Dr. Wayne Decker
Director of International Studies and External Affairs
Phone: 520-621-6901
Email: wdecker@email.arizona.edu
To make an appointment with Dr. Decker contact Angelica Robison, Secretary @ 520-621-6901 or E-mail: amariar@email.arizona.edu

Dr. Wayne Decker has several responsibilities in the Honors College. First, he directs and teaches in the undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)/International Studies academic program.  Second, he overseas the new Honors Civic Engagement Teams (HCETs), groups of students who are given serious professional responsibilities by Arizona-based governments and non-profit organizations in order to assist their careers while providing exceptionally focused professional assistance. Third, when time permits, he pursues a professional interest in closing the digital divide in Malawi, a small country in Southern Africa.  Dr. Decker has a wealth of academic and non-academic experience in the area of international studies.  A Vietnam veteran, Dr. Decker and his wife Betsy have two children: Colin, a 2002 graduate of the University of Chicago, and Caitlin, a college senior. He shares an addiction to baseball with Dr. Kissling, a sense of humor with the entire Honors College staff, and a passion for knowing the world as it is, hardships and all, with his International Studies students.

Dr. Karna Walter
Director of Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Phone: 520-621-6546
E-mail: karna@email.arizona.edu

Dr. Karna Walter assists students as they apply for one or more of the nationally competitive scholarships available to undergraduate students. These scholarships, funded by foundations external to the UA, provide financial support for exceptional students, and each scholarship targets specific types of students with specific majors and future plans. Dr. Walter works closely with faculty in identifying prospective applicants and administering the scholarship nomination processes. She teaches a one-credit course in the spring semester designed to prepare students to apply for scholarships. In addition, she assists Dean MacCorquodale with Honors-related research, advises students in the International Studies program, provides directions to students interested in earning Honors credit for internships, and serves on a few university-wide committees.

The following advisors are available to meet with International Studies majors:

Christy Bear, Advising Specialist
cbear@email.arizona.edu

Mika Galilee-Belfer, Advising Specialist mikagb@email.arizona.edu

Debbie Marlow, Advising Specialist
dmarlow@email.arizona.edu

Thomas Opio, Advising Specialist
topio@email.arizona.edu