Carol Swett, MA, ABD

About

She developed her expertise and has an ABD from Tilburg University, classes in an EdD. program on leadership and organizational change, Benedictine University, an MA in Speech and Language Pathology and Communication at California State University Los Angeles, and programs in intercultural and diversity training, seminars, and workshops at NAFSA, TESOL and conferences, both in-person and online. She is a NAFSA Training Corp member and has presented professional research in the areas of intercultural education, international student acclimation and student success.

She has certificates from organizations such as the American Council on Education (National Women’s Leadership Forum), NAFSA, and an Inclusive Excellence award from Benedictine University “in recognition of her outstanding efforts in promoting diversity on campus and helping to create a culture of inclusive excellence.”  She has presented at national and regional conferences such as ACE, NAFSA, TESOL, nationally and abroad.

Expertise

AWARDS RECEIVED

2014 - President’s Award for Promoting Inclusive Excellence at Benedictine University

2013 - Certificate from ACE for the National Women’s Leadership Forum

Swett, C. (2018). Panel presentation: Organizational Culture in University IEPs: Challenges and Changes. TESOL Conference-       Chicago.

Swett, C; Lore, T. (2016). 20/20 Vision: Facilitating Student’s Success from the IEP to the university. Presentation at the   CATESOL conference in San Diego,   California.

Swett, C.; Lore, T. (2016). Beyond Borders: Determining Factors for Success among Saudi Students. Presentation at the TESOL   national conference in   Baltimore Maryland.

Swett, C.; Ngo, M. (2015). Building Effective and Transformational Leaders. Presentation at the Region XII NAFSA Conference in   Honolulu Hawaii.

Swett, C. (2014). Gaining Intercultural Competence as a Culturally Responsive Teacher. Presentation given to ELS faculty in-service.

Sarver, T.; Swett, C. (2012). A Model for Peace building: Arab and American Building collaborative relationships. Presentation at   the Taos Institute   Conference- Exploring Relational Practices in Peace building, Mediation and Conflict Transformation: from the   Intimate to the International. San Diego, CA,   Nov. 14-17, 2012.

Swett, C. (2012). Professional Presentations and Image: Fast Forward to Career. Presentation at the Middle Eastern Partnership   Initiative Reunion in         Amman, Jordan.

Swett, C.; Kies, S.; Ren, X.; Lambert, O. D. (2011). Facilitating global and cultural competence in Chinese international   students: How does one small   institution manage the task? 16th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, Beijing, China.

Sarver, T.; Swett, C. (2010) Environmental Issues for Global Leaders. Presentation at the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative.  Project Completion with the   Department of State, Istanbul, Turkey.

Swett, C. (2010). International Education: Are We Education Global Citizens? Presentation at the Hawaii International   Conference on Education, Honolulu Hawaii. 

Swett, C. (2007) “Managing Diversity in the Diverse and Multicultural Workplace.” Conference presentation for the Naperville   Young Professionals   organization with the Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Naperville, IL.

Swett, C. (2008). Educational Opportunities at Benedictine University. Presentation at the CCSC National College of China,   Beijing China.

Swett, C. (2008). “Understanding the Importance of the International Marketplace: Communicating Successfully Across   Cultures.” Presentation for the   Women in Global Business organization, Naperville, Illinois. 

Swett, C. Lakhani, Baqir. Cicero, Katie. (May 2006). “Study Abroad-the Social Expansion of a Student.” Poster Presentation at   NAFSA, the Association of   International Educators. Montreal, Canada.

Swett, C. (April 2006). NAFSA Region V Conference, “Building Bridges Across Campus: Strategies for Internationalizing the   Campus. A paper and   presentation accepted by Midwest NAFSA, the Association of International Educators. Lake Geneva,   Wisconsin.

Swett, C. (April 2003). “Accent Reduction Demystified” Presentation at TESOL-BE the Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of   Other Languages-Bilingual   Education, Chicago, Illinois.

Brown, K.; Swett, C.; Tibbott, S. (March 2002). Incorporating International Education Week into the Academic English   Curriculum. Illinois TESOL–Bilingual   Education. Chicago, Illinois.

Swett, C.; Ross, J. (1993). Lecture/Workshop for the IDEA (Association for Fitness Professionals) conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Swett, C and Ross, J. (1992). Standing Ovation – Winning Presentations for One and All Presentation at IDEA Association for   Fitness Professionals   Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Book Chapters and Publications

Swett, C. (2010). Educating Global Citizens. Benedictine Voices Winter Issue.

Swett, C. (2009). Voice Care –Injury and Prevention, in Fitness Theory & Practice. 5th edition. Sherman Oaks, CA: Aerobics and   Fitness Association of America.

Swett, C. (2005). Intensive English Language Studies Program. Benedictine Voices, Spring Issue.

Swett, C. & Ross, J. (1993). Aerobics Instructors Learn the Basics of Vocal Hygiene, in the Voice Foundation Journal 1, (3).