General KC Annual Conference Schedule

In addition to sessions of specific interest to international educators who work in particular areas of international education, some sessions and events at the annual conference are of interest to international educators whose work spans multiple professional areas. This list may be used as a stand-alone guide for your conference schedule planning or as a supplement to the knowledge community lists. Dates and times of Member Interest Group (MIG) meetings, Regional Highlights sessions, Global Partner Sessions, and program informational meetings are also included on this General Interest list.

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Saturday, May 24, 2008
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
Sunday, May 25, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
Monday, May 26, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	NAFSA Career Center
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Welcome Orientation for Students
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Connecting with Your Colleages: Knowledge Community Networking Receptions
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
7:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Conference Symposium on Leadership
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Students/Mentors Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	International Education Expo Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	NAFSA Career Center
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Creative Industries SIG
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Orientation for First-Time Conference Attendees
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Express Lunch in the Expo Hall
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Foreign Born International Educators SIG
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Francophone World SIG
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Historically Black Colleges and Universities IIG
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Intercultural SIG
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Technology SIG
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Global Partner Seminar: Perspectives: International Student Perceptions of Applying and Studying in the United States. Sponsored by Hobsons
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	The Future of Soft Power and International Education
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Statistics and Studies on the Economics of Exchange
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Bologna Process and the Changing European Landscape
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	International Student And Scholar Mobility: Programs, Trends, Challenges, and Impact
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Region XI Highlight: A People's History of U.S. Immigration, Abridged
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Fighting World Hunger: A University Partnership with the UN World Food Program
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Behind the Scenes - A Conversation with Congressional Staff
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	A Win-Win Approach for the Middle East
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	REGENERATION - Retirement Planning for International Educators
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Europe Goes International
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Transatlantic Recruitment: Impact of Bologna on Student Mobility. Sponsored by QS World MBA Tour, QS World Grad School Tour, QS APPLE
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Region VI Highlight: Anthropological Analysis: Why More Females Study Abroad and How This Can Inform Marketing Efforts
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Region VIII Highlight: Helicopter Parents - Maximizing the Role of Involved Parents
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	International Education Expo Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	NAFSA Career Center
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Express Lunch in the Expo Hall
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Imagining the Future of International Education: Peace, Justice, and the Development of Global Civil Society
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	The Evolution of Online Social Networking and its Impact on International Education
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Internationalizing Community Colleges: Opportunities for Students, Schools, and Educational Advisers
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Institutional Management of Study Abroad: The Campus Conversation
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Innovative Strategies and Models for Transforming University Campuses to Support Internationalizaation. Sponsored by INTO University Partnerships
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Region IV Highlight: Naming Practices or How Many Ways Can You Spell Mohammad?
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Region VII Highlight: NAFSA Center (Weekly Talk Show) presented by ISAN: International Student Advising Network
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	International Education Research Poster Group
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Black/Multicultural Professionls in International Education
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Canada SIG
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	China SIG
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	International Living Center SIG
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Middle East Interest Group (MEIG)
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Rainbow SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Africa SIG
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Overseas Advisers/Embassy Dialogue Country Fair
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Global Nomads SIG
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	One Person Office SIG
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Returned Peace Corps Volunteers SIG
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Executive Leadership Development Program Information Session
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	The United Nations, Your Institution, and You
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Impact of LGBT Identity and Human Rights on Students
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	The History of Jazz in Washington, DC
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	True Stories from the Trenches
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Learn How to Increase Student Numbers by Maximizing Your Working Relationships with Quality International Education Agents. Sponsored by ICEF
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	An Update on Higher Education in the Asia-Pacific Region presented by APAIE
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Graduate Student Roundtable on Research
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Executive Leadership Development Program Information Session
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	Special Guest: Vice President of Iraq, Adil Abdul Mahdi - CANCELLED
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Dinner at an Embassy
Thursday, May 29, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Successful Internship Programs Abroad: Managing Stakeholders’ Expectations
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Enhancing Internationalism Through Exchange Programs: An Eye on the Future of the Middle East
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	The European Higher Education Area by 2010
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Emerging Markets and Study Abroad: Health and Safety Concerns for Student Travel. Sponsored by International SOS
