{"id":13638,"date":"2026-02-16T10:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=13638"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:52:52","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__media\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Kim-Doebbert-11-07-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Kim Doebbert\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Kim Doebbert\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Administrative Specialist \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell 105<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5115<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kim.doebbert@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Kim Doebbert <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__media\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Kathy-Jicinsky-08-16-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Jicinsky\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Kathy Jicinsky\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Associate Director of Faculty-Led Study Abroad\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell 143<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5019<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kathy.jicinsky@winona.edu%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Kathy Jicinsky<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__media\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Renee-Stowell-06-06-2016.jpg\" alt=\"Renee Stowell\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Renee Stowell\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Associate Director of Semester Study Abroad\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell 161<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2961<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:rstowell@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Renee Stowell <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad Peer Advisors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where you&#8217;d like to go or how to make it happen? Talk to one of our Peer Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peer Advisors have experienced studying abroad for themselves. They&#8217;ve volunteered and been trained to talk to you about factors to consider in making your decision, such as major, cost, location, and language. Then, they can help you get started with the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/WinonaStateStudyAbroadAdvising@MinnState.edu\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule an appointment online<\/a>&nbsp;or stop by Maxwell 105 today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__media\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Sophia-Young.jpg\" alt=\"Study Abroad peer advisor Sophia Young\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Sophia Young\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>I&#8217;m a junior majoring in Therapeutic Recreation with a Spanish minor. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during Summer 2024, where I had an incredible and meaningful experience!<\/p>\n<p>I have over a year of peer advisor experience and love the opportunity to support students by answering questions and helping them pursue study abroad programs that align with their goals.<\/p>\n<p>WSU Study Abroad offers a wide variety of program options, and I&#8217;m happy to help you find the right fit. If you&#8217;re curious about or interested in studying abroad, I&#8217;d love to meet with you!<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad Outcomes &amp; Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team believes in the transformative power of intercultural experiences. Study abroad programs provide values and outcomes to students that further&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/mission\/strategic-planning\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/mission\/strategic-planning\/\">Winona State\u2019s Strategic Goals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of their study abroad experience, a WSU student will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Articulate similarities and differences in people, worldview, and culture between their home community and their host community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the importance of language, customs, traditions, and food as cultural tools and their significance to the host community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify how culture may influence beliefs and behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate increased confidence in stepping outside of their comfort zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Theme 1: Student Learning<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Assure the highest standard of academic excellence for all programs offered by Study Abroad<\/p>\n<p>Align study abroad with WSU curriculum and credit expectations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Theme 2: Student Success<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Provide outstanding resources and support services for students<\/p>\n<p>Collaborate with institutional partners who demonstrate the infrastructure to support student success<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Theme 3: Stewards of Place &amp; Resources<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Maintain affordability of off-campus study without sacrificing quality of the student experience<\/p>\n<p>Promote sustainability and efficiency in all the work of Study Abroad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Theme 4: Inclusive Excellence<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Promote inclusion and diversity in all work of Study Abroad programs<\/p>\n<p>Promote cross-cultural learning in all study abroad programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Theme 5: Relationships<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Broaden and deepen WSU partnerships with international institutions for mutual benefit<\/p>\n<p>Collaborate meaningfully with campus, community, national, and international partners in support of study abroad student learning and development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU\u2019s Study Abroad staff can help make your dream of studying abroad come true. 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