NAFSA's Professional Development Webinars

Gather your colleagues to participate in one of NAFSA's webinars. They continue to be a cost-effective 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! Please note: webinars will begin at 3:00 p.m. EST/EDT unless otherwise noted and are 90 minutes in length.

How do webinars work? | What do they cost?

Upcoming Webinars

Study Abroad's Catch-22: Managing Risk While Expanding Abroad

4/28/2010
As the number of study abroad programs has increased dramatically over the last several years, the accompanying safety and security issues have also become increasing important, and have required enhanced planning and procedures. Address the challenges of managing risk while increasing education abroad opportunities.

Addressing Sex and Sexuality in Predeparture and On-site Orientations

6/22/2010
Learn innovative ways to talk about sex and sexuality, within the framework of health and safety abroad, during predeparture and on-site orientations. This webinar showcases an upcoming NAFSA publication, videos on preventing sexual assault, and on-site experiences of advising students about sexual health and sexual identity.

When Good Students Go Bad: U.S. Immigration Consequences of Criminal Behavior

10/7/2010
Explore the common consequences of criminal behavior and SEVIS termination. What happens when a student is detained? How does a conviction affect a student's status, ability to travel, or ability to change status? What can a student who is terminated in SEVIS expect? What practical advice can a DSO give international students?

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 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 $140 per webinar for NAFSA members and $185 for nonmembers.

Please remember to encourage others to view the session at no additional cost. If you and nine others attend the webinar, the cost could be as low as $14 each. Webinars are an efficient way to stay up-to-date on important issues that benefit you and your organization.

What is the Cancellation/Refund Policy?

Cancellation of webinar registrations and requests for refunds must be made in writing or by e-mail and received no later than 24 hours before the start of the webinar. A $35 for members/$55 for nonmembers (USD) cancellation fee will be deducted from the webinar registration refund checks or credits. Refunds, if appropriate, will be processed four to six weeks after the date of the webinar. If payment is made by credit card, a credit will be issued to your credit card account; otherwise, a refund check will be issued. The NAFSA registration staff will do their utmost to process refunds in a timely manner.