Adriane van Gils-Pierce has over 20 years of experience in international education and student support services. She is currently the Director of Study Abroad and Study Away Programs and Associate Director of the LEEP Center at Clark University. In these roles, she oversees 50+ study abroad programs, develops study abroad policies, and assists faculty. She also advises undeclared students and integrates liberal education into various departments. Previously, she held several positions developing and managing programs in career services, community engagement, and study abroad.

1. Adriane van Gils - Pierce
16 Main Street, P.O. Box 1026
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Day Phone: (508) 793-7587
E-mail: avangils@clarku.edu
EDUCATION
Post-Graduate Studies: Foundations of College Teaching, Worcester Consortium, Worcester, MA
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts, Concentration in Intercultural Communication, Clark University, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts, International and Comparative Studies, Clark University, Worcester, MA
EXPERIENCE
Clark University, Worcester, MA
Director, Study Abroad and Study Away Programs May 2005 – Present
Associate Director of the LEEP Center (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) June 2013- Present
• Provide oversight of all aspects of Clark’s 50+ sponsored study abroad programs and 3 domestic programs, including pre-
and post-admission advising, evaluating and approving undergraduate applications for foreign study; evaluating, approving,
and processing all foreign transfer credit
• Develop and implement university-wide foreign study policies; evaluate current programs; research, develop, and implement
new programs; develop and implement foreign travel protocols
• Forecast and manage $2 million department budget; compile year-end reports; manage exchange balances; produce enrollment
data
• Assist faculty in developing short courses abroad; build and maintain productive relationships with overseas constituents,
faculty, administrators, parents
• Manage institutional study abroad scholarship programs
• Provide general oversight of the office, including supervision of Associate Director, Graduate Assistants, Interns, and work
students
• As Associate Director of the LEEP Center, works with the Director to develop and monitor the LEEP Center budget, sets
professional development standards, assists 12 professional staff members in integrating LEEP into their substantive areas,
serves as liaison to other University offices, creates annual reports
• As LEEP Center Adviser of the Exploration Team, advise undecided/undeclared students on possible majors/minors, co-
curricular opportunities, academic and career goals, and work collaboratively to establish appropriate action plans.
Program Manager, Center for Community Engagement and Volunteering June 2003 – May 2005
• Further developed and managed new program integrating service into the curriculum
• Coordinated community service, internship and research opportunities for Active Learning, Research and Service courses
• Designed, coordinated and taught skill-building workshops for students in ALRS courses and volunteer programs
• Provided academic support to faculty, including Service Learning course development and workshops
• Managed Making A Difference (M.A.D.) Scholarship program,, the Fiat Lux, and Griffin & Pleiades Honor Societies
• Provided academic advising and coordination of support services for undergraduate students at risk,
• Coordinated academic component of First-Year Orientation
• Wrote three successful AmeriCorps* grants, and a successful Campus Compact national service award proposal
• Hired, trained and supervised AmeriCorps*VISTA workers, work students and volunteers
• Served on Consortium of Worcester Colleges Community Engagement Board, and MA Campus Compact Directors Group
Acting Director, Career Services, Associate Director, Career Services
Coordinator, Community Engagement and Clark Career Exploration Programs (CCEP) August 2000 – June 2003
• Created, developed and coordinated Clark’s new 4-year career advising program for undergraduate students
• Provided continuum of academic support services and workshops, information sessions, and alumni panels
• Taught Career Development seminars as component of Management curriculum
• Coordinated Alumni Shadow/Mentor Program
• Created, developed and coordinated new Community Engagement and Volunteering Program

2. • Developed and maintained relationships with faculty and community partners, working jointly to implement both programs
• Marketed both programs to current and prospective students
• Supervised professional and administrative staff
• Developed, proposed and oversaw annual department budget
Acting Director of Study Abroad/Coordinator Clark European Center in Luxembourg May 1999 - August 2000
• Advised on and determined student eligibility for program participation; evaluated and approved foreign transfer credit;
marketed study abroad programs on campus
• Evaluated Clark program sites and implemented foreign study policies; identified and implemented new semester programs
• Managed May Term in Luxembourg program for Clark and Holy Cross students; assisted faculty; escorted 47 students from
Boston to Luxembourg; coordinated classes, field trips and meals on site
• Created and conducted pre-departure orientation and re-entry programs; open house and parent weekend presentations
• Provided oversight of the office; supervised staff and work students; managed department budget
Program Assistant/Coordinator, Study Abroad Programs September 1996 – May 1999
• Advised students on Clark programs; evaluated and recorded transfer of credit from foreign institutions
• Monitored study abroad budget; initiated/ approved financial transactions
• Communicated with faculty, overseas program officials and students regarding program schedules, housing, travel
• Developed/revised promotional and informational materials; managed orientation, pre-departure and re-entry workshops
• Created and coordinated re-entry program for returning students
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Healthlink, Worcester, MA January 1993 - August 1996
Client Resources Accounts Manager
Mechanics Bank, Auburn, MA March 1989 - January 1992
Branch Manager/Officer
New England Bank & Trust Co., Windsor, CT January 1988 - March 1989
Assistant Treasurer/Branch Manager
Bank of Boston, Worcester, MA and Yarmouth, MA August 1985 - January 1988
Marketing Manager/ Branch Coordinator
Worcester County Institute for Savings, Worcester, MA April 1984 - August 1985
Assistant Marketing Manager
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fluent in Dutch; proficient in German; able to read and write French
Microsoft Windows applications, Power Point, Filemaker Pro, Publisher, Front Page, Banner
MEMBERSHIPS and ACTIVITIES
Chair, Clark Study Abroad Faculty Advisory Committee
Coordinator and First Responder, Clark Study Abroad Crisis Management Committee
Member, Clark Transfer Evaluation of Credit Committee, Admissions
Member, Henry J. Leir Luxembourg-Clark University Advisory Committee
Mentor/advisor to international students in Clark’s Global Scholars Program
Member, FORUM on Education Abroad
Member, NAFSA (National Association of International Educators)
Member, CIEE Academic Consortium
Member, SAAG (Study Abroad Advisors Group)
Presenter, NAFSA Trainer Corps – National and Regional: Train the Trainer Workshops
Presenter, Forum on Education Abroad: Restructuring the Education Abroad Office
Presenter/Trainer, NAFSA 2015 and 2016 pre-conference workshop: Managing Restructuring in the International Education Office
Presenter, Clark Admissions Open Houses; Family Weekend; pre-departure and re-entry programming,
Adviser, One-on-one and small group information sessions and workshops