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International Programs at Mercer University

Faculty and Staff

Eric Spears

Eric Spears, Ph.D.
Macon Campus
Director of International Education
Assistant Professor of Geography

Ph. D., West Virginia University
M.A., The University of Warwick
B.A., Marshall University

  • Notable: Fulbright Scholar to Korea (2010)

Tel: (478) 301-5901
E-mail: spears_ek@mercer.edu
Website:http://ericspears.us

Program Advisor:

  • The Oxford Overseas Study Course
  • Mercer on Mission
  • Faculty-led Programs
  • Responsible Officer (RO) - Exchange Visitor Program
Thomas Tyner

Thomas Tyner
Atlanta Campus
Director of International Education
M.A., George Washington University  
B.A., Wake Forest University

Tel: (678) 547-6151
E-mail: tyner_t@mercer.edu

  • ELI Program Director
  • Atlanta Study Abroad Coordinator
  • DSO (Designated Signature Officer)
  • ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) - E.V. Program
Julie Streker

Julie Strecker
Macon Campus
Coordinator, International Student & Scholar Services
Adjunct Faculty, College of Liberal Arts
M.A., West Virginia University
B.A., West Virginia University

  • Notable: Fulbright Scholar to Germany (2009)

Tel: (478) 301-4444
E-mail: strecker_jl@mercer.edu

Program Advisor:

  • PDSO - Macon (F-1 Students)
  • ARO (J-1 Students & Scholars) - E.V. Program
  • Germany and Swedish Exchange Programs
  • Currently: Chair of Study Georgia
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Beth Walker
Coordinator of Engaged Learning
M.P.A., University of Georgia
B.A., University of West Georgia    

Tel: (478) 301-5964
E-mail: walker_er@mercer.edu

Program Advisor:

  • Student Exchange Programs
  • All Semester Study Abroad Programs (excluding Oxford)
  • All Summer Study Abroad Programs (at Partner Institutions)
Karin Sandler

Karin Sandler
Atlanta Campus
Associate Director of the English Language Institute
M.A.T., Georgetown University
B.S., Georgetown University

Tel: (678) 547-6151
E-mail: sandler_km@mercer.edu

Ann Stewart

Ann Stewart
Atlanta Campus
Coordinator of International Students and Scholar Services

Tel: (678) 547-6151
E-mail: stewart_al@mercer.edu

  • PDSO - Atlanta Campus (F-1 Students)
Bonnie Conway

Muriel Vega
Atlanta Campus
Admission Specialist for the English Language Institute
B.A., Georgia State University

Tel: (678) 547-6151
E-mail: vega_my@mercer.edu  

Cem Turan

Cem Turan
Atlanta Campus

International Admissions Counselor
B.B.A. Mercer University

Tel: (678) 547-6151
E-mail: turan_c@mercer.edu  

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(Mrs.) Lenny Rushin
Macon Campus  
International Programs Assistant

Tel: (478) 301-5022
E-mail: rushin_l@mercer.edu