Global Education Office

Welcome. Bienvenidos. स्वागत. Willkommen. 欢迎. Bienvenue. 어서 오십시오.

The mission of the Global Education Office (GEO) is to foster intercultural learning and engagement through both domestic and international high-impact programming.

Reach out to us!

Have an Emergency?

If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate assistance, please contact our Global Student Emergency Line immediately.

📞 Global Student Emergency Number: +1 443 908 0667

This emergency number is available for urgent situations affecting students who are being stopped when crossing the border by CBP or detained by ICE. Do not call this number regarding OPT or CPT.

Come see us!

Office Hours

Please connect with our office either by email, appointment, or just drop-in at the below times.

General Drop-in Hours (no appointment needed):

Lazarus 116B: Monday 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Bunting 200: Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm & Friday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email: globaleducation@mica.edu

Who We Are...

Jack Hobson, Ed.D. (he/him/his)

Director, Office of Global Education: jhobson@mica.edu

_{Jack Hobson is a higher education leader with more than 25 years of experience in international education and global engagement. He has served in leadership roles at the University of Oklahoma, Loyola Marymount University, California State University Fullerton, Loyola University Maryland, and MICA. His work has included study abroad and study away, international student and scholar services, faculty global engagement, and institutional internationalization. Hobson holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Creighton University and has presented at more than two dozen conferences worldwide. His research explores global mobility as a High-Impact Educational Practice, with a focus on student success, access, and diversity. He has traveled to more than 80 countries and volunteers within Baltimore's arts community.}

Brandie Shackelford, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director, Office of Global Education: bshackelford@mica.edu

_{Brandie Shackelford, M.Ed., is an experienced education professional and current Assistant Director of International Student Services and PDSO/RO. Her professional background includes student services, student success, admissions, academic coordination, recruitment, retention, advising, and student engagement. She holds a Masters of Education in International Education from Endicott College, when she studied abroad in Lyson Switzerland and Madrid Spain. She has held positions at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she managed student services, supervised staff, supported graduate programs, and led initiatives related to recruitment, retention, diversity, programming, and student development. She is passionate about international education, inclusive student support, and building partnerships that strengthen the educational experience.}

Global Education Office (GEO)