Dr. Stéphanie Palisse Appointed Center Director of IES Abroad Nice

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IES Abroad
July 29, 2024
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Stéphanie Palisse as the new Center Director of IES Abroad Nice! Stéphanie will officially join the Center on August 19th, 2024, in time to welcome Fall 2024 students.

In a comprehensive international search involving an impressive pool of very qualified candidates, Stéphanie emerged as our top choice and we are delighted to have her.

Stéphanie comes to us with an extensive background in French instruction and pedagogy, as well as academic program coordination and advising. Her career in French language education spans nearly 20 years, and her wide academic experiences range from teaching positions at the University of British Columbia and the Alliance Française in Toronto, to language and culture program direction at the Université Lyon 2 and Sciences Po Paris summer programs, among others. Stéphanie holds a Ph.D. and Masters in linguistics from Université Lyon 2.

More on Stéphanie 

  • Stéphanie spent 14 years in Vancouver, Canada as an Assistant Professor of the Teaching and Language Program at the University of British Columbia
  • She received her doctorate from the University Lumière Lyon 2, where she wrote her dissertation on linguistic politeness in the workplace, using an intercultural lens. 
  • Stéphanie moved back to Lyon during the pandemic and worked as the Director of the International Centre of French Studies. 
  • Fun fact: Stéphanie is also a martial arts fan and avid practitioner!

In the coming months, Stéphanie will be working with Scott Lyngaas, Dean of France Programs, as she transitions into this role. 

Amanda Swain, who served as the Interim Center Director for IES Abroad Nice, has been a trusted leader as we searched for a permanent Center Director. Amanda will continue in her role as Assistant Center Director of IES Abroad Milan as Stéphanie comes onboard in Nice. 

A warm IES Abroad welcome to Stéphanie! Explore our programs in Nice.

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