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Advocating for Education Abroad on Your Campus

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Chair Stream: Susan Lochner Atkinson , University of Wisconsin - Madison Autumn Beechler Stebing , Case Western Reserve University BJ Titus , University of Minnesota A crucial role that leaders in Education Abroad offices play is

Facilitating Effective Student Data Transfer

In an era of international education, student mobility, and ever-advancing technology, student data must also travel to meet the needs of learners and educational institutions alike. International organizations, led by the work of the Groningen Declaration Network (GDN), promote digital student data

The Future of International Education: Advancing the Mission

A NAFSA 75th Anniversary Summit The final summit in our 75th anniversary series looked to the future of international education. NAFSA’s mission is to lead the way in advocating for a better world through international education. What actions can our community take to advance that mission for the

Using Data for Diversity-Focused Change at Community Colleges

November 13, 2023

By Melissa Whatley NAFSA recently published a revision of its list of professional competencies for international educators— NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 (IE Competencies 2.0)—that recognizes that professional proficiency requires individuals to be familiar with key

The State of Play in Washington and Why the U.S. Needs a National IE Strategy

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field with a special focus on why the U.S. needs a national strategy for international education. NAFSA leaders with expertise in public policy, regulatory practice, and advocacy shared a “behind-the-scenes”

Moving Toward Humanistic People-Centered Approaches for Mental Health in Education Abroad

November 8, 2023

As education abroad programs rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on students' mental health. Join this wide-ranging conversation as leaders from the Education Abroad Knowledge Community discuss key concepts connected to diverse students' mental well-being while studying

Education Abroad Knowledge Community: Learning from Our Leaders

In honor of NAFSA’s 75th anniversary, the Education Abroad Knowledge Community leadership team has invited past EAKC Chairs to share reflections on leadership. Listen in as three leaders in education abroad discuss the joys and challenges of leadership and consider the current challenges facing

Internationalization: An Equity-Based Approach

October 12, 2023

By Anthony L. Pinder As international educators, we hold the same dreams of excellence for our students as our faculty and administrative colleagues on campus. We signed on to be a part of an institutional infrastructure that educates people who will shape how the world is seen and experienced. This

USCIS: Current Issues

Since USCIS officials were unable to participate in-person in the 2023 NAFSA regional conferences, NAFSA proposed recording a session featuring USCIS officials to serve as a supplement to the agency-focused regional conference sessions. NAFSA’s Current Issues Sessions Working Group gathered your

International Education Today: Sustaining Success

A NAFSA 75th Anniversary Summit International education today defines our path forward. Sustaining success requires a multifaceted approach that involves an investment in people, cultivation of key relationships, and a keen sense of business savvy. In the U.S., we recognize the need to address