. This is important to help us ensure that we support our international students while they are here and that we make their experience at the University as rewarding as possible.”
– Elisabeth O’Connell, Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Admissions
