Posters in this fair feature strategies and tactics for advocating the value of international education, at a local, state, national, or international policy level; within their institution; or in local communities. Advocacy may also be on one’s campus, including working on obtaining resources (such as grants, student scholarships, or campus facilities) or training colleagues and graduate students to promote international education. This fair showcases models for collaboration and shared value partnerships between educational institutions and community organizations, and/or with government entities—such as state consortia—to enhance the impact of international education. Proposals about experiences in direct action with government and/or on their campus are encouraged.

This poster fair highlights model practices for the use of analyzed data in determining outcomes and making decisions for programs. Poster topics include assessing student learning, program, and service outcomes; cutting-edge assessment processes and instruments; and developing assessment and evaluation in support of internationalization. All knowledge communities are encouraged to present and showcase how they design evaluations to assess their programs.

This poster fair highlights processes, resources, and model practices that campuses and international offices use when faced with a crisis or emergency. Examples of crises may include natural disasters, abrupt changes to visa issuance and regulations based on political changes, war and political upheaval, hospitalization or death of a student or scholar, mental health emergencies, reactions to pandemics and related health issues, and arrest. Posters present campuswide communication strategies and operational processes in place to address specific crises, as well as key resources.

Posters showcase model practices and success stories of integrating and supporting global learning, including but not limited to global self-awareness; cultural diversity; personal and social responsibility; understandings of global systems; and applications of knowledge to contemporary global contexts. Posters in this theme include examples of curriculum development, cocurricular activities, workforce and career development, working with faculty, and developing opportunities to effectively engage with those from diverse backgrounds. This theme encourages proposals in both on-site and virtual global learning opportunities.

Posters highlight innovative diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, support services, and resources to assist colleges and universities interested in expanding participation and equitable opportunities in international education among underrepresented and nontraditional populations, focusing on sexual orientation, disability, religion, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Proposals about supporting athletes, veterans, graduate students, first generation students, and academic disciplines such as science and engineering are also welcome. Proposals across all knowledge communities are encouraged. 

English language programs, such as intensive English programs (IEPs), showcase effective program models and successful innovations in the design of impactful instructional delivery, orientation modules, short-term and host family programs, web tools and other resources, field trips, quality assurance practices, and other aspects of their offerings. Content for this poster fair must be about a replicable program or model practice that may be applied in different educational settings. Presentations that utilize IEPs as models to enhance other aspects of international education are encouraged. 

Posters exhibit programs from faculty and staff, campus organizations, and local communities that emphasize supporting international students and scholars and their families, addressing culture shock, creating welcoming campuses, working with the local communities, and encouraging interaction between all students. Proposals highlighting programs that support incoming and outgoing students to further intercultural understanding are encouraged.

Posters in this theme feature the most recent innovative and in-depth qualitative and quantitative research in the field of international education. They highlight important findings, perspectives, and academic inquiries in order to stimulate collaboration and provide tangible professional resources and educational understanding. Submissions from graduate students, scholar-practitioners and researchers from all knowledge communities are encouraged. Please note that proposals are expected to include a hypothesis and research methods as a part of their proposal.

Posters explore best practices in campus and virtual internationalization. Featured posters integrate all aspects of internationalization through strategic planning, explorations of funding opportunities, and critical consideration of practices of internationalization and application of theoretical models to the process of internationalization. Posters also showcase ways to cooperate and create sustainable international partnerships and virtual exchange to further internationalization through innovative curriculum designs, such as COIL, as well as dual, joint, and “2+2” programs. Senior international officers are encouraged to submit posters about model practices for these programs.

Posters in this fair showcase the expanding portfolio of education abroad programming, including learning through study abroad as well as work, internships, service-learning, and research abroad for both credit and noncredit opportunities.  Campus-based, cocurricular, and virtual initiatives that institutions and organizations have implemented to stimulate, promote, and integrate learning at various stages of the education abroad experience are also highlighted. Proposals on regulatory aspects of education abroad are encouraged, especially model practices in reporting for VAWA, Clery, and Title IX. NAFSA education programs at the annual conference are learning experiences and noncommercial. If you are interested in sharing a service, consider submitting a case study about it in partnership with an educational institution.

This poster fair showcases various international enrollment management strategies, sponsored student programs, plans, models, and measurement tools, including alumni programs used by institutions to successfully recruit, enroll, and retain international students. NAFSA education programs at the annual conference are learning experiences and noncommercial. If you are interested in sharing a service, consider submitting a case study about it in partnership with an educational institution.

This poster fair highlights model practices in international student and scholar services, including health and wellness for international students, scholars, and educators; international spouses and family support; J-1 programming; Title IX responses; employment and career services; support for postdocs; campus programming for international students; exchange visitor and employment-based sponsorship policies; and office staffing and organization.

This poster fair demonstrates model practices and innovations in orientation, transition, and retention programming for international students and scholars. Posters that showcase predeparture orientation and reentry models for education abroad programs are encouraged. Posters in this fair highlight approaches to creating welcoming environments in host communities; integrating newly arrived students with the local community; addressing culture shock; changing student and family needs; developing parent and family programs; supporting cross-cultural communication; and evolving leadership development for students and scholars, including orientation mentor programs.

Posters exhibit current issues, research, and trends related to the higher education policies and systems of various countries and regions, including new laws affecting higher education, new educational programs and initiatives, mobility trends, and scholarships for all students, both for incoming and outgoing. Posters in this fair are presented alongside invited representatives from EducationUSA and U.S. embassies.

This fair features the use of innovative technology and social media throughout international education. Presenters from all knowledge communities demonstrate how the latest online tools and technology solutions can enable international educators and their institutions to improve the quality of services, increase efficiency, and virtually engage their students. This fair is not a traditional poster fair; presenters are tasked with demonstrating their technology or software. NAFSA education programs at the annual conference are learning experiences and noncommercial. If you are interested in sharing a service, consider submitting a case study about it in partnership with an educational institution.