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2008 NAFSA Global Partner Sessions

Several of NAFSA's corporate and academic Global Partners will offer these special educational sessions in Washington, DC that will focus on a wide range of current topics in international education.

Learn more about the Global Partnership Program.

Interactive Seminar - Best Practices in International Recruitment: Reaching the Right Students the Right Way
Offered by Hobsons Date: Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Chair: Jeremy Cooper, Hobsons Presenters: Jeff Miller, Maryville University; Cagri Bagcioglu, University of Arkansas Jonesboro U.S. Institutions are consistently faced with new challenges in recruiting international students. Four diverse schools and a research firm will share best practices in creating successful international student recruitment through Research, Branding, Lead Generation, Relationship Building, and Face-to-face Interaction to find the right students in the right way. Limited to 60 participants. Visit at Booth #1028

Interactive Seminar - Best Practices in International Recruitment: Reaching the Right Students the Right Way

Offered by Hobsons
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Chair: Jeremy Cooper, Hobsons
Presenters: Jeff Miller, Maryville University; Cagri Bagcioglu, University of Arkansas Jonesboro

U.S. Institutions are consistently faced with new challenges in recruiting international students. Four diverse schools and a research firm will share best practices in creating successful international student recruitment through Research, Branding, Lead Generation, Relationship Building, and Face-to-face Interaction to find the right students in the right way.
Limited to 60 participants.

Visit at Booth #1028

Transatlantic Recruitment: Impact of Bologna on Student Mobility
Offered by QS World MBA Tour, QS World Grad School Tour, QS APPLE Date: Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Chair: Gail Gershon, QS World MBA Tour, QS World Grad School Tour Presenters: Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh; Dr Dario Consoli, MIP/ POLITECNICO DI MILANO; Dan Chatham, University of California, San Diego Admissions professionals from the United States and EU will compare best practice on the current state of Transatlantic recruitment. Short, snappy, interactive presentations will be followed by lively debate and Q&A sessions. Session will target Senior Admissions representatives who are planning, or currently engaged in, student recruitment out of, or into North America. As the effect of Bologna will impact on student mobility in both directions across the Atlantic, participants will benefit from comparing notes, sharing their experiences and continued preparation for Bologna. Visit at Booth #1005

Transatlantic Recruitment: Impact of Bologna on Student Mobility

Offered by QS World MBA Tour, QS World Grad School Tour, QS APPLE
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Chair: Gail Gershon, QS World MBA Tour, QS World Grad School Tour
Presenters: Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh; Dr Dario Consoli, MIP/ POLITECNICO DI MILANO; Dan Chatham, University of California, San Diego

Admissions professionals from the United States and EU will compare best practice on the current state of Transatlantic recruitment. Short, snappy, interactive presentations will be followed by lively debate and Q&A sessions.

Session will target Senior Admissions representatives who are planning, or currently engaged in, student recruitment out of, or into North America. As the effect of Bologna will impact on student mobility in both directions across the Atlantic, participants will benefit from comparing notes, sharing their experiences and continued preparation for Bologna.

Visit at Booth #1005

Innovative Strategies and Partnerships for Transforming University Campuses to Support Internationalization
Offered by INTO University Partnerships Date: Wednesday, May 28, 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Chair: Andrew Colin, INTO University Partnerships Presenters: Professor Edward Acton, University of East Anglia, UK; Jeremy Lindley, University of Exeter, UK Creating the assets for a World Class international student experience requires significant transformational investments and commitments across a University going beyond marketing and into internationalizing programs, faculty, organizational capacity and the physical assets of a University. Learn about different approaches and strategies being adopted in the UK, United States, Australia, and Asia. The session targets a cross section of internationalists involved in marketing, teaching, and support services for international students seeking to ensure students get the best possible experience before, during, and after their studies. Visit at Booth #614

Innovative Strategies and Partnerships for Transforming University Campuses to Support Internationalization

Offered by INTO University Partnerships
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Chair: Andrew Colin, INTO University Partnerships
Presenters: Professor Edward Acton, University of East Anglia, UK; Jeremy Lindley, University of Exeter, UK

Creating the assets for a World Class international student experience requires significant transformational investments and commitments across a University going beyond marketing and into internationalizing programs, faculty, organizational capacity and the physical assets of a University. Learn about different approaches and strategies being adopted in the UK, United States, Australia, and Asia. The session targets a cross section of internationalists involved in marketing, teaching, and support services for international students seeking to ensure students get the best possible experience before, during, and after their studies.

