Greg Wymer

Director, International Student and Scholar Services

Job Responsibilities

Oversees the International Student and Scholar Services unit including personnel management, operations planning, fiscal management, risk management, immigration advising and compliance, cultural transition efforts and retention initiatives, development and oversight of international student programming, as well as oversight on immigration matters primarily related to employment with the University.     

Hometown

Marshall, Minnesota

Education

B.A. History, Southwest Minnesota State University
M.S. Educational Leadership (Focus on Higher Education Administration), Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.B.A. (Concentration on Management and Leadership), Southwest Minnesota State University

International Experience

My international experiences have come through traveling the world for work. Unfortunately, I discovered international travel in my late 20’s when I traveled to India.  (Learn from my mistake and participate in an Education Abroad Experience!) As it is with anyone who has traveled internationally, I quickly became addicted; nobody will ever have to “twist my arm” to get on a plane to travel. Simply put, I love it.  I have mostly traveled throughout Asia and Southeast Asia and, currently, my favorite countries are China (have been there 3 times) and Singapore.  My “bucket list” is about a mile long containing too many countries to list; however, upon retiring (in the distant future) – I plan to travel the world and visit former students (now friends and colleagues.) There is nothing better than visiting a country with someone from that country… I feel that it gives you a MUCH better understanding of the true nature and culture of that country.  I have spent the last 9 years studying Mandarin and possess medium level of proficiency. While not fluent at the moment – that is the goal.

Favorite Aspect of CSU

While the campus is beautiful, what makes a place special are the people. I have come to realize that both Colorado State University and the Office of International Programs has wonderful people that work here. 

Stop by Laurel Hall or Spruce Hall to visit!