Featured Sessions from the 2007 Annual Conference

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The NAFSA 2007 Annual Conference & Expo offered many opportunities to further one's career and professional development. The following conference session recordings are of particular use to advancing a career in international education. Order your recordings today!

Session recordings are available for many other sessions in the Online Expo.

Launching Your Career in International Education

Prepare Yourself to Land That Job in International Education - Session 143
Want an insider's look into the job search process? Whether you are a newcomer or a mid-career professional, this session will provide you with "best practices" for conducting a job search. Learn from those who do the hiring and get tips on how to land the perfect job for you. Listen to a podcast sample of the recording. Chair: Jennifer Engel, University of South Carolina Presenters: Stacey Bolton Tsantir, University of Minnesota; Susan Lochner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Prepare Yourself to Land That Job in International Education - Session 143

Want an insider's look into the job search process? Whether you are a newcomer or a mid-career professional, this session will provide you with "best practices" for conducting a job search. Learn from those who do the hiring and get tips on how to land the perfect job for you.

Listen to a podcast sample of the recording.

Chair: Jennifer Engel, University of South Carolina

Presenters: Stacey Bolton Tsantir, University of Minnesota; Susan Lochner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Innovative Programming and Skill Development for International Educators - Session 129
The international education field holds many opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and careers while contributing to international understanding. This session introduces innovative programming models in citizen exchanges, technical assistance, and academic/business partnerships. Presenters will highlight various positions available to international educators, and necessary related skills, within these sectors. Listen to a podcast sample of the recording. Chair: Sora Friedman, School for International Training (SIT) Presenters: Anne D'Angelo King, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; Colin Davies, World Learning

Innovative Programming and Skill Development for International Educators - Session 129

The international education field holds many opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and careers while contributing to international understanding. This session introduces innovative programming models in citizen exchanges, technical assistance, and academic/business partnerships. Presenters will highlight various positions available to international educators, and necessary related skills, within these sectors.

Listen to a podcast sample of the recording.

Chair: Sora Friedman, School for International Training (SIT)

Presenters: Anne D'Angelo King, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; Colin Davies, World Learning

Advancing Your Career in International Education

Moving Out, Moving Up: How and Why to Change Jobs - Session 071
International education administrators usually advance by changing institutions - they move out to move up. Three senior international administrators discuss their own careers from this perspective and offer advice, based on personal experience, to others contemplating a move, now or in the future. Listen to a podcast sample of the recording. Chair and Presenter: Riall W. Nolan, Purdue University Presenters: William J. Brustein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Everett Eggington, New Mexico State University

Moving Out, Moving Up: How and Why to Change Jobs - Session 071

International education administrators usually advance by changing institutions - they move out to move up. Three senior international administrators discuss their own careers from this perspective and offer advice, based on personal experience, to others contemplating a move, now or in the future.

Listen to a podcast sample of the recording.

Chair and Presenter: Riall W. Nolan, Purdue University

Presenters: William J. Brustein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Everett Eggington, New Mexico State University

Leadership and Development in the Field

Business Leaders on Globalization, Workforce Development, and International Education - Session 166
Leaders from the Minneapolis business community will discuss leadership skills and domain knowledge needed for the global challenges of successful economic and civic development in the 21st century. As they examine change in local and international business environments, the speakers will interrogate the effectiveness of international education and its preparation of international and domestic students for the leadership roles they are expected to assume in their professions and communities. Listen to a podcast sample of the recording. Chair: Bill Hunter, Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University Presenter: Carl Roetter, 3M Organizer: Katherine Krebs, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Business Leaders on Globalization, Workforce Development, and International Education - Session 166

Leaders from the Minneapolis business community will discuss leadership skills and domain knowledge needed for the global challenges of successful economic and civic development in the 21st century. As they examine change in local and international business environments, the speakers will interrogate the effectiveness of international education and its preparation of international and domestic students for the leadership roles they are expected to assume in their professions and communities.

Listen to a podcast sample of the recording.

Chair: Bill Hunter, Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University

Presenter: Carl Roetter, 3M
Organizer: Katherine Krebs, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Assessment Toolbox for International Educators - Session 180
Student outcomes assessment is one key area of international education assessment, particularly in knowing whether we are graduating globally competent citizens of the world. What are some tools and methods to assess our students? Explore key points in assessing student outcomes in international education and join in an interactive exploration of various tools and methods that can be used to assess student outcomes in study abroad as well as on campus. Listen to a podcast sample of the recording. Chair and Presenter: Darla K. Deardorff, Duke University Presenters: David Comp, The University of Chicago; Elaine E. Meyers-Lee, Saint Mary's College; Victor Savicki, Western Oregon University; Lee Sternberger, James Madison University

Assessment Toolbox for International Educators - Session 180

Student outcomes assessment is one key area of international education assessment, particularly in knowing whether we are graduating globally competent citizens of the world. What are some tools and methods to assess our students? Explore key points in assessing student outcomes in international education and join in an interactive exploration of various tools and methods that can be used to assess student outcomes in study abroad as well as on campus.

Listen to a podcast sample of the recording.

Chair and Presenter: Darla K. Deardorff, Duke University

Presenters: David Comp, The University of Chicago; Elaine E. Meyers-Lee, Saint Mary's College; Victor Savicki, Western Oregon University; Lee Sternberger, James Madison University