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Appointments for Students: Please schedule an appointment by using BatesReach. If no appointments are available that work with your schedule, please contact the individual staff member directly.
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Contact the Center for Global Education staff:
globaleducation@bates.edu | 207-786-6223 | 124 Roger Williams Hall
All program and university representatives who wish to discuss their off-campus study programs should contact the Center for Global Education prior to contacting Bates students or faculty. We receive hundreds of solicitations a week and will not respond to all promotional emails.
Darren R. Gallant, Ed.D., Associate Dean & Director of Global Education
- dgallant@bates.edu
- 207-786-6223
Contact me for: semester and year study abroad/off-campus study advising; assistance with visa/immigration processes; resources and support for undocumented or DACA students; faculty developing a FSA or off-campus short term course; global education programming; SEVIS DSO
Darren R. Gallant Ed.D. has served as the Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Global Education at Bates College since 2019. Dr. Gallant directs the Global Education department which serves international students and coordinates the off-campus study programs. Darren’s primary functions include the off-campus study program and the Short Term Off-Campus/Extra Cost courses. Prior to joining Bates, Darren served as the assistant director of study abroad at Brandeis University. He has held various roles in higher education at Wheelock College, Grinnell College, Columbia University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and New York University. Darren contributes to the field of international education through service, professional presentations, and membership on various board, including NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad. Darren received his Bachelors from Brandeis University in politics and sociology, a Masters from New York University in higher education administration, and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign. In his free time, Darren likes learning languages, making stained glass, running, and spending time with his dog named Paw Paw.
James L. Reese, Associate Dean for International Student Programs
- jreese@bates.edu
- 207-786-6223
Contact me for: campus arrival/departure planning; international circle programming and orientation; international student support and advising
Shelley M. Palmer, Assistant Director, Global Education Services (SEVIS PDSO)
- spalmer@bates.edu
- 207-786-6223
Contact me for: general questions about study abroad or international student life; immigration and SEVIS related inquiries; CPT and OPT; STEM OPT extension;
Jennifer R. Hyde, Assistant Director of Global Education
- jhyde@bates.edu
- 207-786-6223
Contact me for: off-campus study / study abroad semester or year advising; summer study abroad advising; study abroad scholarship advising; all things study abroad; SEVIS DSO
Professional Organization Participation
Staff in the Center for Global Education and/or Bates College are members of relevant professional organizations and commit their time to the betterment of the field of international education through their work. These memberships include DA Global Access, The Forum on Education Abroad, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Additionally staff serve on appointed and elected committees related to topics in the field and in associations with our partnerships.
