- Review existing resources and develop new resources to enhance the offerings of the Research and Scholarship Network, including providing assistance in drafting text and descriptions of resources
- Identify and post timely discussion topics on the Research and Scholarship Network forum (including announcements of new resources, documents, events, calls for proposals, etc.), reply to subscribers’ postings, and recruit members to participate in online discussions
- Promote the Research and Scholarship Network at NAFSA events and other relevant professional meetings and encourage participation
- Help determine trends and gaps in current research on internationalization, as well as identify key people who might serve in an advisory role to NAFSA with regard to research trend and gap analysis and possibly producing new research
- Provide an update for the TLS team for the leadership meetings held at the Washington Leadership Meeting (January) and the NAFSA annual conference (May) regarding resources that need updating, creating, or retiring, as well as discussion topics, and other areas where the team could assist in promoting participation in the Research and Scholarship Network
- Participate in conference calls (minimum 4 per year) and e-mail communication with the TLS KC leadership team and NAFSA staff
All NAFSA leaders are expected to foster an inclusive environment and seek to learn and understand the multicultural perspectives of the committee/team, our constituents, and stakeholders to align with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement. An expression of leadership in this area includes:
- Engaging the committee/team to identify and implement strategies for increased personal outreach, recruitment, and onboarding for all, especially diversity-focused and underrepresented groups
- Increasing accessibility and participation from underrepresented groups, individuals, and institutions
- Expanding educational content within the committees’ purview through intentional outreach and recruitment of diverse presenters and institutional types in partnership with various NAFSA groups
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a professional association driven by its Strategic Plan as established by the Board of Directors. The success of the association depends on the productive engagement of three key constituencies: the Board, member-leaders, and staff. Member-leaders are advocates for the association’s mission, vision, values, diversity and inclusion, and ethical principles. They align their work closely with the Board through its vice presidents and with staff to carry out the Strategic Plan. Member-leader roles are guided by objectives assigned by the Strategic Plan, by outcome accountabilities outlined in the Standing Rules, and by position descriptions for specific roles.