Events & Training

NAFSA's Professional Development Webinars

Gather your colleagues to participate in one of NAFSA's Webinar Wednesdays. They are a cost-efficient method of staying abreast of the hottest topics facing the field today. With one computer, a projection screen, and a speaker phone, your attendance is only limited by the number of available chairs!

How do Webinar Wednesdays Work? | What do they cost?

Upcoming Webinar Wednesdays

The following Webinars have been scheduled for 2008:

Just a Quick Question

September 24, 2008
This may be the phrase that international student/scholar advisers most often hear. Yet a quick question does not mean an easy answer. Explore three primary dimensions of responding to a question: intercultural communication, immigration guidance, and decision-making. Presenters will focus on establishing parameters and enhancing information delivery in these areas.

From LPs and CDs to MP3s: Understanding Today's Student Technology

November 12, 2008
This session will explore new technologies including MP3 players, text messaging, and Web sites that are being used by today's students and discuss how to best use them (or not) to (re-)connect with the populations we serve. Come one, come all as we travel through the cyber world of the Net Generation.

How Does it Work?

Register online and then invite colleagues to join you on the day of the event. With one computer, a projection screen, and a speaker phone, your attendance is only limited by the number of available chairs!
After registering, please read about the necessary technology requirements.
Two to three days before the live webinar, you will receive instructions on how to view the webinar online and join in an audio teleconference. At this same time you will also receive all related handouts.
On the day of the event you, and the others you invited, log on to a single computer for video, call the provided phone number for audio, and start learning. You'll be able to ask questions and participate in polls throughout each webinar.

What Does it Cost?

The cost to participate is $100 per webinar for NAFSA members and $150 for nonmembers.

Please remember that you are encouraged to ask others to view the session as well at no additional cost. Therefore, if you and nine others attend the webinar, the cost could be as low as $10 each. There is no more efficient way to stay up to date on important issues for the benefit of your school and yourself.