Visit at Booth #614

Learn How to Increase Student Numbers by Maximizing Your Working Relationships with Quality International Education Agents
Offered by ICEF Date: Wednesday, May 28, 3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Chair: Markus Badde, ICEF Presenters: Mitch Leventhal, University of Cincinnati; Jeffrey Foot, Northwest Missouri State University; Wendy Wang, Markham International Education Center After a brief introduction on education agents this session will explain essentially how to appoint, train, support, compensate, give incentive, and review the performance of your education agents. Insights from accredited universities and agents will be shared to illustrate how these factors, when correctly applied, contribute towards a successful and mutually beneficial relationship. Visit at Booth #1205

Learn How to Increase Student Numbers by Maximizing Your Working Relationships with Quality International Education Agents

Offered by ICEF
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Chair: Markus Badde, ICEF
Presenters: Mitch Leventhal, University of Cincinnati; Jeffrey Foot, Northwest Missouri State University; Wendy Wang, Markham International Education Center

After a brief introduction on education agents this session will explain essentially how to appoint, train, support, compensate, give incentive, and review the performance of your education agents. Insights from accredited universities and agents will be shared to illustrate how these factors, when correctly applied, contribute towards a successful and mutually beneficial relationship.

Visit at Booth #1205

Emerging Markets and Study Abroad; Health and Safety Concerns for Student Travel
Offered by International SOS Date: Thursday, May 29, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Chair: Laura Angelone, International SOS Presenters: Jane Poulton, International SOS; Dr. George Fernandes, International SOS; Gary Rhodes, Center for Global Education As study abroad programs to India, China, and other emerging markets continue to grow so do the health and safety concerns regarding these trips. Whether your students are participating in your own program or one managed by a study abroad provider, this session will provide valuable information to help prepare your travelers for their trip to a developing region. International SOS experts in travel to India and China will present along with health and safety experts from within the study abroad community. Visit at Booth #701

Emerging Markets and Study Abroad; Health and Safety Concerns for Student Travel

Offered by International SOS
Date: Thursday, May 29, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Chair: Laura Angelone, International SOS
Presenters: Jane Poulton, International SOS; Dr. George Fernandes, International SOS; Gary Rhodes, Center for Global Education

As study abroad programs to India, China, and other emerging markets continue to grow so do the health and safety concerns regarding these trips. Whether your students are participating in your own program or one managed by a study abroad provider, this session will provide valuable information to help prepare your travelers for their trip to a developing region. International SOS experts in travel to India and China will present along with health and safety experts from within the study abroad community.

Visit at Booth #701

A Growing Vision: Nurturing the Growth of a Thriving Student Community in Dubai
Offered by Dubai International Academic City Date: Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Presenter: Dr. Ayoub Kasim, Executive Director of Dubai International Academic City & Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai International Academic City will demonstrate how a long-term economic vision to develop the region's talent pool translates into a reality whilst tracking the growing student community from the launch of Dubai Knowledge Village in 2003 and to the expansion of Dubai International Academic City in 2007. This presentation examines these initiatives, projects future populations, and suggests how rich and unique opportunities can be created for tomorrow's students. Visit at Booth #1600

A Growing Vision: Nurturing the Growth of a Thriving Student Community in Dubai

Offered by Dubai International Academic City
Date: Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Presenter: Dr. Ayoub Kasim, Executive Director of Dubai International Academic City & Dubai Knowledge Village

Dubai International Academic City will demonstrate how a long-term economic vision to develop the region's talent pool translates into a reality whilst tracking the growing student community from the launch of Dubai Knowledge Village in 2003 and to the expansion of Dubai International Academic City in 2007. This presentation examines these initiatives, projects future populations, and suggests how rich and unique opportunities can be created for tomorrow's students.

Visit at Booth #1600

Distinguished Author Series
Offered by T.W. Lord & Associates Date: Thursday, May 29, 2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Chair: Tommy Lord, T.W. Lord & Associates T.W. Lord & Associates presents its 5th Annual Distinguished Author Series. Very unique and highly valued every year, this session offers attendees the chance to hear moving true stories, discuss timely issues, and learn about other cultures with critically acclaimed authors. Past authors include Deborah Scroggins, who wrote about the Sudan in Emma's War, and Chanrithy Him, who wrote about growing up in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge in When Broken Glass Floats. Stop by booth 1228 in the Expo Hall to find out who this year's speaker will be! Visit at Booth #1228

Distinguished Author Series

Offered by T.W. Lord & Associates
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Chair: Tommy Lord, T.W. Lord & Associates

T.W. Lord & Associates presents its 5th Annual Distinguished Author Series. Very unique and highly valued every year, this session offers attendees the chance to hear moving true stories, discuss timely issues, and learn about other cultures with critically acclaimed authors. Past authors include Deborah Scroggins, who wrote about the Sudan in Emma's War, and Chanrithy Him, who wrote about growing up in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge in When Broken Glass Floats. Stop by booth 1228 in the Expo Hall to find out who this year's speaker will be!