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Election ‘08: Presidential Candidates’ Advisers Speak on U.S. Leadership and Engagement
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Region III Highlight: Registrars and Study Abroad Directors - Collaboration is Key
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Tools For Advancing In International Education: MDP and Academy Info Session
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	International Education Expo Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	NAFSA Career Center
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Innovations in International Institutional Partnerships Poster Group
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Intercultural Initiatives for Campus and Community Poster Group
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Community College Forum
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Iraq's Sponsored Student Initiative
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Asian Study Opportunities: What Taiwan Can Share With U.S. Partners
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Policymaking for International Education: The View From Washington
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Contrast Culture Method: Confronting Cultural Memories of War and Peace
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Working 24/7: Creatively Balancing Work and Family in Global Careers
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Region II Highlight: Helping Gulf Arab Students Succeed in IEPs
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	A Growing Vision: Nurturing the Growth of a Thriving Student Community in Dubai. Sponsored by Dubai International Academic City
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Express Lunch in the Expo Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Reviewing Credentials from Secondary Schools for Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation Poster Group
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Working with Sponsoring Organizations Poster Group
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	2009 Simon Award for Campus Internationalization: Tips for Nominating
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	A World of Choice - European Universities Entering a New Era
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Enhancing the Work Environment with Feng Shui and Concepts of Flow
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Advancing State Level Policy Initiatives
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Distingiushed Author Series. Sponsored by T.W. Lord & Associates
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Hot Issues in Public Policy and Regulatory Practice: A Conversation with NAFSA Staff
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Christian SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Embassy Dialogue Committee MIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	IE for Persons with Disabilities SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Japan SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Latin America SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Liberal Arts Institutional: Small & Residential IIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Peace & Justice SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Two Year/Community College IIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	United Nations SIG
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Postdoc SIG
3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Work, Internships, and Volunteering Abroad Poster Group
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	What International Educators Need to Know About Intellectual Property Rights
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	The NAFSA Code of Ethics Survivor Game
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	The Fulbright Program: Helping Colleges and Universities Internationalize Their Campuses and Communities
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	The Educational Dreams of Migrant Students: A U.S.-Mexico Challenge
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	King Abdullah University of Science Technology (KAUST) Information Session. Sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Region I Highlight: Malaspina's International Student Leadership Program: An Integrative Approach
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	Diversity Open Forum
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	Regional Update Meetings
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	Students/Mentors Gathering
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	A Conversation with Azar Nafisi
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.	Club NAFSA Dance Party
Friday, May 30, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	International Education Expo Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Updates on Countrey Policies and Higher Education Poster Group
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	NAFSA Career Center
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Providing Opportunities for Graduate Education to the Marginalized: Mid-term Results of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP)
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Japanese Pop-Culture, the Future of International Education?
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Exploring Indigenous Cultures Through International Education: Global Perspectives
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Development of New Higher Education Institutions in China
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	A Winning Combination: Study Abroad with a Magical Internship. Sponsored by Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Region X Highlight: When International Students Get Into Immigration Trouble
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Educator Diplomacy: Global Partnerships Beyond the Ivory Tower
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Writing an Effective Proposal
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	From Ambassadorial Scholars to Ambassadors: Pathways to Washington, D.C. Careers. Sponsored by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	When Our Students Need Help: Plans and Resources for Mental Health Support
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Region V Highlight: Al-Musharaka: Overcoming Arab Stereotypes - A NAFSA CTG Grant
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Development of Credential Evaluation Systems for Japanese Universities: Comparative Perspective
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Peace Corps Presents: An Online Tool That Helps Exchange Students Expect the Unexpected
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	The Environment Knows no Borders: Environmental Literature, Public Awareness, and Opportunities for International Cooperation
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Start Dialogues on Islam and Coexistence Using Film
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Delivering a World-Class Study Abroad Student Experience: A Global Study on Student Needs and Expectations. Sponsored by INTO University Partnerships
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Region XII Highlight: Non-native Norms for English: Implications for International Students in the U.S.
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	From Dubai to Qatar: American-style Libraries in the Arabian Gulf Region
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Diverse Identities: Personal Challenges for International Education Professionals
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Models of Public-Private Partnerships in International Exchanges and Training
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Internships in Mexico and Their Impact in the Social and Economic Environment
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Closing Reception