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One of the great strengths within the field of international education is a shared belief in the value of diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated with our 30+ Member Interest Groups (MIGs), founded by members wishing to explore some facet of their world with others. For years, NAFSAns have connected on topics of importance – whether based on the dimensions of their career, affinity for a region or country, and core aspects of their identity.

Member Interest Groups are: 

  • One of the most personal and welcoming ways to find your place in NAFSA
  • Open to all international educators interested in connecting and networking with colleagues who have similar interests
  • Communities that promote the sharing of information and experience among their members and with professional colleagues 

Engage with Others

By Institution

By Country or Region

By Interest

Join a MIG

Member Interest Group communities are located in the Network.NAFSA space.

  • Navigate to Network.NAFSA.
  • Login with your NAFSA ID and password or create a login.
  • Select the “Communities” tab on the navigation bar.
  • Select “Member Interest Groups” from the drop-down catalog.
  • Select the blue “Join” button for your MIGs of interest.
MIG Leader Change

We ask that any MIG Leader Changes be documented through the MIG Leader Change Smartsheet. This allows any changes to be documented and ensures new leaders receive all of the correct MIG Leader communications. 

Propose a New MIG

Per NAFSA's Standing Rules, a Member Interest Group (MIG) may be established if a group of NAFSA members identifies a common interest related to international education and exchange or related to international education and exchange at a specific type of institution, and if the group wishes to organize itself to create a means to pursue the common interest. To create a MIG, please review the Guidance for MIG Leaders & Organizers and reference further guidance in the NAFSA Standing Rules.

Annual Report

Read the 2019 MIG Annual Report