Lisa Pappas

Associate Director, International Student Success and Retention

Job Responsibilities

Initiate, lead, or co-develop programs designed to enhance success and retention of international students at CSU. Lead outreach efforts with campus partners, including college leadership, academic departments, campus-wide student success offices, the Graduate School, the Division of Student Affairs, faculty, academic advisors, and other student support offices at CSU, to identify gaps and needs in support of international students. Intentionally connect international PLACE students with campus partners and resources designed to support student retention and success.

Hometown

Framingham, Massachusetts

Education

BA Psychology and Sociology, Southeastern Massachusetts University, Dartmouth Massachusetts

MSW University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

International Experience

I have travelled to over 20 countries many in Europe and Asia. I love exploring new places and meeting people from other cultures.

Favorite Aspect of CSU

The University’s commitment to students’ welfare and success and working with international students from all over the world.