Office of International Programs Staff
Sung-Jae Park PH.D.
Senior Advisor to President
In January, 2011, Dr. Sung-Jae Park came out of retirement, at the request of Lander University’s President, Dan Ball, to head up Lander’s new International Program. Dr. Park served 35 years Ball State University, Indiana to develop international programs and has been very successful. He received two bachelor degrees from two universities in Korea; a master’s degree from Ball State University; and his doctoral degree from The Ohio State University.
One of the most distinguished achievements of his career has been helping many young people to study in the United States and abroad. Many of his students are now teaching in Korea, China, Japan and the United States. The following is a quote from one who knows Dr. Park and his life’s work: “One of his life principles is to bring light into the lives of others without seeking personal recognition, helping those who were unable to reach their dreams and to accomplish their dreams. Many students might have not been able to finish their degree from the USA if Dr. Park had not helped them. They are now outstanding individuals in their own nation, Korea, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China,”
Dr. Park coordinated and sponsored training programs for visiting scholars from Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Russia. He also hosted and coordinated various community-university based programs and activities for international businessmen and institutional delegations from Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Russia, and other organizations such as Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, All-China Sports Federation, and Indonesia Olympic Committee.
Dr. Park has served the Republic of Korea as a member of the President’s Advisory Council for the Unification of Korea since 1996. He has served various professional organizations in numerous positions including Advisor for 1986 Asian Games Scientific Conference; and 1988 Olympic Games Evaluation Committee. Dr. Park is 8th degree black belt in Judo and was known as Father of Indiana Judo.
Upon his retirement, Ball State University established the Sung-Jae Park Scholarship Fund to help students and faculty around the globe, particularly those who come from Asian nations and the United States.
NOTABLE HONORS include: Creator of New History Award by Yeungnam University, Korea; 2003 International Educator Award; Sagamore of the Wabash Award (the highest award of the State given by the Governor, the State of Indiana); Honorary Mayor, City of Muncie, Indiana; Award of Distinction by the Ohio State University; Distinguished Outstanding Professorship Award by Shanghai Teachers University, Wuhan Physical Education Institute, China and Aichi University of Education, Japan; Hurley Goodall Distinguished Faculty Award for Outstanding Services to the Minority Students; Honor Awards by American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness, and International Relations Council of the AAHPERD; AND THE Father of Indiana Judo Award by Indiana Judo Association.
Phone: 864-388-8363
Email: [email protected]
One of the most distinguished achievements of his career has been helping many young people to study in the United States and abroad. Many of his students are now teaching in Korea, China, Japan and the United States. The following is a quote from one who knows Dr. Park and his life’s work: “One of his life principles is to bring light into the lives of others without seeking personal recognition, helping those who were unable to reach their dreams and to accomplish their dreams. Many students might have not been able to finish their degree from the USA if Dr. Park had not helped them. They are now outstanding individuals in their own nation, Korea, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China,”
Dr. Park coordinated and sponsored training programs for visiting scholars from Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Russia. He also hosted and coordinated various community-university based programs and activities for international businessmen and institutional delegations from Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Russia, and other organizations such as Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, All-China Sports Federation, and Indonesia Olympic Committee.
Dr. Park has served the Republic of Korea as a member of the President’s Advisory Council for the Unification of Korea since 1996. He has served various professional organizations in numerous positions including Advisor for 1986 Asian Games Scientific Conference; and 1988 Olympic Games Evaluation Committee. Dr. Park is 8th degree black belt in Judo and was known as Father of Indiana Judo.
Upon his retirement, Ball State University established the Sung-Jae Park Scholarship Fund to help students and faculty around the globe, particularly those who come from Asian nations and the United States.
NOTABLE HONORS include: Creator of New History Award by Yeungnam University, Korea; 2003 International Educator Award; Sagamore of the Wabash Award (the highest award of the State given by the Governor, the State of Indiana); Honorary Mayor, City of Muncie, Indiana; Award of Distinction by the Ohio State University; Distinguished Outstanding Professorship Award by Shanghai Teachers University, Wuhan Physical Education Institute, China and Aichi University of Education, Japan; Hurley Goodall Distinguished Faculty Award for Outstanding Services to the Minority Students; Honor Awards by American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness, and International Relations Council of the AAHPERD; AND THE Father of Indiana Judo Award by Indiana Judo Association.
Phone: 864-388-8363
Email: [email protected]
Po Hu
Dean, International Programs
With expertise and experience in the field of international education; Mr. Hu leads a role in handling a broad array of global education initiatives such as international student recruitment, facilitating international academic & research exchanges, internationalizing curriculum, leading study abroad programs, developing international partnerships particularly US-China & US-Korea educational partnerships. Prior to joining Lander, Mr. Hu worked at international programs at Ball State University and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Mr. Hu also taught Human Resource Management, Organizational Development & Change, and International Management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Phone: 864-388-8513
Email: phu@lander.edu
Room: Jackson Library 300
Phone: 864-388-8513
Email: phu@lander.edu
Room: Jackson Library 300
Jeff Constant M.S.
Director, International Students and Scholar Services Office
With almost 20 years of work experience at Lander, Mr. Constant takes care of all students with regard to their visa and immigration issues. Feel free to come see him whenever you have any questions or concerns about your visa/immigration status, or if you just need someone to talk to.
Phone: 864-388-8896
Email: [email protected]
Room: Jackson Library 300
Kathryn McLaughlin-Rojas M.A.
Lecturer of English and Intensive English International Student Advisor
Ms. McLaughlin-Rojas has been working with international students as an Intensive English Instructor and International Student Advisor for the last 12 years. Before joining Lander as Lecturer of English and Intensive and International Student Advisor in 2012, she taught Intensive English to corporate clients in South Korea, and to international students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the University of South Carolina Upstate. She has also served as an activities coordinator and immigration advisor for international students. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Latin America and Asia, and speaks French and Spanish.
Phone: 864-388-8389
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 864-388-8389
Email: [email protected]
