Global Learning: Aligning Student Learning Outcomes with Study Abroad
Kevin Hovland, Association of American Colleges and Universities, provides insight into the broader context of aligning student learning outcomes in study abroad and introduces Shared Futures: Global Learning and Social Responsibility, a multi-project, national initiative of the Association of
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Sustainability in Study Abroad
This resource list can give you ideas about how students can learn about and mitigate their ecological and social impact and how programs can better support regional ecosystems while becoming "climate positive".
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NAFSA Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
Whether you are desiring to grow your skills, actively seeking employment, or looking to support international education more impactfully, becoming a NAFSA Volunteer Leader offers development on a personal and professional level. This webinar, offered by members of NAFSA's Leadership Development
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Safety & Security: Suggested Best Practices During a Political Uprising
Suggested guidelines from the Education Abroad Health and Safety Subcommittee to follow while the political uprising is in place.
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Mental Health and Education Abroad
The EA KC Health and Safety Subcommittee provides the following recommendations in order to assist education abroad professionals in responding to student mental health needs.
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Stretching Your Budget in Challenging Times: Resources for Intensive English Programs
A panel of Intensive English Program directors will share their experiences and approaches for managing their budgets in the face of challenges including the pandemic and decreased enrollment. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and are encouraged to share their own ideas or
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The Test-Optional Movement: Implications and Impact for International Students
Pre-pandemic, several U.S. colleges and universities were exploring test-optional admissions. With in-person learning suspended globally and testing centers closed over the past year, both students and institutions have had to navigate the test-optional admissions world. Please join us as we discuss
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Cross-Campus Collaborations to Enhance Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) Work
As institutions across the country help students navigate difficult conversations about identity and race, DBIE (Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity) initiatives have become an increasingly urgent priority. How can ISSS practitioners understand the complex intersectionality of the
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Pursuing Internationalization in Times of Persistent Crisis
Download the September 2021 Issue By Hala Dimechkie, MA Crisis management is a key component of successful international higher education management. Yet, the resources on how to pursue internationalization in regions that experience persistent national, economic, and social crises are scant
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Considerations for Building Sponsored Student Support Services
Contributors: Krista Kennedy, Portland State University, Sponsored Programs Liaison, NAFSA IEM KC Matthew Sacco, George Mason University William Shuey, Pennsylvania State University Luke Sikorski, INTO University Partnerships Sponsored students are a key strategy to an institution’s international
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