Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Access
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) promotes excellence in higher education through standards and guidelines that support quality programs, services, and student learning. CAS is a consortium of approximately 40 higher education associations, including NAFSA, and
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Regulatory Perspectives: Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
NAFSA members joined NAFSA staffers David Fosnocht and Steve Springer for a discussion of F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT), the CPT regulation and agency guidance on CPT, and an overview of NAFSA’s agency liaison on CPT. What are common institutional approaches to CPT? What are the
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Decoding Budget Models: A Key to International Recruitment Success
Amplify your international recruitment strategies by aligning them with institutional goals and distinct budget models. This live discussion introduced enrollment managers of all levels to various budgeting models, emphasizing the evaluation of ROI in recruitment activities and navigating the
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Integrating NACE Career Competencies into Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
This resource, prepared by Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Regional Liaisons from Region II and VII and the Regional Outreach Coordinator (2023), was created to help Education Abroad Offices collaborate with program leaders to integrate career skill building into short-term programs
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Learn About Volunteering with NAFSA: A Conversation Between Current Member Leaders
Volunteering with NAFSA is rewarding to professionals at all career levels. During this conversation, four accomplished NAFSA leaders share their paths to volunteering with the association, highlighting opportunities for networking, skills gained, and the lasting impact on their careers. Whether you
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Financial Aid & Study Abroad: Basic Facts for Students
Answers to basic questions about how student financial aid and study abroad work together.
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International Health Insurance for Study Abroad
Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Health & Safety in Education Abroad subcommittee: Kim Priebe, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Derek Smallwood, Colorado State University International health insurance for students studying abroad is not just a
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Hiring in Education Abroad: Insights from the Field
As the demand for global learning experiences surges, it is imperative to build diverse, talented teams to assist students on their international education journey. This resource, prepared by the Management Content Coordinator of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2023), provides guidance and
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The Department of Commerce Presents the Market Diversification Tool for International Education
The Department of Commerce presented a live virtual demonstration of a powerful new data dashboard, the Market Diversification Tool for International Education. This interactive dashboard brings together six sector-specific datasets to help international education professionals identify and compare
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Making It Together: How Internationalized Colleges and Universities Contribute as Community Anchors
January/February 2024 By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year
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