Resource Posts

Pivoting from Microaggressions to a Culture of Care & Belonging for Faculty-Led Programming

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion: Kyle Keith, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Assistant Director of University Relations, Barcelona SAE Amaris Vázquez Vargas, Program Coordinator II, Texas A&M University

IE Competencies 2.0: Leadership, Inclusion & Equity, and People Development

In the first session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists highlighted the competencies of Leadership, Inclusion & Equity, and People Development. Attendees learned from their peers and discussed with their colleagues topics including developing strategies to reach personal/team goals and

Responding to International Graduate Student Enrollment Trends: Lessons for the Future

Download the March/April 2023 Issue By Radomir Ray Mitic, PhD Higher education leaders in the United States continue to grapple with several enrollment challenges. These challenges include the “demographic cliff” (Grawe 2018), COVID-19’s influence on the growth of online programming (Ferguson 2021)

State of International Education: Diverse Views and Inclusive Voices

A NAFSA 75th Anniversary Summit As NAFSA marks a milestone 75 th anniversary the current events around the world continue to shape our history. NAFSA convened thought leaders from different regions of the world to share and discuss the current state of the field of international education. What

Issue Brief: The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act

February 24, 2023

Ask: Cosponsor the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, soon to be reintroduced. Study abroad is a learning opportunity that enables students to develop critical skills needed to compete in today's global economy, including foreign language fluency, strong problem-solving, and cross-cultural

European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Starting in 2025-2026, visa-exempt travelers from over 60 countries who wish to travel to or through Schengen area countries will have to obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel authorization before they travel. ETIAS authorization will work something like the U

Reflecting on International Student and Scholar Inclusion: Who’s left behind on your campus?

Resource by 2022 NAFSA KC ISSS leaders: Kristen Colbrecht, MA (University of Missouri) Stacey E. DiMarino, MA (Columbia University) Tyler Morkin, MA (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor) As each semester begins, many offices are busy preparing for new arrivals, orientation activities, and programming

Evaluating Higher Risk Travel: Resources beyond the Department of State Travel Advisory Levels

Contributors from the 2022 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Subcommittee on Health & Safety: Colin McElroy, Director of Health, Safety, and Security, CIEE Dianne De Salvo, Director of Study Abroad, Central Michigan University Daniel Kampsen, Director of Global Safety & Operations, Drexel

Optional Practical Training Resource: Understanding the Online and Mailed Application and Troubleshooting Processes

Compiled by NAFSA members: Hanna Bliss, Laure Bordas-Isner, Sarah Brockmeyer, Joshua Davis, Michelle Massey, and Nusha Shishegar. Last updated January 26, 2023. The resource includes helpful tips on: Documents Needed to File for OPT Troubleshooting Resources: Rejected and Denied Applications

The Effect of COVID-19 on the Education Abroad Workplace

The work of the Education Abroad professional has no doubt changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how? In this interactive virtual session, come learn from your peers and discuss with your colleagues topics including recruiting and training new staff, retaining and supporting current