While everyone in the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC) is happy to support you, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Team are those members of staff that work most closely with the international community.

Meet the team:

Denise Teeters (she/her)

Director of International Student Services

Prior to joining the International Student Services Team, Denise worked at Elon’s Center for Access and Success for five years supporting First-Gen students. There she found her passion for mentoring students in higher education and is excited to continue her work at Elon by supporting the international community.

Denise speaks fluent Spanish and has enjoyed exploring the country of Honduras while visiting family. She also enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, and all things Disney!

Nick Gozik  (he/him)

Dean of Global Education

Nick J. Gozik is Dean of Global Education and Assistant Professor at Elon University. Previously, he held positions in international education at Boston College, Duke University, New York University, and the University of Richmond. He has served as a visiting professor at New York University, as well as a lecturer at Boston College and Lesley University. He has held a number of leadership positions in international education, including serving as Chair of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Forum Council, the highest elected position in the organization. He currently serves as Editor of NAFSA’s Global Studies Literature Review. Gozik holds an M.A. in French Language and Civilization and Ph.D. in International Education from New York University.

Born in Australia, Gozik has lived on five continents and traveled to more than 60 countries. When not traveling, he enjoys cooking, reading, running, and swimming.

Mark Kurt  (he/him)

Assistant Dean of Global Education and Professor of Economics