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Events & Training

Events & Training

As an international educator responsible for international student advising in your institution or organization, you are continually seeking ways to increase your knowledge base and improve your skill sets. You may also manage others whose skills and expertise you need to evaluate. The events and training opportunities listed here will provide you with basics about – or deepen your understanding of – issues related to international student advising and help you network with others in the field.

NAFSA Opportunities

Nearly 3,000 NAFSA members and international educators participate in NAFSA trainings every year.

Conferences
May 25-30, 2008 NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference: Shaping the Future of International Education will take place in Washington, DC.
Fall 2008 NAFSA Regional Conferences

Seminars & Symposia
March 10-11 NAFSA's Washington Symposium
March 11-12 Advocacy Day
TBD F-1 Regulations for Beginners Workshop

Webinars
star-16px Many of NAFSA's past webinars are available for purchase as audio recordings.

Workshops
Foundation Workshops
These 12-hour workshops introduce the major professions in international education.
International Student Advising
Professional Practice Workshops
These 4- to 9-hour workshops continue the Foundation workshops and focus on skills or knowledge in more specialized areas.
Beyond Advising: Management Basics for International Educators
F-1 Regulations for Beginners
F-1 Regulations: The Second Step
Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication
J Regulations For Beginners
J Regulations – Advanced
Pathways to Permanent Residency