The Education Abroad collection of NAFSA’s on-demand e-Learning Seminars serve as a valuable resource for professionals looking to jumpstart or enhance their career as study abroad advisers and professionals. Some of the topics covered within this collection include:
- Study abroad advising best practices
- Practices for study abroad office efficiency (analyzing data, student communication systems, technology tricks, etc.)
- Crisis management abroad; and,
- Creating quality study abroad programs.
Each seminar includes a discussion guide and curated list of additional resources. Stay up-to-date on current topics in a cost-effective way. Find the guidance and knowledge you need, when you need it.
Developing and Implementing Programs
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning
- Designing Quality Academic Programs in Education Abroad
- Developing an International Internship Program
- Effective Social Media for Promotion and Engagement
- Ethical and Sustainable Service Learning for Education Abroad
- Student Learning Abroad: What Our Students Are Learning, What They’re Not, and What We Can Do About It
Funding and Financing
- Creative and Innovative Solutions to Study Abroad Financing
- Financing for Nontraditional Education Abroad Students
- Overcoming Obstacles in Study Abroad Financial Aid
- Understanding Partnerships and Budgeting with Program Providers in Education Abroad
Office Administration and Management Strategy
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment
- Education Abroad Research: Identify, Interpret, and Incorporate With Success
- Effective Data Sourcing and Strategy for International Educators
- Mining and Analyzing Data for Effective Education Abroad Decision-making
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
- Interpreting and Responding to Travel Warnings in Education Abroad
- Managing Education Abroad Fears with Effective Communication
- Managing Student Participation in Noncredit Programs Abroad
- Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education
- Safety and Security in Education Abroad: Policies, Procedures, and Partnerships
- Social Media Risks: Strategies for Protecting Your Campus and Your Students
- Student Health and Safety Abroad: Collaborations Between Staff and Faculty
- The Risk Landscape in Education Abroad
- Who Should You Call? Collaborations between Education Abroad and Media Relations Offices
Student Preparation and Career Success
- Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success
- Advising International Students on Education Abroad
- Education Abroad Advising and Orientation for the Changing Student
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents
- Helping Students Translate 'Study Abroad' for the Job Search
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators