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International Student Recruitment: Methods and Strategies

This self-paced e-Learning course provides an overview of the international enrollment management cycle and effective recruitment strategies at each phase. Participants are guided through the steps required to build a successful international student recruitment plan and are given the opportunity to
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Internships, Research, and Service Learning Abroad

Optimize your capacity to design high-impact international experiential programs through expert strategies for structuring, implementing, and assessing successful research initiatives, internship placements, and service-learning abroad opportunities. See full details!
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J-1 Advising for Beginners

Build essential J-1 advising skills through foundational training in federal regulations, SEVIS reporting requirements, and practical compliance strategies designed specifically for new Responsible Officers (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO). Take the next step!
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J-1 Advising: Getting Started

This self-paced e-Learning course provides a general overview of the fundamentals needed to advise J-1 Exchange Visitors to help them maintain their status during their stay in the United States. You will learn regulatory terminology, concepts and the documentation needed for orientation, SEVIS
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J-1 Advising: Intermediate

August 6 - 8, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sharpen your advanced J-1 advising expertise through analysis of complex case studies, regulatory interpretation strategies, and institutional policy development designed for experienced Responsible Officers seeking to enhance their decision-making capabilities. Learn more!
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Management Essentials for Education Abroad Offices

Cultivate essential education abroad management competencies through hands-on training in financial oversight, program evaluation, and staff leadership, guided by experienced directors sharing current best practices and strategic solutions. Find out more now!
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Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting is a 45-minute course that addresses performance management challenges associated with leadership in a virtual setting. Participants will be provided with tools to adapt their leadership styles to be effective in a remote environment. Participants will
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