HOLISTIC LEARNING
Study Abroad - Meet Our Staff
- Ms. Heidi Fischer
Director of Study Abroad
Slane Student Center 320
(336) 841-9636
hfischer@highpoint.edu
Heidi Fischer serves as the Director of Study Abroad, advising High Point University students, helping them find a program that will meet their personal, professional, and academic needs and goals. Heidi is a graduate of High Point University (International Business & French) and earned her MA in International Affairs at American University in Washington, DC. Prior to her move to HPU, Heidi served as the study abroad advisor for business majors at UNC Greensboro. She is a member of two choirs in Greensboro, including the select Westminster Chamber Singers, and has performed major works with the Winston-Salem Symphony. - Mr. Jonathan Emmons
Program Developer
Slane Student Center 320
(336) 841-9280
jemmons@highpoint.edu
Jonathan works with the short-term, faculty-led Global Experience programs, taking them from concept to completion. He collaborates with faculty members and travel providers to tailor these courses to meet HPU students' needs, and coordinates all promotional activities, from flyers to interest meetings. Jonathan studied abroad in England, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy and as a faculty member twice took students on May Term study abroad courses to the United Kingdom. Jonathan is an accomplished organist and choral director, with diverse experience in all things musical.- Chris Ferguson
Study Abroad Advisor
Slane Student Center 324
(336) 841-9051
cferguso@highpoint.edu
Chris Ferguson is the Study Abroad Advisor. Chris plays a large role in promotional activities for HPU semester programs, but he also assists with other programs, such as EXP 1101: The President's Seminar on Life Skills and IDS 1151: Cultural Foundations. After graduating from HPU, he moved to China for a year to work with college students, pursue Chinese language study, and travel to various locations throughout China, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. He often is found enjoying outdoor activities including camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, biking, and disc golf.- Elizabeth Ann Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Slane Student Center 324
(336) 841-9280
emurphy@highpoint.edu
Elizabeth Ann Murphy came to High Point University in 1994 as the Secretary for Career Development and joined Experiential Learning as the Administrative Assistant in 2007. She is a proud graduate of High Point College. She is a long-time volunteer for Reading Connections. She enjoys movies and reading, especially under an umbrella on the beach.HOLISTIC LEARNINGHELPFUL LINKSFEATURE VIDEO - Chris Ferguson