Visit at Booth #1228

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Information Session
Offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Date: Thursday, May 29, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Chair: Dan Pattarini, Institute Of International Education King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world. Visit at Booth #736

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Information Session

Offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Date: Thursday, May 29, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Chair: Dan Pattarini, Institute Of International Education

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world.

Visit at Booth #736

A Winning Combination: Study Abroad with a Magical Internship
Offered by Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program Date: Friday, May 30, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Presenters: Maria Conzatti, Nassau Community College; Thy Yang, Dickinson State University; Cynthia Green, Florida State University; Jackie Leighton, Montclair State University Learn how U.S. colleges and universities create partnerships with international institutions to offer a world-class academic training experience at Walt Disney World Resort. This session will focus on various models, market identification, recruitment, operational processes, and benefits to students and institutions. Visit at Booth #1429

A Winning Combination: Study Abroad with a Magical Internship

Offered by Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program
Date: Friday, May 30, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Presenters: Maria Conzatti, Nassau Community College; Thy Yang, Dickinson State University; Cynthia Green, Florida State University; Jackie Leighton, Montclair State University

Learn how U.S. colleges and universities create partnerships with international institutions to offer a world-class academic training experience at Walt Disney World Resort. This session will focus on various models, market identification, recruitment, operational processes, and benefits to students and institutions.

Visit at Booth #1429

From Ambassadorial Scholars to Ambassadors: Pathways to Washington D.C. Careers
Offered by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Date: Friday, May 30, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Chair: Renee Stephenson, The Rotary Foundation Presenters: Brad Lauman, The Rotary Foundation; Peter Kyle, The World Bank; Jim Thompson, USAID; Kathleen Koch, CNN This session will feature Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship alumni who will discuss how their study abroad experiences impacted their career paths, particularly in Washington, DC. Prospective Rotary scholarship applicants, Fellowship coordinators/advisers, Rotarians, and general attendees will be interested in hearing these presentations. Visit at Booth #1206

From Ambassadorial Scholars to Ambassadors: Pathways to Washington D.C. Careers

Offered by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Date: Friday, May 30, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Chair: Renee Stephenson, The Rotary Foundation
Presenters: Brad Lauman, The Rotary Foundation; Peter Kyle, The World Bank; Jim Thompson, USAID; Kathleen Koch, CNN

This session will feature Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship alumni who will discuss how their study abroad experiences impacted their career paths, particularly in Washington, DC. Prospective Rotary scholarship applicants, Fellowship coordinators/advisers, Rotarians, and general attendees will be interested in hearing these presentations.

Visit at Booth #1206

Delivering a World-Class Study Abroad Student Experience: A Global Study on Student Needs and Expectations
Offered by INTO University Partnerships Date: Friday, May 30, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Chair: Stephen Healy, INTO University Partnerships Presenters: John Molony, La Trobe University, Australia; John Withrington, University of Exeter, UK; Zong Wa, Chinese Education Association of International Exchange, China; Will Archer, International Graduate Insight, UK Study abroad will become a mega-growth area over the next few years. This session reveals findings from an extensive global study on emerging trends in decisionmaking on study abroad across the European, Asian, and American markets. Learn about different responses to the study abroad trend as well as gain latest market data and insights from a distinguished panel of Senior International Educationalists from Universities in China, UK, Australia, and the United States. Visit at Booth #614

Delivering a World-Class Study Abroad Student Experience: A Global Study on Student Needs and Expectations

Offered by INTO University Partnerships
Date: Friday, May 30, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Chair: Stephen Healy, INTO University Partnerships
Presenters: John Molony, La Trobe University, Australia; John Withrington, University of Exeter, UK; Zong Wa, Chinese Education Association of International Exchange, China; Will Archer, International Graduate Insight, UK

Study abroad will become a mega-growth area over the next few years. This session reveals findings from an extensive global study on emerging trends in decisionmaking on study abroad across the European, Asian, and American markets. Learn about different responses to the study abroad trend as well as gain latest market data and insights from a distinguished panel of Senior International Educationalists from Universities in China, UK, Australia, and the United States.

Visit at Booth #614