Brianne Dowler
Bio
Brianne āBriā DowlerāÆis the Assistant Director for Student Success and Communications of the Center for International Studies and has worked with the center since 2015. As a mentor for students, Bri leads in student support, oversight of graduate stipends and undergraduate scholarships, and manages events and programming as well as the centerās website and communications, including the weekly newsletter.
In addition to her work within the center, she is also a children's book illustrator and is currently developing an app for international student support.
Education
M.A. Visual Communication, 51ĀŅĀ×
B.F.A. Illustration, Columbus College of Art & Design
Courses Taught
UC 1900: Learning Community Seminar
Conference Presentations
āBreaking Down Barriers for International Studentsā , San Diego, California
āBreaking Down Barriers for International Students: Strategies for Support Before and After Arrival in the U.S.ā 2025 Ohio Engagement Summit, Athens, Ohio
āBreaking Down Barriers for International Studentsā 2024 Tri-State Conference on Diversity and Inclusion, Portsmouth, Ohio
āF2/J2: A Mobile App Prototypeā 2024 51ĀŅĀ× Student Success Summit, Athens, Ohio
Honors and Awards
10 Year Administrative Service Award, 51ĀŅĀ×
2023 Distinguished Service Award, the Center for International Studies, 51ĀŅĀ×