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Blockchain: The Future of Academic Records

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 17, Summer Issue | Table of Contents By: Chris Jagers, Learning Machine According to UNESCO data on student flows, about 5 million people study at schools outside their country of origin. This trend is rapidly increasing with anticipated growth to 7 million students by 2030. The
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Innovation in Recruitment Technology

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 17, Summer Issue | Table of Contents By: Ben Waxman and Cathryn Andrews, Intead* Emerging trends in recruitment technology are rapidly changing the ways academic institutions interact with prospective students around the world. A great place to start examining this changing field
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IEM Spotlight: Summer 2019

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 17, Summer Issue | Table of Contents In the current era of international education, many institutions feel as if the cards are stacked against them. With volatile rhetoric about international relations, increased global competition, and budgets cuts, we are all trying to do more
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International Scholar Onboarding Resource

Courtney Beardmore, Colorado State University Christina Khan, University of Central Florida Tina Rousselot de Saint Céran, Georgia Institute of Technology, NAFSA 2020 KC ISSS Chair This resource is designed to provide support with model practices for welcoming and engaging international scholars at
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Responding to a Student Mental Health Crisis

If you suspect a student or scholar may be in a state of deteriorating mental health or in mental health crisis, there are several factors to keep in mind. This resource lists potential warning signs and offers action items, but is not intended to be exhaustive for every situation.
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Resources for Programming During Breaks

By: Bronwen Watts, Campus and Community Programming (CCP) Network Leader During breaks and holidays, many domestic students leave campus to visit family and friends. At the same time, several international students and scholars remain on campus, unable to visit their own families due to distance
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The Art of Advising Artists

Advising student artists often comes with unique challenges. This NAFSA Collegial Conversation will discuss various models and common issues that arise when advising international artists, from CPT policies to OPT considerations to filing for O-1s. Join expert panelists as they share best practices
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Sample Emergency Response Plans

This Study Abroad Crisis Response Plan is designed to ensure the safety and well being of all faculty, staff, and students participating in Sample University sponsored study abroad programs. Should an emergency situation abroad develop, every effort will be made on the part of Sample University to
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