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Tips for Achieving Success as a Scholar-Practitioner

For many international educators working full time as practitioners, the process of getting started in publishing can be overwhelming. International education has many opportunities for professional development – attending or presenting at conferences, serving in volunteer leadership roles, as well

Continuity of Operations for the International Office

Adapted from a March 10, 2020 post on the NAFSA International Scholar Advising Network by Tina Rousselot de Saint Céran (Georgia Tech), chair of the NAFSA Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services (KCISSS). There are multiple considerations for the transition from in-person

Swiss Student Mobility Beyond Europe

By Gordon Millar, Barbara Stettler, and Xaver Büeler Until recently, Swiss universities have focused on European student mobility. The European Union’s non-EU member status has allowed Swiss universities to participate in EU educational exchange and international project-funding programs during two

Resources for Online Telework and Learning

March 20, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many institutions have closed or transitioned to working remotely and online teaching with little advanced notice. Entire offices have instructed employees to telework and stay home for an indefinite period of time while faculty pivot to

CDC Responds to NAFSA’s Coronavirus Questions

March 11, 2020

NAFSA has been in dialogue with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ask for clarity on guidance issued by the CDC regarding international travel and study abroad programs. NAFSA provided context and background on existing risk management practices in international education with the CDC

International Enrollment Management State of the Field Survey

The International Enrollment Management State of the Field survey assesses the status of the IEM field and is conducted by the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC). The dynamic survey is designed to gather trends, insights, and information from those working in

Questions for Guiding a Holistic Response

In responding to broadening concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), institutions must be cognizant of holistic issues affecting international education, considering not only programmatic and immigration questions, but accreditation, contractual obligations, technical and human resources, and

When a Reporter Calls

"When a Reporter Calls" is an excerpt from Chapter 12 of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad.

Questions for Responding to Emergencies

"Questions for Responding to Emergencies" is an excerpt from Chapter 12 of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad. Universal Concerns What is the current physical and psychological condition of affected participant(s)? Is the lead on-site staff member now in close contact with all affected participants

Visa Options and Strategies for Academic Clinical Programs

One of the more complicated challenges that international offices face is providing visa options for short-term trainees, students, and visitors with patient or animal care responsibilities. This text-based Q&A session provided perspectives from a variety of institutions on managing visitors with