Regulatory Perspectives: Regulatory Practice and the New Presidential Administration
NAFSA staff members David Fosnocht and Steve Springer discussed student and scholar advising and the new presidential administration with attendees. They discussed vehicles an administration can use to effect change, review interests of the prior Trump administration that may be revived, and
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X Gender Marker Passport Advising Resource
Update: Executive Order: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government (January 20, 2025) has provisions with implications for language and categories on government forms, records, and documents, including U.S. passports. Extract: "The
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Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership
On January 29, 2025, NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. International education leaders shared strategies for leading through times of transition, offered tools and resources to
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Are International Educators Ready for a Generative AI Future?
January/February 2025 By Miko McFarland and Jon Hibbard Throughout history, technological innovations have consistently reshaped the way humans live and work. One of the latest of these significant shifts is the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Even though AI has been lingering in
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From Admission to Arrival: ISSS Strategies for Supporting International Student Yield
Resource by 2024 KC Leaders George F. Kacenga (William Paterson University of New Jersey), IEM KC Julie Wilbers (Vanderbilt University), KC ISSS International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) professionals are increasingly recognized as valuable partners in supporting international student yield
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International Student & Scholar Offboarding Checklist
Resource by 2024 NAFSA KC ISSS Leaders Catherine Lee (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire) Adria Buncal (Oregon State University) Ashley Simmons Coffey (Flagler College) Andrea Pietrzyk (Vanderbilt University) This resource was created to aid efforts to offboard international students and scholars
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Immigration and Visa Implications of First Amendment Activity by International Students and Scholars
International students and scholars are protected by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which among other things prohibits Congress from making a law “abridging the freedom of speech… or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” However, activity on and off campus that results in
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Celebrating IEM Professional Carla Andersen
In this week’s conversation, we speak with Carla Andersen at Lane Community College. Ms. Andersen shares insights about her responsibilities as a recruiter and details the considerations that influenced her career choices. She speaks to the importance of relationship cultivation, both on campus and
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Bridging Borders: Toward Equity in International Research Collaborations
November/December 2024 By Miri Yemini In examining the broader landscape of higher education, we can identify significant changes that are driven by global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and wars—and that pose questions concerning the relevance and value of higher education
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International Admissions Organizational Structures
In this live discussion, IEM professionals examined several organizational structures used in international admissions management. Panelists considered international centers, domestic admissions offices, English language institutes, and admissions offices that work with third-party organizations
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