2009 Report to Members

This has been a remarkable year. We witnessed the historic election of a new president of the United States, and we are excited and confident that the policies and direction of President Obama and his administration will continue to closely reflect the values that drive international education and frame our advocacy strategies.

This past year has also been one of economic challenge for public and private organizations, our institutions, our families, and also for NAFSA. The economic decline and related uncertainties that affect us all require us to find the right balance among undertaking new initiatives, maintaining the high quality of our core programs, and managing costs wisely. We remain focused on our core purposes, the programs and services that are valued by NAFSA members, and on NAFSA's leadership role in the field of international education and exchange. NAFSA is healthy and will remain so. Attendance at this year's conference and expo in Los Angeles was gratifying, particularly in the current environment. Our membership remains loyal and committed to the association and the field of international education. We know that higher education will continue to face challenges for some time to come and NAFSA will continue to be your strong ally in pursuing our collective goal to advance international education.

from John K. Hudzik, 2009 President, & Marlene Johnson, CEO