Academic Programs - MIIS

In this talk, Francis Troyan from The Ohio State University will provide an overview of the Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) within the broader work on performance and proficiency-oriented instruction, along with updates based on the 20 years initiatives and research on IPA in the field. He will then explore and discuss examples of programmatic implementations of IPA from a range of instructional contexts, and discuss possibilities for implementation.

Honoring of Indigenous People & Film Screening of “The Eternal Song”
Panel Discussion, Traditional Native Food Reception, Film Screening & Discussion
Friday, November 21^st, 2025
5:00pm to 9:00pm Pacific Time
Irvine Auditorium
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Free, open to the public, registration required

REGISTER HERE:  THE ETERNAL SONG via Kinema

Schedule:

• Irvine Auditorium (opening speech): 12:30–1:00 pm
• B104 (panels): 1:15–2:30; 2:45–4:00; 4:15–5:30 pm
• B106 (panels): 1:15–2:30; 2:45–4:00 
• McCone Atrium (reception): 5:30–7:30 pm 

This is a hybrid information session for those interested in learning more about and applying for Projects for Peace.

Zoom Link: go.miis.edu/pfp

This is a hybrid information session for those interested in learning more about and applying for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS).

Zoom Link: http://go.miis.edu/cls26

IPD / MPA / ITED Happy Hour 

Ready for some fun after class? Come hang out with your IPD, MPA, and ITED friends for a relaxed evening of games, snacks, and good vibes!

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Holland Center

IPSS Panel: Conservation Science and Policy

Melissa Ashley, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary / NOAA: Valuing Kelp: A Framework for Assessing Ecological, Social, and Cultural Benefits

Erin Lawrence, Carmel River Watershed Conservancy: Developing and Improving Education and Outreach Strategies

Sydnie Miller, Big Sur Land Trust: Community Science to Inform Conservation Strategies

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/practicum

Pass: 2025

Daniel Lyons, UNICEF Kenya: Assessing Child Rights Mainstreaming and GraphRAG as a Possible Tool in Assisting the Process

Ashley Simmons, UNICEF New York: Research and Design for Strengthening Social Policy in the Global Annual Report

Theo Zittel, UNICEF New York: Research and Design for Strengthening Social Policy in the Global Annual Report

Practicum Panel for Spring 2025.

Thursday, May 8

12-1 PM PT

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/practicum

Pass: 2025

Allyson Mabul, US Government Accountability Organization (GAO): Strategic Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for Host Countries and U.S. Foreign Policy

Felix Naim, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Aerospace Group: Exploring Trade Regulations in the Aerospace Industry