Regional Conference Workshops
Region I/XIIF-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $279 Nonmember: $375 Other: $155 J-1 Advising: IntermediateThis workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program. Member: $279 Nonmember: $375 Other: $155 | Region IIIF-1 Student Advising for BeginnersThe workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. Member: $315 Nonmember: $420 Other: $220 F-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $315 Nonmember: $420 Other: $220 J-1 Advising for BeginnersIn this workshop, you will explore key J-1 advising issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. New advisers will gain a relevant overview of the current regulatory issues and have the opportunity to think through how these concepts are applied to your specific educational context. Member: $315 Nonmember: $420 Other: $220 |
Region IVF-1 Student Advising for BeginnersThe workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. Member: $250 Nonmember: $350 Other: $200 F-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $250 Nonmember: $350 Other: $200 | Region VF-1 Student Advising for BeginnersThe workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. Member: $250 Nonmember: $350 Other: $200 Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad ProgrammingDo you know how to respond when a crisis impacts your study abroad students? In education abroad programming and implementation, staff must be ready to manage a range of crises that may occur. In this workshop, participants will explore ways to assess risk, reduce risk potential, and respond to crises more effectively. Member: $250 Nonmember: $350 Other: $200 |
Region VI & VIIBusiness Acumen for International EducatorsThis workshop is a comprehensive program that equips participants with essential financial and operational skills crucial for success in today's complex international education landscape. It provides practical strategies and tools that participants can immediately apply to develop new initiatives, advocate for funding with confidence, and advance their international education programs with fiscal responsibility. Member: $429 Nonmember: $574 Other: $310 F-1 Student Advising for BeginnersThe workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. Member: $429 Nonmember: $574 Other: $310 F-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $429 Nonmember: $574 Other: $310 J-1 Advising for BeginnersYou will explore key J-1 advising issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. New advisers will gain a relevant overview of the current regulatory issues and have the opportunity to think through how these concepts are applied to your specific educational context. Member: $429 Nonmember: $574 Other: $310 J-1 Advising: IntermediateThis workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program. Member: $429 Nonmember: $574 Other: $310 | Region VIIIF-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $290 Nonmember: $390 Other: $215 J-1 Advising: IntermediateThis workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program. Member: $290 Nonmember: $390 Other: $215 |
Region XF-1 Student Advising: IntermediateThis workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus. Member: $320 Nonmember: $460 Other: $208 J-1 Advising: IntermediateThis workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program. Member: $320 Nonmember: $460 Other: $208 Student Health and Safety AbroadAs student populations abroad diversify, advisers must take preventative measures to protect students’ well-being. This ranges from managing mental health needs to supporting students with disabilities. This workshop will help advisers prepare for and respond to health and safety situations—while empowering students to take charge of their own health and safety abroad. Member: $320 Nonmember: $460 Other: $208 |