Evie M. Myers, J.D., special advisor to the president for internal affairs and international initiatives, was recently appointed to the Study Texas board and The Forum on Education Abroad board representing Prairie View A&M University. “Study Texas is a group of educational and training organizations in the state of Texas, whose broad purpose is to connect international students and professionals with quality education and training,” states the Study Texas website. The Forum on Education Abroad focuses on developing and implementing standards of good practice, encouraging and supporting research initiatives, and offering educational programs and resources to its members.

By Myers becoming a member of the Study Texas Coalition board, it will help PVAMU work with other Texas institutions to market the advantages of receiving an education in Texas. For 2018-2019, she will serve as the President-Elect and the following year become the President. “During these terms, I am hoping to make lots of contacts and get Prairie View A&M University’s name out there, so people know that we are in the global market,” said Myers, “I want to let them know that we receive students from all countries.”

The Forum on Education Abroad boasts nearly 650 institutional members that collectively represent 90% of U.S. students that study abroad. It also offers education, training, outreach and professional development to its member institutions and its mission is to help to improve education abroad programs to benefit the students that participate in them. “I was very humbled because I know it is a very important board,” said Myers. As a board member, Myers has pivotal responsibilities, like approving long-range plans and enhancing the public standing of the organization. She thinks her serving on the board will be beneficial to Prairie View because TFEA seeks to work with HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions. “I believe getting the opportunity to network with the 650 institutional members will assist in helping our students get opportunities to study abroad,” said Myers.